LOS ANGELES, United States — Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will meet in a long-awaited rematch of the highest-grossing clash in boxing history this September at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Netflix announced Monday (Tuesday Manila time). "Floyd and I gave the world what remains the biggest fight in boxing history. Mayweather beat fellow welterweight Pacquiao in their money-spinning 2015 "Fight of the Century", which generated a record 4.6 million pay-per-view buys but largely failed to live up to the hype. Former multi-weight world champion Mayweather retired from boxing in 2017, unbeaten in 50 bouts, though he has continued to fight in exhibitions since, including an upcoming clash this spring with Mike Tyson. "As always, I dedicate this fight to my fellow Filipinos around the world and to bringing glory to the Philippines," said Pacquiao.

An aerial view shows a Border Patrol van parked by the Rio Grande River at Father M. McNaboe Park, where the US government plans to build a US-Mexico border wall, in Laredo, Texas, on February 20, 2026. (Photo by MOISES AVILA / AFP)

Let me share here three voices:Human frailty held up by divine strengthIn February 1986, the voices of Cardinal Sin and June Keithley pierced the darkness, calling a nation to courage. In those moments, I felt the desperate need to be part of the surging crowds, to witness the revolution firsthand. What remains of EDSA is no longer the noise of those days but the meaning of what was reclaimed. In 1986, power changed hands without civil war. That is why EDSA remains relevant, not as nostalgia but as standard.

Slim chance for EJ in World IndoorsMANILA, Philippines — EJ Obiena hasn’t cleared the World Indoors qualifying mark of 5.90m in seven competitions this year and the only way he can make it to the Torun, Poland event on March 20-22 is via his cumulative tournament points but that’s a slim chance considering his world ranking has dropped to No. At least five vaulters are qualified for the World Indoors with jumps of at least 5.90m. The Mondo Classic in Uppsala, Sweden, is scheduled on March 12 and it could be the last competition for vaulters to qualify for the World Indoors. EJ has been one of the most consistent vaulters in the world since 2022 and he’s the last person to beat Mondo. He’s pissed and we channel the anger in a positive way.” Lafferty said there’s still hope to enter the World Indoors.

Reports: Inoue, Nakatani set for Tokyo megafight in MayTOKYO, Japan — Japan’s undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue will fight countryman Junto Nakatani in a mega-fight at the Tokyo Dome on May 2, US media reported Tuesday. The undefeated Inoue successfully defended his titles for a sixth time against Mexico's Alan Picasso in Riyadh in late December. Nakatani beat Mexico's Sebastian Hernandez by unanimous decision on the same card in his super-bantamweight debut. Inoue said he was "tired" after beating Picasso by unanimous decision in his first fight in Saudi Arabia. Nakatani also has an unbeaten record, with 32 wins and 24 knockouts.

During its hearing on Monday, February 23, the tourism committee deliberated on bills that sought to grant exemptions from the travel tax and to abolish it altogether. However, as Chair Eleandro Jesus Madrona pointed out, if Congress ultimately passes a measure scrapping the travel tax, the exemption bills would become unnecessary. "If the travel tax is repealed without a replacement revenue source, CHED's HEDF will lose 85.6% of its funding, which comes 40% of the travel tax. This is a structural loss that directly affects scholarships, research and institutional upgrading, and tourism education programs nationwide," she said. Agrupis also explained that travel tax revenues also help sustain 5.4 million students enrolled in 1,906 higher education institutions nationwide.

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will face off in a professional rematch at the Sphere in Las Vegas in September, with the bout streaming globally on Netflix, the fighters and promoters announced on Monday. The fight marks Mayweather’s return from retirement and will be the first professional boxing match held at the Sphere. “I want Floyd to live with the one loss on his professional record and always remember who gave it to him,” the Filipino fighter said. The rematch will stream to Netflix’s more than 325 million subscribers worldwide, continuing the platform’s push into live boxing. The streaming platform has recently broadcast several high-profile fights, including Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson, which the company said drew 108 million live global viewers.

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ICC prosecutors charge Duterte with crimes against humanity for drug war deathsDuterte’s lawyer claims charges are politically motivatedOpponents rally outside court demanding Duterte’s accountability— Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was “pivotal” in the murder of thousands of people during his rule, prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) said on Monday, as they pushed for his trial to go ahead. Under the ICC rules, judges will have to confirm charges before the case can move to trial. Duterte’s lawyer Nicholas Kaufman said the charges had been politically motivated, and that Duterte had been misunderstood. According to the prosecutors, Duterte created, funded and armed death squads to target and kill alleged narcotics peddlers and users. Opponents gatherOpponents of Duterte gathered outside the court building, chanting “Hold Duterte accountable!” in Tagalog.

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EDSA40 rally, Trillion Peso March set on February 25On Friday, Adamson University tied yellow ribbons along its fence ahead of the 40th anniversary of the EDSA people power revolution. Meanwhile, the Trillion Peso March Movement (TPMM), which includes Tindig Pilipinas and Akbayan, will hold a separate program at the EDSA People Power Monument. In a separate statement, the Quezon City government clarified that permit requests for activities along EDSA-Ortigas were endorsed to the Mandaluyong City government and the Eastern Police District. “The Quezon City government clarifies that no group was ‘disallowed’ based on its position or beliefs. When the proposed venue is outside Quezon City, it is our duty to refer the organizers to the proper authorities,” it said in Filipino.

PNP orders ‘integrity’ crackdown on ex-copsMore than 300 newly appointed police non-commissioned officers from the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) arrive at the Manila Police District on January 26, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — A sweeping post-service integrity crackdown has been initiated by the Philippine National Police amid reports that 10 former PNP officials have formed their own crime rings. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. directed the Directorate for Intelligence, Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group and other investigative units to conduct an in-depth validation of the former police officials. Nartatez also wants a reassessment of internal monitoring systems to prevent corruption that may continue after the retirement or dismissal of PNP personnel. The PNP will also strengthen ethics training and anti-corruption workshops for police officers.

South Africa routes ‘red flag’ for drugsMANILA, Philippines — Following the recent arrest of drug couriers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), several routes from South Africa were tagged as “red flags” by the police Aviation Security Group. Avsegroup spokesman Lt. Col. Harold Tosino said some of the suspects who were apprehended at the NAIA came from Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa. “South Africa is considered a source of illegal drugs,” Tosino said. From Feb. 11 to 15, illegal drugs valued at P138.53 million were intercepted at the NAIA from foreigners and a Filipina suspected to be drug couriers. A large shipment of illegal drugs and counterfeit pharmaceuticals were seized in the operation, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said.

Better TogetherTwo are better than one . We’re better together than we are alone. “Two are better than one,” Ecclesiastes says. We’re better together as God leads us. — Winn CollierHow are you more vulnerable when you’re isolated from others?

Travel tax repeal advances at HousePassengers arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City on January 29, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — The House tourism panel yesterday approved a bill abolishing the decades-old travel tax that has burdened Filipino travelers. Panel chairman Romblon Rep. Eleandro Jesus Madrona approved the six bills seeking the abolition of the travel tax, including House Bill 7443 filed by Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos. The approval was subjected to the adoption of an alternative funding mechanism to protect programs currently financed by travel tax collections. Removing the travel tax would lower plane fares, possibly generating around P22 billion in annual revenues for the government, Quimbo said.