PAGASA: Cold weather to continue due to Amihan
February 26, 2024
The cold weather will continue to prevail over a large swath of Luzon due to the effects of the northeast monsoon (Amihan), weather bureau PAGASA said Monday.
PBA: Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser headed to TNT in three-team trade
February 26, 2024
NLEX big man Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser will be headed to TNT after a three-team trade also involving Blackwater ahead of the 2024 Philippine Cup that starts on Wednesday.
China opposes U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies for Russia-related reasons
February 26, 2024
China firmly opposes the United States imposing sanctions on Chinese enterprises for Russia-related reasons, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Monday.
Lea Salonga”s rendition of ‘Hahanapin Ko” among most anticipated songs at The Tabernacle Choir concert in Manila
February 26, 2024
Lea Salonga will perform “Hahanapin ko” at the Manila stop of The Tabernacle Choir world tour, the critically acclaimed Filipina theater icon revealed in a press conference held at Conrad Hotel in Pasay on Monday.
UP mathematicians develop algorithm that can simulate monkeypox outbreaks
February 26, 2024
Mathematicians from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman developed an algorithm that simulates and predicts the spread of monkeypox outbreaks in non-endemic countries.
Catriona Gray, Sam Milby spotted together at an event amid breakup rumors
February 26, 2024
Catriona Gray and Sam Milby were spotted together at an event amid the breakup rumors surrounding their relationship.
Xiaomi bets big on its new electric vehicle — targets 20 million premium users
February 26, 2024
Xiaomi is putting a premium price on its first electric car because it already has about 20 million users in that segment, Group President Weibing Lu told CNBC.
Tim Cone believes Gilas’ Kai Sotto can dominate Asia
February 26, 2024
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone was all praises for his prized center Kai Sotto after spectacular showings in both games of the first window of the 2025 FIBA Asia Qualifiers.
Lea Salonga to perform as guest for the Manila stop of The Tabernacle Choir World Tour
February 26, 2024
Lea Salonga is set to perform as a guest artist for the Philippine leg of The Tabernacle Choir. The free concert will be at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on February 27 and 28, 8 p.m.
Dennis Padilla overjoyed to receive message from estranged daughter Julia Barretto on his birthday
February 26, 2024
Dennis Padilla has received a message from his estranged daughter Julia Barretto on his 62nd birthday.
Google expects its more advanced large language models to arrive on Android phones next year
February 26, 2024
Brian Rakowski, a top hardware executive at Google, tells CNBC he expects the firm's more advanced large language models to arrive on Android devices next year.
Vanie Gandler named first-ever PVL Player of the Week
February 26, 2024
Vanie Gandler made history as the sophomore open hitter was named the inaugural PVL Press Corps Player of the Week for leading Cignal in their 2024 season opener.
Tim Cone says Gilas’ Jamie Malonzo ‘down and out’ after Hong Kong trip
February 26, 2024
Already undermanned to begin with, Gilas Pilipinas had to play in the absence of another key player in Jamie Malonzo during their clash against Chinese Taipei in the first window of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers on Sunday at the PhilSports Arena.
Yael Yuzon proposes to Karylle on ‘It’s Showtime’: ‘Will you marry me again?’
February 26, 2024
Yael Yuzon just proposed to Karylle, his wife of 10 years, on national television!
Tom Saintfiet is new Philippine men”s football coach
February 26, 2024
Tom Saintfiet has been named as the new head coach of the Philippine men"s national football team.
NBA: Jazz pounce on Spurs, end five-game skid
February 26, 2024
Lauri Markkanen scored 26 points to help the Utah Jazz snap a five-game losing streak in a 128-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night in Salt Lake City.
Vilma Santos shares beautiful family photo at Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano’s wedding
February 26, 2024
Vilma Santos, her husband Sen. Ralph Recto and former husband Edu Manzano posed for a rare photo with Jessy Mediola and Luis Manzano at their recent wedding.
Is it too late to buy Nvidia shares? Here’s what Wall Street says
February 26, 2024
Nvidia posted yet another earnings beat, and the buzz around it shows no signs of abating. The pros share their views on whether it's too late to buy the stock.
Heart Evangelista shares cryptic post about someone allegedly engaging on her behalf for Fashion Week
February 26, 2024
Heart Evangelista took to social media to broadcast her official affiliations for Fashion Week.
NBA suspends 5 Heat, Pelicans players for melee
February 26, 2024
The NBA suspended Miami forward Jimmy Butler and New Orleans forward Naji Marshall for one game without pay for instigating and engaging in an on-court altercation during the Heat's 106-95 victory Friday over the host Pelicans, the league announced Sun...
NBA: Myles Turner, Pacers halt Mavericks’ seven-game win streak
February 26, 2024
Myles Turner scored a season-high 33 points and collected eight rebounds to help lead the Indiana Pacers to a 133-111 win over the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
NBA: Bucks, Doc Rivers get best of 76ers
February 26, 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists to lift the Milwaukee Bucks past the host Philadelphia 76ers 119-98 on Sunday.
Travel recovery in Asia-Pacific: The numbers don’t tell the full story
February 26, 2024
Tourist arrivals are up in Asia-Pacific, but details behind the numbers show which countries are making the biggest strides towards making a full recovery, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.
NBA: Hot-shooting Suns fight off Lakers
February 26, 2024
Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale combined for 12 of Phoenix's 17 made 3-pointers, including a trio down the stretch of the fourth quarter, as the Suns held off the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 123-113 on Sunday.
The ‘best’ investment right now: Fund manager picks stocks with almost 15% total returns
February 26, 2024
Latitude Investment Management's Freddie Lait said he expects his stock picks to return 10-15% in a "no-landing" economic scenario.
Chinese tech firm Lenovo shows off a laptop with a see-through screen
February 26, 2024
Chinese tech giant Lenovo showed off a prototype laptop on Monday that has a see-through screen.
AT&T to Reimburse Customers Struck by Outage
February 26, 2024
CEO John Stankey apologized and offered a full-day billing credit as compensation for those most affected.
Northeast Monsoon to bring light rains over Luzon
February 26, 2024
The Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) is affecting Luzon on Monday and will bring light rains. The easterlies meanwhile are affecting the rest of the country, PAGASA said in its forecast.
Ukraine has plan for new offensive against Russia, says Zelenskiy
February 26, 2024
Ukraine has plan for new offensive against Russia, says Zelenskiy
Israel threatens Eurovision pull-out if entry vetoed
February 26, 2024
Israel on Sunday warned that it may withdraw from this year's Eurovision Song Contest if organizers reject the lyrics from its entry as too political.
Fil-Am doctor sa New York, sabit sa umano’y $20.7-M healthcare fraud
February 26, 2024
Nahaharap sa mabigat na kaso ang isang Filipino-American doctor sa Queens, New York, kaugnay sa umano'y pagkakasangkot sa anomalya at pagtanggap ng kickback kaugnay sa healthcare insurance.
Zelenskiy says 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed since Russia invaded
February 26, 2024
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers had been killed since Russia's full-scale invasion two years ago, giving the first official figure for more than a year.
Gilas Pilipinas, tinambakan ang Chinese Taipei, 106-53, sa first FIBA window
February 26, 2024
Winalis ng Gilas Pilipinas ang first window ng FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers matapos pulbusin ang Chinese Taipei, 106-53, sa kanilang paghaharap sa Philsports Arena nitong Linggo.
FATF notes PHL’s ‘progress’ but keeps it on its grey list
February 26, 2024
The Philippines has remained on the grey list of the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF), according to the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC).
WTO meet focus: Public stockholding for food security
February 26, 2024
WITH the upcoming 13th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC13),Manila will champion reforms which include achieving “meaningful” outcomes on agriculture negotiation to achieve a “permanent” solution for public stockholding for foo...
SEAMS OF CHANGE
February 26, 2024
Employees in a garment shop in Taytay, Rizal, navigate their daily tasks against the backdrop of a pressing issue: the proposed legislation for a P100 daily across-the-board wage increase for the private sector.
BSP eyes doubling number of cash deposit machines
February 26, 2024
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) aims to double the number of Cash Deposit Machines (CoDMs) within the year to bring this service to Filipinos living outside of the Greater Manila Area (GMA).
‘Traffic light’ system to help BSP in sustainable financing
February 26, 2024
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will employ a traffic light system in determining if certain financing activities are considered sustainable.