7 new films to haunt us during Halloween 2024
We love a good horror film. In 2023, we had the likes of Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme and Sister Death to torment us. Now that it’s October once again, there’s a new batch of horror films that...
View Article[EDITORIAL] Ito na ba ang simula ng katapusan ng Davao Death Squad?
Parang jigsaw puzzle, nabubuo na ang larawan ng mafia network ni dating pangulo Rodrigo Duterte. “Mosaic of gore and plunder” ang tawag nga riyan ni Inday Espina-Varona. Tulad ng isang gangster...
View ArticleMeta must do more vs red-tagging of youth human rights defenders on Facebook...
MANILA, Philippines – Dangerous red-tagging continues well into the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and it is high time to hold Meta accountable for allowing most of these incidents...
View ArticleCebu university forum sparks uproar as speaker red-tags youth group, campus...
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The student publication of the University of San Jose Recoletos (USJ-R) sounded alarm bells over the red-tagging of several groups by a soldier during a recent forum at the...
View ArticleMichael Jackson, Hendrix, Oasis items on sale at Propstore music auction
RICKMANSWORTH, England – From Michael Jackson’s jackets to Noel Gallagher’s guitars, music memorabilia will head to auction next month in a sale estimated to raise around 2 million pounds ($2.61...
View ArticleRebuilding Cambodian cinema, one actor at a time
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – “Back in 2003 to 2004, when Khmer films were booming, I was captivated. I’d sneak off to the cinema whenever I could, eager to catch the latest releases,” said Cheng Ratana, a...
View ArticleArab American group rejects both Trump and Harris over their support for Israel
The Arab American Political Action Committee said on Monday, October 14, it will not endorse US Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris or Republican former President Donald Trump, citing what it...
View ArticleHarris blasts Trump’s ‘enemy from within’ comments at Pennsylvania rally
ERIE, USA – Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Monday, October 14, slammed Donald Trump for his ominous comments about “the enemy within” the United States and threat to deploy the...
View Article[OPINION] How is COP29 relevant to Filipinos?
The next round of climate negotiations (COP29) will take place this November in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is a conference whose success will be decided on countries being able to reach agreements when it...
View ArticleIsrael strikes north Lebanon town, UN expresses concern about peacekeepers
Israel expanded its targets in its war with Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on Monday, October 14, killing at least 21 people in an airstrike in the north, health officials said, while millions of...
View ArticleBig Bad Wolf Books to hold first school-based book sale
The following is a press release from Big Bad Wolf Books. MANILA, Philippines – Big Bad Wolf Books, renowned as the world’s biggest book sale event, is set to make history this November with its...
View ArticlePorac councilor suspended over Lucky South 99 POGO has been dead for over a year
PAMPANGA, Philippines – One of the officials in Porac, Pampanga, suspended by the Office of the Ombudsman over the Lucky South 99 offshore gaming operations in the town has been dead for more than a...
View ArticleIsrael kills at least 50 in Gaza, forces encircle northern Jabalia
CAIRO, Egypt – Israeli military strikes killed at least 50 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip as Israeli forces tightened their squeeze around Jabalia in the north of the enclave on Tuesday, October...
View ArticleJasmin Bungay is 2nd runner-up in Miss Globe 2024
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ Jasmin Bungay notched a second runner-up finish during Miss Globe 2024’s coronation night on Wednesday, October 16 (Manila time) at the Tirana Olympic Park in...
View Article[OPINION] The enforced disappearances of James and Felix
The Alipato at Muog documentary, tackling the case of Jonas Burgos, blazed through the silver screen last August, all thanks to Cinemalaya. The documentary even made a bigger fire when the Movie and...
View ArticleMeta must face US state lawsuits over teen social media addiction
Facebook parent company Meta must face lawsuits by US states accusing it of fueling mental health problems among teens by making its Facebook and Instagram platforms addictive, a federal judge in...
View ArticleCamille Villar ramps up FB ad spending before COC filing
Like her father, mother, and brother before her, Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar is entering the 2025 senatorial race with more resources than her rivals for her advertising campaign. She has billboards...
View ArticleHarris pledges marijuana reform, defends record in Charlamagne interview
DETROIT, USA – US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris defended her record as a prosecutor, pledged to decriminalize marijuana, and push for police reform as she aimed to shore up support...
View ArticleHome heist: Underdog Team Asia takes lead over favored Team Europe in Reyes...
MANILA, Philippines – The opening day of the inaugural 9-ball Reyes Cup did not disappoint in the slightest as Team Asia seized a surprising 3-2 lead over favored Team Europe with multiple nail-biting...
View Article[GAMES & GADGETS] Product announcements, prices, and promos: October 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Keep track of the latest smartphone, tablet, laptop, game, and other consumer electronics announcements, including details on price, availability, and promos from your favorite...
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