[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: CHNDTR
MANILA, Philippines – Five-piece OPM band CHNDTR is lighting up the Rappler Live Jam stage with its “punk-o-pop” sound on Thursday, August 29! CHNDTR is composed of Chin Detera on vocals and guitars;...
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Quad comm urges former Iloilo City mayor to appear in hearing on Duterte’s...
ILOILO, Philippines – Of the many revelations of Police Colonel Jovie Espenido related to the controversial drug war policy of then-president Rodrigo Duterte during the House mega-panel’s hearing on...
View ArticleCHR finds ‘no human rights violation’ in NGO worker Elena Tijamo’s abduction
CEBU, Philippines – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Central Visayas was unable to find evidence of human rights violation in the abduction four years ago of development worker Elena Tijamo....
View ArticleGauff, Fritz close out strong day for US Open home hopes
NEW YORK, USA – Defending champion Coco Gauff and 12th seed Taylor Fritz capped a terrific day at Flushing Meadows for the home hopes, as several Americans moved onto the US Open third round. Gauff...
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Muntinlupa court affirms De Lima’s acquittal in last drug case
MANILA, Philippines – A Muntinlupa City court has upheld its decision that acquitted former senator Leila de Lima in her third and last drug case. Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court Branch 206...
View ArticleA month into Bataan oil spill, Marcos says Cavite fishers may resume fishing
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday, August 28, that Cavite fisherfolk can resume fishing, a week after the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) deemed...
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No perfect savior: ‘The Rings of Power’ cast on what lies ahead for our...
MANILA, Philippines – With a legacy spanning decades and a strong fanbase to boot, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power showrunner J.D. Payne has the source material’s timelessness to thank....
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Hong Kong court convicts former ‘Stand News’ editors of sedition
HONG KONG – A Hong Kong court on Thursday, August 29, found two editors of the now-defunct Stand News media outlet guilty of conspiring to publish seditious articles in a case that has drawn...
View ArticleParis Paralympics 2024: Games, results, latest updates
The uphill climb on the world sports stage continues for the Philippines as the 2024 Paris Paralympics runs from August 28 to September 8 (August 29 to September 9, Manila time), two weeks after the...
View ArticleMoney laundering suit filed vs Alice Guo, Cassandra Ong, 22 others
MANILA, Philippines – Three government agencies on Friday, August 30, filed the much-awaited money laundering complaint against 24 people, including dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo and Cassandra Ong....
View ArticleThe Green Report: Chronicling the freedom of Philippine eagles Carlito and Uswag
MANILA, Philippines – Two Philippine eagles, Carlito and Uswag, were released into the Anonang-Lobi mountain range of Leyte last June 28 as part of efforts to reintroduce the species (Pithecophaga...
View ArticlePara archer Agustina Bantiloc falls to world No. 3, ends Paralympics run
MANILA, Philippines – Filipina para archer Agustina Bantiloc wrapped up her brief but historic Paris Paralympics stint on Friday, August 30, after she fell prey to her heavily favored foe. Bantiloc...
View ArticleSome South Indian movie stars under investigation for sex crimes, police say
KOCHI, India – Several prominent film actors and directors are the focus of a police investigation into sexual assault and harassment in India’s southern state of Kerala, a case that has added to the...
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LOOK: What you’ll find at DTI’s first Beauty Fair 2024
MANILA, Philippines – The homegrown world of skincare and beauty takes center stage as local brands show off their naturally-made products at the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) first...
View ArticleTickets for BINI’s ‘Grand BINIverse’ concert sold out
MANILA, Philippines – Tickets for BINI’s highly anticipated Grand BINIverse concert in November are sold out, Star Music PH announced on Friday, August 30. “General public selling for Ticketnet online...
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World View with Marites Vitug: The future of PH-Japan security ties
MANILA, Philippines – Japan and the Philippines took their partnership up a notch as they signed the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) that would allow their armed forces to train together. The...
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Iloilo City mayor skeptical, wants more scientific studies on ‘sinking’ report
ILOILO, Philippines – Though unsure about the reports that parts of Iloilo City are sinking every year, Mayor Jerry Treñas on Thursday afternoon, August 29, said he was open to seek more scientific...
View ArticleWarriors’ Stephen Curry agrees to 1-year, $62.6-million extension – report
Warriors star Stephen Curry has agreed to a one-year, $62.6-million extension that keeps him with Golden State through the 2026-2027 season. ESPN reported Thursday, August 29, that Curry’s agent, Jeff...
View ArticleSandro Muhlach files cyber libel complaint vs. netizens
MANILA, Philippines – Actor Sandro Muhlach filed a cyber libel complaint against several netizens at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Cybercrime Division on Friday, August 30. According to...
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[Ask The Tax Whiz] Tax credit/refund of excess creditable withholding tax on...
Before the signing of the Ease of Paying Taxes (EOPT) Act, refunds had to be filed with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and then filed as a petition for review with the Court of Tax Appeals, with...
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