In inheritance feud, Supreme Court clears ‘Yanson 2’ lawyer of misconduct
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) First Division has reversed its August 2023 resolution that found a lawyer for the so-called “Yanson 2” siblings — Leo Rey Yanson and Ginnette...
View ArticleCordillera’s cultural norms push back against political dynasties
BAGUIO, Philippines – Filipinos could only vote in 1907, and only men were allowed to do so. Filipinos in the US were permitted suffrage after World War II in 1946. But the Cordillerans who joined the...
View ArticleMarcos Cabinet to skip Imee’s Duterte arrest hearing at Senate
MANILA, Philippines – Officials of the Marcos Cabinet involved in the arrest and surrender of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC) will skip the second hearing at...
View ArticlePBA set to announce 10 newest additions to Greatest Players club
MANILA, Philippines – The PBA will reveal the newest members of its Greatest Players club on Wednesday, April 2, exactly a week before it celebrates its 50th year on April 9. The announcement will be...
View Article[WATCH] #ScamAlert: Rappler’s public forum on fighting scams in Laguna
MANILA, Philippines – Rappler held a roadshow in Laguna that aims to build people’s resilience against scams, and encourage them to be more critical of the content they consume online on March 28, at...
View ArticleTrump aides eye 20% tariffs as edgy world awaits ‘Liberation Day’
WASHINGTON, USA – White House aides have drafted plans for tariffs of about 20% on most of the $3 trillion of goods imported annually to the US, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, April 1, as...
View ArticleMilitary chief: Prepare for possible Taiwan invasion | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Prepare for Taiwan invasion scenario, Brawner orders troops in Luzon Armed Forces of the Philippines chief...
View ArticlePetro Gazz prevails over controversial calls, edges Choco Mucho closer to PVL...
MANILA, Philippines – Petro Gazz got one foot in the door of another PVL finals appearance after edging Choco Mucho in a controversial four-set semifinals escape, 24-26, 25-18, 25-17, 27-25, at the...
View ArticleUN warns window to find Myanmar quake survivors closing, death toll climbs...
Aid groups in Myanmar on Tuesday, April 1, described scenes of devastation and desperation after an earthquake that killed more than 2,700 people, stressing an urgent need for food, water and shelter...
View ArticleSta. Ana Tenement court gets fresh face with new Lakers superstar Luka Doncic
MANILA, Philippines – Since the early days of the late great Kobe Bryant, the Philippines has solidified itself as the unofficial “Laker Nation” outside the confines of Los Angeles, California. Fast...
View ArticleKris Aquino clarifies break-up and apologizes to ex-partner’s family, shares...
MANILA, Philippines – In a lengthy Instagram post, Kris Aquino candidly shares an emotional update on her love life and health struggles, specifically addressing her past relationship with Dr. Mike...
View ArticleMalacañang says only criminals unwelcome after China warning vs ‘unstable’ PH
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang Palace sought to downplay the Chinese embassy’s “safety reminder” to citizens travelling to the Philippines on Wednesday, April 2, by pointing out that “all are...
View ArticleEditorial cartoon: International Fact-Checking Day
Timothy Andrei Milambiling is a 4th-year journalism student from Polytechnic University of the Philippines – College of Communication and is the current chief cartoonist of Assortedge. Got comments,...
View ArticleRodrigo Duterte to seek release | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Duterte to challenge ICC jurisdiction soon, bid for release ‘when conditions are ripe’ Former president Rodrigo...
View ArticleIN PHOTOS: Binibining Pilipinas unveils official candidates for 61st edition
MANILA, Philippines – Binibining Pilipinas, one of the country’s most anticipated beauty pageants, is finally back with a new batch of young women vying for the pageant’s two coveted crowns. On...
View ArticleNintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5 at $450 in US
MANILA, Philippines – Nintendo on Wednesday, April 2 announced that its highly awaited Switch 2 console will be arriving in stores on June 5 at $450 in the US. The price may vary in the Philippines...
View ArticleSony reveals cast for 4 ‘bingeable’ movies about The Beatles
LOS ANGELES, USA – Sony Pictures said its big-screen story about The Beatles will be told through four films released in April 2028, each from the perspective of one of the Fab Four. Director Sam...
View ArticleFULL LIST: PBA 50 Greatest Players
MANILA, Philippines – 50 for 50. The exclusive PBA Greatest Players club grew to 50 as the league announced 10 new members on Wednesday, April 2, in celebration of its golden anniversary. Snubbed from...
View ArticlePolice take down ‘Kidflix’ child abuse platform, Europol says
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands – Police shut down one of the largest pedophile networks in the world last month in an operation spanning 35 countries, the EU’s law enforcement agency Europol said on...
View ArticleCreamline decimates sister team Choco Mucho out of contention to fuel PVL...
MANILA, Philippines – Creamline, the undisputed gold standard in the Premier Volleyball League, opened another chapter to its championship-filled lore with an All-Filipino finals-clinching rout of...
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