MANILA, Philippines — Singer-actress Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan teased President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over his "wrong" vice presidential choice in the 2022 elections. Speaking onstage before the President and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos at an event in Manila on Thursday evening, Cuneta said she "only has one vice president," who was also her date for the night—her husband, Sen. Kiko Pangilinan. "Mali your choice, no? Sorry, okay, okay, let’s move on," Cuneta said. Her remark came amid political tensions between Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte, his former UniTeam running mate during the 2022 elections. Cuneta later expressed support for the President, saying she would continue to pray for him and for the country. "I will pray that before we all judge you, that you’re allowed to do your job for all of us," Cuneta said. "We pray for your good health, peace of mind from all the fake news, all the disinformation. May God be with you every single day, Mr. President," she added.

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MANILA, Philippines — Fuel price hikes are expected to persist next week amid geopolitical tensions and robust demand. Diesel is poised for an eighth week of an uptrend.  In an advisory Friday, Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas said the local prices of diesel products may increase again by 50 centavos to 70 centavos per liter.  READ: Diesel prices rise further by P1 per liter, gasoline by 60 centavos Gasoline prices are seen to jump higher by P1.40 to P1.60 a liter. If implemented on Feb. 17, it would mark the sixth consecutive week of price hikes for gasoline.  “Oil prices […]... Keep on reading: Gasoline prices primed to jump by up to P1.60/liter at the pump

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Political dynasties extend beyond the mere participation of multiple family members in politics, as they also exert influence over their local economies

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MINNEAPOLIS — The Trump administration is ending a massive immigration crackdown that swept across the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and other Minnesota communities, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday, concluding an operation that led to thousands of arrests, angry mass protests and the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens. The crackdown, which the Department of Homeland Security called its ” largest immigration enforcement operation ever,” became the most prominent flashpoint in the debate over President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts. The surge of thousands of federal officers changed life across the Twin Cities. Convoys of unmarked SUVs became commonplace in some […]... Keep on reading: Minnesota immigration crackdown over, says US border czar

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BACOLOD CITY — The province of Negros Occidental recorded an 80.28 percent decrease in dengue cases during the first five weeks of 2026, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) reported. The PHO surveillance data, covering Jan. 4 to Feb. 7, logged 141 cases—significantly lower than the 715 cases reported during the same period in 2025. The drop of 574 cases was also marked by zero fatalities, the PHO noted. READ: DOH logs over 7,400 dengue cases in January, down 71% from last year San Carlos City and Bago City registered the highest number of cases this year, with 18 each. Children […]... Keep on reading: Dengue cases in Negros Occidental drop 80% in early 2026

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Long-time Dangwa florists Mark and Alex let Rappler in on what the job is like when special occasions like Valentine's Day roll around, and what has kept their love for the famed flower market going all these years

• Rappler
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MANILA, Philippines — Three weather systems continue to affect the Philippines on Friday, bringing rains and cloudy skies, according to the state weather bureau. In its morning forecast, weather specialist Leanne Loreto of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said a shear line, the northeast monsoon, and easterlies are prevailing over the country. “The first is the shear line, or the convergence of the northeast monsoon and easterlies, which is currently affecting the eastern section of southern Luzon,” she said in Filipino. Pagasa said the shear line will initially affect the Bicol Region, Quezon, Rizal, Laguna, Batangas, Oriental […]... Keep on reading: Rains expected as 3 weather systems affect PH on Friday

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The defense counsel of former President Rodrigo Duterte is seeking the removal of Joel Butuyan and Gilbert Andres as lawyers representing the drug war victims in the International Criminal Court (ICC). The move came just two weeks after the appointment of Butuyan and Andres. Nicolas Kaufman, in an 11-page document released on Thursday, February 12, also called for the disqualification of a third Filipino lawyer, Nicole Arcaina, who was recently designated by the ICC as case manager for the victims. READ: ICC case vs Duterte: 500 more seek victim status Arcaina earlier worked for CenterLaw, where Butuyan is a managing […]... Keep on reading: Duterte defense: He wants 3 PH lawyers out of ICC case

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Once declared a fugitive from justice, an accused loses the opportunity to seek judicial relief like challenging the validity of an warrant of arrest, among others

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A panel of Filipino and foreign doctor-researchers emphasize that obesity is a chronic, central disease that requires a holistic approach

• Rappler
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MANILA, Philippines – Three weather systems will bring rains over parts of the country on Friday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. In its 4 a.m. advisory, the weather bureau said “the Bicol Region, Isabela, Quirino, Aurora, Quezon, Rizal, Laguna, Batangas, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms due to the shear line. Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, Davao Region, and Soccsksargen will also experience scattered rains and thunderstorms caused by the easterlies. Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon or amihan will continue to prevail, bringing light rains over the rest of […]... Keep on reading: 3 weather systems to dampen parts of PH

• Inquirer
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As T’boli bells are believed to turn away misfortune, negative energy, and malevolent entities, every Filipino should have at least one piece in their possession to protect them from the evil effects of corruption. The sounds of T’boli bells, or Tungkaling, consistently reverberate during the annual Pasinaya Open House Festival at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) complex. Tungkaling bells are integral to T’boli identity who believe that a spirit or force resides in all objects, both animate and inanimate. READ: Indigenous Peoples Rights Act and struggle for self-determination The distinct sound produced by the brass bells on belts […]... Keep on reading: Mystical sounds of T’boli bells to ward off evil spirits

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NEW YORK, United States — Wall Street stocks tumbled Thursday following another pullback in tech shares as markets look ahead to a key inflation reading. Apple, Amazon and Facebook parent Meta were among the large tech companies losing more than two percent in a session that began benignly but ended deep in the red. The Nasdaq was off more than two percent. “We continue to have selling in tech,” said Art Hogan of B. Riley Wealth Management. “There are concerns over what AI might disrupt.” READ: PSEi ends 2-day rally as profit-taking sets in Markets have digested mixed US economic data […]... Keep on reading: Wall Street tumbles as tech shares pull back ahead of US inflation data

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TOKYO, Japan — Japanese authorities seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its skipper, Tokyo’s fisheries agency said Friday, in a move likely to further heighten tensions with Beijing. “The vessel’s captain was ordered to stop for an inspection by a fisheries inspector, but the vessel failed to comply and fled. Consequently, the vessel’s captain was arrested,” according to a statement. The incident happened on Thursday inside Japan’s exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki Prefecture, it added. READ: US cites China ‘aggression,’ vows deeper PH-Japan deterrence This is a developing story.... Keep on reading: Japan confirms seized Chinese fishing boat, arrested skipper

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