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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday unleashed a salvo of attacks in apparent reference to senatorial aspirants aligned with former President Rodrigo Duterte. Marcos made such remarks during the proclamation rally of Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas in Ilocos Norte in his most brazen verbal attack against the Duterte clan thus far since their widening rift marked by the resignation of Vice President Sara Duterte in his cabinet. Marcos said that no one in the administration slate is tainted by the bloody Oplan Tokhang and of corruption during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Tignan niyo po ang record ng […]…

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MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The 26 suspended employees and Job Order employees of the Mandaue City Hall have filed two separate motions for reconsideration at the Office of the Ombudsman Visayas on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Atty. Julius Caesar Entise, the suspended Mandaue City Assessor, explained that one motion was filed on his behalf, while another was submitted collectively for the remaining suspended employees. “I have my own arguments and for sure another lawyer will have a new set of arguments, we’d rather attack it in two different angles, hopefully it will be more convincing to the Ombudsman,” said Entise. […]…

Keep on reading: 26 suspended employees of Mandaue City file two MRs

MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Leila de Lima on Tuesday kicked off her congressional bid by celebrating her freedom, by finally campaigning in person, rather than as a standee. De Lima made the pronouncement in a speech during the kickoff proclamation rally of senatorial candidates Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino at the Dasmariña Arena in Cavite. “Malaya na ako, andito na ako (I am finally free, I am here),” exclaimed De Lima during her speech. “Napakasarap mangampanya na hindi ka na standee (it feels great to campaign in person this time and not as a standee),” she added. De Lima […]…

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CEBU CITY, Philippines— The all-out-war showdown between Ryuto Owan and Jong Seon Kang is poised to become a landmark fight in Cebu’s boxing history. The bout’s intensity has prompted boxing promoter Dr. Winley Dela Fuente of OX KBDF Gaming to push for a highly anticipated rematch, further fueling the growing rivalry between these two promising young fighters. Last Saturday, Owan of Japan dethroned Kang of South Korea, capturing the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Global featherweight title with a ninth-round technical knockout at the NUSTAR Convention Center. READ: Binukbukay sa Sugbo: Ryuto Owan snags WBO Global title The thrilling contest has […]…

Keep on reading: Ryuto Owan-Jong Seon Kang rematch looms after epic clash

MANILA, Philippines–Petro Gazz extended its winning run in the PVL All-Filipino Conference to seven games after making quick work of Capital1, 25-19, 25-18, 25-9, on Tuesday at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. “Today [we] came out good. Everyone [had] a good performance,” coach Koji Tsuzurabara said. “Lagi naman pong nire-remind ng coaches namin na simulan talaga namin sa ensayo para magke-carry over lang lahat nung process na tinatrabaho namin sa training coming to the game, para ‘di kami blinded kung ano ‘yung ilalaro namin,” Remy Palma said. READ: PVL: Myla Pablo says loss to Creamline sparked Petro Gazz surge Petro […]…

Keep on reading: PVL: Petro Gazz rolls past Capital1 for 7th consecutive win

LAOAG, Ilocos Norte — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. pities other political parties who are seemingly begging for strong senatorial candidates like the ones his administration have fielded, saying that their bets pale in comparison to those from the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas. Marcos, during the Alyansa’s proclamation rally at the Centennial Arena on Tuesday, delivered a fiery speech that seemed to allude to other senatorial slates participating in the 2025 midterm elections. According to the President, it seems that some of the candidates of other parties were just asked to deliver vinegar and eventually got certificates of […]…

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In 2022, Paul (not his real name), a 27-year-old IT dropout, worked as an online bet collector at Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) in Makati. When President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. banned POGO operations in late 2024, Paul was one of the hundreds of Filipinos who lost their jobs in the country’s gambling sector. On September 15, 2024, Paul discovered a job offer on Telegram, an online messaging app widely used for podcasts and job recruitment. Without a job and with a promise of a lucrative salary in Thailand, Paul grabbed the opportunity. “The recruiter did not ask for a placement […]…

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Margarita Forés, a renowned celebrity chef, restaurateur, and owner of several high-end restaurants, has died, her son Amado confirmed on Tuesday, February 11. She was 65 years old. No cause of death was mentioned in Amado’s Instagram post, although he noted that the celebrity chef’s death was “sudden” and “unexpected.” “Dear Friends and Family, It is with a heavy heart that I share the sudden passing of my Mom, Margarita A. Forés. Our family is mourning this unexpected loss, and we kindly ask for your prayers during this time. We will be able to share more in due time. With […]…

Keep on reading: Margarita Forés, celebrated chef and restaurateur, dies at 65

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Mandaue City collected a truckload of campaign materials that were illegally hanged on electric posts and roadside trees. The removal of illegally posted campaign materials was part of the implementation of “Operation Baklas” on Tuesday, February 11, which coincides with the official start of the campaign period for national candidates. “Naay daghan, mao ang suyuron will be ang highways, kay sa highway palang daghan na kaayo’ng makita,” said Comelec-Mandaue Election Officer Atty. Anna Fleur Gujilde, the Election Officer. READ: 2025 Midterm Elections: Campaign begins for national candidates (There are plenty […]…

Keep on reading: Comelec Mandaue starts ‘Operation Baklas’

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said that it is monitoring the presence of spliced videos propagating false information on the internet for the 2025 campaign period. Police Col. Randulf Tuaño, acting chief of  the PNP Public Information Office, said that the PNP considers spliced videos as a problem it is facing. Tuaño recalled an incident where a spliced video claimed that personnel from the PNP and Armed Forces of the Philippines will no longer undergo mandatory drug testing. He then said the Anti-cybercrime Group was able to identify the source in 30 minutes. READ: DILG […]…

Keep on reading: PNP monitoring spliced videos spreading false campaign info