‘Good for the game’: NBA star Kyle Kuzma likes PBA’s all-new 4-point shot
MANILA, Philippines – As the Philippine Basketball Association’s (PBA) four-point shot continues to draw mixed reactions from basketball fans, Washington Wizards star Kyle Kuzma gave the league’s...
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China blocks Philippine resupply mission to Escoda Shoal
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday, August 26, National Heroes’ Day in the Philippines, urged their Chinese counterparts to follow international law and “stop deploying...
View ArticleCOA grants ex-CAAP officials’ appeal to lift P359-M disallowance
MANILA, Philippines – Voting 2-1, the Commission on Audit (COA) granted three separate appeals filed by former Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) officials to lift disallowed cash...
View ArticleBritish band Oasis to reunite ‘Definitely Maybe’?
LONDON, United Kingdom – Oasis, one of the 1990s rock bands that defined Britpop, is set to reunite as brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher teased an announcement early on Tuesday, August 27, and a...
View ArticleCreamline ends Petro Gazz 3-peat bid in stunning sweep, PLDT ousts Chery in 5
MANILA, Philippines – The Creamline Cool Smashers proved their championship DNA extends beyond their usual stars as they rolled to a stunning 25-23, 25-19, 25-18 sweep of rivals Petro Gazz Angels,...
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#ZeroBudgetForOVP trends as Sara Duterte dodges questions in House hearing
MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos online were quick to share their anger and frustration at Vice President Sara Duterte as she dodged questions about the funds of the Office of the Vice President (OVP)...
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Deepfake technologies ramp up disinformation on diabetes ‘cures’
Honey Carandang, a psychologist, was browsing through her Facebook feed when she spotted the video that featured Rappler CEO Maria Ressa “talking” about diabetes. The video was a deepfake that used a...
View ArticleAlice Guo, siblings escaped the Philippines by boat | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Alice Guo and siblings fled Philippines by boat Sheila Guo, the supposed sister of dismissed Bamban mayor Alice...
View ArticleJustin Brownlee erupts for career-high 51 as Ginebra escapes San Miguel for...
MANILA, Philippines – At 36 years of age, there’s still no stopping Justin Brownlee once he takes over for the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. Coming off a stinging loss to the Rain or Shine Elasto...
View Article#WalangPasok: Class suspensions, Wednesday, August 28, 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Some areas suspended classes for Wednesday, August 28, due to heavy rain from the southwest monsoon or habagat. This list will be updated once local or national authorities make...
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Teodoro’s wish: UN Security Council resolution vs China
Part of Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.’s wishes — if wishes came true — would be for the Philippines, its allies, and partners to hold China accountable for aggressive actions in the South...
View ArticleHarris campaign rejects Trump claim on agreement over hot mics for September...
WASHINGTON, USA – Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign rejected Republican rival Donald Trump’s assertion on Tuesday that the two sides had agreed to muted microphones at the Sept. 10...
View ArticleSouthwest monsoon dumps rain in parts of Luzon; La Mesa Dam overflows
MANILA, Philippines – The southwest monsoon or habagat has been bringing heavy to torrential rain to several areas since Tuesday evening, August 27, with similar weather conditions expected to...
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Which urban areas in the Philippines are sinking?
Metropolitan areas in the Philippines are sinking mainly due to extraction of groundwater, a new University of the Philippines (UP) study that did maps and measurements showed. Land subsidence,...
View Article‘Michael Jhonard’: Clarito shows Most Improved play as perfect Rain or Shine...
MANILA, Philippines – Jhonard Clarito turned in a performance that proved why he is the worthy winner of the PBA Most Improved Player award. Clarito delivered 24 points on a perfect 9-of-9 shooting as...
View ArticlePara archer Agustina Bantiloc opens Paralympics for PH’s ‘Sensational Six’
MANILA, Philippines – Para archer Agustina Bantiloc kicks things off for the Philippines’ six-strong delegation as the Paris Paralympics comes off the wraps. The first Filipino para archer to see...
View Article#WalangPasok: Class suspensions, Thursday, August 29, 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Some areas suspended classes for Thursday, August 29, due to heavy rain from the southwest monsoon or habagat. This list will be updated once local or national authorities make...
View ArticleLOOK: Team Philippines parades in style at Paris Paralympics opener
MANILA, Philippines – After a successful run in the Olympic Games over two weeks ago, Filipino Paralympians hope to likewise deliver a winning campaign in Paris after kicking off their bid in style....
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‘Sweet revolution’: Joyful ceremony kickstarts Paris Paralympics 2024
PARIS, France – French president Emmanuel Macron declared the Paralympic Games open on Wednesday, August 28 (Thursday, August 29, Manila time) after a glorious ceremony in which competitors were...
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‘PNP is biggest crime group,’ says police colonel
A high-ranking police officer is the latest addition to a list of witnesses who have dropped the bomb in relation to former president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war. The new “witness” is no less than...
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