Tolentino promises sustained Philippine presence at Winter Olympics

MILAN, Italy – Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham Tolentino, this early, has guaranteed the country’s continued participation at the Winter Olympics. “It’s a continuing process and we at the POC…

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Mayweather teases ring return, aims to fight again after nine-year hiatus

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   LOS ANGELES (AP) — Floyd Mayweather says he is ending his nine-year retirement and returning to competitive boxing this summer. Mayweather, who turns 49 on Tuesday,…

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ICC judges permit Duterte’s absence at confirmation hearing

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has approved former President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to skip next week’s confirmation of charges hearing, allowing proceedings to move forward in his absence. In a…

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Mayor Isko lights up historic Binondo building, pushes heritage sites preservation

Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso led the ceremonial lighting of the restored facade of the historic Juan Luna Building in Binondo on Thursday night, Feb. 19, highlighting the importance…

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‘Until She Remembers’: Love, memory, and the magic of the moment

Some films are watched. Others are felt. Brillante Mendoza’s latest opus, “Until She Remembers,” is the latter—a quiet meditation on memory, absence, and the enduring power of love. The story…

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ArenaPlus feted at PSA Awards Night

The country's number one PAGCOR-licensed online sportsbook ArenaPlus received a Special Award from the Philippine Sportswriters Association during the PSA Awards Night held last Monday, Feb. 16, at the Diamond Hotel in…

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Star-studded Creamline faces high-scoring Belen of Capital1

By CHRISTAN SALVAÑA   Games Saturday 4 p.m. – Creamline vs Capital1 6:30 p.m. – ZUS Coffee vs Farm Fresh Depth meets firepower when Creamline squares off with the Bella…

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Eala takes loss to positively; Coco reveals secret

By MARK REY MONTEJO Unknown to many, Alex Eala and world No. 4 American Coco Gauff have a warm relationship – they respect each other highly – long before their…

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Alex goes for ‘Cinderella 2.0’ at Miami Open

By MARK REY MONTEJO Filipina star Alex Eala is now heading to West with sky-high confidence after an impressive showing in the ‘East swing’ – Dubai in particular. There, Eala’s…

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Rhian Ramos: The truth will set us free

Finally, Rhian Ramos has broken her silence on the controversy that’s been swirling around her and friends Michelle Dee and Samantha Panlilio in relation to the serious illegal detention and…

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MILO® Marathon marks 50 years of building champions through running

Pasay City, Philippines – February 2026 – The country’s most prestigious and longest-running running event marks a historic milestone as the National MILO® Marathon celebrates its 50th year of building…

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Barrios, Pacquiao’s last foe, stakes WBC welterweight strap vs Garcia

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mario Barrios, for the second fight in a row, is the WBC welterweight champion, but arguably not the main attraction. Manny Pacquiao…

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Debt dispute linked to ‘drum murder’; mastermind nabbed in Parañaque casino

By JEAN FERNANDO Police have arrested the alleged mastermind behind the gruesome “drum murder” in Binondo, Manila, linking the crime to a bitter debt dispute between two Chinese nationals. Authorities…

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Howie Severino revisits People Power on ‘I-Witness’

Marking the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power this 2026, veteran journalist Howie Severino returns to the historic thoroughfare where history changed the course of the country in “I-Witness: EDSA@40.” The episode…

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Brown stars as Celtics down Curry-less Warriors

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 23 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists for his third triple-double of the season, and the Boston Celtics rolled…

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Christian and Mark Bautista: Bond of Brothers

Christian and Mark Bautista aren’t blood brothers, but their bond could easily pass for it. “He is one of my closest friends in the business. Maasahan mo siya sa maraming…

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