Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show: Breaking down the symbolism

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show: Breaking down the symbolism

For his Super Bowl halftime show, Bad Bunny transported the field in Northern California around 3,500 miles, transforming it into the fields of Puerto Rico. Even before he launched into “Tití Me Preguntó,” the Puerto Rican superstar had suffused the set with symbols of the island — and a sense of wider Pan-Americanism. Here’s a breakdown of the Easter eggs hidden in plain view during the 13-minute set. Sugarcane fields The show opened in a sugarcane field, an homage to Puerto Rico’s main cash crop when it became a U.S. territory at the end of the 19th century. While the […]... Keep on reading: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show: Breaking down the symbolism

Customs to auction 8 Discaya luxury vehicles

Customs to auction 8 Discaya luxury vehicles

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will auction on Wednesday 10 luxury cars, 8 of which were previously owned by controversial couple contractors Pacifico “Curlee” and Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya. Assistant Commissioner and concurrent spokesman Philip Vincent Maronilla said on Tuesday that this would be the third time that the Discaya cars would be auctioned off, which include a 2023 model black Rolls Royce Cullinan and a 2022 blue Bentley Bentayga. Based on records, Maronilla said the Bugatti Chiron 2019 would have a floor price of more than P160 million, while the Bugatti Chiron 2017 would have a minimum bid of P149 million. As for the Discayas' 2023 Rolls Royce Cullinan, the floor price is set at P29,025,132.58, while the 2022 Bentley Bentayga (2022) has a floor price of P11,103,040.30. The six other Discaya-owned luxury cars on the auction bloc are a 2024 Lincoln Navigator with a floor price of P8,642,319.86; a Cadillac Escalade (2021), P7,747,289.21; Maserati Levante Modena (2022), P4,091,916.72; GMC Yukon XL Denali (2022), P6,759,673.35; Cadillac Escalade ESV (2022), P8,278,445.48 Customs officials and employees, and as well as the importers and consignees of the luxury cars, are not allowed to join the bidding. The third auction will take place at 10 a.m. at the Situation Room, Ground Floor, Office of the Commissioner Building, BOC, Port Area, Manila.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DONATO! ?

Actor Donny Pangilinan celebrates his 28th birthday today. He is known for his roles as "Sensui" in "He's Into Her" and "Bingo" in "Can't Buy Me Love," among others.

Do you have any wishes for Donny on his special day? Drop them in the comments below!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DONATO! ? Actor Donny Pangilinan celebrates his 28th birthday today. He is known for his roles as "Sensui" in "He's Into Her" and "Bingo" in "Can't Buy Me Love," among others. Do you have any wishes for Donny on his special day? Drop them in the comments below!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DONATO! ? Actor Donny Pangilinan celebrates his 28th birthday today. He is known for his roles as "Sensui" in "He's Into Her" and "Bingo" in "Can't Buy Me Love," among others. Do you have any wishes for Donny on his special day? Drop them in the comments below!

MOTHER MONSTER WITH BENITO 

Pop icon Lady Gaga expressed her gratitude to Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny after joining him during the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show, which she described as a “powerful, important and meaningful performance.”

“I am so humbled to be a part of this

MOTHER MONSTER WITH BENITO Pop icon Lady Gaga expressed her gratitude to Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny after joining him during the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show, which she described as a “powerful, important and meaningful performance.” “I am so humbled to be a part of this

MOTHER MONSTER WITH BENITO Pop icon Lady Gaga expressed her gratitude to Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny after joining him during the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show, which she described as a “powerful, important and meaningful performance.” “I am so humbled to be a part of this

‘PRESIDENT’ NADINE IN THE HOUSE 

LOOK: Award-winning actress Nadine Lustre joins ML Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima in filing bills to strengthen the oversight of animal welfare laws and establish a national plant-based health program.

De Lima also filed a resolution directing

‘PRESIDENT’ NADINE IN THE HOUSE LOOK: Award-winning actress Nadine Lustre joins ML Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima in filing bills to strengthen the oversight of animal welfare laws and establish a national plant-based health program. De Lima also filed a resolution directing

‘PRESIDENT’ NADINE IN THE HOUSE LOOK: Award-winning actress Nadine Lustre joins ML Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima in filing bills to strengthen the oversight of animal welfare laws and establish a national plant-based health program. De Lima also filed a resolution directing

Jutta Leerdam, Dutch speedskater, wins women's 1,000 Olympic gold

Jutta Leerdam, Dutch speedskater, wins women's 1,000 Olympic gold

MILAN — There is little question that Jutta Leerdam and her fiancé, YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, have brought new eyeballs to speedskating with all of their millions of followers on social media. Now all of those people who have been introduced to her sport saw Leerdam become an Olympic champion. Stepping to the line well aware that her talented Dutch teammate, Femke Kok, had bettered the event’s existing Winter Games record two heats earlier Monday, and with Paul getting out of his second-row seat to cheer, Leerdam lowered that mark even further and won in 1 minute, 12.31 seconds at the […]... Keep on reading: Jutta Leerdam, Dutch speedskater, wins women's 1,000 Olympic gold

Tickets for PETA’s 'Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 4' goes live starting February 27

Tickets for PETA’s 'Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 4' goes live starting February 27

Ticket selling officially begins on February 27 for the Philippine Educational Theater Association’s (PETA) biggest theatrical event of 2026, Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 4: Oh Sh*t! It’s Live Sa Cheter! —with Metrobank credit cardholders enjoying exclusive first access to the highly anticipated production. Excitement is already building as fans eagerly await their chance to see Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank come alive on stage. After two blockbuster films and a hit series, the beloved satire makes its long-awaited return—this time with sharper humor, bolder commentary, and all the chaos that can only happen in a live theater setting. Widely […]... Keep on reading: Tickets for PETA’s 'Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 4' goes live starting February 27

DILG reiterates warning vs unofficial use of gov't vehicles

DILG reiterates warning vs unofficial use of gov't vehicles

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday reiterated the ban on the use of government-owned vehicles on weekends and holidays, unless the travel is directly related to official work. Through Memorandum Circular No. 2026-011, dated February 6, the department stated that stricter enforcement is needed to prevent […]... Keep on reading: DILG reiterates warning vs unofficial use of gov't vehicles

‘NO QUESTION ABOUT THAT’

Former vice president and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo can still expect “President” Nadine Lustre’s endorsement should she decide to run for the presidency again in 2028.

Lustre said this on Tuesday, February 10, as she joined Rep. Leila de Lima (ML

‘NO QUESTION ABOUT THAT’ Former vice president and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo can still expect “President” Nadine Lustre’s endorsement should she decide to run for the presidency again in 2028. Lustre said this on Tuesday, February 10, as she joined Rep. Leila de Lima (ML

‘NO QUESTION ABOUT THAT’ Former vice president and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo can still expect “President” Nadine Lustre’s endorsement should she decide to run for the presidency again in 2028. Lustre said this on Tuesday, February 10, as she joined Rep. Leila de Lima (ML

OmniSystems Solutions marks new era of digitalization through strategic alliance with 29-year engineering giant

OmniSystems Solutions marks new era of digitalization through strategic alliance with 29-year engineering giant

In a move that signals a major shift toward data-driven industrial operations, OmniSystems Solutions Inc. has formally sealed a strategic partnership with F.A.G. Engineering Group. The signing ceremony, held on February 7, 2026, at Fairfield by Marriott, brings together a rising force in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and a 29-year-old pillar of the Philippine machining and fabrication industry. A legacy of evolution: the OmniSystems story The partnership marks a significant chapter for OmniSystems Solutions. While the company rebranded in May 2024 to better reflect its identity as a comprehensive consultancy and tech firm, its roots trace back over seven years. […]... Keep on reading: OmniSystems Solutions marks new era of digitalization through strategic alliance with 29-year engineering giant

Bulacan cop killing: Alleged gunman, 2 others test negative for drugs

Bulacan cop killing: Alleged gunman, 2 others test negative for drugs

MANILA, Philippines — The alleged gunman and two more suspects in the killing of Drug Enforcement Group (DEG) officer Staff Sgt. Renato Casauay Jr. tested negative for drugs, according to a chemistry report from the Bulacan Provincial Police Office Forensic Unit. Alleged gunman Julian Salamat and his supposed cohorts, Marvin Nolasco Gallanito and Albert Maglinis, were taken into police custody on Feb. 3 and 4. “Screening tests conducted on [Salamat, Gallanito and Maglinis’ specimens] gave negative results to the tests for the presence of Methamphetamine and negative to the tests for the presence of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)-metabolites, both dangerous drugs,” the […]... Keep on reading: Bulacan cop killing: Alleged gunman, 2 others test negative for drugs