MADRID — Migrants and descendants from across Latin America, joined by Spanish supporters, gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Madrid on Sunday to protest what they described as U.S. interference in Venezuela. Participants carried Latin American flags and chanted slogans in support of the country’s sovereignty. Andean pan flute music provided the backdrop to the…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) dismissed 3,124 personnel in 2025 as part of a sweeping internal cleansing program that saw more than 4,200 administrative cases resolved over the past year. According to data released by the PNP on Sunday, a total of 6,527 personnel were subject to administrative proceedings. Of those involved, 3,124 were removed…
Three weather systems will dampen most parts of the country, the weather bureau said on Monday. The shear line will cause scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms across the Visayas, Bicol Region, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro,Marinduque, and Romblon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 4 a.m. advisory. The same condition is…
TAKEOVER. A screenshot taken from a video released by the White House shows US President Donald Trump holding a press conference at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida on Jan. 3, 2026. The large-scale US attack was carried out to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. (Xinhua) WASHINGTON – At least 40 people were killed…
In an era where brand stories are often polished and performative, Ginebra San Miguel is taking a more grounded, deeply human approach. Its latest campaign, Tatak ng Tapang, Tatak Ginebra, moves beyond symbolism to honor real people whose courage is etched into their lives through years of struggle, sacrifice, and discipline. Launched digitally on December…
Photo courtesy of BOC. The Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Port of Clark seized ecstasy tablets valued at more than ₱7 million from two air cargo parcels intercepted at Clark International Airport during the holiday period. Customs officials said the shipments, which arrived on December 24, were flagged after X-ray screening raised suspicion at…
Craig, one of Africa’s last remaining “super tusker” elephants and a global symbol of wildlife conservation, has died of natural causes at the age of 54. The Kenya Wildlife Service confirmed the loss on Saturday, stating that the Amboseli ecosystem and the international conservation community had lost a true icon. Craig was famously known for…
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is setting its sights on chili peppers as a priority crop for 2026, launching a comprehensive plan to shield the kitchen staple from extreme weather and prevent the drastic price surges often seen during the rainy season. The initiative aims to bring predictability to the supply chain of chili—locally known…
Senior Citizens Party-list Representative Rodolfo “Ompong” Ordanes on Sunday expressed support for the Social Security System’s (SSS) upcoming microloan program, calling for a policy that limits pension-based lending to state-run institutions. The proposed program, scheduled for a pilot rollout in the first half of 2026, aims to provide SSS members and pensioners with a regulated…
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) has announced Saturday that the country is positioned to host two major international multi-sport competitions, the Southeast Asian (SEA) Plus Youth Games and the Asian Beach Games (ABG), scheduled for late 2027 and early 2028. POC President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino confirmed that the Philippines will host the inaugural SEA Plus…