Philippines trims 2025-2028 economic targets amid ‘heightened global...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government on Thursday, June 26, announced it cut its economic growth targets amid what it described as evolving global developments. The Development Budget...
View Article[DECODED] They told us how to spot scams. Why are we still getting duped?
Before scams became a common topic on social media, I didn’t realize that some links in text messages could be harmful. One day, while waiting for a delivery, I received a message claiming to be from...
View ArticleMarcos admin provides witness protection to Duterte drug war victims | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Marcos government provides protection to ICC witness vs Duterte The Marcos administration is providing protection...
View ArticleSupreme Leader, in first appearance since ceasefire, says Iran would strike...
DUBAI, UAE – Iran would respond to any future US attack by striking American military bases in the Middle East, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Thursday, June 29, in his first televised...
View ArticleSheena Toring shakes off rookie jitters in promising start to Creamline career
MANILA, Philippines – In just two games, Creamline Cool Smashers rookie Sheena Toring has built up her confidence. Playing a key role in Creamline’s 2-0 start, Toring got better of rookie nerves to...
View ArticleMissing sabungeros mastermind ‘powerful,’ influence can reach even SC – Remulla
MANILA, Philippines – The alleged mastermind in the missing sabungeros (cockfight enthusiast) case is “powerful,” whose influence can reach even the Supreme Court, according to Department of Justice...
View ArticleAlex Eala reaches Eastbourne Open semis with another dominant win
MANILA, Philippines – Playing in extremely windy conditions against one of the hardest hitting players in the women’s tour, Alex Eala played it smart and with variety. The result was another stunning...
View Article[WATCH] Fact Check wRap: June 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Were you tricked by fake news this month like a certain senator was? But Senator Bato dela Rosa is not the only one who fell prey to an AI-generated video of students opposing...
View ArticleBezos and Sanchez to exchange wedding vows in star-studded Venice party
VENICE, Italy – Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez were set to exchange marriage vows at a ceremony in Venice on Friday, part of a three-day wedding extravaganza that has...
View ArticleRESULTS: June 2025 Special Professional Licensure Examination for...
The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board for Professional Teachers (BPT) announces that 181 elementary...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: 2025 Onslaught National Enduro Race returns for Pampanga leg
MANILA, Philippines – The 2025 Onslaught National Enduro Race organized by Ride for Solidarity (RFS) returns with its second leg to be staged in Alviera, Porac, Pampanga, from Friday, June 27, to...
View ArticleHotel101 becomes first Filipino firm to list on Nasdaq
MANILA, Philippines – DoubleDragon’s Hotel101 Global officially became the first Filipino-owned firm to list on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange in New York with its market debut on Friday, June 27. The...
View ArticleAlex Eala rewrites history anew, reaches first career WTA final in Eastbourne...
MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala already holds the record for the best finish by a Filipino in the pro tennis tour in the open era when she made the semifinals of the Miami Open last March. Now she’s...
View ArticleDOJ’s Remulla: Missing sabungero mastermind ‘powerful’ | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Missing sabungeros mastermind ‘powerful,’ influence can reach even SC – Remulla Justice Secretary Boying Remulla...
View ArticleOftana takes over as TNT outlasts Rain or Shine in OT for 2-0 semis lead
MANILA, Philippines – Calvin Oftana delivered the big hits, propelling TNT to a hard-fought 113-105 overtime win over Rain or Shine in Game 2 of their PBA Philippine Cup semifinals at the Ninoy Aquino...
View ArticleLeila de Lima acquitted again of drug case after CA remand
MANILA, Philippines – The Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court (RTC) has acquitted former senator and incoming Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Representative Leila de Lima of her drug charge, months after the...
View ArticleAlex Eala battles defending champion in Wimbledon main draw debut
MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala faces a tall order in her Wimbledon main draw debut. Eala will go up against reigning champion Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic in the opening round of the...
View ArticleHow can Philippine elections be more inclusive to the visually impaired?
ALBAY, Philippines – “Mga three minutes lang ako sa luwas, may nag-assist nang teacher/watcher. Maayos talaga na pagpasok mo ng [school] gate, meron nang katulong,” said Norberto Vesmonte, chairman of...
View ArticleItadakimasu! These Japanese restaurants are opening in Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines – It’s been (and will continue to be) a big year for Japanese food in the Philippines — and we’re not talking sushi and ramen! A wave of restaurant chains and culinary...
View ArticleCall to play: How BPO graveyard shifter Alyssa Eroa found her way back on court
MANILA, Philippines – The past three years have been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride for volleyball player Alyssa Eroa. She enjoyed on-court success back when she was a key cog for collegiate...
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