What is the two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict? Palestinians put out a fire at the site of an Israeli strike on an area designated for displaced people, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 27, 2024. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem/File Photo
Lady Spikers begin UAAP ‘revenge tour’Games Saturday(Mall of Asia Arena)9 a.m. — UP vs UE (men)11 a.m. — UP vs UE (women)1 P.M. — FEU vs DLSU (men)3 P.M. — FEU vs DLSU (women)MANILA, Philippines — There will be no love on the Taraflex as La Salle kickstarts its redemption tour against the formidable Far Eastern University to open the much-awaited UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena. Before the Lady Spikers-Lady Tamaraws duel, rejigged squads UP and UE take centercourt at 11 a.m. to parade new coaches Fabio Menta of Italy and Jumbo Dimaculangan, respectively. And the Lady Spikers can count on Angel Canino’s lead for that revenge tour especially now as the heavy favorite to win the Season MVP once again after the graduation of her fierce rival Bella Belen of NU. That starts with the steady wards of FEU coach Tina Salak, who finished third last season. Meanwhile, FEU will also be out for a strong start to its redemption tour against La Salle at 1 p.m. in the men’s side after nearly toppling the NU dynasty last season.
Marcos inaugurates newly rehabilitated dam in ZamboangaMANILA, Philippines — More than 3,100 farmers are expected to benefit from the newly rehabilitated Mahayag Dam, which was inaugurated by President Marcos yesterday in Zamboanga del Sur. Located in Mahayag town, the dam regulates the flow of water in the Salug River and supplies irrigation to nearby rice fields. It serves as a key diversion structure within the Salug River Irrigation System, the largest in Zamboanga peninsula. Marcos said the reconstruction of the dam does not only offer a continuous water supply, but also hope and a better future. The pumps are intended to enhance the local irrigation system, using clean and affordable alternative energy.
Photo by OLIVER BUNIC / AFP Serbian archaeologist Vladimir Stevanovic, known on social media as "Serbia's Iceman", meditating on thick snow at the Besna Kobila mountain in Serbia's far south, near the city of Vranje, on January 30, 2026.
‘Drama pero walang gawa’: Palace calls VP Sara an ‘emotional vulture’Vice President Sara Duterte attends the House Committee on Appropriations' deliberation on the Office of the Vice President's (OVP's) proposed 2026 budget on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro did not mince her words against Vice President Sara Duterte, calling her an “emotional vulture” who was pretending to be concerned about the country’s problems, but is not doing anything to actually help solve anything. Castro called the vice president ‘blind’ to the Marcos administration’s efforts, saying she likely ignored it on purpose. Drama pero walang gawa,” Castro said in a press briefing on Friday. The Palace official also said that it was shameful for Duterte to keep spewing disinformation about her and the administration.
AI Artificial Intelligence words are seen in this illustration taken, May 4, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
New revelations from Epstein files take a toll across EuropeAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, looks round as he leaves after attending the Easter Matins Service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, England, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)
Biz, civil society groups want tough dynasty lawFacade of the House of Representatives at the Batasan Complex in Quezon City. House launches series of public consultationsMANILA, Philippines — Thirty-one business groups and civil society organizations are calling for a genuine law against political dynasties, with tougher safeguards to fight corruption. Clear provisionsFor the country to have a truly effective Anti-Political Dynasty Law, the groups said the proposed legislation should include clear and enforceable provisions. “For our nation to finally break free from the bondage of corruption, political dynasties should no longer thrive. “On the issue of the proposed law on political dynasty, it is clear that the people are waiting for this for so long,” he said.
Love on the Seine: the rise of picturesque Paris proposalsA Dutch couple poses in front of the Eiffel Tower as they take part in a Cinderella-themed marriage proposal in Paris on February 7, 2026 prior to Valentine's Day. PARIS, France — The luxury marriage proposal business is booming in Paris with international clients happy to pay thousands to pop the question in the most romantic way possible in the City of Love. "We've always dreamed of a fairytale wedding," 44-year-old Dutch businessman Sander Castel told AFP after contacting ApoteoSurprise, an agency that organizes picturesque engagements. "There were three agencies five years ago — there are 25 today, with options for every budget," said Florian Perrault, the founder of Paris Proposal Agency. In addition to the City of Light and New York City, other picturesque proposal hotspots include Venice, the Amalfi Coast, Cappadocia in Turkey, Greece's Santorini, and Australia.
Reject the dynastsPresident Marcos reportedly wants the bill by June, for enactment before his State of the Nation Address. As of yesterday, 24 anti-dynasty bills had been filed at the House of Representatives and several more at the Senate. HB 6771 is the anti-dynasty bill filed by dynastic Speaker Bodjie Dy and BBM’s congressman son Sandro Marcos. If a farcical anti-dynasty bill is passed by Congress, the groups will push for a digital people’s initiative on their preferred measure, for approval in a referendum. A legislated ban on dynasties will help, but the better way to show disapproval of the abuse is to dump the dynasts.
Court orders arrest of ex-Senate witnessSen. Risa Hontiveros along with her lawyers filing a complaint at the Department of Justice on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, against former Senate witness Michael Maurillo and six other vloggers. MANILA, Philippines — A Pasay City court has ordered the arrest of a former Senate witness who accused Sen. Risa Hontiveros of coercing and bribing him with P1 million to testify against detained religious leader Apollo Quiboloy. Judge Marita Iris Laqui-Genilo of the Pasay Regional Trial Court Branch 111 issued a warrant for the arrest of Michael Maurillo on charges of cyberlibel. Last month, the Department of Justice lodged the case against Maurillo before the Pasay court. As early as 2024, according to Hontiveros, Maurillo was being asked to recant his testimony to “shame” her.
China emissions 'flat or falling', but coal keeps growingChimneys of a coal-fired power plant are seen behind a gate in Shanghai, China October 21, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song
