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Negros Occidental governor sees Sara Duterte-backed challenger in 2025 polls
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said on Thursday, June 20, he was anticipating Vice President Sara Duterte to field a candidate to challenge his reelection bid in the 2025 polls, with...
View ArticleRappler Talk: If Sara Duterte is not the opposition, who is?
MANILA, Philippines – Sara Duterte’s exit from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet has long been suspected by analysts, and now that she’s done it, she’s given herself the option to brand herself...
View ArticleRetired Filipino journalist Ruben Alabastro writes 30
MANILA, Philippine – Retired journalist Ruben Alabastro, a longtime reporter and desk editor of various foreign news agencies, died on Thursday, June 20, his family confirmed. He was 83. “It is with a...
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Caddie’s son Serdeña rules 2nd Fil-Am jungolf
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – David Charles Serdeña reigned supreme in the 2nd Fil-Am Invitational Junior Championship with 104 points, outpacing his closest rivals, Seong Min An and Zhan Pocholo Medina,...
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After ‘brutal attack’ in Ayungin, PH maritime council wants resupply mission...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ newly-established National Maritime Council (NMC) announced Friday, June 21, that it has recommended to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the “announcement” of...
View ArticleMedal contenders Eumir Marcial, Carlos Yulo ready for tougher Olympic run
MANILA, Philippines – Olympic boxing medalist Eumir Marcial and gymnastics stalwart Carlos Yulo may have been tipped as strong contenders in the 2024 Paris Olympics, but both know a lot come into play...
View ArticlePampanga Vice Governor Pineda says Porac POGO fallout a ‘wake-up call’
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Pampanga Vice Governor Lilia Pineda said on Friday, June 21, that the recent raid on a Philippine offshore gaming operation (POGO) Lucky South 99 Outsourcing Incorporated in...
View ArticleMarcos tells Olympic-bound athletes to ‘show the world what a Filipino is...
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday, June 21, sent off athletes who will see action in the Paris Olympics, telling them to “show the world what a Filipino is made...
View ArticleTakahashi leaves PH due to injury; Nishida, Ishikawa step up for last 2 VNL...
MANILA, Philippines – Team Japan will be one member short in its last two VNL Manila games as superstar spiker Ran Takahashi has left the Philippines due to a nagging knee injury, Philippine National...
View ArticleChina’s ‘brutal attacks’ in Ayungin leads to 12-hour rescue of Filipinos |...
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: PCG: China’s dangerous maneuvers led to 12-hour rescue of injured Filipinos in Ayungin It took the Philippine...
View ArticleTaylor Swift fans welcomed to London with Eras-inspired Tube map
LONDON, United Kingdom – Taylor Swift’s Eras tour was welcomed by a sparkling London Tube map redesigned in the singer’s honor on Friday, June 21, as the British capital eyes a 300 million pound ($379...
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Prosecutors indict tanod who ‘killed’ golden retriever Killua
MANILA, Philippines – Local prosecutors have approved the filing of a criminal case against the barangay tanod who allegedly killed golden retriever Killua in March. In a resolution dated May 24 but...
View ArticleA’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark early leaders in WNBA All-Star voting
Two-time league Most Valuable Player A’ja Wilson and rookie Caitlin Clark lead the first round of fan voting for the WNBA All-Star Game, the league announced Friday, June 21 (Saturday, June 22, Manila...
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Couples for Christ to lead people’s initiative if Philippines legalizes divorce
MANILA, Philippines – The lay Catholic organization Couples for Christ (CFC) is ready to mount a people’s initiative campaign if divorce is legalized in the Philippines, the only country aside from...
View ArticleSergio Veloso heads Alas grassroots program; Angiolino Frigoni takes over...
MANILA, Philippines – Sergio Veloso is taking on a new role with Alas Pilipinas, shifting his focus to developing the country’s new grassroots program. Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF)...
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Shinjuku’s Tongara Ramen returns to Metro Manila, now open at Estancia Mall
MANILA, Philippines – Seeking comfort in the rain? A steaming bowl of ramen from Tokyo’s bustling streets may be the best rainy-day remedy, especially if you’re strolling around Estancia Mall in Pasig...
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2024 Quezon City Pride festival cut short due to heavy rain
MANILA, Philippines – The Quezon City government and organizers Pride PH had to cut short the “Love Laban 2 Everyone” Pride Night concert on Saturday, June 22, due to heavy rain, the Quezon City...
View ArticleUS East Asia envoy says South China Sea situation deeply concerning
HANOI, Vietnam – United States (US) Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink on Saturday, June 22, said the situation in the South China Sea is deeply...
View ArticleWATCH: LGBTQ+ students march as true selves in QC ‘Graduation Rights’
MANILA, Philippines – Not every Filipino gets to express who they truly are when they march on their graduation day. In a special ceremony in Quezon City, the dress code is: Come as you are. Despite a...
View ArticleVatican names China’s Hangzhou bishop via accord with Beijing
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has appointed Giuseppe Yang Yongqiang as bishop of Hangzhou, the capital of China’s eastern province of Zhejiang, Vatican said on Saturday, June 22, as it strives to...
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