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MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Friday told Vice President Sara Duterte to “stop being fake and pretending to be nice” after the latter denied having any desire to take President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s post. In rebutting Duterte’s remarks, Castro recalled a speech the vice president delivered in the Netherlands last year, where

MANILA, Philippines — There is a low chance of rains across the country over the weekend due to the prevailing easterlies or warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Friday. In its weather bulletin, Pagasa said that only localized thunderstorms will be experienced, brought by cloud

Claudine Barretto Shares Why She Could Not Ignore Rene Baterbonia’s Tragic Passing CLAUDINE BARRETTO – In a show of compassion and support, Claudine Barretto paid her respects to Rene Baterbonia and revealed a deeply personal motivation for being there. Actress Claudine Barretto personally paid her respects at the wake of late Ateneo Blue Eagles player ... Read more

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MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte declared on Friday that she has no intention of taking over President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., stating she prefers to let the public witness the president’s “shamelessness” play out “until the very end.” In an ambush interview, Duterte said in Filipino, “I have no desire to grab Bongbong Marcos’ position.”

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than a century after the Philippines declared independence from Spanish colonial rule, progressive groups took to the streets of Cebu City on Friday, June 12, arguing that the country has yet to achieve what they described as genuine national freedom. Carrying banners and placards, participants joined the “HINDIPENDENCE DAY: People’s

    MANILA, Philippines — It would not matter whether acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, or even former Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano presides over Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Luistro said the House prosecution panel has faith in

CITY OF MALOLOS, BULACAN—In a modest workshop in this historic city, strips of buri leaves are transformed into delicate birds, radiant suns, and miniature Philippine flags. Through the centuries-old Filipino art of “puni”—the intricate folding and weaving of palm leaves—Bulacan artisans are crafting more than decorative ornaments. They are creating symbols of patriotism, resilience, and

MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and other top government officials in commemorating the 128th Anniversary of Philippine Independence during ceremonies held Friday at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. Marcos led the traditional Independence Day rites, which included the flag-raising ceremony, wreath-laying at the Rizal

BAUTISTA, PANGASINAN—Inside a concrete-and-wood house typical of late 19th-century Philippine architecture, a young soldier-poet penned patriotic verses in Spanish in August 1899 while taking a break from his work for the revolutionary newspaper La Independencia. More than a century later, the house where the poem was written—known as Casa Hacienda—remains privately owned. Despite its place

As Filipinos celebrate Independence Day on June 12, Leon Gallery’s Spectacular Midyear Auction on June 13 offers more than a parade of collectibles. It presents a remarkable archive of nationhood: revolutionary documents, rare newspapers, early maps, colonial chronicles, and iconic artworks that trace the long and complex story of the Philippines. Taken together, the auction’s