Geo Chiu beefs up Strong Group frontline in Jones Cup
MANILA, Philippines – It will be an Ateneo reunion of sorts for Geo Chiu as he joins the Strong Group-Philippines squad set to compete in the 43rd Jones Cup. The 6-foot-9 Chiu links up again with...
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Why EMBO residents cannot vote for a congressman in 2025 elections
MANILA, Philippines – Residents of the 10 Enlisted Men’s Barrios (EMBO) in Taguig City, which were formerly part of Makati, will not be able to vote for a district representative in the 2025...
View ArticleDjokovic to play Wimbledon but only if he feels he can challenge for the title
Novak Djokovic is encouraged by his progress after undergoing minor knee surgery less than three weeks ago, but the seven-time Wimbledon champion said he will only play in the grass court Grand Slam...
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Pampanga town mayor faces fourth suspension
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Mayor Abundio Punsalan Jr. of San Simon town in Pampanga province was served another preventive suspension order by the provincial government on Monday, June 24, his fourth in...
View Article[Kitchen 143] Cakes by Louise
Kitchen 143 now heads out of the home kitchen and visits old and new favorite restaurants in and out of Metro Manila. In this episode, we’re doing the old switcheroo as Cakes by Louise drops by...
View ArticleGilas Girls advance to FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup semis with 26-point rout of...
MANILA, Philippines – The Gilas Pilipinas U18 women’s team secured an outright semifinal berth in Division B of the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup following an 89-63 rout of Lebanon on Tuesday, June 25, at...
View ArticleSofitel workers to bring campaign against layoffs to international scene
MANILA, Philippines – Five days before losing their jobs, the union of workers from the soon-to-close Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila said they plan to bring their campaign against their termination...
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Occidental Mindoro plans ‘sisterhood’ with Chinese province…and residents react
Amid China’s maritime aggression against Philippine vessels and the ongoing raids and investigation involving Chinese-run illegal gaming operations in the country, a group of officials from Gansu...
View ArticleLa Salle’s Gagate, Coronel impress on Day 1 of PVL Draft Combine
MANILA, Philippines – Even the numbers show why the La Salle stars are favored heading into the inaugural Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Rookie Draft on July 8. Thea Gagate and Julia Coronel, who...
View ArticleThree Dutertes to run for senators in 2025 | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Sara Duterte says her father, 2 brothers to run for Senate seats Former president Rodrigo Duterte and his two sons...
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FACT CHECK: Liza Marcos not behind Leila de Lima’s acquittal
Claim: First Lady Liza Marcos was behind former senator Leila de Lima’s acquittal in her drug charges as part of a conspiracy against former president Rodrigo Duterte. Rating: FALSE Why we...
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‘Until Then’ showcases Filipino culture and creative storytelling devices
Warning: This contains spoilers in the second half of the article. While reviewing Until Then for Eurogamer, a certain fellow named Jose Astrada came to mind. I remembered how, as I progressed through...
View ArticleIn The Public Square: The challenge of covering China
MANILA, Philippines – At the 2024 International Media Conference, the focus has been on crucial issues related to the future of journalism. One much-anticipated session is devoted to the challenge of...
View ArticleAll fun: Margielyn Didal raring to get back on board
MANILA, Philippines – The competitive fire remains raging for skateboarder Margielyn Didal, even after suffering setback after setback in recent years. “I try to enjoy skateboarding, especially during...
View ArticleCebu’s ‘puso’ takes center stage at United Nations Gastronomy Tourism Forum
CEBU, Philippines – Cebu’s iconic puso or “hanging rice” took the spotlight from a plethora of Filipino delicacies at the first United Nations (UN) Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy in Asia and the...
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Euro friendlies to give Gilas Pilipinas a ‘good feel’ ahead of FIBA OQT
MANILA, Philippines – Head coach Tim Cone is not shy to admit that Gilas Pilipinas has yet to be fully ready with a week left before the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia. But he...
View ArticleWATCH: BINI’s road to 7 million monthly Spotify listeners
MANILA, Philippines – BINI is all set for its first solo concert on June 28, 29, and 30. The group has seen a huge rise in popularity this year as they get their first big hit, “Pantropiko.” Ready for...
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Ghost owners of stolen identities only tip of a ‘deep, deadly’ POGO network
MANILA, Philippines – She is Merlie Joy Castro from Concepcion, Tarlac. According to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) records, she is one of the Filipino owners of a shady offshore gaming...
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K-pop group SEVENTEEN named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Youth
MANILA, Philippines – K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN has been appointed as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Goodwill Ambassador for Youth. Play Video In a...
View ArticleSenate discovers another Alice Leal Guo | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Alice Guo’s ‘stolen identity’ may soon strip her of Filipino citizenship There is an Alice Leal Guo born in...
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