Teodoro dismisses China’s finger-wagging: Nobody believes them anyway
MANILA, Philippines – Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro on Friday, November 15, dismissed China’s latest warning for Manila to “stop going further down the wrong path,” after he confirmed that the...
View ArticleCambodia’s street food scene, through eyes of Pinoy artist Michael Santiago
The street food scene in Cambodia is amazingly colorful, fresh, diverse and vibrant. Having lived there for most of the pre-COVID years from 2007, and visiting perhaps twice a year since then,...
View ArticleMaguindanao del Norte drug raid shootout leaves 2 cops killed, 4 wounded
MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE, Philippines – Two police officers were killed and four other people were wounded in a shootout during an anti-drug operation in Sultan Kudarat town in Maguindanao del Norte on...
View ArticleBicol’s resilience, culinary heritage shine through the humble bayuku snails
ALBAY, Philippines – Set against the landscape of Bicol with Mayon Volcano in view, Camalig town in Albay province showcases the region’s rich cultural heritage and cuisine, known for its spicy...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: Trillanes not arrested for libel after House probe clash with...
Claim: Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV was arrested over a libel case filed by former president Rodrigo Duterte after their heated discussion during the November 14 House quad committee inquiry...
View ArticleJordan Clarkson, Jazz pin 4th straight loss on Mavs
John Collins scored 28 points and made a game-winning dunk with 6.4 seconds remaining to lift the Utah Jazz to a 115-113 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, November 14 (Friday, November...
View Article‘Hello, Love, Again’ review: More mature star performances, underdeveloped...
When Hello, Love, Goodbye was released into theaters in 2019, it became an unparalleled box-office success, uniting Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards, actors who were departing from their respective...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: Fake UP Manila page posts joint pain ‘cure’ ad with edited clips
Claim: The University of the Philippines – Manila posted an ad for XIMonth Bee Venom Advanced Joint and Bone Care Cream, a product that claims to cure joint diseases, on its Facebook page. Rating:...
View ArticleVatican drama ‘Conclave’ explores human desire for power, says director...
LONDON, UK – His latest drama is set in the Vatican but director Edward Berger says Conclave is about people striving for power and could take place anywhere. Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci star in...
View ArticleJudge completes CHR leadership
MANILA, Philippines – A lower court judge was appointed Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commissioner, finally completing the leadership of the independent body tasked to probe abuses of government...
View ArticleEgg-citing! South Korea’s EGGDROP to open first PH branch in December
MANILA, Philippines – South Korea’s viral premium egg sandwich brand, EGGDROP, is making its much-anticipated debut in the Philippines this December! In egg-citing news, EGGDROP will open its first...
View ArticleWATCH: 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Awards presentation ceremony
MANILA, Philippines – This year’s Ramon Magsaysay Awards celebrate individuals and groups whose “transformative leadership and unwavering commitment have made a profound impact across Asia.” The...
View ArticleKriminal: Percy Lapid’s murder remains unsolved
MANILA, Philippines – Hard-hitting broadcaster Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa was killed two years ago, but until now, his murder remains unsolved. According to witnesses, Lapid was ordered killed in...
View ArticleSuper Typhoon Pepito: Track, wind signals, rainfall and storm surge warnings,...
Super Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi), the Philippines’ 16th tropical cyclone for 2024 and sixth tropical cyclone in less than a month, is set to affect Eastern Visayas and much of Luzon. Rain is expected to...
View ArticleCampus to community: Why university presses matter in major book fairs
MANILA, Philippines – In local book fairs, you may encounter small independent bookstores offering rare and secondhand finds and local publishers filling the shelves with regional folklore,...
View Article500 families risk losing livelihood due to SMC’s proposed Boracay bridge
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – The proposed construction of a bridge connecting Boracay to the mainland town of Malay, Aklan, promises to provide easy access to the world-renowned island, but it would...
View ArticleKings’ De’Aaron Fox fires 60 in OT loss to Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards pumped in 7 of his 36 points in overtime and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves overcame De’Aaron Fox’s 60-point performance to beat the Sacramento Kings, 130-126, in an NBA Cup game...
View ArticleUN climate chief asks G20 leaders for boost as finance talks lag
BAKU, Azerbaijan – The UN’s climate chief called on leaders of the world’s biggest economies on Saturday, November 16, to send a signal of support for global climate finance efforts when they meet in...
View ArticleAurora in danger ahead of Super Typhoon Pepito’s second landfall
MANILA, Philippines – Aurora was facing a “potentially dangerous and life-threatening situation” on Sunday afternoon, November 17, as Super Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi) maintained its strength ahead of its...
View ArticleJema Galanza celebrates fellow MVP Alyssa Valdez return, renewed joy for game
MANILA, Philippines – It has been a rough two years, to say the least, for three-time PVL MVP Alyssa Valdez. As her Creamline Cool Smashers continued to extend their unchallenged dynastic dominance...
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