‘Bagong Pilipinas’ launch cost taxpayers P16-M

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To promise a ‘Bagong Pilipinas,’ Marcos held a concert that cost at least P16 million

Documents obtained by Rappler reveal President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ concert rally at the Quirino Grandstand on Sunday, January 28, costs at least P16.4 million.

‘Walang gamot sa kakapalan ng mukha’: Cha-Cha movement deepens feud vs Martin, Imee

Senator Imee Marcos has cutting words for a specific personality she did not name in a Senate hearing on the suspended people’s initiative on Tuesday, January 30.

Vietnam, Philippines seal deals on South China Sea security

Vietnam and the Philippines agree to boost cooperation between their coastguards and to prevent untoward incidents in the South China Sea.

X lifts ban on Taylor Swift searches after spread of fake explicit images

Social-media company X lifts the ban on searches for Taylor Swift on Monday January 29, after blocking users from searching for her, following the spread of fake, sexually-explicit images of the pop singer last week.

SB19’s PABLO releases new single ‘Akala’ with brother Josue

SB19 leader and main rapper PABLO releases another track under his solo act Tuesday, January 30. ‘Akala’ is the P-pop star’s second solo release this year.