Dela Rosa ignoring ICC notices on drug war | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Dela Rosa confirms ignoring notices from ICC Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa confirms his office has received...
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Marcos names new key officials in DepEd
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. named economist and former dean of the Ateneo School of Government Ronald Mendoza as an undersecretary of the Department of Education (DepEd),...
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Nonoy Libanan drops bid for Eastern Samar congressional seat
EASTERN SAMAR, Philippines – House Minority Leader and 4Ps Partylist Representative Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan announced on Wednesday, October 2, his decision to do away with his plan to seek Eastern...
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[DECODED] Dr. Willie Ong’s cancer disclosure: Boost or blow to his Senate...
Just a few weeks ago, the popular doctor on social media Willie Ong shocked the public by disclosing that he’s been diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare cancer affecting the bones and soft tissue. He said...
View ArticleInflation drops to over 4-year low of 1.9% in September 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Inflation eased to 1.9% in September 2024, marking the lowest rate since May 2020’s 1.6%. In the prior month, August 2024, inflation was at 3.3%. A year ago, in September 2023,...
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UST shakes off Game 2 heartbreak, bags V-League crown over FEU
MANILA, Philippines – University of Santo Tomas made sure there won’t be any premature celebration this time. After blowing match point in Game 2, the UST Golden Tigresses shook off the emotional...
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COC filing day 4 recap: Villar, Binay, and the progressives’ anti-dynasty push
MANILA, Philippines – The outcry against the political dynasties found the spotlight on Friday, October 4, when most of the senatorial aspirants from progressive groups formalized their intentions to...
View ArticleEnrile acquitted of plunder in pork barrel scam | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Juan Ponce Enrile acquitted of plunder in pork barrel scam Former Senate president and now chief presidential...
View ArticleStaying alive: Converge drags San Miguel to do-or-die Game 5
MANILA, Philippines – Converge stayed in the hunt for a breakthrough semifinal stint as it kept itself alive once more in the PBA Governors’ Cup. Drawing prolific performances from Schonny Winston and...
View ArticleCOC filing day 4, local races: Leni Robredo’s Team Naga, dynasty challengers
CEBU, Philippines – The fourth day of the filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) on Friday, October 4, was greeted with the return of former vice president Leni Robredo into Naga City politics and...
View ArticleTachiana Mangin strikes gold in World Taekwondo Junior Championships
MANILA, Philippines – The future of Philippine taekwondo looks bright as Tachiana Mangin struck gold in the World Taekwondo Junior Championships in Chuncheon, South Korea. The 16-year-old jin edged...
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‘Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred’ impressions: Spiritborn is the franchise’s most...
It’s been close to a year since I last booted up Diablo IV. I know the base game has improved a lot since launch and the seasonal updates have been keeping the community busy, but personally, the...
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Cost of defective Iloilo flyover balloons to nearly P1 billion
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – First, the Ungka flyover in Iloilo was observed to be sinking after it was opened to traffic. Then, given the ongoing repairs, the cost of the entire project is about to...
View ArticleBusiness owners gunned down in Pampanga
PAMPANGA, Philippines – A husband and wife, who were also business partners, were gunned down by motorcyle-riding men along the road in Mexico, Pampanga on Friday afternoon, October 4, authorities...
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LOOK: PH shows off cuisine at Italy’s Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2024 fair
MANILA, Philippines – Proud to be Pinoy! The Philippines showcased its diverse gastronomy and rich culinary heritage at the Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2024 fair from September 26 to 30 in Turin,...
View ArticleRain or Shine turns back Magnolia in do-or-die Game 5 to set semis date vs TNT
RIZAL, Philippines – Rain or Shine turned to Andrei Caracut down the stretch to reach the PBA semifinals for the second straight conference. Caracut hit the big shots late as the Elasto Painters...
View ArticlePBA to decide on John Amores’ status amid attempted homicide case
RIZAL, Philippines – PBA commissioner Willie Marcial on Saturday, October 5, said the league will soon decide on the fate of John Amores as the controversial NorthPort guard faces a criminal charge....
View ArticleIndonesia’s Ketut Permata Juliastrid is Miss Cosmo 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Ketut Permata Juliastrid of Indonesia was crowned the first-ever Miss Cosmo 2024 on Saturday, October 5, at the Saigon Riverside Park in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Miss Cosmo...
View ArticleTRANSCRIPT: Miss Cosmo 2024 Q&A portion
MANILA, Philippines – The top five candidates vying for the first-ever Miss Cosmo 2024 crown shared their thoughts during the question and answer portion of the pageant’s grand finale at the Saigon...
View ArticleWho is Elias Ayuban Jr., new Catholic bishop of southern Quezon City?
It is the end of an era at the Diocese of Cubao, the Catholic territory covering southern Quezon City, after Bishop Honesto Ongtioco reached the mandatory retirement age of 75. Elias Ayuban Jr., a...
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