February, 2025

• 12 February

  Philmar Alipayo after reconciliation with Andi Eigenmann, what?

  

  by Boy Villasanta After an online feud, professional surfer and sportsman Philmar Alipayo has reconciled with actress Andi Eigenmann. “It went all way too far and should have been handled in private,” said Philmar in an online note. “Ok na kami sanan (We are alright),” Alipayo quipped in his Facebook wall posted with a reel on him, Andi and kids Koa …

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• 10 February

  Batang Pier, Tropang Giga book tickets to the semis

  

  By Robert Andaya Win once and you’re in the semis. Top seed NorthPort Batang Pier and No. 2 seed TNT Tropang Giga did just that as they made short work of their respective quarterfinal opponents to advance to the next round of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The Batang Pier escaped Magnolia Chicken Timplados’ late rally, 113-110, while the Tropang Giga …

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• 10 February

  Davao City’s Toyomoto Auto Supply win back-to-back NBTC Mindanao Regional crowns

  

  Davao City kept its stranglehold of the pinnacle down south as Toyomoto Auto Supply repeated as victors in the 2025 Smart-NBTC Mindanao Regional Championship, warding off Notre Dame of Midsayap Rams, 84-63, Sunday at the brand new Oroquieta City Bayfront Arena in Misamis Occidental. Karlo Caezar Estomo kickstarted the blowout, firing seven of his game-high 32 points in a blazing …

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• 10 February

  Zoos Tokyo still Manila Hustle 3×3 champs

  

  Zoos Tokyo proved that it still owns the peak after ruling Manila Hustle 3×3 Season 3 on Sunday at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. With Most Valuable Player Ama Degbeon leading the way, the Japanese club got the better of Panthers 3×3, 17-13, to emerge as back-to-back champions in the Philippine women’s 3×3 international invitational co-presented by Uratex, Smart, …

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• 10 February

  Bulacan raid yields P43-M worth of illegal electronics

  

  Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) confiscated P43.36 million worth of electronics in Meycauayan, Bulacan, as part of the government’s crackdown on illegal manufacturing and distribution of consumer goods. CIDG chief Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III said in a statement last week that the operation, dubbed Oplan Megashopper, was carried out on February 5 with a search …

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• 10 February

  Sara impeachment won’t hurt economy, says Marcos

  

  President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. dismissed concerns that the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte would negatively affect the Philippine economy. “I doubt it very much,” Marcos said when asked last week about the government’s preparedness for any economic repercussions from the proceedings. “Wala naman akong nakikitang magiging effect na ganon,” he added, emphasizing that the administration remains committed to …

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• 10 February

  Palace optimistic on continued US funding despite foreign aid freeze

  

  President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. remained optimistic about the future of US assistance to the Philippines despite the recent freeze on foreign aid ordered by President Donald Trump. While he declined to comment on the issue for now, Marcos emphasized Washington’s reaffirmed commitment to Manila, citing US Secretary of State Marco Antonio Rubio’s reference to their “ironclad alliance.” Budget Secretary …

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• 10 February

  Power spot market rates to remain low this month

  

  With the cool weather leading to lower demand, electricity rates in the country’s Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) will remain low this month, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP). Based on data from IEMOP, system-wide WESM rates were down by 14.3 percent to P2.96 per kilowatt-hour from P3.45 per kWh on a monthly basis, which …

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• 10 February

  Senators urge new PhilHealth chief to reform agency

  

  Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero advised newly appointed Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) President and CEO Dr. Edwin Mercado to avoid the missteps of his predecessor. Welcoming President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s decision to appoint Mercado, Escudero stressed the need for leadership that prioritizes the public’s healthcare needs. “It’s right to replace the PhilHealth [chief] because for the longest time, …

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• 10 February

  Resto group decries widespread use of fake PWD IDs

  

  By Tracy Cabrera The Restaurant Owners of the Philippines (Resto PH) has denounced the rampant use of fake persons-with-disability (PWD) identification cards to unlawfully claim discounts at restaurants and other establishments. In an Instagram statement, Resto PH President Eric Teng highlighted the “widespread abuse” of the PWD discount system, which he said places an unsustainable financial burden, especially on small, …

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