Man started California wildfire by pushing burning car into gully, prosecutor...
A man was arrested on Thursday, July 25, on suspicion of starting a wildfire that forced thousands to flee their homes in a fast-moving blaze that is the largest in California so far this year. Butte...
View ArticleParis Olympics 2024: Games, results, latest updates
New chapters of Philippine sports history seek to be written as 22 of the country’s best athletes compete for elusive medals in the 2024 Paris Olympics from July 26 to August 11. Despite no longer...
View ArticleNegros Occidental mayor allays fears over P2-billion palm oil plantation project
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Town officials of Candoni, Negros Occidental, denied on Wednesday, July 22, claims made by an organized farmers’ organization that about 100 farmers and their families...
View ArticleClimate change causing more change in rainfall, fiercer typhoons, scientists say
SINGAPORE – Climate change is driving changes in rainfall patterns across the world, scientists said in a paper published on Friday, July 26, which could also be intensifying typhoons and other...
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Makati gov’t takes down viral ‘Gil Tulog’ signs
MANILA, Philippines – The Makati City government took down on Friday, July 26, the viral “Gil Tulog” street signs posted along Gil Puyat Avenue. Makati Mayor Abby Binay said in a statement on Friday...
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Maria Ressa to Benilde Class of 2024: You’re firefighters, ‘architects of a...
MANILA, Philippines – Noting that they are the “warriors in a battle for the soul of our nation,” Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa on Saturday, July 27, challenged Class 2024 of...
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Will Galaxy AI make it to midrange A-series phones? Samsung says it’s looking...
MANILA, Philippines – Samsung’s AI bet is paying off, with a report from research firm IDC showing the South Korean tech giant capturing the top position in Q2 2024 with an 18.9% share of shipments,...
View ArticleBINI moves ‘Grand BINIverse’ concert dates after fans ask for postponement
MANILA, Philippines — P-pop girl group BINI is moving its much-awaited Grand BINIverse concert to November 16 and 17 at the Araneta Coliseum, its agency Star Music PH announced on Friday, July 26. The...
View ArticleLIST: The people gunning for the Senate in 2025
MANILA, Philippines – The filing of candidacy in October for the 2025 elections is fast approaching, and politicians seeking to be part of the Senate have begun announcing their intention to run....
View Article‘The Boys’ prequel ‘Vought Rising’ announced at Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO, USA – A prequel of the Prime Video AMZN.O series The Boys, called Vought Rising, was announced at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday and will star Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash. The Boys series...
View ArticleSouth Korea expresses regret as athletes introduced as North Korea at...
South Korea expressed regret that its delegation of athletes at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, July 26, was introduced as from rival North Korea and has demanded assurances from...
View ArticleCeline Dion returns to live stage after 4-year absence in Paris Olympics opening
Celine Dion made a comeback to the live stage on Friday (Saturday, July 27, Manila time) singing Edith Piaf’s classic “L’Hymne A l’Amour” to close the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. “In the ceremony...
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PH reports smooth mission to Ayungin in first test of ‘arrangement’ with China
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government said on Saturday, July 27, that “no untoward incidents” happened during a morning resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea — unlike...
View ArticleDivers to inspect sunken MT Terranova for oil spill risk
MANILA, Philippines – Divers will attempt to inspect the sunken MT Terranova on Saturday, July 27, as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) races to prevent a massive oil spill. PCG Spokesperson Rear...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES, RESULTS: Team Philippines, 2024 Paris Olympics – July 28
MANILA, Philippines – Team Philippines’ campaign in the Paris Olympics continues as fencer Samantha Catantan and gymnasts Aleah Finnegan, Emma Malabuyo, and Levi Jung-Ruivivar join rower Joanie...
View ArticleUS told Philippines it made ‘missteps’ in secret anti-vax propaganda effort
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – The US Defense Department admitted that it spread propaganda in the Philippines aimed at disparaging China’s Sinovac vaccine during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a June 25...
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[Only IN Hollywood] Chat with Deadpool & Wolverine is fun, goofy like their film
LOS ANGELES – A Zoom chat with Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool and producer) and Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) is fun, goofy and a bit sweet like their film. Especially when you add to the mix Deadpool &...
View ArticleCanada women’s football team loses 6 points, coach banned 1 year off Olympics...
Canada was deducted six points in the Olympic women’s football tournament and their head coach Bev Priestman banned for a year, global governing body FIFA said on Saturday, July 27, following a drone...
View Article‘Nadalcaraz’ Olympics tennis dream team take Roland Garros by storm
Rafa Nadal returned to his favorite stomping ground with young sidekick Carlos Alcaraz as Spain’s new dream team took their first stride on the road to Olympic gold on Saturday, July 27. The...
View ArticleCebu Archbishop to couples seeking divorce: ‘Have you tried drawing closer to...
CEBU, Philippines – Hundreds of devotees marched the streets of Cebu in a prayer rally on Saturday, July 27, to protest against the possibility of legalizing divorce in the Philippine. In a homily...
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