BEBOT MARIS Actress Maris Racal hopped on the “Bebot” trend, showcasing Pinay beauty in a social media post on Wednesday, February 11. “Sana historically accurate ito hahaha,” Maris captioned her post. “Pang notebook cover,” one TikTok user commented. “Grabe parang tita ko
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is poised Thursday to revoke a landmark scientific finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health by driving climate change — a determination that underpins US regulations aimed at curbing planet-warming pollution. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt billed it as a “largest deregulatory action in American history,” with Trump to […]... Keep on reading: Trump to undo legal basis for US climate rules
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the immediate and smooth distribution of assistance to those affected by Tropical Depression Basyang (international name: Penha), the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Thursday. He issued the order during a meeting with Cabinet officials and provincial governors at Malacañang on Wednesday. “After the MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) […]... Keep on reading: Marcos orders swift aid for TD Basyang victims
“Treasure who you are, know your worth... that will get you what you want in life, and then eventually you can be a blessing to other people.” — Heart Evangelista
Hollywood mourns another loss as James Van Der Beek passes away at 48. In a joint Instagram post shared with his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, fans learned the sad news through a heartfelt message. "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning," the statement read. "He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity, and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now, we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend." Followers quickly took to the comment section to share their condolences and support for the family. Celebrities such as Daphne Zuniga, Federico Russo, Nicole Burch, Kate Lawler, among many others, also expressed their love and sympathy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) In 2024, James Van Der Beek announced that he had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer . The actor was best known for playing the lead role in Dawson's Creek, the 1998-2003 teen drama that followed a group of friends living in a small Massachusetts town. The series' team also honored the late actor in a recent post. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of James Van Der Beek. His iconic portrayal of Dawson Leery helped define a generation of television for fans and continues to resonate with audiences today. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones," they wrote. James Van Der Beek also starred in other films and television shows, including Varsity Blues (1999) , The Rules of Attraction (2002) , What Would Diplo Do? (2017), and many more. Meanwhile, take a look at other young personalities who were gone too soon:
Celebrate Lunar New Year in style with Asian fashion brands that blend tradition and modern design for a fresh festive look... Keep on reading: Asian fashion brands to wear this Lunar New Year
MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) allowed both the defense and prosecution to expand their lists of evidence in the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, even as the court received hundreds of additional applications from individuals seeking to participate as victims in the proceedings. In a decision issued Wednesay, Pre-Trial Chamber I granted separate requests by Duterte’s defense team and the Office of the Prosecutor to add new material to their respective evidence lists. The Chamber authorized the defense to submit 78 additional items and permitted the prosecution to include two more. The defense, in its application filed on Feb. 6, said the prosecution had reviewed the 78 items and confirmed through inter partes communications that it did not oppose their admission. On the same day, the prosecution also filed its own request to add two items, noting that the defense had agreed not to object. The Common Legal Representatives of Victims informed the Chamber on Feb. 7 that they likewise did not oppose either request. In granting the applications, the judges said there was “good cause,” citing the limited scope of the additional material, its relevance to the charges, and the absence of objections from parties and participants. Both sides were ordered to submit updated lists of evidence by February 13. The ruling was issued by Presiding Judge Iulia Antoanella Motoc, together with Judges Reine Adélaïde Sophie Alapini-Gansou and María del Socorro Flores Liera.. Separately, the ICC disclosed that it had received 227 new victim applications in the same case, bringing the total number of applicants transmitted in the latest filing to 500. The court’s Registry submitted the applications to Pre-Trial Chamber I on Feb. 9, in compliance with a Jan. 28 order directing it to forward any additional Group A claims received within the initial deadline. The new batch followed a Jan. 26 decision by the Chamber authorizing 39 victims — 29 from an earlier Group A transmission and 10 from Group C — to participate in the pretrial proceedings. Under the Chamber’s definition, victims qualified if they were survivors or relatives of victims of murders or attempted murders committed from at least Nov. 1, 2011 to June 30, 2016 in and around Davao City, when Duterte was mayor, or from at least June 30, 2016 to March 16, 2019 across the Philippines, during his presidency. The newly submitted applications were contained in 227 annexes listed in a confidential Annex I. All annexes were classified as confidential ex parte and were accessible only to the Registry and the Common Legal Representatives of Victims, in line with procedures set out in the Chamber’s April 2025 order on confirmation proceedings. Duterte faced charges before the ICC in connection with the killings linked to his anti-drug campaign. His administration had previously rejected the court’s jurisdiction, but the ICC had ruled it could proceed with investigations into alleged crimes committed before the Philippines withdrew from the Rome Statute in 2019.
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'A mass attack on the capital is still underway,' says Mayor Vitali Klitschko
MANILA, Philippines — Amid fears of being made a scapegoat in the infrastructure corruption case, Undersecretary Adrian Bersamin allegedly executed an affidavit inside Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste’s home, Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice said. In messages sent to reporters on Wednesday, Erice confirmed ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio’s statement that supposed text messages exist between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Bersamin regarding alleged kickbacks from budget insertions and infrastructure projects, which Leviste reportedly showed them. “Yes, Leandro showed us the text messages between PBBM (Marcos) and Adrian Bersamin. Three occasions with three more congresspersons and a mayor,” Erice said. […]... Keep on reading: Infrastructure corruption: Bersamin afraid he’ll be fall guy — Erice
NEW YORK, United States — Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers and retired NBA stars Amar’e Stoudemire, Blake Griffin and Kevin Johnson were among finalists named Wednesday for 2026 election to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Finalists advance to the honors committee that will announce the 2026 Hall inductees on April 4 with enshrinement on August 15 at the Hall of Fame hometown in Springfield, Massachusetts. Others selected from the North American committee include referee Joey Crawford, player Buck Williams and coaches Mark Few, Gary McKnight, Dick Motta, Jerry Welsh and Kelvin Sampson. READ: NBA: Thunder beats Lakers, snaps 2-game skid […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Bucks coach Rivers among 2026 finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame
A testament of excellence in hospitality, City of Dreams Manila’s Nüwa Manila and Nüwa Spa received their ninth and seventh Five Star rating, respectively, in the recently published Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) 2026 Star Awards, joining once again the roster of illustrious global Star Award winners in 95 countries, at the 68th Annual Star Awards. The two accolades top the 18 collective FTG Stars of the luxury integrated resort, including the Four Star Awards bestowed to Nobu Hotel Manila and Hyatt Regency Manila, since 2018. “We celebrate and are deeply honored by the Star ratings accorded by Forbes Travel Guide […]... Keep on reading: City of Dreams Manila's Nüwa Manila and Nüwa Spa honored again with five star rating in Forbes Travel Guide 2026
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Ibang level ang bigayan ng blessings ngayong Huwebes (February 12) ng umaga sa 'TiktoClock'! Watch 'TiktoClock' on weekdays at 11:00 a.m. on GMA Network; hosted by Kuya Kim Atienza, Jayson Gainza, Faith Da Silva, and Herlene Budol. #Tiktoclock