February 16, 2026 — Less than two weeks before the scheduled hearings for the confirmation of charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court, his lawyer is still trying to stop them from going forward.

February 16, 2026 — The Philippines has arrived on the global culinary stage, joining Canada on a list of top dining destinations in the world this year.

February 16, 2026 — When I was asked to deliver a land acknowledgement at an EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Committee meeting, I thought it would be simple — just name the traditional territories where my office sits. But how do I truly acknowledge the land that generously received me 18 years ago?