Glaiza de Castro stuns in Filipino designs at IFFR 2026

Glaiza de Castro stuns in Filipino designs at IFFR 2026

Kapuso actress Glaiza de Castro didn't just attend a film festival; she turned it into her personal runway. Through an Instagram post, Glaiza showcased her various wardrobe looks from the 2026 International Film Festival Rotterdam, where she attended the screenings of her film, 58th. “Festival fits,” Glaiza wrote in the caption. According to the Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre actress, the outfits she wore throughout her festival journey highlight the talent and craftsmanship of Filipino designers, which she proudly brought to Europe. Among the creations showcased by Glaiza in the Netherlands were pieces by Filipino designers Daryl Maat and Job Dacon. “Wanted to highlight Filipino designers in Europe so I brought these outfits from @darylmaat and @jobdacon and got good compliments hihi,” she wrote. Extending her thanks to both designers, the actress shared that wearing their work gave her the confidence she needed to calm her nerves throughout the event: “Salamat mga mamsh sa mga bonggang outfits pampa tanggal ng kaba.” Take a look at Glaiza de Castro's stunning Rotterdam outfits in this gallery.

Sta. Catalina, Ilocos Sur receives medical supplies from PCSO

Sta. Catalina, Ilocos Sur receives medical supplies from PCSO

The Municipality of Sta. Catalina, Ilocos Sur received boxes of medicines from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) during a turnover ceremony held on Jan. 29, 2026 at the PCSO Main Office in Mandaluyong City. PCSO Assistant General Manager for the Gaming Sector, Atty. Lyssa Grace S. Pagano, formally turned over the medicines, which Mayor Eugene Rapanut received on behalf of the municipality, together with Vice Mayor Edgar Rapanut The assistance is intended to augment the municipality’s health resources and help address the medical needs of residents, particularly in communities with limited access to healthcare support. Sta. Catalina is classified […]... Keep on reading: Sta. Catalina, Ilocos Sur receives medical supplies from PCSO

PNP denies torture in arrest of Bulacan cop slay suspect

PNP denies torture in arrest of Bulacan cop slay suspect

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday denied that it tortured one of the suspects in the killing of Drug Enforcement Group (DEG) officer Staff Sgt. Renato Casauay Jr. in Bulacan last January. Police officers allegedly illegally arrested Oliver Mauricio, son of journalist Orlan Mauricio, and tortured him after he was linked to the killing, according to the National Press Club (NPC). “With regards to that allegation, we categorically deny [it],” PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said in a press briefing in Quezon City. “We follow due process. If they have evidence, they should file […]... Keep on reading: PNP denies torture in arrest of Bulacan cop slay suspect

ALLHC profit slumps due to fewer industrial lot sales

ALLHC profit slumps due to fewer industrial lot sales

MANILA, Philippines — AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC) reported a net income of P200 million in 2025, down by 71.5 percent due to fewer industrial lot sales during the year. In a disclosure on Thursday, the industrial parks and logistics arm of property giant Ayala Land Inc. said it had booked consolidated revenues of P3.8 billion last year, 26.8 percent lower than the top line recorded in 2024. Revenues from industrial lot sales reached P1.7 billion in 2025, down 50 percent from the previous year. The company cited limited available inventory and more tempered demand. Leasing revenues helped cushion the drop. […]... Keep on reading: ALLHC profit slumps due to fewer industrial lot sales

CAAP to roll out airport development initiatives to lower travel costs

CAAP to roll out airport development initiatives to lower travel costs

MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Thursday said it is already set to implement several airport development initiatives in an effort to make domestic air travel more accessible and affordable. According to CAAP in a statement, among these initiatives is the studying of possible runway extensions at airports, subject to right-of-way availability, terrain conditions, and safety considerations. This is after Transportation Sec. Giovanni Lopez ordered that all airports have a minimum 2,100-meter runway to accommodate jet aircraft operations—excluding those with topographical constraints. READ: Longer runways eyed to lower airfares CAAP said it is also […]... Keep on reading: CAAP to roll out airport development initiatives to lower travel costs

‘ANG MAHIRAP KASI SA CHINA NAPAKA-SENSITIVE NILA. SAMANTALANG SILA ANG AGGRESSOR’

WATCH: Senator Raffy Tulfo says the resolution condemning the Chinese embassy statements against Filipino officials should not be viewed as a threat.

He says he supports Sen. JV Ejercito’s

‘ANG MAHIRAP KASI SA CHINA NAPAKA-SENSITIVE NILA. SAMANTALANG SILA ANG AGGRESSOR’ WATCH: Senator Raffy Tulfo says the resolution condemning the Chinese embassy statements against Filipino officials should not be viewed as a threat. He says he supports Sen. JV Ejercito’s

‘ANG MAHIRAP KASI SA CHINA NAPAKA-SENSITIVE NILA. SAMANTALANG SILA ANG AGGRESSOR’ WATCH: Senator Raffy Tulfo says the resolution condemning the Chinese embassy statements against Filipino officials should not be viewed as a threat. He says he supports Sen. JV Ejercito’s

PCSO turns over Charitimba, evacuation kits to LGUs in Quezon and Camarines Sur

PCSO turns over Charitimba, evacuation kits to LGUs in Quezon and Camarines Sur

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) turned over Charitimba food packs and evacuation kits to two local government units (LGUs) during a ceremony held on January 30, 2026, at the Conservatory Building in Mandaluyong City. The Municipality of Sipocot, Camarines Sur received 500 Charitimba food packs, formally accepted by Jose Rodolfo C. Dy, Private Secretary, on behalf of the LGU. Meanwhile, the Municipality of Real, Quezon received 300 Charitimba food packs and 150 evacuation kits to support the municipality’s health and welfare programs. The turnover was accepted by Melvin Bondoc, Chief Liaison Officer.  PCSO Assistant General Manager for  Charity Sector, […]... Keep on reading: PCSO turns over Charitimba, evacuation kits to LGUs in Quezon and Camarines Sur

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni go to New York in required effort to avoid trial

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni go to New York in required effort to avoid trial

NEW YORK — Actor Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni came to a New York courthouse on Wednesday to see if her lawsuit alleging sexual harassment on the set of the 2024 romantic drama “It Ends With Us” could be settled before a May trial. The talks between lawyers went on over a six-hour period before Lively and Baldoni left the Manhattan federal courthouse separately and went straight to their waiting cars without saying anything. Lively looked stern as she walked out while Baldoni was smiling. Baldoni’s attorney Bryan Freedman said in an email that the talks did not result in a settlement. Mandatory settlement talks […]... Keep on reading: Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni go to New York in required effort to avoid trial

Sugar substitutes surge fuels call for Senate probe

Sugar substitutes surge fuels call for Senate probe

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s sugar industry is facing pressure from both inside and outside the farm gate: long-standing problems in productivity and milling efficiency on one hand, and a fast-growing market for sugar substitutes on the other — a mix that lawmakers and regulators say now requires closer scrutiny. Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed Senate Resolution No. 298 seeking a Senate inquiry into the challenges confronting the Philippine sugar sector and calling for a review of the Sugar Regulatory Administration’s (SRA) charter and the Sugar Industry Development Act of 2015 (SIDA). Hontiveros cites declining competitiveness, high production costs and […]... Keep on reading: Sugar substitutes surge fuels call for Senate probe

DOTr relieves MRT supervisor in ‘human tarpaulin stand’ incident

DOTr relieves MRT supervisor in ‘human tarpaulin stand’ incident

MANILA, Philippines — Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has ordered the immediate relief of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT‑3)’s station supervisor involved in making personnel hold tarpaulin signs to direct passengers to the station’s functioning escalators. This came after a post went viral, calling out the DOTr and featuring a video and photos of approximately three MRT-3 personnel standing and holding tarpaulins at the Shaw Boulevard Station.  READ: Dog rescued at MRT-3 tracks is finally home In a statement on Thursday, the Department of Transportation (DOTr)-MRT-3 apologized for the incident, saying that the involved station supervisor’s actions “were not […]... Keep on reading: DOTr relieves MRT supervisor in ‘human tarpaulin stand’ incident

PCSO distributes 1,300 Charitimba to residents of San Miguel and Calumpit, Bulacan

PCSO distributes 1,300 Charitimba to residents of San Miguel and Calumpit, Bulacan

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) distributed 1,300 Charitimba to residents of San Miguel and Calumpit, Bulacan, on January 29, 2026, as part of the agency’s charitable programs. The distribution was led by PCSO Director Janet Mercado, who personally turned over 500 Charitimba to senior citizens of Barangay Bantog, San Miguel, Bulacan. The activity was held at Bantog Elementary School in coordination with the Sangguniang Barangay, headed by Chairperson Albert Silva. This was followed by the distribution of 300 Charitimba to families from Barangay Iba O’ Este, Calumpit, Bulacan, which was conducted at the Barangay Covered Court, in partnership with […]... Keep on reading: PCSO distributes 1,300 Charitimba to residents of San Miguel and Calumpit, Bulacan

Flight crews criticized for long-term, unattended use of Starbucks seats

Flight crews criticized for long-term, unattended use of Starbucks seats

A photo showing dozens of unattended bags occupying cafe seats has sparked controversy online in South Korea, after a cafe owner said flight attendants repeatedly left their luggage for more than two hours, preventing other customers from using the space. According to local media on Wednesday, the cafe was a Starbucks Reserve near Gwanghwamun Square, […]... Keep on reading: Flight crews criticized for long-term, unattended use of Starbucks seats

PCSO conducts CSR uutreach at an Island Barangay in Malolos

PCSO conducts CSR uutreach at an Island Barangay in Malolos

On January 29, 2026, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) conducted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) outreach activity in Isla Pamarawan, distributing essential food assistance to residents of five coastal barangays. PCSO Director Jennifer Liongson‑Guevara, together with Malolos City Councilor John Vincent “JV” Vitug, led the distribution of 500 ChariTimba food packs to priority sectors, including senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and solo parents. Barangay Captain Cesar “Belty” Bartolome conveyed the community’s gratitude, emphasizing that the residents were deeply appreciative of PCSO’s efforts to visit the island and provide direct support. The initiative aligns with PCSO’s CSR mission to […]... Keep on reading: PCSO conducts CSR uutreach at an Island Barangay in Malolos