Cagayan de Oro reopens iconic park after P50-M facelift
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – The Cagayan de Oro city government reopened the iconic Plaza Divisoria, also known as the Golden Friendship Park, just in time for the 127th Philippine Independence Day...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: US President Donald Trump is alive
Claim: United States President Donald Trump has been confirmed dead after he was assassinated. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook post bearing the false claim has garnered 1,300...
View ArticleSuns weighing Kevin Durant trade options — reports
The Phoenix Suns are actively working with Kevin Durant’s business partner to weigh trade options, ESPN reported Wednesday, June 11 (Thursday, June 12, Manila time). The Suns and Boardroom CEO Rich...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: CALISTA
MANILA, Philippines – Come on over, A-listas! P-pop quartet CALISTA is set to make their Rappler Live Jam debut on Thursday, June 12. Composed of members Anne, Denise, Elle, and Dain, CALISTA made its...
View ArticleRomualdez ‘deeply concerned’ over Senate’s remanding of impeachment articles...
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Romualdez: Senate remanding of Sara impeachment articles ‘deeply concerning’ House Speaker Martin Romualdez...
View ArticleUE disbands women’s volleyball roster after winless season, sponsor exit
MANILA, Philippines – UE disbanded its women’s volleyball team following the Lady Red Warriors’ winless campaign in UAAP Season 87 and the exit of sponsor Strong Group Athletics. Sources told Rappler...
View ArticleAlex Eala gets payback, advances to Ilkley Open quarters
MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala exacted revenge on Switzerland’s Valentina Ryser to claim her spot in the quarterfinals of the WTA 125 Lexus Ilkley Open. The top-seeded Eala scored a methodical 6-1,...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: No decision yet on Duterte’s interim release request
Claim: Former President Rodrigo Duterte is now on interim release from his detention center in The Hague, Netherlands. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video bearing the false claim...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about Binibining Pilipinas 2025
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ oldest active national beauty pageant rolls out its 61st edition as the Binibining Pilipinas 2025 looks to crown new queens on Sunday, June 15, at the Araneta...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: Chiz Escudero did not step down from Senate
Claim: Senate President Chiz Escudero has stepped down from the Senate. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A YouTube video posted on June 12 by a channel with 26,000 subscribers bears the claim....
View ArticleMalacañang declares June 16 holiday in Cagayan de Oro
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Malacañang has declared Monday, June 16, a special non-working holiday in Cagayan de Oro City, effectively delaying the start of classes in the city by a day. Malacañang...
View ArticlePalace hits Villar power firm for breaking promise to deliver good service in...
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang has vowed to address the shortcomings of former senator Manny Villar’s power company on the small island of Siquijor in central Philippines which has been grappling...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: ‘News report’ of Duterte aboard a plane returning to PH is fake
Claim: A TV Patrol social media card shows former president Rodrigo Duterte aboard a plane, claiming he has returned from the Netherlands after his case at the International Criminal Court (ICC) was...
View ArticlePH junior gymnast nails all-around bronze in Asian championships
MANILA, Philippines – Elisabeth Antone added to the Philippines’ medal haul in the 2025 Artistic Gymnastics Asian Championships in Jecheon, South Korea. Antone clinched the individual all-around...
View ArticleAlex Eala falls to defending champion in Ilkley Open quarters
MANILA, Philippines – A dream start in the opening set. A nightmarish second set. A valiant comeback in the third that unfortunately fell short. Alex Eala went through a roller-coaster of a ride in...
View ArticleMiddle East airspace shut after Israel strikes Iran, airlines cancel flights
Airlines steered clear of much of the Middle East on Friday, June 13, after Israeli attacks on Iranian sites forced carriers to cancel or divert thousands of flights in the latest upheaval to travel...
View ArticleMagnolia earns twice-to-beat edge as TNT suffers setback in Grand Slam bid
MANILA, Philippines – Magnolia dealt TNT a major blow to its Grand Slam bid as the Hotshots denied the Tropang 5G a twice-to-beat advantage in the playoffs of the PBA Philippine Cup after an 88-83 win...
View ArticlePH Navy, Japan hold anti-submarine drills in West Philippine Sea
ABOARD THE BRP MIGUEL MALVAR – The Philippine Navy and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) held anti-submarine and cross-deck landing drills in the West Philippine Sea on Saturday, June...
View ArticleLIST: Father’s Day 2025 events, promos in Metro Manila malls
MANILA, Philippines – Have you figured out where to treat your dad this Father’s Day? Metro Manila malls and other shops already lined up deals and events on Sunday, June 15, to celebrate the special...
View ArticlePope Leo XIV appeals for ‘reason’ amid Israel-Iran airstrikes, calls for...
VATICAN CITY – Pope Leo XIV appealed on Saturday, June 14, for authorities in Iran and Israel to act with “reason” after airstrikes between the two countries killed dozens and sent civilians into...
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