US video game actors call strike on maker of popular game ‘League of Legends’
LOS ANGELES, USA – Union video game actors filed an unfair labor practice charge and declared a strike on Tuesday, September 24, against the company Formosa Interactive, which provides voiceover...
View ArticleTrump briefed on alleged assassination threats by Iran, his campaign says
WASHINGTON, USA – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was briefed on Tuesday, September 24, by US intelligence officials on alleged threats from Iran to assassinate him, Trump’s campaign...
View ArticleUS charges suspected Trump gunman with attempted assassination
WASHINGTON, USA – The man accused of staking out Donald Trump’s Florida golf course with a rifle was indicted on Tuesday, September 24, on a charge of attempted assassination of a political candidate,...
View ArticleAkbayan back in the House after Comelec formalizes 2022 election win
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) declared Akbayan a winner in the 2022 elections, sealing the return to the House of Representatives of a political formation that has...
View ArticleFor Unilever, an equitable world begins with workplace inclusivity
As a globally influential force in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market, Unilever has both the privilege and the responsibility to make big waves for a more inclusive and equity-driven world....
View ArticleThailand’s same-sex marriage bill gets royal endorsement
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s King has endorsed a marriage equality bill passed by parliament earlier this year, officially making the kingdom the first country in Southeast Asia and third place in...
View ArticleChina’s PLA conducts first public test launch of intercontinental ballistic...
China publicly acknowledged for the first time that it successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, September 25, in a move likely to raise...
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Cayetano, Zubiri clash over Senate resolution on EMBO barangays
MANILA, Philippines – Tensions rose at the Senate session hall on Tuesday night, September 24, as senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Migz Zubiri clashed over a resolution seeking to include the 10...
View ArticleBankman-Fried’s ex-girlfriend Caroline Ellison gets 2-year sentence over...
NEW YORK, USA – Former cryptocurrency executive Caroline Ellison was sentenced on Tuesday, September 24, to two years in prison for her role in her former boyfriend Sam Bankman-Fried’s theft of $8...
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How Royina Garma turned PCSO into a family affair
Retired police colonel Royina Garma hired her relatives at the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) when she was general manager, and after her stint, set up a party-list that rode on the...
View ArticleThe Cure release ‘Alone’, first new song in 16 years
LONDON, United Kingdom — The British band The Cure released their first new music in 16 years on Thursday, the single “Alone”, and confirmed their long-awaited album would come out on November 1. The...
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[DECODED] Are young singles over dating apps?
I’m going to be honest with you, dear reader. I think modern dating sucks. I’ve been single for a few years now, and I’ve been trying (operative word trying) to meet new people here and there. It’s...
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Lenovo launches glass-free 3D monitor, AI-focused ThinkPad and ThinkBook laptops
MANILA, Philippines – With artificial intelligence becoming the hottest buzzword in tech, Lenovo is bringing to the Philippines its first ever AI-powered glass-free 3D monitor, and three laptops built...
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OPM legend Coritha dies
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino music icon Coritha died on Friday night, September 27, her partner Chito Santos confirmed to broadcaster Julius Babao in a video posted on YouTube. Santos said that...
View ArticleFree concert: Manila Symphony Orchestra to play anime, video game music at...
MANILA, Philippines — Hear your favorite video game and anime theme music live, performed by the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO), one of the oldest orchestras in Asia! The band will perform popular...
View ArticleAt least 43 dead as Helene cuts destructive path through southeastern US
ATLANTA, USA – Tropical Depression Helene brought life-threatening flooding on Friday, September 27, to wide sections of the US Southeast, where at least 43 people have been killed by a storm that...
View ArticleKnicks acquire Karl-Anthony Towns from Wolves – reports
In a major offseason NBA blockbuster deal, the New York Knicks acquired All-Star forward Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves, multiple media outlets reported Friday, September 27...
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Akbayan names Chel Diokno as first nominee in 2025 reelection bid
MANILA, Philippines – Akbayan Partylist has named human rights lawyer Chel Diokno as its first nominee in its reelection bid at the House of Representatives next year. The party announced Diokno’s...
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Julian strengthens into tropical storm
MANILA, Philippines – Julian intensified from a tropical depression into a tropical storm on Saturday morning, September 28, with its maximum sustained winds increasing from 55 kilometers per hour to...
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‘A legend’: ‘Harry Potter’ stars pay tribute to Maggie Smith
MANILA, Philippines – Several actors mourned the death of British actress Maggie Smith, who died on Friday, September 27. She was 89. She was known for playing the roles of iconic characters in...
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