COA orders Iloilo LGU to pay unpaid COVID-19 pandemic catering contract
MANILA, Philippines – For a caterer in Iloilo who was never paid by the municipal government despite serving meals for quarantined individuals while COVID 19 was raging, the wait may soon be over....
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FACT CHECK: ICC has not yet released Duterte to return to PH
Claim: Former President Rodrigo Duterte has been allowed to return to the Philippines by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The post bearing the false...
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Marcos orders NEA to seek another power supplier for Siquijor
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, June 11, ordered the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to find another power supplier to help meet Siquijor’s...
View ArticleChinese fighters flew close to Japanese patrol planes, Tokyo expresses concern
TOKYO, Japan – Chinese fighter jets flew unusually close to Japanese military patrol planes over the weekend, Tokyo said, after two Chinese aircraft carriers were spotted operating simultaneously in...
View ArticleLPA near Batanes likely to develop into tropical depression
MANILA, Philippines – The low pressure area (LPA) that formed inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday, June 11, already has a high chance of developing into a tropical...
View ArticleOn Independence Day, Marcos says fake news, abusive officials banes of freedom
MANILA, Philippines – On the 127th anniversary of Philippine independence, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to protect the freedom they are enjoying now by fighting fake news and for...
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FACT CHECK: No news report about Metro Manila lockdown due to mpox
Claim: GMA News reported that Metro Manila is preparing for a lockdown due to Mpox Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook page named “Partido Local,” which claims to be a news and media...
View ArticleBackups bring the house down, Pacers take 2-1 lead vs Thunder in NBA Finals
INDIANAPOLIS – Backup guards Bennedict Mathurin and T.J. McConnell helped Indiana’s bench break out with 49 points as the Pacers topped the Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-107, on Wednesday, June 11...
View ArticleUnited Nations to vote to demand immediate Gaza ceasefire over US, Israel...
UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations General Assembly will vote on Thursday, June 12, on a draft resolution that demands an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in the war in Gaza after the...
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[Vantage Point] Villar Land justifies flawed valuation
Villar Land (formerly Golden MV Holdings Incorporated), a rebranded property developer with cemetery-developer origins, has emerged from obscurity to claim the mantle of the Philippines’ most valuable...
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Duterte asks ICC for temporary freedom while case is pending
MANILA, Philippines – Former president Rodrigo Duterte is seeking temporary release while his crimes against humanity case is pending with the International Criminal Court (ICC). “As such, the defence...
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How did gov’t counter Sara’s claim that impeachment is unconstitutional?
The Senate moved to return the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives due to allegations that the House of Representatives violated the...
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[ANALYSIS] Globe Telecom’s pot of gold
Globe Telecom Incorporated (GLO) is sitting on a pot of gold with the initial public offering (IPO) of GCash (Globe Fintech Innovations Incorporated or Mynt). As the instrument of sorts now to people...
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Sultan Kudarat builds columbarium for ashes of retired Philippine flags
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – The provincial government of Sultan Kudarat unveiled a columbarium for retired Philippine flags during the country’s 127th Independence Day celebration on Thursday, June...
View ArticleIsrael strikes Iran nuclear facilities, missile factories
Israel said it targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders on Friday, June 13, at the start of what it warned would be a prolonged operation to prevent...
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[Tech Thoughts] Companies versus creators versus generative AI ‘plagiarism’
Today’s Tech Thoughts is a simple enough endeavor in theory, but feels like it has layers when it comes to the various wrinkles that may occur in practice. I wanted to read up on and discuss the...
View ArticleTrump can keep National Guard deployed to Los Angeles for now, appeals court...
LOS ANGELES, USA — A US appeals court on Thursday, June 13, allowed President Donald Trumpto maintain his deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles amid protests over stepped-up immigration...
View ArticleFrequently asked questions on VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial
TThe 19th Congress wrapped up its session without proceeding to a full impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte. Are the impeachment proceedings already over? Rappler answers the frequently...
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Avida Land expands its residential offerings in the South
South Luzon, affectionately called “The South” by Manileños, has always been that charming, drivable area with greener spaces and a quieter pace of living. Thanks to rising economic activity,...
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The week in photos: June 7-13, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — This week, the Philippine Senate finally convenes as an impeachment court for the trial of Vice President Duterte. But even before the articles of impeachment could be read, 18...
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