By recruiting Filipino military veterans, China is not only seeking to bolster its territorial claims but also sending a clear message to the rest of the world: We play by our own rules. Reports have surfaced indicating China’s recruitment of Filipinos with military backgrounds to serve as spies on the …

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on March 18, 2024. (STAR / KJ Rosales)  MANILA, Philippines — A majority of Filipinos identify themselves either as pro-Marcos administration or pro-Duterte family, with most of them saying they support the current President more than his predecessor, according to a survey on political preference …

Sen. Raffy Tulfo and Vice President Sara Duterte (Jesse Bustos, KJ Rosales)  MANILA, Philippines — If the 2028 presidential race would be down to two leading candidates, Sen. Raffy Tulfo will win by a significant margin against Vice President Sara Duterte, based on commissioned polls conducted by the OCTA Research …

Recognizing the amount of money the country continues to lose due to the traffic crisis in Metro Manila, President Marcos assured the public that the government is exploring different strategies to decongest the metropolis, such as rushing mass transit projects and relocating agencies’ regional offices out of the region. President …

President Marcos said the government would do its best to revert to the previous school calendar following a week of suspension of classes in different parts of the country due to the extreme heat. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (file photo)  Marcos said this after the Department of Education (DepEd), …

Top guns June Mar Fajardo and CJ Perez delivered their usual numbers. But it was backup big man Mo Tautuaa who really rose to the occasion and served as the difference maker against the Dyip. (STAR / File)  MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Beer knew it needed all hands on …

A leisurely stroll by the beach can work wonders for the mind as the exercise releases endorphins that alleviate stress  With summer finally here, heading to the beach is a no-brainer. After all, nothing says ‘it’s summertime’ quite like surfing, a quick dip in the ocean, or even just lounging …

Lorong Warna or Colorful Lane and Houses in Chew Jetty (Photos by Pepper Teehankee) The island of Penang in the Strait of Malacca in Malaysia is known for its food and heritage. That part of my bucket list has been ticked off, as I finally went to this dreamy place …

Anya Taylor-Joy (left) and Chris Hemsworth, cast members in the upcoming film ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ discuss the film onstage during the Warner Bros. Pictures presentation at CinemaCon 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 9. (Images courtesy of AP by Chris Pizello)  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Warner Bros. …

Seven years after the cancellation of his much-anticipated concert in Manila, six-time Grammy award winner James Taylor performs his hit songs at the SM MOA Arena with his All-Star Band. (Photo by Geremy Pintolo)  There are few musicians and artists worth watching a second time, not just because of the …