Reporters asked to give up phones for budget coverage
Jean Mangaluz – Philstar.com January 5, 2026 | 10:28am MANILA, Philippines — Reporters covering the presidential signing of the 2026 General Appropriations Act were surprised […]
Dynasties Dominate: Mindanao’s Provincial Politics in 2025
Mindanao’s political landscape is dominated by dynasties, with 23 out of 28 provinces having governors, vice governors, and representatives from the same family. The provinces […]
‘70s PHL tennis star Marissa Sanchez dies at 69
ANGELES CITY — Long before Alex Eala, there was Marissa Dizon Sanchez who brought prestige and honor to the Philippines and the Filipino people as […]
Venezuela military recognizes Maduro’s VP Delcy Rodriguez as acting president
Published January 5, 2026 12:53am Venezuela’s military said Sunday it recognized Delcy Rodriguez, deputy to ousted president Nicolas Maduro, as the country’s acting leader, after […]