Remembering FVR, the man and his legacy
By MELANDREW T. VELASCO March 18 is the birthday of former President Fidel V. Ramos. He should have turned 96 having been born in 1928. To celebrate his natal day and a continuing tribute to the man and his legacy,…
US, JAPAN, PHL LEADERS POISED FOR WHITE HOUSE SUMMIT IN APRIL; Defense tops trilateral agenda as China’s Xi peps up troops
By ALFRED GABOT and CLAIRE MORALES TRUE Editor in Chief and Managing Editor MANILA/WASHINGTON – Amid China President Xi prepping up the Chinese army for possible wider confrontation in the South China Sea, United States President Joe Biden is poised…
Upside: ‘Sheroes’ preserve legacy of Gabriela, Katipuneras
(First of 2 Parts) LONG before the women’s movement dawned on the west and the United Nations recognized International Women’s Day (IWD), a woman named Maria Josefa Gabriela Cariño de Silang had already defined woman power. In the Philippines. In…
As Quiboloy hides, US court unseals warrants for his arrest
LOS ANGELES/MANILA – While doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy teases his hideout and enjoys vows of protection from Senate allies of his close friend, former president Rodrigo Duterte, the US government also moves with its own trafficking case against him in…
San Diego Mayor Gloria, Cabaldon, Caloza with primary; Lauron tops Superior Court judge poll
By Jun Nucum and Claire Morales True SAN DIEGO - Filipino Americans made good showing in the last primary as San Diego's FilAm Mayor Todd Gloria scored a big win assuring him of a second term with over 50 percent...QBE grants P3.7 M to Million Trees Foundation, breaks ground on Green Park
QUEZON CITY – The Million Trees Foundation, Inc. (MTFI) has received a major boost with the entry of a new institutional partner – QBE Insurance Group – which has allotted ₱3.7 million for various projects of the foundation highlighted by…
Apl.de.Ap Foundation, ADB, US firm to give EV training in PHL
PARANAQUE CITY – The foundation of Filipino-American rapper and singer Allan Pineda a.k.a Apl.de.Ap has partnered with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and Arizona-based Legacy EV, LLC to equip young Filipinos with technical know-how on the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Apl.de.Ap…
Sharon opens up on health concerns, Kiko, cancelled concert with Gabby
Veteran actress-singer Sharon Cuneta has opened up on health and other issues. The Mega Star revealed that she is on the path to recovery from her hip pain. She also disclosed she was emotionally sad because her concert follow-up with…
Petecio, Villegas box their way to Paris Olympics
MANILA – Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas will be going to the Paris Olympics this July rounding up to six the Filipinos already qualified for the July games. This developed as they scored impressive performances at the 1st…
Vatican okays inquiry for Pinay teen’s sainthood
MANILA/LAOAG CITY — The Vatican has allowed a diocesan inquiry into the sainthood cause of Filipino teenager Nina Ruiz-Abad of Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, who died at the age of 13 in 1993. Abad was described as having a strong devotion…