Israel submits challenges to ICC on Gaza arrest warrant requests
JERUSALEM, Israel – Israel submitted on Friday, September 20, formal challenges to the International Criminal Court (ICC) over its jurisdiction and the legality of arrest warrant requests against...
View ArticleSouth Korean shooter lands acting role after viral Olympic moment
MANILA, Philippines – South Korean shooter Kim Ye-ji landed her first acting break after her swagger and charisma made her a star in the Paris Olympics. Kim, who won silver in the women’s 10 meter air...
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Five Filipino youth leaders pen notes from One Young World Summit 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Rappler picked five young leaders from various sectors to attend the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal, Canada, where Rappler CEO and 2021 Nobel laureate Maria Ressa will...
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After breakup with Marcos, Sara Duterte meets with Leni Robredo in Naga
Vice President Sara Duterte loves surprises indeed. On Friday, September 20, she shocked political observers as she met with her predecessor, former vice president Leni Robredo, in Naga City,...
View ArticlePhilippine immigration arrests Michael Yang’s brother | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Michael Yang’s brother arrested, as House links him to POGO and drugs Philippine immigration authorities arrest...
View ArticleJosh Reyes steps down as Gilas Pilipinas Youth coach
MANILA, Philippines – Hoping to reclaim its lofty standings in the international stage, Gilas Pilipinas Youth revamps its program, starting with a search for a new mentor. Josh Reyes stepped down as...
View Article‘Bloody Sunday’ victim seeks suspension of cops who took part in her arrest
MANILA, Philippines – A victim of the March 2021 “Bloody Sunday” operation is seeking the suspension of the police colonel and other cops who took part in the operation that led to her arrest and the...
View ArticleAris Dionisio sets franchise record in 3-pointers as Magnolia nails playoff...
MANILA, Philippines – Aris Dionisio could not have picked a better time for the finest performance of his PBA career. Dionisio fired a career-high 30 points as Magnolia secured its playoff berth in...
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Tropical Depression Igme speeds up ahead of exit from PAR
MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Igme accelerated on Friday evening, September 20, moving northwest at 40 kilometers per hour from the previous 15 km/h. As of 10 pm on Friday, Igme was...
View ArticleJerusalem stakes crown vs unbeaten Castillo; Ancajas returns
MANILA, Philippines – The first time Melvin Jerusalem held a world crown, he lost it in his first defense abroad. Given the chance to wear a championship belt again, Jerusalem vowed to keep it before...
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84 Filipinos rescued from ‘love scam hub’ posing as BPO in Pampanga
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Eighty four Filipinos working in an alleged love scam hub were rescued by Philippine authorities on Friday night, September 20. The Filipinos were rescued in an alleged scam...
View ArticleClutch Cabañero, Padrigao tow UST comeback past gutsy, all-Filipino NU
MANILA, Philippines – A new era is indeed here for UST men’s basketball after eking out a thrilling 67-64 escape of all-Filipino NU in the continuation of UAAP Season 87 at the Araneta Coliseum on...
View ArticleSuarez stops Castaneda in 3rd, clinches WBO international title
MANILA, Philippines – Charly Suarez stopped Jorge Castaneda in the third round to clinch the World Boxing Organization (WBO) international junior lightweight crown at the Desert Diamond Arena in...
View ArticlePH votes in favor of UN resolution demanding Israel to end Palestine occupation
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines this week voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution demanding Israel to end its occupation in Palestine. Of the 193 countries, a...
View ArticleBlackwater upsets San Miguel, stays in playoff hunt; Meralco posts record...
MANILA, Philippines – To make the PBA Governors’ Cup playoffs, the Blackwater Bossing need all the stars to align. They did their part by seizing an upset win against an import-less San Miguel Beermen...
View ArticlePope Francis gives new bishop to Laguna, plucks him from Marinduque
MANILA, Philippines – Pope Francis named Marcelino Antonio Maralit Jr. as the Catholic bishop in charge of Laguna, moving him out of Marinduque after nearly a decade of leadership. Maralit, 55, is...
View ArticleAteneo sweats through horror 4th quarter, denies Adamson rally for 1st win
MANILA, Philippines – Ateneo’s youth program in UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball finally got a breakthrough after a decade-worst start, denying a big fourth-quarter Adamson comeback for a 60-51 win at...
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Supreme Court: Philippines recognizes any divorce obtained abroad
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the Philippines recognizes divorce obtained abroad, whether through legal or administrative process or by mutual agreement. The decision...
View ArticleSri Lanka votes for new president with economic future at stake
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Sri Lankans voted on Saturday, September 21, in an election to pick a president who will face the task of bolstering the country’s fragile economic recovery following its worst...
View ArticleItalian designer Alberta Ferretti stepping down as creative director of her...
MILAN, Italy – Italian designer Alberta Ferretti is stepping down as creative director of her eponymous brand after 43 years, fashion group Aeffe said on Tuesday, September 25. The new creative...
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