Lion and Dragon Dances Herald Chinese New Year in Cebu

The Hok San Lion and Dragon Dance Cebu performed a Fire Horse routine in Mandaue City, symbolizing luck and prosperity ahead of the Year of the Fire Horse. Companies hire troupes to invite fortune and ward off evil spirits for the new year.

Martial Wisdom Reveals Philippines' Postural Crisis of Lost Center

Drawing from Filipino and Japanese martial traditions, this analysis explores how nations like the Philippines collapse when they lose their center—sentro or gitna—and spacing—ma—leading to reactive politics, moral imbalance, and structural instability.

Fire Horse Year 2026: Symbolism and Modern Meaning

The rare Year of the Fire Horse returns in 2026, bringing intense energy and cultural significance. Once feared as inauspicious, its traits are now celebrated as strengths of independence and resilience.

ICC Rejects Duterte's Appeal on Fitness for Trial

The International Criminal Court has rejected former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's appeal against a ruling deeming him fit to stand trial for crimes against humanity related to his anti-drug campaign.

Study: 'Silent Violence' in Overcrowded Philippine Jails

Ateneo de Manila University research examines how overcrowding in Philippine jails creates sensory overload—smell, sound, heat—inflicting 'silent violence' beyond legal sentences, calling for sensory-attuned penal reforms.

Davao City Launches Model OFW Family Award Search

Davao City's Social Welfare Office initiates the Model OFW Family of the Year Award to honor families demonstrating resilience, financial responsibility, and community involvement. Nominations open until March 30, 2026.

MILF Basilan Reveals 2026 Priority Programs in Assembly

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Basilan province has announced five key priorities for 2026, including parliamentary elections and normalization, during a large assembly attended by over 4,000 members and leaders.

FDA Probes Fake Rabies Vaccine After Child's Death

The Food and Drug Administration is urgently investigating counterfeit anti-rabies vaccines following the death of an eight-year-old in Aurora. Multiple violations were found in drugstores near Aurora Memorial Hospital.

Mass Wedding for 86 Couples in Mexico Town

A Mexican town celebrated Valentine's Day with a mass wedding for 86 couples, officiated by the mayor, featuring a reception with gifts and a senior couple's union legalized after decades.

Rubio Visits Hungary, Slovakia After Trump Backs Orban

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Hungary and Slovakia next week, following President Trump's endorsement of Hungarian leader Viktor Orban ahead of April elections. The trip aims to strengthen bilateral ties and regional interests.

Maxwell Invokes Fifth Amendment, Seeks Trump Clemency Deal

Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, refused to answer US lawmakers' questions, invoking her Fifth Amendment right. Her lawyer stated she would cooperate if granted clemency by former President Donald Trump, as new doc

Mass Shooting in British Columbia School Kills Nine

A tragic mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, Canada, has resulted in nine fatalities. The suspect, described as a woman with brown hair, was found dead from a self-inflicted injury. Authorities have closed schools and offe

ICC Allows Duterte Camp and Prosecution to Add Evidence

The International Criminal Court has authorized both former President Rodrigo Duterte's defense team and the prosecution to submit additional evidence ahead of the confirmation of charges hearing scheduled for late January.

Trump, Netanyahu Hold 3-Hour Summit on Gaza, Iran

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met for over three hours at the White House, focusing on Gaza ceasefire deals and Iran's nuclear plans ahead of US-Iran talks.

Third Trillion Peso March Set for EDSA Anniversary

Organizers including Caritas Philippines have finalized plans for the third Trillion Peso March at EDSA Shrine, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution on February 25, 2026.

Basilan Ferry Death Toll Hits 52, Government Files Cases

The Philippine government has initiated administrative proceedings against Aleson Shipping Lines and maritime regulators following the sinking of MV Trisha Kerstin 3, which has now claimed 52 lives. Authorities are investigating overloading and safety vio

Sibonga Church Restoration After Typhoon Odette Begins

The restoration of the Nuestra Señora del Pilar church in Sibonga, a Level 2 historical site damaged by Typhoon Odette in 2021, has officially commenced. Governor Pamela Baricuatro and TIEZA GM Mark Lapid announced progress, with a P110 million budget all

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