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MAMA NI KINGSTON MITINGOG
Nasamad ug nabun-og ang 27 anyos nga tindera og souvenir items human giingong nasumbagan kini sa sakop sa Probe (Prevention Restoration Order Beautification and Enforcement), Cebu City sa Plaza Sugbo niadtong alas 2:00 sa hapon, Lunes, Pebrero 16,...
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PHL EYES H2 FORAY IN GLOBAL BOND MARKET
THE Philippines is eyeing another foray into the global bond market in the second semester, according to National Treasurer Sharon P. Almanza. After the Bureau of the Treasury’s auction of 10-year fixed-rate treasury notes, Almanza told reporters that...
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TRADITIONS.
Red lanterns and festive lights adorn the Yap–San Diego Ancestral House in Barangay Parian, Cebu City, on Feb. 16, 2026, as two lion dance figures are displayed on a balcony ahead of Lunar New Year festivities. The decorations, commonly associated with...
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Angeles police recovers missing woman's body
The Angeles City Police Office (ACPO) on Monday recovered the body of Maria Teresa "Tess" Mamac, who had been reported missing since February 12, 2026. Police said that at around 6PM on February 16, personnel of Police Station 4 and the Angeles City...
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FOR GOOD LUCK.
A man could not contain his curiosity and touched the “dragon” during Davao City’s Chinese New Year celebration at the Bucana Bridge in the evening of February 16, 2026. The 1.34-kilometer bridge was illuminated with bright lights, cultural...
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DEVOLUTION TEST
ILOILO – Local government units (LGUs) in Iloilo Province are ready to take on the construction of classrooms under President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive to devolve the implementation of national school building funds to local...
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Financial system resources hit P36.9T
THE TOTAL RESOURCES of the Philippine financial system climbed by 8.08% year on year to nearly P37 trillion at the end of 2025, preliminary central bank data showed. Resources held by banks and nonbank financial institutions (NBFIs) rose to P36.932...
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CHINATOWN REVELRY
Recent animosities between Filipino and Chinese officials on the West Philippine Sea issue hardly register during Tuesday’s Lunar New Year festivities in Binondo, Manila, when the country’s deeply rooted Chinese heritage comes into full display,...
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COUPLE, HELPER CHARGED
Three suspects in the killings of policewoman Diane Marie Mollenido and her eight-year-old son, John Ysmael, have been charged with two counts of murder, with no bail recommended, after Quezon City police concluded their investigation into the case.
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Abstain from stealing public funds, pols told
As the Catholic Church begins the observance of Lent, an official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) yesterday advised corrupt politicians to fast and abstain from stealing public funds. CBCP-Public Affairs Committee...
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HERE BE DRAGONS
Binondo district in Manila thrums with life on Feb. 17, 2026, during the celebration of Chinese New Year. Thousands of visitors filled the streets to watch lion and dragon dances and colorful parades.
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Mayor Isko calls for closer Ph-china cooperation
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno“Domagoso called for stronger Manila-beijing connectivity when he led the countdown to the Chinese New Year in Binondo on Monday night, Feb. 16. Addressing residents and visitors gathered in the world’s oldest...
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P76.4B bridge, coastal road
Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have formally presented to Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito Ouano a proposal for the construction of a fourth bridge with a coastal road linking the cities of Mandaue and LapuLapu. The...
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Season of grace begins this week
IN A powerful and rare alignment this year, Catholic and Muslim communities in the Philippines are beginning their sacred seasons of Lent and Ramadan this week. Church leaders are embracing this convergence as a unique opportunity for shared spiritual...
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MOTHER AT 12: NATION IN CRISIS
Julia was only nine when her mother died from hypokalemia, a severe potassium deficiency that left the family devastated. Left in the sole care of her father, she was repeatedly abused inside their home, and by 12, she had become a mother herself after...
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POWER COSTS UP?
In a statement, the Alliance of Concerned Consumers in Electricity and Social Services (ACCESS) said the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) approval of higher transmission rates was driven largely by the recovery of past under-recoveries and an...
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National Government, BARMM seal people-first transition plan to ensure uninterrupted services in Sulu
THE NATIONAL Government and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have reaffirmed their shared commitment to a peaceful, orderly, and people-centered transition for the Province of Sulu, as the Technical Working Group (TWG) on the...
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TATLERASIA.COM
LOVE, LASTING In a season preoccupied with grand gestures, Tatler turns to a softer kind of romance. We sit down with longmarried couples to reflect on the habits, compromises and shared values that have carried their relationships through decades of...
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Compassionate Causes
Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned ethologist and anthropologist, was a tireless advocate throughout her life. She raised awareness about animal rights, championed peace, and encouraged society to take steps towards bettering the state of the world.
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Changing The Game With GameZone
GameZone, one of the country’s biggest Player Versus Player (PVP) entertainment platforms, has had an exceptional year. From bringing global artists and sports icons to Philippine audiences, to pioneering the nation’s largest TableGame championships,...
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Meditative and Minimal Design
Honor Weatherall unites architectural rigor and clay’s immediacy to create spaces shaped by mindful simplicity that merge art and function
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Kenkoy
BILANG panimula sa pagpasok ng bagong taon, nais kong gunitain ang isang seryeng lumabas sa Liwayway na lubos na kinalugdan at tinangkilik ng mga mambabasa. Naghandog ng hindi matatawarang galak at halakhak sa bawat tahanan. At gumuhit ng kasaysayan sa...
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Pambansang Manika: Ang Panaw ni Ahtisa sa Kahayag ug Kalig-on
A“After 18 years, I have finally arrived at my ultimate destination: to represent the Philippines on the Miss Universe stage. My pageant journey may end, but the work continues. Let’s continue fighting for what we want — a better Philippines and a...
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Forever and a Day
Classics last because they adapt. They evolve, experiment and push into new territory. That’s exactly what’s happening to one of watchmaking’s most revered complications: the perpetual calendar. The wave of fresh designs shown since the start of 2025,...
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Ania, Aya, ti Money Laundering?
Apo Abogado, Maysaak nga estudiante iti kurso a Legal Management iti maysa nga unibersidad. Iti maysa nga asignatura a mainaig iti criminal law ken commercial law, madama nga ad-adalenmi ti money laundering a naitiempo unay kadagiti mapaspasamak ita...
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STILL GROWING, ALWAYS GLOWING: 21 YEARS OF WEDDING ESSENTIALS
When we turned 20 last year, we celebrated in true Wedding Essentials fashion—by embracing change. We revamped our website, welcomed fresh creative energy into the team, and looked back on two decades of telling the most beautiful love stories. I...
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