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Why the ICC wants to hear from cops involved in Duterte’s drug war
If you are a police officer who personally knows how President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war was carried out by your local station, the International Criminal Court (ICC) wants to hear from you. The ICC...
View ArticleOVP travel expenses more than double in Sara Duterte’s first full year
MANILA, Philippines – The travel expenses of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) more than doubled to P42.58 million in 2023, the first full year of Sara Duterte in position. In 2022, the first...
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Not all displaced POGO workers seen to find desired work by Dec 31 – DOLE
MANILA, Philippines – Not all of the tens of thousands of displaced Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) and Internet Gaming Licensee (IGL) workers are seen to get the jobs they want after the...
View ArticleIn The Public Square: Risa Hontiveros and the Opposition
A week ago, Senator Risa Hontiveros formally ended the long-running legislative inquiry into Philippine overseas gaming operators (POGOs). She had led the probe as chair of the Senate committee on...
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Big chunks, big flavor: Felix wet cat food is formulated for picky eaters
Cat parents, ‘tis the season to be jolly – and not stressed out about what to feed your picky eater! The holidays are a time for all of your loved ones to eat delicious meals together, and that...
View ArticleCeltics crush Heat in battle of undermanned teams
Jaylen Brown led all scorers with 29 points and also had 7 rebounds as the Boston Celtics beat the visiting Miami Heat 108-89 on Monday night (Tuesday, December 3, Manila time). Payton Pritchard added...
View ArticleMalaysians return to devastated homes as floodwaters recede; more rain expected
TUMPAT, Malaysia – Residents in the Malaysian town of Tumpat were returning to submerged homes and shops as deadly floodwaters eased in some areas following the worst floods in decades over the...
View ArticleDelay publishing IRR of law hinders access to education of student with...
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday, December 3, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to publish the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of a law that mandates all...
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2 more Mindanao wetlands now on Ramsar global conservation list
MANILA, Philippines – Two wetlands in Mindanao, one in the Caraga region and another in the Zamboanga Peninsula, have been added to the Ramsar Convention’s list of wetlands of international...
View ArticleEvading House arrest, Harry Roque went to UAE
MANILA, Philippines – Former Malacañang spokesperson Harry Roque has left the country and was supposed to be in the Middle East, the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Tuesday, December 3....
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Il Lupino Prime by Peter Zwiener now open at OPUS Mall
MANILA, Philippines — The Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Group has introduced a new upscale dining concept to Metro Manila called Il Lupino Prime by Peter Zwiener, which opened on Thursday, November 28, at the...
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What’s the climate change case at the ICJ all about?
For the first two weeks of December, the World Court is holding public hearings to shed light on states’ obligations to prevent the climate crisis. Back in 2023, the United Nations (UN) General...
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From Mexican to Filipino: Consunji group finalizes purchase of CEMEX Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – From its origins as a Mexican multinational investment, CEMEX Holdings Philippines (CEMEX) is now majority-owned by Filipino conglomerate Consunji Group, known for building...
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An honest review of GoTyme Bank after 5 months of use
You might have already heard about GoTyme Bank’s reputation in customer experience. Having ranked first in their Net Promoter Score among Philippine banks as of earlier this year, GoTyme seems to be...
View ArticleNikola Jokic leads late surge as Nuggets rally past Warriors
Nikola Jokic scored 15 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and the host Denver Nuggets rallied from down 11 in the final 6:13 to beat the Golden State Warriors, 119-115, in the NBA Cup on Tuesday,...
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FACT CHECK: Filipino doctor’s ad endorsing ear drops is AI-manipulated
Claim: Filipino physician and content creator Winston Kilimanjaro Tiwaquen, popularly known as Dr. Kilimanguru, endorses ear drops that claim to relieve ear pain and help treat hearing problems....
View ArticleLa Salle bracing for full-strength UP in UAAP finals despite eliminations sweep
MANILA, Philippines – The La Salle Green Archers, for the most part of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament, have been rightly wary of every challenger in their path since winning the title...
View ArticleTaiwan’s President Lai visits Pacific ally Tuvalu
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in Tuvalu on Wednesday, December 4, a Tuvalu official said, reinforcing ties with the remote Pacific Islands nation on the frontline of climate change. Lai posted...
View ArticleRappler Talk: Akbayan’s Perci Cendaña on endorsing impeachment rap vs VP Sara
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives received its first impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, December 2, filed by a coalition of civic organizations. The...
View ArticleImpeachment complaint divides Negros Occidental, leaves officials mum
BACOLOD, Philippines – Even before the ink dried on the first impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson already had a word of advice for...
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