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Sara Duterte says her chief of staff wants to resign
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte said on Saturday, November 23, that her chief of staff, Zuleika Lopez, expressed her desire to quit her position after being “deeply traumatized” in...
View ArticleStill fighting: Typhoon-hit Catanduanes soldiers on in Batang Pinoy
PALAWAN, Philippines – With their hometown hit by a string of calamities, members of the small but motivated Catanduanes delegation still aim to make their mark in the 2024 Batang Pinoy competition....
View ArticleRappler to hold AI and elections forum, voter empowerment workshops in Iligan...
MANILA, Philippines – Disinformation persists in the provinces across the country. What steps can local citizens take to ensure their communities are well-informed about the upcoming 2025 Philippine...
View ArticleWMPBL aims to bring ‘Caitlin Clark effect’ in PH women’s basketball
MANILA, Philippines – The new Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL) aims to harness the “Caitlin Clark effect“— the wave that boosted the popularity of the WNBA and US women’s...
View ArticleBicol schools begin make-up classes as Kristine, Pepito leave DepEd calendar...
SORSOGON, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) is racing against time to salvage the academic calendar after a string of typhoons upended public schools in the Bicol region. Schools...
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Sara Duterte asks Año: Why have I not been invited to an NSC meeting?
Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, November 25, wrote an open letter to National Security Adviser Eduardo Año demanding an explanation on why she has never been invited to a National Security...
View ArticleMarcos challenges VP Duterte: You cannot ‘tokhang’ the truth
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in a recorded statement on Monday, November 25, called on his erstwhile ally Vice President Sara Duterte to answer the House’s questions on how...
View ArticleSan Miguel ships Romeo, Manuel to Terrafirma in exchange for Tiongson, Cahilig
MANILA, Philippines – San Miguel’s Terrence Romeo and Vic Manuel are switching places with Terrafirma’s Juami Tiongson and Andreas Cahilig as the teams figured in a two-for-two trade, the PBA...
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Omnicom Media Group launches Hearts and Science in the Philippines
Omnicom Media Group (OMG) in partnership with adobo Magazine, formally launched its newest media arm, Hearts & Science, last October 9 at the Manila House, Seven NEO, Taguig. The event, titled...
View ArticleAlex Eala banners Philippine women’s tennis return to Billie Jean King Cup
MANILA, Philippines –The last time the Philippines played in the Billie Jean King Cup, Alex Eala was just 14 years old. This week, the national tennis standout heads into her first Billie Jean King...
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Malaysian court orders return of Swatch LGBTQ-themed watches
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – A Malaysian court ordered the government on Monday, November 25, to return rainbow-colored watches and accessories made by Swatch Group that were seized last year for designs...
View ArticleBPI pioneers audio payment confirmation with Soundbox innovation
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) introduces Soundbox, the first audio-based payment confirmation device in the Philippine banking industry. This breakthrough innovation provides real-time...
View ArticleRoberto Bellini, the man behind iconic Bellini’s restaurant in Cubao Expo, dies
MANILA, Philippines – Roberto Bellini, the founder of the iconic Bellini’s Italian restaurant in Cubao Expo, has died, his daughter Jasmine confirmed to Rappler on Monday, November 25. Roberto, born...
View ArticleChinese films about COVID, gay romance win big at Taiwan awards
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Films from China about the COVID pandemic and a gay romance won major prizes on Saturday in Taiwan at the Golden Horse awards, the Chinese-speaking world’s version of the Oscars....
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NBI serves subpoena to Sara Duterte over threats vs Marcos
MANILA, Philippines – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday, November 26, served a subpoena to Vice President Sara Duterte in connection to her threats against President Ferdinand...
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FACT CHECK: Duterte did not file ‘1 billion libel case’ vs Trillanes
Claim: Former president Rodrigo Duterte has filed a “1 billion libel case” against former senator Antonio Trillanes IV following the latter’s allegations that drug-related funds were funneled into the...
View ArticleRockets’ Fred VanVleet fined $50,000 for late-game outburst
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet was fined $50,000 by the NBA for using “profane language” toward game officials near the end of a 104-98 home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday,...
View ArticleUS navy patrol aircraft flies through sensitive Taiwan Strait
BEIJING, China – A US Navy patrol aircraft transited the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, November 26, “in international airspace,” the US 7th Fleet said in a statement, adding it demonstrated the United...
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Salcedo, Makati residents call for single entry-exit point at night to curb...
MANILA, Philippines – Salcedo Village in Makati City in the Philippine capital region is known for its posh yet cozy neighborhood, lined with restaurants and quaint cafés. Every Saturday, one of the...
View Article65 Davao cops transferred outside Mindanao
DAVAO, Philippines – Sixty-five police officials and non-commissioned officers from the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) have been transferred to posts outside Mindanao, sparking speculation that it...
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