Here are the stories of The Manila Times for Saturday, February 14, 2026. DILG, Chinese envoy in talks to defuse rowTHE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has begun discussions with the Chinese Embassy in Manila to explore ways to ease mounting tensions between the Philippines and China. Remulla made it clear that the talks were confined to confidence-building measures, and did not include territorial disputes involving the Kalayaan Group of Islands. Sara sees ‘broken govt’ by 2028VICE President Sara Duterte sees the Philippines having a “broken government” before the 2028 presidential elections. La Salle bowed to National University in the finals of Season 86 and in the semifinals in Season 87.

Source: Manila Times February 14, 2026 13:03 UTC