House committee raises doubts about US Navy’s Indo-Pacific logistics
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – A US congressional committee on China has sent a letter to the Secretary of the Navy raising doubts about a plan to move fuel from Hawaii to storage facilities across the...
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Ronaldo Valdez case: A grieving family’s pushback vs invasion of privacy
MANILA, Philippines – Veteran actor Ronaldo Valdez left an indelible mark on the Philippine entertainment industry due to his unforgettable performances in countless movies and television shows. He...
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Here are the 3 Filipino trainees who will debut in K-pop project group UNIS
Pinoy pride! Three aspiring idols of Filipino descent are confirmed to make their debut in the K-pop global girl group UNIS, which was formed through the SBS talent survival show Universe Ticket. On...
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14-year-old skier Laetaz Rabe carries PH flag for 2024 Winter Youth Olympics
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) has named Switzerland-based Filipina skier Laetaz Amihan Rabe as the country’s flag bearer for the 2024 Winter Youth OIympics starting this...
View ArticleThai man faces a record 50 years in jail for royal insult
BANGKOK, Thailand – A 30-year-old Thai man is facing a record 50 years in prison for royal insult from dozens of social media posts perceived to criticize the monarchy, his lawyer said, after an...
View ArticlePhilippines-China agreement to improve maritime communication explained
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and China, in a bilateral meeting on Wednesday, January 17, agreed to “improve [a] maritime communication mechanism in the South China Sea,” starting 2024. “This...
View ArticleDefense chief Teodoro calls out China for ‘insulting’ Marcos | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Defense chief Gibo Teodoro calls out China official for ‘gutter-level talk’ Philippine defense secretary Gibo Teodoro...
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Thirdy Ravena relishes San-En success in best B. League season yet
MANILA, Philippines – After years of mediocrity, Thirdy Ravena’s pro team finally flourishes in the Japan B. League. In his fourth season in the top-flight division, San-En NeoPhoenix impressively...
View ArticleBrace for more floods, OCD warns Davao region
DAVAO ORIENTAL, Philipines – The Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) urged people in the flood-stricken Davao Region to brace for even worse flooding as night set in on Thursday, January 18. Ednar...
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Pope Francis meets Vietnam political delegation, wants to visit the country
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis met a delegation from Vietnam’s Communist Party on Thursday, January 18, and the Vatican’s foreign minister said the pontiff was keen to visit the Southeast Asian country...
View ArticleSCHEDULE: Fiesta Señor and Sinulog 2024 in Cebu
CEBU, Philippines – More than a million tourists, locals and devotees of the Senior Santo Niño (Child Jesus) are expected to converge in the Queen City of the South or Cebu City for the 459th Fiesta...
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Diokno’s back, but Bangko Sentral ‘not sure’ if Ralph Recto will sit in its...
It’s a “return to his natural habitat” for Benjamin Diokno as the former finance secretary and central bank governor comes back to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). With his appointment as the...
View ArticleBoatwright scoring onslaught continues as streaking San Miguel reaches semis
MANILA, Philippines – When Bennie Boatwright gets going, the San Miguel train keeps chugging. Boatwright stretched his 40-point streak as the Beermen picked up their sixth consecutive win to advance...
View ArticleZambales becomes first-class province; Governor Ebdane reveals 5-year plan
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. revealed in his state of the province address (SOPA) on January 15, that Zambales province gained first-class status when it achieved its annual...
View ArticleA timeline: The latest on missing beauty queen Catherine Camilon’s case
MANILA, Philippines – It has been three months since Catherine Camilon was first reported missing by her family on October 12, 2023. Camilon represented Tuy town, Batangas, in Miss Grand Philippines...
View ArticleJames Yap undecided as PBA future hangs in balance
MANILA, Philippines – As far as James Yap is concerned, his PBA future remains in the balance. The third oldest active player in the league, Yap said on Friday, January 19, that he has yet to decide...
View ArticleJinggoy Estrada acquitted of plunder, convicted of bribery | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Jinggoy Estrada acquitted of plunder, convicted of bribery in pork barrel scam Anti-graft court Sandiganbayan acquits...
View Article‘Things will progress’: Djokovic finds his groove in Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia – Novak Djokovic finally hit his stride at the Australian Open on Friday, January 19, as he sent Argentine Tomas Etcheverry packing, 6-3, 6-3, 7-6 (2), in the third round and...
View ArticleCone far from satisfied as Ginebra braces for semis challenge vs San Miguel
MANILA, Philippines – The PBA playoffs are here and Tim Cone expects a level of play that matches the occasion. Cone is far from satisfied even after Barangay Ginebra earned its place in the...
View ArticleTim Cone says ‘nothing definite’ as SBP searches for Gilas coach
MANILA, Philippines – Tim Cone said on Friday, January 19, that he has yet to reach an agreement with the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) for him to stay on and coach Gilas Pilipinas for the...
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