Is China tapping its nationals in the Philippines to spy?
One thing stands out in the recent arrests of Chinese suspected to be spies: they’re all long-time residents of the Philippines, some with work visas and others married to Filipinos. For those of us...
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Makabayan’s 11-person slate begins uphill climb to the Senate in campaign...
MANILA, Philippines – The left-leaning Makabayan bloc started the campaign period for the 2025 elections with house-to-house visits in various parts of Metro Manila and in other provinces on Tuesday,...
View ArticleCreamline, Petro Gazz extend PVL win streaks
MANILA, Philippines – The top two teams in the 2024-2025 PVL All-Filipino Conference maintained momentum after extending their respective win streaks. The Creamline Cool Smashers romped to their 19th...
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‘Marcos ako’: Reelectionist Imee refutes family feud claims at start of 2025...
ILOCOS NORTE, Philippines — Before an arena filled with her family’s loyal supporters and flanked by fellow administration-backed Senate bets, Senator Imee Marcos said she was “hurt” by talk that she...
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Metro Pacific acquires Ayala’s telehealth platform KonsultaMD
MANILA, Philippines – Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) continues to expand its healthcare business. Its digital healthcare unit Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation (mWell) has inked a...
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Margarita Fores’ restaurants through the years
MANILA, Philippines – The late chef Margarita Fores‘ impact on the Philippine culinary scene is undeniable. As one of the country’s most celebrated Filipino chefs, she built an empire of restaurants...
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‘Ex Ex Lovers’ director JP Habac on romcom return with dream Marvin-Jolina...
It was just another episode of the Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast hosted by filmmakers and longtime friends JP Habac and Antoinette Jadaone that prompted the idea for the long-awaited reunion movie of...
View ArticleSenatorial candidates kick-off their campaigns | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Marcos’ 2025 Senate bets kick off polls with show of force in bailiwick President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s new role...
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Pope Francis tells US bishops Trump’s immigration policy ‘will end badly’
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis sharply criticized US President Donald Trump‘s immigration crackdown in an unusual open letter to America’s Catholic bishops on Tuesday, saying criminalizing migrants and...
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Honoring Margarita Fores’ legacy: Chefs, celebrities, groups pay tribute to...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine culinary scene just lost a legend as renowned chef and restaurateur Margarita Forés’ death was confirmed on Tuesday, February 11. She was 65. As the founder of the...
View Article[VLOG] Makabayan bets vow to vote in favor of VP Sara’s conviction if elected...
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s name is not on the 2025 ballot, but her fate will be a campaign issue. As Senate President Chiz Escudero floats the possibility of an impeachment...
View ArticlePH, US military chiefs discuss ‘modernization initiatives’ in call
MANILA, Philippines — The top generals of the Philippine and United States (US) militaries talked about “military modernization activities” and “increasing the scope and capacity of joint exercises,”...
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TIMELINE: The Pacquiaos’ P2.2-billion tax case
MANILA, Philippines – The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has affirmed the victory of former senator Manny Pacquiao and his wife Jinkee in a P2.2-billion tax case. In a decision promulgated on January 23,...
View ArticleIloilo capitol official indicted for cyberlibel over online posts vs Mayor...
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – The Iloilo City Prosecutor’s Office has filed cyberlibel charges against the head of the Iloilo Provincial Information and Community Affairs Office over online comments...
View ArticleCourt dismisses acts of lasciviousness charges vs Nones, Cruz in Sandro...
MANILA, Philippines – Pasay Metropolitan Trial Court Branch 46 granted GMA independent contractors Jojo Nones and Richard Cruz’s motion to quash the two counts of acts of lasciviousness filed against...
View ArticleDuterte anoints 2025 Senate bets in same club where Cory Aquino took oath
MANILA, Philippines – From once holding grand rallies that brought together hundreds of thousands of people, former president Rodrigo Duterte and his chosen candidates for the 2025 senatorial race...
View ArticleKevin Spacey faces another civil sexual assault lawsuit
LONDON, United Kingdom – Oscar-winning US actor Kevin Spacey is facing another British lawsuit alleging sexual abuse, just over 18 months after he was cleared of all charges in a high-profile criminal...
View ArticleTrump says Putin and Zelenskyy want peace; phone calls kick off talks to end...
Donald Trump said both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed a desire for peace in separate phone calls with him on Wednesday, February 12, and Trump...
View ArticleR. Kelly’s sex trafficking conviction upheld
NEW YORK, USA – A federal appeals court on Wednesday, February 12 upheld R. Kelly’s sex trafficking and racketeering conviction, saying extensive evidence supported keeping the former R&B...
View ArticleWATCH: Explaining the unpredictable politics of Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte has been impeached, that is done. Look at it as an indictment if you were to compare it to a criminal case, except it is not a criminal case. But as...
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