Chinese national arrested for identity theft in ParañaqueThis undated photo shows the Bureau of Immigration main office in Intramuros, Manila. MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration arrested a Chinese national for alleged identity theft and immigration violations during an operation in Parañaque City on February 16. Intelligence reports suggested that Fang was allegedly involved in illicit local activities and had been assuming the identity of another Chinese national to evade detection. Two others detainedDuring the same operation, authorities also arrested two other Chinese nationals. The third individual, 39-year-old Xu Yuxiang, was also confirmed to be overstaying after her last recorded visa extension expired in 2020.

Duterte family says no visitations approved during ICC trialSupporters of Duterte hold their smartphones as a lawyer speaks outside the International Criminal Court (ICC) ahead of the hearing of former Philippines' president Rodrigo Dutertein The Hague on March 14, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — No family visits have been approved during the trial of detained former president Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC), his family said Sunday, February 22. In a statement, the Duterte family said telephone calls would remain available to the former president during the proceedings. The family also said several Filipino lawyers would attend the confirmation of charges hearing scheduled from February 23 to 27. Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, an ICC-accredited lawyer and supporter of Duterte, was not included in the roster.

Knicks rally to down Rockets as Pistons, Spurs roll onNEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 21: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks shoots a basket during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden on February 21, 2026 in New York City. The Knicks' victory was a rebound from a humbling loss to Detroit with a gutsy victory that put them back into a tie for third place in the East. Kevin Durant scored a game-high 30 points for the Rockets, but 20 Houston turnovers leading to 30 Knicks points proved too much to overcome. The Pistons shook off a sluggish start to roll to a 126-110 victory over the slumping Bulls in Chicago. Spurs' French superstar Victor Wembanyama scored 28 points and pulled down 15 rebounds.

Palace denies road harassment involving 'presidential son'First children Simon, Sandro and Vincent, as seen in a video greeting released by the office of their father, President Bongbong Marcos. MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang denied reports of an alleged road harassment incident involving a “presidential son” along the North Luzon Expressway on Saturday, February 21. In a message to reporters, Presidential Communications Secretary Dave Gomez said there was no such incident involving any son of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr..“There is no such incident involving any presidential son,” Gomez said. The confrontation was said to have occurred after the presidential vehicle overtook cars that were allegedly spanning three lanes of the highway and blocking traffic. A purported show-cause order also circulated online, claiming that the vehicles involved in the alleged road rage incident were registered to the Provincial Government of Bulacan.

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BERLIN, Germany — "Yellow Letters," directed by German filmmaker Ilker Catak, won the Berlin Film Festival's Golden Bear for best film Saturday, at a ceremony reflecting the controversy over Gaza that has dogged this year's edition. The runner-up Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize went to "Salvation" by Emin Alper, who in his speech expressed solidarity with several high-profile opposition figures in prison in Turkey, including jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Tom Courtenay, 88, and 79-year-old Anna Calder-Marshall, who plays the ailing mother in the film, shared the Silver Bear for Best Supporting Performance. The film also picked up the Silver Bear Jury Prize, considered the third most prestigious award. Grant Gee picked up the Best Director award for "Everybody Digs Bill Evans" his black-and-white biopic of the legendary jazz pianist.

When AI Is your new co-workerA quiet shift is happening in workplaces everywhere. Artificial intelligence has entered the workplace not as a distant innovation, but as a new kind of co-worker. In much the same way, AI is not simply about replacing workers, but redefining what makes work valuable. Ironically, the rise of AI may be pushing workplaces to rediscover the importance of humanity itself. Even in an age of intelligent machines, the most meaningful work still requires something AI will never have — a human heart.

ICC rejects plea to disqualify EJK victims’ lawyersFather Flavie Villanueva joins hands with relatives of extrajudicial killings of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war during inurnment rites at the ‘Dambana ng Paghilom’ in Caloocan on February 20, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — Pre-trial judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have rejected the request of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s lead counsel Nicholas Kaufman to disqualify the Filipino lawyers appointed as external legal representatives of extrajudicial killing victims in the proceedings. “The request argues the existence of a conflict of interest without pointing to any clear legal basis…. The court noted that Kaufman sought the disqualification of Butuyan, Andres and Arcaina, but then concluded his request with a plea to revoke the appointment of common legal representatives for the victims (CLRV). She clarified, however, that the confirmation of charges is not a “trial” as it is still part of pre-trial proceedings.

Imperious Alcaraz storms to Qatar Open titleTOPSHOT - Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after winning his men’s singles final match against France's Arthur Fils at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha on February 21, 2026. DOHA, Qatar — Carlos Alcaraz was at his devastating best on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time) as he claimed the Qatar Open title with a ruthless 6-2, 6-1 win over Arthur Fils. The seven-time Grand Slam champion needed just over 50 minutes to see off his French opponent and claim the 26th title of his career. I'm just really happy and proud of everything I have done with my team on and off the court. I'm just playing great tennis and I'm really happy about this week.

Pegula sees off Svitolina to win Dubai WTA 1000 titleUS' Jessica Pegula celebrates with the trophy after winning her women’s singles final match against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis tournament in Dubai on February 21, 2026. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Jessica Pegula gave herself an early birthday present by clinching her fourth WTA 1000 crown with a comfortable 6-2, 6-4 victory over Elina Svitolina in the Dubai final on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time). The fourth-seeded American denied Svitolina a chance to win a third title in the northern emirate, and improved her record against the Ukrainian to 6-3 head-to-head. - 'Some great tennis' -Svitolina, a champion in Dubai in 2017 and 2018, has lots to be proud of, having reached her first WTA 1000 final since the 2018 Italian Open. Still, the WTA 1000 event delivered a stellar semifinal line-up that featured four top-10 players, who fought for more than five hours across six sets.

Philtranco not closing, management clarifiesA Philtranco bus in this photo posted on Facebook on Dec. 19, 2023MANILA, Philippines — The country’s oldest bus company Philtranco has spoken amid weeks of speculation about its status, clarifying that it is only entering a “temporary suspension of operations” and not closing. In a social media post, Philtranco, which has been serving Filipinos for 112 years, clarified that it is not permanently closing the bus firm. In accordance with the formal directive from president Michael Sabban dated Feb. 2, 2026, the organization is entering a temporary suspension of operations,” Philtranco said in a statement. Netizens have speculated that the bus company will be ending its operations following a circulating internal memo. The Philtranco management did not reveal its reason for the “temporary” suspension of operations.

Bishop to families: Bring back home conversationsBishop Cosme Damian Almedilla delivers his homily during a Mass for the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Family and Life national conference at a convention center in Butuan City on Feb. 20, 2026. PHOTO FROM THE DIOCESE OF BUTUANMANILA, Philippines — A bishop asked families to restore conversation at home, saying that many households are losing the ability to truly listen to one another. They speak but they do not listen.”Almedilla added that modern family life is increasingly marked by distraction, emotional distance and weakened relationships, even when members remain physically present. “Around the family table, we learn to dialogue,” Almedilla said. He added that families should view dialogue not as confrontation, but as an expression of love, humility and mutual respect.

Make agency stronger, Marcos tells new NBI chiefAtty. Melvin Matibag takes his oath before Executive Secretary Ralph Recto as the new director of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) at Malacañang on February 20, 2026. Photos courtesy of the Office of the Executive SecretaryMANILA, Philippines — President Marcos directed newly appointed National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director Melvin Matibag to make the agency a stronger instrument of stopping crime, attaining justice, securing peace and guarding the national interest. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said he conveyed the President’s directive to Matibag, who formally assumed the post on Friday. He was also the secretary-general of PDP-Laban, the political party of Duterte, whose family is now at odds with the Marcos administration.

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What's next after US Supreme Court tariff ruling? Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP. US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 20, 2026.