Philippines-Japan RAA: What is it and why now?
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and Japan are expected to sign on Monday, July 8, the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), a deal that would allow the armed forces of the two Asian countries to...
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Bronny James showed promise but struggled with his shot in his first game for the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, scoring four points on two-for-nine shooting as the Lakers fell 108-94 to the...
View ArticleCould Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump in November’s presidential race?
WASHINGTON – She worries Republican donors, has name recognition, and Democratic Party heavyweights are beginning to line up behind her. Vice President Kamala Harris would be President Joe Biden’s...
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Hamas says it’s waiting for Israeli response on Gaza ceasefire proposal
CAIRO – Hamas is waiting for a response from Israel on its ceasefire proposal, two officials from the militant Islamist group said on Sunday, July 7, five days after it accepted a key part of a US...
View Article‘We need to keep pushing’: Cone hopes to build on gains from Gilas’ FIBA OQT run
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone has been adamant that almost is not enough. Cone wants his players to embrace that same approach, as he hopes to build on the gains the...
View ArticleGilas Boys finish FIBA U17 World Cup dead last after 62-point loss to Australia
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas’ under-17 team settled for a last-place finish in the FIBA U17 World Cup after bowing to Australia, 115-53, in the classification game for seeds No. 15 and No. 16...
View ArticleWNBA history as rookie Caitlin Clark nets triple-double in Fever win
Indiana guard Caitlin Clark became the first rookie in WNBA history to notch a triple-double as the Fever completed a thrilling 83-78 come-from-behind victory over the visiting New York Liberty on...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Binibining Pilipinas 2024 coronation night
The search is on for the next Binibining Pilipinas queens! For its 2024 edition, 40 women are competing in the hopes of representing the country in two international pageants: Miss International and...
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France votes in parliamentary election with far right seeking power
PARIS, France – French voters turned out in force for the second round of a parliamentary election on Sunday, July 7, that could see the far-right National Rally (RN) emerge as the strongest party,...
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RESULTS: June 2024 Registered Electrical Engineers and Master Electricians...
The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Monday, July 8, that 22 out of 103 passed the Registered...
View ArticleLa Salle quartet Gagate, Cruz, Coronel, Larroza go 1-4 in first PVL Rookie Draft
MANILA, Philippines – The winning pedigree of the La Salle women’s volleyball program showed itself in full force in the inaugural 2024 PVL Rookie Draft as Lady Spikers stars nabbed the top four spots...
View ArticlePH racer Bianca Bustamante set for F4 British Championship debut
MANILA, Philippines – Filipina racer Bianca Bustamante will debut in the F4 British Championship as she competes in sixth round at the Circuit Zandvoort in the Netherlands from July 13 to 14....
View ArticleBiden asks US Congress Democrats to stick with him amid worry about his ability
WASHINGTON, USA – President Joe Biden told his fellow Democrats on Monday, July 8, that he is “firmly committed” to staying in the 2024 presidential race, seeking to head off concerns the party could...
View ArticleWATCH: Sneak peek into Palarong Pambansa 2024
CEBU, Philippines – Final preparations for the Palarong Pambansa 2024 in Cebu City are underway as the opening day of the national sporting event nears. Delegates from different regions have started...
View ArticleP15-million reward hangs over Quiboloy, aides’ heads
MANILA, Philippines – Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos announced on Monday, July 8, a P10-million reward for anyone who can provide vital information leading to the arrest of fugitive Davao preacher...
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[OPINION] Remembering Shinzo Abe as the Philippines, Japan sign military pact
In the flurry of news updates on Monday, July 8, Filipinos kept hearing these Japanese names: Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, Defense Minister Minoru Kihara, here on behalf of Prime Minister Fumio...
View ArticlePalarong Pambansa 2024: Games, results, updates
The pinnacle showcase of Philippine grassroots sports takes center stage as the “Queen City of the South,” Cebu City, hosts the 2024 Palarong Pambansa from July 9 to 16. Prospect athletes from all...
View ArticleEmbiid will ’embrace’ boos from French crowd when he suits up for Team USA
Team USA’s Joel Embiid, who holds French and American citizenship, said his bruising NBA playoff battles on the road have prepared him for any jeers the French crowd at the Paris Olympics sends his...
View ArticleComelec to probe Alice Guo’s 2022 candidacy | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Comelec opens probe into Alice Guo’s 2022 candidacy The Commission on Elections launches an investigation into the...
View ArticleRappler Talk: What does the PH-Japan RAA mean for Manila?
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and Japan on Monday, July 8, signed a Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), a deal that eases access for the militaries of both countries. Filipino and Japanese...
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