Vice President Sara Duterte’s trust rating drops | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Trust in Sara Duterte declines by 10 points amid budget discussions A Pulse Asia survey finds Vice President Sara...
View ArticlePope Francis to open major Vatican summit, but hot issues on hold
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis will open a month-long summit of global Catholic leaders on Wednesday, October 2, but it is likely to defer any decision on divisive issues such as women’s ordination and...
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Super Typhoon Julian starts to weaken near Taiwan Strait
MANILA, Philippines – Super Typhoon Julian (Krathon) began to weaken near the Taiwan Strait while remaining outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday evening, October 1. Julian’s...
View Article#WalangPasok: Class suspensions, Wednesday, October 2, 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Some areas suspended classes for Wednesday, October 2, due to Super Typhoon Julian (Krathon). This list will be updated once local or national authorities make announcements....
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Ex-Bacolod mayor Bing Leonardia runs for congressman
BACOLOD, Philippines – Excitement is building in Negros Occidental as former Bacolod City mayor Evelio “Bing” Leonardia filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) on Tuesday, October 1. Leonardia’s...
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In Antique, former allies Legarda, Cadiao battle for congressional seat
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – They ran on the same ticket in 2022, but, next year, former political allies Antique Representative Agapito Antonio “AA” Legarda and Governor Rhodora Cadiao will be facing...
View ArticleIsrael vows response to Iran missile attack as fears of conflict escalation rise
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised that arch foe Iran would pay for its missile attack against Israel on Tuesday, October 1, while Tehran said any retaliation would be met with “vast...
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Julian weakens into typhoon while moving slowly outside PAR
MANILA, Philippines – Julian (Krathon) was downgraded from a super typhoon into a typhoon as it continued to move slowly outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) in the early hours of...
View ArticleNo home edge as San Miguel falls to Korea’s Suwon in EASL opener
MANILA, Philippines – The one-two punch of EJ Anosike and June Mar Fajardo proved insufficient as San Miguel dropped its opener in the East Asia Super League at home to the visiting Suwon KT...
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FACT CHECK: News report on Central Bank lawsuit vs Enrique Razon is fake
Claim: An ABS-CBN News article reported that the Central Bank of the Philippines sued businessman Enrique Razon over his statements promoting a cryptocurrency platform during an interview on Tune In...
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FACT CHECK: Cataract, glaucoma ‘cure’ ad used AI-edited clips of Dick Gordon
Claim: Former senator Richard “Dick” Gordon promotes Acure+, an eye supplement that allegedly cures eye conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, nearsightedness, and poor eyesight. Rating: FALSE Why we...
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Pope Francis, starting Vatican summit, tells delegates not to impose pet agendas
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Wednesday, October 2, opened a global summit of Catholic leaders, which has postponed action on divisive issues such as women’s ordination until 2025, with a warning...
View ArticleRed-hot Warriors: UE wins 4th straight, dumps reeling Ateneo for 1st time in...
MANILA, Philippines – To those who still don’t believe, start now. The UE Red Warriors kept up their blazing run through the first round of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament, dismantling...
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COC filing day 2 in the regions: ‘Rigo’ Duterte, reelectionists file candidacies
CEBU, Philippines – The son of Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte, Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) in Davao City as incumbents across the regions...
View ArticleGallent shrugs off quiet Miller outing in San Miguel’s tough EASL start
MANILA, Philippines – Quincy Miller turned in an underwhelming performance in his debut for San Miguel in the East Asia Super League. The former NBA player finished with just 8 points on a dismal...
View Article‘We’re here to win’: Meralco trounces Macau for promising early EASL bid
MANILA, Philippines – A new season means a fresh start for Meralco in the East Asia Super League. The Bolts opened their EASL campaign with promise, pulling off a 97-85 win over the visiting Macau...
View ArticleSenate veterans file for 2025 candidacy | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: COC filing day 2 recap: Senate veterans, ‘Diwata’ surprise Senate veterans are the most high-profile politicians...
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Typhoon Julian weakens ahead of expected reentry into PAR
MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Julian (Krathon) weakened over the waters southeast of Taiwan on Wednesday evening, October 2, ahead of its expected reentry into the Philippine Area of Responsibility...
View ArticlePH’s Film Academy placed under DTI to ‘maximize local industry potential’
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order (EO) No. 70 on Wednesday, October 2, to aid the development of the Filipino film industry and the Film Academy of the...
View ArticleWhere to next? Troy Rosario weighs free agency options
MANILA, Philippines – Troy Rosario weighs his options as PBA teams hope to acquire his services after the former Gilas Pilipinas forward entered free agency. Rosario became an unrestricted free agent...
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