China says expiration of US-Russia arms treaty regrettable
Barack Obama (L) and Dmitry Medvedev, who were then the U.S. and Russian presidents, sign the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START II) at Prague Castle in Prague April 8, 2010. REUTERS/Jason Reed/File Photo
Source:The Standard
February 05, 2026 11:31 UTC
The coming end of ISS, symbol of an era of global cooperation
The coming end of ISS, symbol of an era of global cooperation(FILES) (L/R) The crew-12 NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev are seen on a TV screen during a press conference for SpaceX Crew-12 Mission at the International Space Station at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, on January 30, 2026. (Photo by Moisés ÁVILA / AFP)
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February 05, 2026 10:26 UTC
New crew set to launch for ISS after medical evacuation
New crew set to launch for ISS after medical evacuation(FILES) French astronaut Sophie Adenot (R) speaks during a press conference regarding her departure for the International Space Station (ISS) in 2026, at the CNES, Centre national d'études spatiales (National Center for Space Studies) in Toulouse, southwestern France on November 24, 2025. (Photo by Valentine CHAPUIS / AFP)
Source:The Standard
February 05, 2026 09:26 UTC
Why did Xi hold back-to-back calls with Putin, Trump?
Photo by VINCENT THIAN / VARIOUS SOURCES / AFP This combination of pictures created on February 04, 2026 shows L/R China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing on January 29, 2026 and US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, on January 29, 2026.
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February 05, 2026 08:51 UTC
AI to track icebergs adrift at sea in boon for science
AI to track icebergs adrift at sea in boon for scienceTourists photograph pieces of an iceberg that drifted south on the Labrador Sea from Greenland in Saint Lunaire-Griquet, Newfoundland, Canada, May 27. REUTERS/Greg Locke
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February 05, 2026 06:56 UTC
US under Trump driving 'democratic erosion' in Latin America
(L to R) Lisa Sanchez from Mexico United Against Crime, Denise Dresser, professor and political analyst at ITAM, Juanita Goebertus from Human Rights Watch, and Andre Rangel, communications director for the Americas at Human Rights Watch, attend a presentation on their analysis of the situation in Latin America as part of the launch of HRW's global report, in Mexico City on February 4, 2026. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP)
Source:The Standard
February 05, 2026 05:31 UTC
LA officials call for Olympic chief to resign over Epstein file emails
Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP LA28 Chairperson and President Casey Wasserman speaks during a press conference with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, at the LA Convention Center in Los Angeles on June 5, 2025.
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February 05, 2026 05:12 UTC
DHSUD, Quezon City ink deal for rental housing
DHSUD, Quezon City ink deal for rental housingSigned on Tuesday, the memoranda will pave the way for the construction of medium-rise buildings in Barangays Sauyo and Bagong Silangan, earlier identified by the city government as suitable for the rental housing modality under the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program or 4PH. MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Quezon City government have signed two agreements for rental housing projects, which aim to benefit informal settler families. The DHSUD and the Quezon City government are finalizing details of the rental housing projects. Belmonte had expressed support for the DHSUD’s inclusion of rental housing modality under the Expanded 4PH Program, saying Quezon City has existing housing projects with a similar scheme. Belmonte said rental housing modality is a practical solution in providing decent homes to indigent families who cannot afford to own one.
Source:Philippine Star
February 04, 2026 19:03 UTC
Globe profit falls on flat revenue
Globe profit falls on flat revenueBased on its financial report, Globe’s net income went down by four percent to P23.26 billion in 2025, from P24.29 billion in 2024, suffering another year of profit reduction. MANILA, Philippines — Globe Telecom Inc. has fallen into another year of profit decline, marked by a flat performance from its revenue drivers that offset the growth of its e-wallet arm GCash. Globe’s mobile segment, its primary earner, ended flat with P165.08 billion, and the telco closed the year with double-digit revenue declines in fixed voice and non-telco services. GCash parent Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. (Mynt) turned in an equity share of P6.1 billion to Globe. Under Cruz’s watch, Globe wants to become the most profitable telco in the Philippines, a crown held by telco giant PLDT Inc.
Source:Philippine Star
February 04, 2026 17:34 UTC
What are 'rare earths' for?
What are 'rare earths' for? Samples of rare earth minerals from left, Cerium oxide, Bastnasite, Neodymium oxide and Lanthanum carbonate are on display during a tour of Molycorp's Mountain Pass Rare Earth facility in Mountain Pass, California June 29, 2015. REUTERS/David Becker/File Photo
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February 04, 2026 17:34 UTC
Cool Smashers, High Speed Hitters collide in PVL
Cool Smashers, High Speed Hitters collide in PVLGames Thursday(FilOil Arena)4 p.m. - Choco Mucho vs Cignal6:30 p.m. - Creamline vs PLDTMANILA, Philippines — Creamline sets out to reclaim the PVL All-Filipino Conference title it last won two years ago, while PLDT aims to notch its very first one in this same stage as they face off Thursday, February 5, at the FilOil Arena in San Juan City. The Cool Smashers will come in with their first complete lineup in years highlighted by the return of beloved setter Jia de Guzman and power spiker Bernadeth Pons from national team duties, as well as Jema Galanza from injury. They will battle at 6:30 p.m. the Manny V. Pangilinan-owned High Speed Hitters, who have kept the core that won them their first crowns — the PVL on Tour and Invitational — last year. Also expected to draw attention is the equally intriguing duel between Choco Mucho and Cignal at 4 p.m, with the winner seizing the early solo lead. Equally impressive were the Super Spikers, who overpowered the Galleries Tower Highrisers, 25-17, 25-14, 25-11, to jumpstart their campaign.
Source:Philippine Star
February 04, 2026 17:32 UTC
A celebration of five decades of love
A celebration of five decades of loveFifty years of marriage was more than a measure of time; it was a testament of shared values, perseverance, and enduring commitment. Over the next five decades, Ambassador Francis Chua rose from humble beginnings to become a respected leader in Philippine business and Chinese-Filipino society. Alongside him stood Dr. Betty Chua, a constant source of strength and wisdom. Mark Adame Bakari, OFM, whose presence underscored the spiritual foundation that had sustained their union for five decades. This solemn renewal stood not only as a celebration of enduring love but also as a reaffirmation of faith, commitment, and shared purpose that continued to guide their lives.
Source:Philippine Star
February 04, 2026 16:51 UTC
Katangi-tangi
Katangi-tangi is a Filipino word that means “extraordinary, unique, distinctive, exceptional, remarkable, or incomparable.”Katangi-tangi is also a word that, modesty aside, best describes the alumni of the University of the Philippines College of Law, or UP Law. Allow me to wax nostalgic then, as a throwback Thursday of sorts, as I pay homage to my alma mater. In our show Abogado, which airs every Thursday on the Bilyonaryo News Channel, both on television and social media, my esteemed co-host (also a UP Law alumna), Atty. And, yes, katangi-tangi. Chryssie Bautista, head of litigation of Ayala Corp. and UP Law Batch 2000 vice president, for the success of this reunion.
Source:Philippine Star
February 04, 2026 16:41 UTC