Church, civil society to hold 3rd Trillion Peso March on Feb. 25

Church, civil society to hold 3rd Trillion Peso March on Feb. 25

MANILA, Philippines — Church and civil society groups said on Wednesday that they will be holding the third Trillion Peso March at Edsa Shrine on Feb. 25 to mark the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution. The march, organized by Caritas Philippines, Buhay ang People Power Campaign Network (BAPP) and Simbahan at Komunidad […]... Keep on reading: Church, civil society to hold 3rd Trillion Peso March on Feb. 25

Sunken ferry’s owner, crew face admin raps

Sunken ferry’s owner, crew face admin raps

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to file an administrative case against Aleson Shipping Lines, the owner of MV Trisha Kerstin 3, which sank off the coast of Basilan province last month, killing 52 people. The crew of the ill-fated passenger ferry will also be charged […]... Keep on reading: Sunken ferry’s owner, crew face admin raps

House: VP Sara Duterte impeach raps to follow Marcos case standards

House: VP Sara Duterte impeach raps to follow Marcos case standards

MANILA, Philippines — A House official said the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte will face the same constitutional standards used in the case of President Marcos who escaped being impeached on Tuesday when 284 House lawmakers voted to declare the two complaints against him insufficient in substance. Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro, House justice […]... Keep on reading: House: VP Sara Duterte impeach raps to follow Marcos case standards

42 more BARMM police officers charged over alleged hazing of recruits

42 more BARMM police officers charged over alleged hazing of recruits

MANILA, Philippines — More police officers in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) who were relieved earlier over the alleged hazing of over 100 police recruits in Lamitan City, Basilan, have been charged criminally, bringing the total number to 54. Twelve members of the Police Regional Office Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR) were […]... Keep on reading: 42 more BARMM police officers charged over alleged hazing of recruits

PH drops anew in world corruption rankings

PH drops anew in world corruption rankings

MANILA, Philippines — For the third straight year, the Philippines slumped in the global rankings that measure the prevalence of corruption, as the flood control corruption scandal laid bare by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. last year is still largely a waiting game for an enraged public demanding accountability. Malacañang on Wednesday assured the public that […]... Keep on reading: PH drops anew in world corruption rankings

Discayas’ Rolls-Royce finally sold; buyer calls it ‘historic’

Discayas’ Rolls-Royce finally sold; buyer calls it ‘historic’

MANILA, Philippines — Did it come complete with the infamous umbrella? A Rolls-Royce sport utility vehicle (SUV) confiscated from Sarah and Curlee Discaya found a new owner during the latest auction of their pricey vehicles, luxuries that the couple had flaunted before they were exposed as the contractors behind some anomalous flood control projects. Left […]... Keep on reading: Discayas’ Rolls-Royce finally sold; buyer calls it ‘historic’

Shootings at Canada school, home leave 10 dead, 25 injured

Shootings at Canada school, home leave 10 dead, 25 injured

VANCOUVER, British Columbia—A shooting at a school in British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said on Tuesday. A woman who police believe to be the shooter also was killed. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said more than 25 people are injured, including […]... Keep on reading: Shootings at Canada school, home leave 10 dead, 25 injured

Once banned, signed copy of Rizal’s ‘El Fili’ up for auction

Once banned, signed copy of Rizal’s ‘El Fili’ up for auction

MANILA, Philippines — A copy of one of the most important books in Philippine history, signed by the author and country’s national hero no less, will be up for auction on Valentine’s Day. The first edition of “El Filibusterismo,” printed in Ghent in 1891 and signed and dedicated by José Rizal to his close friend […]... Keep on reading: Once banned, signed copy of Rizal’s ‘El Fili’ up for auction

DBM sets how P11.3-B aid can be used by poor LGUs

DBM sets how P11.3-B aid can be used by poor LGUs

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released the guidelines on the use of the P11.3-billion financial assistance for disadvantaged local government units (LGUs). The allotment appears in the 2026 national budget as the Local Government Support Fund-Growth Equity Fund (LGSF-GEF). Established in 2021 and amended in 2025, the GEF seeks […]... Keep on reading: DBM sets how P11.3-B aid can be used by poor LGUs

PH receives coastal radar systems from Japan

PH receives coastal radar systems from Japan

The Philippines has formally received equipment from Japan for the setup of five coastal radar systems, as both countries work toward deeper security cooperation in the region. The ceremonial handover held at Camp Aguinaldo on Wednesday was part of Tokyo’s Official Security Assistance (OSA) program for Manila for fiscal year 2023. Funded through a 600-million […]... Keep on reading: PH receives coastal radar systems from Japan

US cites China ‘aggression,’ vows deeper PH-Japan deterrence

US cites China ‘aggression,’ vows deeper PH-Japan deterrence

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to defend the Philippines under its 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty, linking Manila’s security concerns to Washington’s in the wake of what it described as China’s “increased aggression” in the West Philippine Sea. Speaking at a US-Philippines Society trilateral panel in Makati City on Tuesday, US Chargé d’Affaires ad […]... Keep on reading: US cites China ‘aggression,’ vows deeper PH-Japan deterrence

Gilas ‘ready to play and win’ without Kai Sotto

Gilas ‘ready to play and win’ without Kai Sotto

Coach Tim Cone has been consistent in saying that having Kai Sotto—whenever he’s healthy and Gilas Pilipinas-available—is a luxury. But Sotto’s uncertainty for two big home matches against New Zealand and Australia in the Fiba World Cup Qualifiers may put the National side in a truly testy situation ahead of its buildup. “Too early to […]... Keep on reading: Gilas ‘ready to play and win’ without Kai Sotto

Daily Gospel, February 12, 2026

Daily Gospel, February 12, 2026

This is the Daily Gospel for February 12, 2026, which is the Thursday of the Fifth week in Ordinary Time. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, February 11, 2026 Daily Gospel, February 10, 2026 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Mark 7, 24-30. Jesus went to the district of Tyre. He entered a house and wanted […]... Keep on reading: Daily Gospel, February 12, 2026

Youth champs lead PSA special awardees

Youth champs lead PSA special awardees

Gold medalists from the Asian Youth Games and Asian Para Youth Games, former Deputy Speaker Mikee Romero, and sports patron ArenaPlus will be among those honored during the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) 2025 Awards Night on Feb. 16 at Diamond Hotel Manila. Asian track standout Pi Durden Wangkay and three-gold Para athlete Ric […]... Keep on reading: Youth champs lead PSA special awardees