Alcantara on track to become top PH tennis doubles player
MANILA, Philippines – Francis Casey Alcantara stayed on track to become the country’s new No. 1 in lawn tennis men’s doubles after getting off to a hot start in 2024. Currently ranked 199th in the...
View ArticleIBON holds 2024 Yearstarter Birdtalk
This is a press release from IBON Foundation. With the start of a new year, IBON will be holding the 2024 Yearstarter Birdtalk, a semi-annual forum that aims to discuss the current economic and...
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[In This Economy] As new finance chief, will Ralph Recto usher in new taxes...
The cat is finally out of the bag. On January 11, it was confirmed that Batangas 6th District Representative Ralph Recto will be replacing Benjamin Diokno as finance secretary. For many months, Diokno...
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Miles Ocampo opens up on breakup with Elijah Canlas
MANILA, Philippines – Miles Ocampo has opened up on her breakup with Elijah Canlas two months after it was publicized. In a YouTube vlog by Karen Davila uploaded on Thursday, January 11, the actress...
View ArticleSan Miguel claims playoff bonus in Fajardo return, sends Blackwater to 10th...
MANILA, Philippines – San Miguel earned a coveted twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup after picking up a 125-117 win over Blackwater at the Araneta Coliseum on...
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Thousands to rally for Taiwan election; China vows to ‘smash independence plots’
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Tens of thousands of people will attend final pre-election rallies in Taiwan on Friday, January 12, ahead of critical presidential and parliamentary polls, as China’s defense ministry...
View ArticlePope Francis halts speech saying he has ‘a touch of bronchitis’
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis was unable to complete a speech on Friday, January 12, complaining of “a touch of bronchitis” during an address to a group of French religious communications experts at the...
View ArticleJune Mar Fajardo back as San Miguel forms deadly twin towers for playoffs
MANILA, Philippines – It only gets better for San Miguel when June Mar Fajardo is around. Fajardo came back from a six-game absence and helped the Beermen secure a twice-to-beat bonus in the PBA...
View ArticleMarcos appoints Ralph Recto as new finance chief | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Diokno posts long list of achievements before stepping down as finance chief Outgoing Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno...
View ArticleNo upset as Meralco survives Terrafirma challenge to stay in hunt for playoff...
MANILA, Philippines – Meralco avoided the upset ax and turned back Terrafirma, 109-102, to stay in the hunt for a playoff bonus in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Araneta Coliseum on Friday, January...
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FACT CHECK: No NATO pledge to defend PH in South China Sea
Claim: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will defend the Philippines against China amid ongoing tensions in the South China Sea. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video...
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‘He may bring you happiness’: A beginner’s guide to Sonny Angels
MANILA, Philippines – There’s a big chance you’ve often heard the phrases “Sonny Angels” and “healing your inner child” mentioned together – and with good reason. But what are Sonny Angels? Created...
View ArticleTaiwan ruling party’s Lai takes initial lead in presidential vote
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Lai Ching-te, the presidential candidate for Taiwan’s ruling party, took an initial lead in early vote counting on Saturday, January 13, potentially setting him on course to win an...
View ArticleTaiwan voters rebuff China and give ruling party third presidential term
TAIPE, Taiwan – Taiwanese voters swept the ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te into power on Saturday, January 13, strongly rejecting Chinese pressure to...
View ArticleCruz-Dumont expects UE Warriors to make noise next UAAP season
MANILA, Philippines – Even after University of the East fell short of a UAAP men’s basketball Final Four spot once again, Jack Cruz-Dumont thinks the Red Warriors are primed to make noise in Season...
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As Jokowi nears end of term, Mary Jane Veloso ages in detention
MANILA, Philippines – On Mary Jane Veloso’s 39th birthday, the president of the country she’s been on death row for over a decade was visiting her home country. Veloso, a Filipino who once sought work...
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FACT CHECK: Post on teacher job openings not from DepEd
Claim: The Department of Education (DepEd) posted a job advertisement for teaching and non-teaching positions for school year 2024-2025. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook post was...
View ArticleGinebra secures twice-to-beat Comm’s Cup slot, escapes NLEX in Albay thriller
MANILA, Philippines – Barangay Ginebra took its “never say die” attitude to the jam-packed Ibalong Centrum for Recreation in Legazpi, Albay, forging a 103-99 escape of the NLEX Road Warriors to clinch...
View ArticleFarm Fresh overhauls roster, signs Jolina dela Cruz, Caitlin Viray, 7 others
MANILA, Philippines – Farm Fresh finally made noise in the star-studded 2024 PVL free agent frenzy, signing former F2 star rookie Jolina dela Cruz and former Choco Mucho opposite hitter Caitlin Viray...
View ArticleDjokovic primed for more success in new era at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia – Novak Djokovic begins his Australian Open title defense against qualifier Dino Prizmic when the expanded Grand Slam kicks off on Sunday, January 14, with few betting against him...
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