Bea Alonzo has decided to put an end to the nearly two-year legal battle against Cristy Fermin after she withdrew the cyber libel case she had filed against the latter and her co-hosts.  In a statement released by her legal counsel, Garcia Elauria Ruanto & Associates, on Friday, Feb. 13, Alonzo confirmed her decision to drop the case against Fermin and her two co-hosts in the YouTube program “Showbiz Now Na,” Wendell Alvarez and Romel Villamor.  “After two years of legal proceedings & with the case pending before the Regional Trial Court, this matter has run its course under the […]... Keep on reading: Bea Alonzo drops cyber libel case vs Cristy Fermin, two others

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• 3 saat, 11 dakika

Chris Paul, the “Point God” who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Paul made the announcement on the first day of the NBA’s All-Star weekend at the home of the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood, California. Paul spent his final season — an abbreviated one — with the Clippers, who sent him home in December and wound up trading him to Toronto earlier this month. READ: NBA: Chris Paul’s return stint with Clippers […]... Keep on reading: Chris Paul, the 'Point God' retires after 21 NBA seasons

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• 3 saat, 11 dakika

Warrants will 'likely' be issued against the co-perpetrators, too

• Rappler
• 3 saat, 14 dakika

We tend to ignore the fact that they too are individuals who, like many of us, ask a lot of questions, can be skeptical of what is going on, and want to lighten the mood

• Rappler
• 3 saat, 24 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — A subsidiary of MacroAsia Group has begun operations of a desalination facility at the Poro Point Freeport Zone, expanding the Lucio Tan group’s water infrastructure and utilities business. In a disclosure, MacroAsia announced that Poro Point Summa Water Inc. (PPSWI) had successfully commissioned the first phase of its Poro Point Desalination Treatment Plant. This facility is located within the 236.5-hectare special economic zone in La Union, administered by the state-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority. Before the project, the Poro Point Freeport had no dedicated water utility concessionaire or pipeline network. READ: MacroAsia-backed firm seals loan for water […]... Keep on reading: MacroAsia enters Poro Point Freeport water infrastructure business

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• 3 saat, 31 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — Farmgate prices of palay began to rebound after the government imposed a four-month halt on rice imports, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday. As of Jan. 30, dry palay climbed to P21.52 per kilogram, while fresh palay rose to P18.42 per kilogram. Citing Philippine Statistics Authority data, the DA said the increase followed a downturn in palay prices from late 2024 to 2025, after strong prices in 2023 and the 2024 dry season harvest. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said government intervention helped blunt the effects of what he described as “excessive” […]... Keep on reading: Farmgate palay prices rebound after 4-month import halt — DA

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• 3 saat, 34 dakika

May dalang pagmamahal at kasiyahan ang cast ng 'House of Lies' sa kanilang mall show ngayong Linggo, February 15.

• GMA Network
• 3 saat, 41 dakika

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Love is in the air, and so are scammers using fake romantic relationships to deceive and defraud victims. According to the National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7), a surge in “love scams” is expected in the month of February when Valentine’s Day is celebrated. ​“There really are a lot […]... Keep on reading: Beware of ‘love scams’ this Valentine’s season, says NBI-7

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• 3 saat, 44 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit has asked the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate four Bulacan flood control projects worth more than P275 million after auditors found alleged irregularities, including supposed ghost works, unauthorized site relocations and payments for structures that were missing or already in place before the contracts took effect. In a statement released Friday, the state audit body said the questioned projects were implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office and awarded to SYMS Construction Trading and Wawao Builders. COA said its probe revealed “recurring indicators of […]... Keep on reading: COA seeks probe of P275-M Bulacan flood control projects

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• 3 saat, 46 dakika

Kris Aquino was surrounded by those dear to her as she welcomed the midnight of Feb. 14 to celebrate her 55th birthday. Glimpses of the Queen of All Media’s intimate celebration were documented by her doctor, Geraldine Zamora, through a video on her Instagram page on Saturday. Kris, her sons Josh and Bimby, as well their close friends feasted at the actress-TV host’s room, which was filled with balloons in different colors. “Birthday salubong for ate K, the #brave,” the caption read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr. Geraldine Zamora (@ging.md) Jonathan Velasco, a member of Kris’ […]... Keep on reading: Kris Aquino treated to birthday 'salubong' by sons, friends

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• 3 saat, 53 dakika

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has revealed the co-perpetrators in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s crimes against humanity case in relation to the bloody drug war.

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• 3 saat, 54 dakika

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A ranking official of the Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) was shot dead Friday night in Pinamalayan town, police said. In an exchange of emails on Saturday morning, PLt. Col. Joel Paningbatan, chief of the Pinamalayan Police Station, identified the victim as Tony Mendeja, 64, a member of ORMECO’s board of directors representing the municipalities of Bongabong and Bansud. READ: Army troops clash with communist rebels in Occidental Mindoro Paningbatan said Mendeja had pulled over his Isuzu D-Max vehicle along a roadside in Barangay Del Razon at around 8:30 p.m. to check the vehicle’s lights. […]... Keep on reading: Electric coop director shot dead in Oriental Mindoro

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• 4 saat

Those still looking for a Valentine’s gift option may consider joining the GCash Run 2026, set to take place soon. Participants may register through the GForest feature on th app by tapping the GCash Run card. Promo details: February 13 to 17, 2026 - ₱150 discount using the

• Manila Bulletin News
• 4 saat, 5 dakika

VALENTINE’S DATE WITH FUR BABIES Animal welfare group Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is giving the public the chance to spend their Valentine's Day weekend with some of their rescued animals. Read:

• Philstar.com
• 4 saat, 7 dakika

Kinumpirma na ni Priscilla Meirelles na divorced na siya sa asawang si John Estrada.

• GMA Network
• 4 saat, 16 dakika

Priscilla Meirelles confirmed she is no longer married to John Estrada two years after she filed for divorce in Brazil.  Meirelles shared the development during a guest appearance on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” on Friday, Feb. 13.  “We are no longer married. Bilang isang foreigner may karapatan ako (as a foreigner, I have the right) to divorce my husband, so last year I went to Brazil and started the process of divorcing him. Actually, not last year, 2024,” she said.  The Miss Earth 2004 titleholder said that Estrada has been informed of the divorce decision since last year.  “So […]... Keep on reading: Priscilla Meirelles, John Estrada now divorced

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• 4 saat, 18 dakika