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Who is Annabelle Mae McDonnell, Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2025?
MANILA, Philippines – Annabelle Mae McDonnell of Iligan City was named Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2025 on Sunday, June 15, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. She succeeds Jasmin Bungay from...
View ArticleIsrael-Iran battle escalates, will be high on agenda as world leaders meet
Israel and Iran kept up their attacks, killing and wounding civilians and raising concern among world leaders at a G7 meeting in Canada this week that the biggest battle between the two old enemies...
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FACT CHECK: No report by Mel Tiangco on fake Belo serum ad
Claim: A GMA News report features Dr. Vicki Belo’s ginseng serum, which claims to have skin rejuvenation benefits. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook page claiming to be associated...
View ArticleUS police arrest suspect in Minnesota lawmakers’ shooting
MINNEAPOLIS, USA – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said a 57-year-old suspect was arrested on Sunday, June 15, in the killing of a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband while posing as a police...
View ArticleWashington Post investigating cyberattack on journalists, WSJ reports
A cyberattack on the Washington Post compromised the email accounts of several journalists and was most likely the work of a foreign government, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, June 15....
View ArticleWATCH: Philippines’ BRP Miguel Malvar, Japan’s JS Takanami hold...
ABOARD THE BRP MIGUEL MALVAR — The Philippine Navy’s newest and most modern frigate, the BRP Miguel Malvar, embarked on its second mission since its commissioning: a Maritime Cooperative Activity with...
View ArticleBelieve in Magic: Orlando drains assets, trades for Grizzlies star guard...
The Orlando Magic are acquiring guard Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies in a blockbuster deal, ESPN reported Sunday (Monday, June 16, Manila time). In return, Memphis will receive guards...
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FACT CHECK: No news report about new COVID-19 variant in PH
Claim: ABS-CBN News reported that the new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, has entered the Philippines, citing the Department of Health (DOH). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: On June 6, a Facebook...
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[EDITORIAL] The great Senate dribble
Tila kapag nagbabalik-tanaw sa kasaysayan ng impeachment sa bansa, isang imahe ang hindi nabura sa ating mga alaala: ‘yan si “Dancing Queen” Tessie Oreta na napasayaw sa tuwa dahil nagtagumpay ang mga...
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Aklan’s Amazing Nuche makes history at Palaro, swims for gold and family
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – The sun had barely risen over the Ferdinand E. Marcos Stadium in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, but the tension was already electric. In lane five stood a focused 15-year-old,...
View ArticleTrump urges Tehran evacuation as Iran-Israel conflict enters fifth day
Israel and Iran attacked each other for a fifth straight day on Tuesday, June 17, and US President Donald Trump urged Iranians to evacuate Tehran, citing what he said was the country’s rejection of a...
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Overseas Filipinos’ remittances dip to $2.97 billion in April 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Remittances sent home by Filipinos abroad dropped to an 11-month low in April, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. Overseas Filipinos sent home $2.97 billion...
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Who is Antonio Bucoy, spokesman of prosecutors for Sara’s impeachment trial?
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives introduced Antonio “Audie” Bucoy as the spokesman of the prosecution panel in the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Bucoy,...
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FACT CHECK: Ad of Kris Aquino endorsing barley grass powder is fake
Claim: TV personality Kris Aquino is endorsing FitGum Organic Barley, a powdered drink mix, after it cured her cancer. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook video with the claim has...
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More than malls: How SM active hub turns everyday spaces into running...
In today’s competitive retail landscape, success is no longer measured solely by foot traffic – it’s also about impact, inclusion, and innovation. SM Supermalls is leading the way by transforming mall...
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For a better life: Teachers leaving Negros public schools for US jobs
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Joy Ann Balagosa knew exactly what she was leaving behind: her role as a principal in Silay City, the authority, the permanence, the steady monthly salary of P51,155....
View ArticleRappler Talk: What’s next in VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial?
MANILA, Philippines – Will the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte push through? This issue remained unresolved after the Senate remanded the impeachment complaint to the House of...
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FACT CHECK: POC, Filipino doctor not promoting unregistered arthritis ‘cure’
Claim: The Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC) posted a livestream video of Filipino physician Ofelia Samar-Sy endorsing a cure for arthritis and joint pain. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A...
View ArticleCrown in sight: Thunder withstand Pacers rally to take 3-2 NBA Finals lead
OKLAHOMA CITY, USA – Jalen Williams scored 40 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday,...
View ArticleIn this Tawi-Tawi island town, lifesaving care means a treacherous voyage
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines – For the more than 34,000 residents of Sibutu, a remote island town south of Bongao in Tawi-Tawi, access to healthcare, one of the most basic promises of the government, has...
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