These enormous boulders, which sit on an uplifted reef platform far from the sea, are not random. They are fragments of an ancient coral reef that were torn from the reef and hurled inland by extreme waves. This unusual sight piqued the curiosity of geologists from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of …
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HONG KONG (AP) — Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in the longest punishment given so far under a China-imposed national security law that has virtually silenced the city’s dissent. Lai, 78, was convicted in December of conspiring with others to collude …
Cristeta Longey, reigning Miss Universe Philippines – Benguet 2026, officially resigned her title, citing a loss of trust in the local Miss Universe Benguet, following alleged administrative failures and a lack of financial support. In a formal statement released on February 8, 2026, Longey revealed that while she had been preparing for the national stage …
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Human rights alliance KARAPATAN and alternative media groups marked the sixth year since the arrest and detention of the five activists in Tacloban City in a protest in front of the Department of Justice as they denounced the continued detention of community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and humanitarian worker Marielle Domequil, who were unjustly convicted …
Free Alexander Philip “Chakoy” Abinguña, Frenchie Mae Cumpio, Marielle Domequil Read More »
IN Baguio City, bonds remain strong for the Filipino-Chinese community. The 2026 Spring Festival was officially launched Monday, Feb. 9 at the Baguio City Hall grounds with the traditional The Bell Church Baguio Dragon Lion and Martial Arts Team performing the lion and dragon dance for good fortune, prosperity, and luck “We’re not only welcoming …
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Newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines – Mt. Province Lyneree Wly Montero-Yodong is looking forward to turn the pageant spotlight toward the preservation of Cordillera’s indigenous weaving traditions. Montero-Yodong, the first-ever candidate to represent the province on the Miss Universe Philippines stage, dedicated her crown to her community during a media launch Sunday, Feb. 8. Her …
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BAGUIO CITY — Local artist, entrepreneur, and ultramarathoner Melan Ku Marquez launches her debut book and journal, Mindful Lines, Mindful Lives: Drawing Your Way Out of Stress, bridging art and mental health advocacy. Set at Wright Park Hotel’s creative hub, Made Here, the book and her exhibition join the roster of artists and artisans featured …
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From its 2025 Impact Report, HOPE, the Philippines’ first certified B Corp and a pioneering impact organization, together with its partner organizations and businesses, successfully embarked on the building of 25 public-school classrooms in 2025. Since its founding in 2012, HOPE has built a total of 167 classrooms, providing safe and conducive learning environments for …
The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) ushers in the season of romance with Concert VI: Romanza, an evening devoted to the enduring language of romance expressed through music. Offering audiences a timeless Valentine’s celebration steeped in grace and sophistication, the country’s premier orchestra provides a distinguished setting for a program of lyrical richness and artistic refinement on …
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Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong recently issued a warning to tourists planning to visit the city for the Panagbenga Festival, urging them to be vigilant against fraudulent accommodation bookings and illegal transient businesses. The reminder comes as the city expects another surge of visitors for the annual flower festival this February. Magalong noted that scammers …
