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Año to LGUs: Declare Reds persona non grata

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año has asked local officials around the country to declare the CPP-NPA as persona non grata.

Posted: July 5th, 2019 in Editors' Picks,Regions | Read More »

Duterte admin asked to heed SC order protecting PH reefs

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte and other government officials must enforce the Supreme Court’s writ of kalikasan order directing them to protect and rehabilitate the marine environment in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), former Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said on Saturday.

Posted: May 5th, 2019 in Editors' Picks,Headlines,Latest News Stories,Nation,Nation | Read More »

Comelec: Daraga too hot for comfort; Duterte raises bounty by P20M

President Duterte has recommended to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to put the town of Daraga in Albay province under its control, after the assassination last week of Ako Bicol Rep. Rodel Batocabe.

Posted: December 28th, 2018 in Editors' Picks,Headlines,Latest News Stories,Nation,Nation | Read More »

PNP files charges vs Garin, dad for beating up Iloilo policeman

The Philippine National Police on Thursday filed criminal and administrative charges in the Office of the Ombudsman’s Iloilo field office against Iloilo Rep. Oscar Garin Jr. and his father, Guimbal Mayor Oscar Garin Sr., and two unidentified bodyguards for beating up a police officer.

Posted: December 28th, 2018 in Editors' Picks,Headlines,Latest News Stories,Nation,Nation | Read More »

Duterte order to deploy troops stumps Lacson

Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Sunday said Memorandum Order No. 32 (MO 32) was baffling, as President Duterte could deploy more troops to the provinces just by giving orders to the military.

Posted: November 26th, 2018 in Editors' Picks,Headlines,Latest News Stories,Nation,Nation | Read More »

Cone freezes talk on Gilas berths for Ginebra’s Go,Abarrientos

Barangay Ginebra acquired RJ Abarrientos and Isaac Go in time for the Philippine Basketball Association’s (PBA) upcoming 49th season. That gave rise to speculation that Gin Kings head coach Tim Cone, who also calls the shots for Gilas Pilipinas, could reel two more talents who have previously served the national basketball program into the national […]

Posted: July 16th, 2024 in Basketball,Headlines,PBA | Read More »

After bagging seven golds, Amaro eyes records sweep next year

By the time the action culminates on Tuesday, it would be safe to assume that swimmer Albert Jose “TJ’’ Amaro II would pleasantly return home happiest from among the thousands of student-athletes who joined the Palarong Pambansa. But to speculate that the 17-year-old from San Beda University-Rizal is fully satisfied with the seven gold medals […]

Posted: July 16th, 2024 in Headlines,Swimming | Read More »

Magnolia acquires Lucero, sends away Jalalon, Tratter

Magnolia, a perennial bridesmaid in the PBA, is finally making tweaks to its roster, sending one of its old reliables for young, athletic talent. The Hotshots on Monday pulled the trigger on a deal to send gutsy playmaker Jio Jalalon and forward Abu Tratter to NorthPort in exchange for incoming sophom*ore Zavier Lucero in a […]

Posted: July 16th, 2024 in Basketball,Headlines,PBA | Read More »

Another Yulo uses Palaro as career takeoff point

There’s no denying that Elaiza Yulo can perform worthy of the family name. The sister of the more popular Caloy and Eldrew is also making the Palarong Pambansa as the takeoff point of her gymnastics career after winning all but one of six gold medals staked in the girls’ secondary artistic event on Sunday in […]

Posted: July 15th, 2024 in Athletics,Headlines | Read More »

Remembering the ‘full life’ of sports visionary Chino Trinidad

News of Chino Trinidad’s untimely passing came as a shock not only to those who knew him well, but for many familiar with his work in both media and sports. For a former colleague, there was no doubt that Trinidad was able to live life to the fullest despite passing at the age of 56. […]

Posted: July 15th, 2024 in Headlines | Read More »

Taylor Sheesh will never go out of style

What’s it like living a fantasy as the world’s biggest pop star in her most successful year yet? As the Philippines’ preeminent Taylor Swift drag performer, Taylor Sheesh may be the luckiest of the few who hold an answer. Being catapulted overnight onto a stage with massive audiences upward of 10,000 to 20,000 is enough […]

Posted: December 13th, 2023 in Editor's Pick,Preen,Profiles,Queer | Read More »

How my lola mothered me (and the entire household) through food

“Kumain ka na,” my grandmother would tell me day after day, as I arrived from school and sauntered into the dining room. Some days, it was a question; other times it was firm insistence. Coming home to merienda was a ritual I eagerly looked forward to every time I came home—whether it was the pimiento […]

Posted: October 4th, 2023 in Editor's Pick,Food,,Preen | Read More »

On biological clocks and calendars: Going against the grain of time

I’m nearly 30, and people have opined over my so-called biological clock, urging me to make haste as it was ticking quickly

Posted: September 13th, 2023 in Editor's Pick,Life+Money,Momhood,,Preen | Read More »

Eldest daughters of Asian households—okay pa ba tayo?

“I’m tired,” I admitted to a friend one late afternoon, feeling the familiar prick of tears behind my eyes. “Like, really tired. Can’t even sleep,” I continue, knowing that if I exert any more effort, I’ll burst into tears. Here, I am overextended. I am preparing to move out of my childhood home of 29 […]

Posted: August 29th, 2023 in Culture,Editor's Pick,Feminism,Life+Money,,Preen,Women | Read More »

‘Third World Romance’ normalizes the political and politicizes the manic pixie rom-com formula

Warning: Spoilers ahead! If you’ve ever told someone or yourself, “Di ko afford makipag-date,” then you may just find yourself crying while watching “Third World Romance” by director and screenwriter Dwein Baltazar (“Oda Sa Wala,” “Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus”). And I don’t mean can’t afford to fit a relationship into a busy schedule […]

Posted: August 25th, 2023 in Editor's Pick,Entertainment,Movies,Preen, | Read More »