Classic Series has just got more interesting with prime NumbersDistance won’t be a problem for Numbers, left, according to trainer Frankie Lor, following his G3 Centenary Vase victory at Sha Tin.

Tens of thousands displaced as 'Basyang' batters PhilippinesRescuers evacuate a woman after Tropical Storm Penha hit the area in Iligan, Lanao del Norte province on February 6, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Basyang has affected more than 400,000 people and forced tens of thousands into evacuation centers, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said. In its 8 a.m. report on Sunday, February 8, the NDRRMC said that there are 467,242 persons or 131,961 families that are affected by Basyang. Out of all the affected individuals, 16,297 persons are inside the evacuation centers, while 25,822 are outside the evacuation centers. There were also 306 classes suspended, while there are 113 cities/municipalities where work was suspended in Region 6, Negros Island Region, Region 7 and CARAGA.

The pilot, the professor and the progressive vying to lead ThailandPeople watch as votes in Thailand's general election are counted at a polling station in Bangkok on February 8, 2026.

A man walks past a board displaying posters of candidates for the Lower House election, which is being held February 8, along the street amidst the falling snow in Tokyo, on February 8, 2026.

Child protection support service teams handle 428 family cases by last SeptSocial Welfare Department Family and Child Welfare Branch Chief Social Work Officer (Domestic Violence) Dora Yuen (center) said that the government has increased manpower in handling child abuse cases. (Source: news.gov)

Trump praises new Honduras leader after talks in USU.S. President Donald Trump walks towards the Presidential Limousine from Air Force One after landing at Palm Beach International Airport on February 6, 2026 in Palm Beach, Florida.

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Japan's Takaichi aims for blizzard of votes in rare winter electionJapan's Prime Minister and leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Sanae Takaichi, speaks during an election campaign event ahead of the February 8 snap election, in Tokyo, Japan, February 7, 2026.

Marcos invited Trump to ASEAN Summit, says PH ambassadorUS President Donald Trump meets with Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has invited United States President Donald Trump to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in the Philippines, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said. "When President Marcos went to the White House last July, that's one of the things we mentioned to President Trump," Romualdez said. ASEAN hostThe Philippines is hosting the 48th and 49th ASEAN Summits this year as part of its fourth stint as ASEAN chair. The 48th ASEAN Leaders' Summit is scheduled for May 8 to 9 in Cebu, followed by the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits from November 10 to 12.

Eala aims to get even with Valentova in Qatar OpenMANILA, Philippines -- Alex Eala will start her climb to the steeper WTA100 Qatar Open against a familiar foe in Tereza Valentova of Czechia in Round 1, eyeing sweet revenge after bowing via sweep last time out. Valentova, a twin-champion in both the 2024 French Open girls’ singles and doubles, lived up to her lofty billing as the No. Eala and Valentoza are shoulder to shoulder in the WTA rankings – Eala at No. Should Eala pass the test of the 18-year-old Czech, she would be in for a possible clash against 2023 French Open finalist, World No. Eala’s good friends in Sonmez, WTA No.

PARIS, France — For Iraqis who lived through the 1990s, dictator Saddam Hussein's birthday on April 28 was a disorientating day of celebration and propaganda. "It makes you lie, it makes you a hypocrite, it makes you deceitful and it lasts long after it's gone." With "The President's Cake," Hadi hopes to deliver a timely reminder to his country, where Saddam's rule "hasn't been explored enough." Once a thriving producer of films, Iraqi cinema is still struggling to recover from the chaos the country has endured over the last two decades. "I hope people will be more receptive to Iraqi films in coming years," said Hadi.

Atong Ang not in CambodiaCharlie “Atong” Ang files criminal charges before the Mandaluyong City Prosecutor's Office on July 3, 2025 against Julie “Dondon” Patidongan and Alan Bantiles for false accusations related to the case of missing sabungeros. MANILA, Philippines — Fugitive tycoon Atong Ang is not in Cambodia, an official from its capital Phnom Penh said. The spokesperson for Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, issued a statement February 6 effectively denying earlier reports that the tycoon is in Cambodia. Remulla earlier speculated that Ang is allegedly hiding in Cambodia, citing information that gaming operations in the Philippines had ceased and later shifted there. RELATED: Atong Ang may be hiding in Cambodia — DILG chief RemullaThe information, according to Remulla, came from the self-proclaimed whistleblower Julie Patidongan, who bared the alleged location of the "missing sabungeros" who have been missing since 2021.

Shear line brings heavy rain to Luzon, VisayasFloods have been experienced by residents of Barangay Sabangan, in Caramoran, Catanduanes due to the shear line on Feb. 8, 2026. MANILA, Philippines —State weather bureau PAGASA issued a weather advisory Sunday morning, February 8, warning of heavy rainfall across parts of Luzon and the Visayas due to a prevailing shear line. PAGASA said rainfall distribution is expected to shift as the shear line persists:Sunday to Monday noon (February 9): Heavy rains over Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, and Sorsogon. Monday noon to Tuesday noon (February 10): Rains concentrated over Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar. Media reports said flooding was already recorded in parts of Bicol, including Barangay Sabangan in Caramoran, Catanduanes, due to persistent heavy rains.

Tarriela invites Marcoleta to join West Philippine Sea mission flightComposite: Philippine Coast Guard photo in April 2025 of personnel conducting maritime exercise near Pag-asa Island and Sen. Rodante Marcoleta (R) as seen in August 2025MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela has invited Sen. Rodante Marcoleta to join a maritime domain awareness flight over the Kalayaan Island Group. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Tarriela said he was willing to arrange the flight and personally join the operation, following controversy over Marcoleta's remarks on the status of the Kalayaan Island Group. "Give Senator Marcoleta a chance," Tarriela wrote, adding that residents of Pag-asa Island would be "happy to welcome" the senator. He said his comments were made in reference to technical requirements for listing the West Philippine Sea with the International Hydrographic Organization. The Kalayaan Island Group lies about 280 nautical miles west of Palawan and is part of the Philippines' claimed territory in the South China Sea.

In Photos: Philippines-US joint bomber patrols over West Philippine SeaTwo U.S. B-52 bomber aircraft participate in a Live Drop exercise on February 2, 2026, at Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base, Tarlac City. On February 6, the engagement culminated in a Joint Bomber Air Patrol over the West Philippine Sea and Luzon Strait, showcasing combined mission planning, airspace coordination, and operational readiness among Philippine and US air units. FA-50PH fighter aircraft flies alongside a U.S. B-52 bomber aircraft over the Luzon Straight. Philippines and US air assets flying a bilateral bomber air patrol. FA-50PH fighter aircraft and two U.S. B-52 bomber aircraft.