#ShareAsia: Why Sapa, Vietnam should be part of your 2025 travel plans
Nestled in the northern mountains of Vietnam, Sapa is home to misty valleys, vibrant rice terraces, and the iconic Fansipan Mountain. Whether you’re looking for epic views or just want to take in...
View ArticleUS could cut Ukraine’s access to Starlink internet services over minerals
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – United States negotiators pressing Kyiv for access to Ukraine‘s critical minerals have raised the possibility of cutting the country’s access to Elon Musk‘s vital Starlink...
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[Finterest] You can now pay your Meralco bill instantly at 7-Eleven
MANILA, Philippines – Need to settle your Meralco bill but don’t have time to wait in line? Now, you can pay your electricity bill at any 7-Eleven CLiQQ kiosk. Meralco has partnered with 7-Eleven and...
View ArticleIn reversal, Trump says Russia attacked Ukraine
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – President Donald Trump reversed course on Friday, February 21, and said Russia did in fact invade Ukraine, and that Kyiv would soon sign a minerals agreement with the United...
View ArticleRobert De Niro makes TV debut in ‘Zero Day,’ but hesitant on future TV roles
NEW YORK, USA – After a six-decade-long career, Taxi Driver actor Robert De Niro is starring in his first television series — but he is not convinced he would do it again. “I don’t know. It’s a lot of...
View ArticleJurado, Poyos hammer down 43 in UST rally over UE; Ybañez-less Golden Spikers...
MANILA, Philippines – The UST Golden Tigresses kept up their promising, yet rickety start in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament with a rollercoaster four-set win over the UE Lady...
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LIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs New Zealand – FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
MANILA, Philippines – A top-seeded finish in the group stage is at stake when Gilas Pilipinas wraps up its campaign in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. After a stunning 91-84 loss to Chinese Taipei, the...
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[Ask The Tax Whiz] A comprehensive overview of the CREATE MORE Act
Upon the implementation of the CREATE MORE Act, what are the key rates to consider that will affect the businesses availing its tax incentives? The Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for...
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Robert De Niro takes command as ex-US president in uncanny ‘Zero Day’
NEW YORK, USA – Disinformation, tech companies cozying up to top government officials, billionaires wielding influence, podcasters and social media figures threading into politics. Sound strangely...
View ArticleBrownlee shackled as New Zealand exacts revenge on Gilas
MANILA, Philippines – New Zealand made life hell for Justin Brownlee and Gilas Pilipinas endured a disappointing end to its FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers campaign by way of an 87-70 road defeat on Sunday,...
View Article[The Slingshot] BBM’s mission impossible: Erasing EDSA
On that jubilant night of February 25, 1986, I danced in the streets even if I was on crutches from a minor surgery on my left foot. The streets were packed like one blaring party. Everyone else was...
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A Red Cross love story
Mariegen Balo had always wanted to be a pianist. Graceful, talented, and hardworking, she exudes the air of one. Like a master at the start of a recital, she is unassuming until she gets to work,...
View ArticleMarcos: PH committed to peace, US relations remain strong
MANILA, Philippines – On the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Manila, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Saturday, February 22, that the Philippines will always choose the path of peace...
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How Alan Frei’s lifestyle shift sparked PH’s historic Asian Winter Games win
MANILA, Philippines – Before the Philippines reaped a historic men’s curling gold in the Asian Winter Games, Alan Frei weighed 224 pounds, or about 102 kilograms — far from the ideal shape of a...
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Panagbenga 2025 Grand Float Parade: A spectacle of blooms and creativity with...
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – It takes around 30,000 to 50,000 flowers, meticulous planning, and at least 72 hours of nonstop labor to create just one Panagbenga float. Multiply that by 44, and you have...
View ArticleGloomy germans vote in election which conservatives are set to win
BERLIN, Germany – Germans vote in a national election on Sunday, February 23, which is expected to see Friedrich Merz’s conservatives regain power and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) score...
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Panagbenga 2025 walks fine line between public engagement and political...
Senator Imee Marcos made a notable appearance at the Panagbenga 2025 Grand Float Parade, riding atop Ilocos Norte’s float, which, while not part of the official competition, was among the most visible...
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[Mind the Gap] America and our adobo identity
Filipinos in America, who are the first Asians to come here in 1587 via the Spanish Galleon Trade, have two wishes on their bucket list so elusive despite their large numbers and relative affluence:...
View ArticleButler makes home debut as Warriors blast Mavericks on Iguodala jersey...
Stephen Curry had 16 of his game-high 30 points in the third quarter, Jimmy Butler celebrated his home debut in front of his new fans with 18 points and the Golden State Warriors blitzed the Dallas...
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FACT CHECK: Mannix Dalipe not suspended by Ombudsman
Claim: The Office of the Ombudsman suspended House Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe for falsifying the 2025 national budget. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook post bearing the claim...
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