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…
Heaven is often imagined as a distant promise—something reserved for another time, another place, another life. Yet through faith, reflection, and lived experience, I have come to believe that heaven is far closer than we think. Heaven draws near when it lives within us—when it takes root in gratitude, grows through faith, and is sustained…
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has announced that the renovation of the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center is 70 percent complete, as the agency rushes to ready the venue for the country’s historic hosting of the Philippine Women’s Open later this month. PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio, who inspected the facility alongside Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA) officials,…
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala is set to begin her 2026 WTA season as the fourth seed at the ASB Classic, opening her singles campaign against Croatia’s Donna Vekić. The match, scheduled for Tuesday at 6:00 a.m. (PH time), marks the first professional meeting between the 20-year-old Eala and the 29-year-old veteran. Eala enters the…
Photo courtesy of Philippine News Agency (PNA). Senator Erwin Tulfo has filed a measure seeking to lower the value-added tax from 12 percent to 10 percent, citing the need to ease inflation and reduce the cost of living for Filipino households. Under Senate Bill No. 1552, or the proposed VAT Reduction Act of 2025, Tulfo…
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is closely tracking developments in Venezuela following reports that President Nicolás Maduro has been taken into custody by United States authorities. DFA spokesperson Angelica Escalona said Manila is monitoring the situation and called on all parties involved to pursue peaceful means and avoid actions that could escalate…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it has shifted its operational focus to security preparations for the Feast of the Black Nazarene, with the Traslacion set on January 9. PNP chief Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said police presence has been stepped up in Quiapo and surrounding areas as attention moves from holiday…