Filipino caregivers among affected by California wildfires
MANILA, Philippines – Amid the devastating wildfires in northern California, Filipino caregivers have evacuated their homes together with their patients, Filipino immigrant organization National...
View ArticleSuspected brains behind Eastman abduction arrested; 3 others killed
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines – The principal suspect in the October 17, 2024 abduction of American content creator Elliot Eastman was arrested, while three others were killed in separate operations in the...
View ArticleLakers coach JJ Redick, other athletes lose homes in wildfires; games postponed
The NBA postponed Thursday’s game between the Charlotte Hornets and host Lakers because of the wildfires in the Los Angeles area that have claimed over 1,000 structures in a total that reportedly...
View ArticleEumir Marcial’s wife takes legal action against Olympian over infidelity
MANILA, Philippines – Princess Marcial, wife of Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial, will take her husband to court as she accused the Olympic medalist of abuse, infidelity, and manipulative behavior. In a...
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Who’s behind the Bicol ‘news’ pages attacking Villafuerte rivals?
Last of 2 parts READ: Part 1 | These Bicol Facebook pages spent almost P1M on ads attacking Villafuerte rivals The Facebook page called itself Bicol News, implying that it was managed by a news...
View ArticleMeralco rebounds from TNT loss, deals NLEX 4th straight defeat
MANILA, Philippines – The Meralco Bolts quickly returned to their winning ways and dealt the NLEX Road Warriors their fourth straight defeat following a 105-91 blowout in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at...
View ArticleTrump spared jail at hush money sentencing, days before inauguration
NEW YORK, USA – United States President-elect Donald Trump will not go to jail or pay a fine over his criminal conviction stemming from hush money paid to a porn star, a judge ruled on Friday, January...
View ArticleWhat if Kaliwa Dam gets stalled?
READ: Part 1 | Philippines’ $211-M Kaliwa Dam may submerge half of homes in Sierra Madre’s village In October 2024, in an attempt to halt the construction of Kaliwa Dam, around 140 anti-dam people,...
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St. Vincent was diva, high priestess, oddball rolled into one in ‘All Born...
MANILA, Philippines – Annie Clark has always wanted to play Manila, and last January 8, she finally did. It was David Bowie’s birthday, but also Elvis Presley’s. The Thin White Duke knew about...
View ArticleMeta knew it used pirated books to train AI, authors say
Meta Platforms used pirated versions of copyrighted books to train its artificial intelligence systems with approval from its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, a group of authors alleged in newly disclosed court...
View ArticleYour stress levels affect your dog – new study
Dogs have lived alongside humans for thousands of years. They have been used to hunt, guard, herd and perform many other tasks, but today they mainly act as companions. While their lives today may...
View ArticlePelicans suspend Zion Williamson for violating team policies
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was suspended for Friday night’s road game against the Philadelphia 76ers for a violation of team policies, vice president of operations David Griffin...
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Los Angeles firefighters make progress as intense winds ease for now
LOS ANGELES, USA – Firefighters finally started gaining control over two major wildfires on the eastern and western flanks of Los Angeles on Friday, January 10, as fierce winds that supercharged the...
View ArticleEumir Marcial alleges longstanding marital problems as wife goes for legal...
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino Olympic medalist boxer Eumir Marcial found himself on the ropes on Saturday, January 11, as news exploded about his alleged infidelity to his wife Princess the day...
View ArticlePhilippine volleyball picks up lessons from FIBA World Cup hosting
MANILA, Philippines — Two years after the successful hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup, the country will once again serve as home of another major sporting event — the FIVB Volleyball Men’s...
View ArticleZuckerberg vilifies fact-checkers at cost of democracy — Philippine...
MANILA, Philippines – Imagine a world without fact-checkers. Philippine fact-checking coalition #FactsFirstPH believes this kind of world has moved closer to becoming a reality with the decision of...
View ArticleLos Angeles wildfires spark insurance anxiety among victims
CALIFORNIA, USA – As Los Angeles construction worker Ivan De La Torre surveyed a landscape of smoking wreckage in fire-ravaged Altadena, a question nagged at him: how would insurance companies cover...
View ArticleThrillers galore: TNT, Phoenix earn 2-point squeakers over Converge, Rain or...
MANILA, Philippines – It was a night of great basketball at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium as TNT and Phoenix forged a pair of single-digit escapes against their respective foes Converge and Rain or Shine...
View ArticlePhilippines heightens security as election period for 2025 midterms begins
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines entered a five-month-long election period on Sunday midnight, January 12, for the 2025 midterms vote on May 12, signaling the start of additional security...
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Planning to watch Panagbenga 2025? Here’s the schedule and what to expect
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – If you’re planning to watch this year’s Panagbenga Festival, better clear your calendar and get ready to join the fun. With its theme “Blossoms Beyond Boundaries,” the 29th...
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