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‘Solidarity’ of maritime neighbors: Vietnamese fisherfolk rescue Filipino in...
MANILA, Philippines – A Filipino fisherman who went overboard and ended up swimming and floating out at sea for over 18 hours was rescued by Vietnamese fisherfolk on May 4, the Philippine Navy said in...
View ArticleUS ‘appreciates openness’ of Marcos to ICC drug war probe
MANILA, Philippines – The United States said it “appreciates the openness” of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to the ongoing investigation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) into the Philippine...
View ArticleRappler Talk: Piercing the veil of Marcos’ human rights ‘super body’
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently signed Administrative Order (AO) No. 22, which ordered the creation of Special Committee on Human Rights Coordination tasked to “enhance...
View Article‘We need to be out there’: Long-term monitoring of marine resources needed in...
MANILA, Philippines – Long-term and systematic monitoring will ensure the survival of marine resources in the West Philippine Sea, scientists said in a forum on Monday, May 13. “These [underwater...
View ArticleWATCH: Lucban, Quezon residents prepare vibrant house decorations for 2024...
QUEZON, Philippines – Each year, residents of Lucban in Quezon province come together the Pahiyas Festival to give thanks to the patron saint of farmers, San Isidro Labrador, for the abundant harvests...
View ArticleOGCC says LWUA intervention in Cebu water district’s operations invalid
CEBU, Philippines – The Local Water Utilities Administration’s (LWUA) intervention in the operations of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) was invalid, the Office of the Government Corporate...
View ArticleTrillanes sues Harry Roque, Banat By, SMNI for libel & cyber libel | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Trillanes sues Harry Roque, SMNI, Banat By for libel, cyber libel Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV files libel...
View ArticleTrillanes sues Roque and other ‘Pro-Duterte’ Personalities
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV sues Harry Roque and other “pro-Duterte” social media users. He filed cases of libel and cyber libel cases on Tuesday, May 14. Trillanes filed individual charges against...
View ArticleBronny James: ‘Mindset’ is making NBA, not playing with dad
Bronny James’ name is a lot more famous than his game right now, and it’s clear he would like to change that. The son of LeBron James told reporters at the NBA Draft Combine on Tuesday, May 14, that...
View ArticleMarcos laments Philippine universities’ exclusion from Asia top 100 ranking
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. believes the Philippines has made strides in improving the quality of tertiary education, but acknowledged that the government still has its work...
View ArticleNo need to worry: Fajardo dominates as San Miguel survives Terrafirma scare...
MANILA, Philippines – San Miguel star June Mar Fajardo told head coach Jorge Gallent not to worry even as the Beermen teetered on the brink of elimination. True enough, the seven-time PBA MVP turned...
View ArticleTwo-time UAAP MVP Bella Belen dedicates 2nd title to early NU doubters
MANILA, Philippines – The great ones in sports always use something, anything, to motivate them in their everyday grind, and volleyball is no different. Motivated by numerous early setbacks in UAAP...
View ArticlePoyos sees ‘better’ future for young Tigresses after UAAP finale heartbreak
MANILA, Philippines – Although it may not be a storybook finish to her maiden campaign, UAAP Season 86 Rookie of the Year Angge Poyos feels optimistic for next year’s campaign as the core of the UST...
View ArticleBiden, Trump agree to debate June 27 on CNN
WASHINGTON, USA – US President Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump on Wednesday, May 15, accepted an invitation from CNN to host the candidates’ first 2024 debate on June 27, setting up a...
View ArticleRain or Shine makes Guiao proud as only independent team to reach semis
MANILA, Philippines – Whether or not Rain or Shine goes further in the PBA Philippine Cup, a semifinal stint is already a “source of pride” for the only independent team remaining in the title race....
View ArticleCivilian convoy Atin Ito sails to Panatag Shoal | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Civilian group Atin Ito sails towards Panatag Shoal, as fleet of China ships await Coalition of civic...
View ArticleSlovak PM Fico in life-threatening condition after being shot
HANDLOVA, Slovakia – Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico suffered life-threatening injuries when he was shot and wounded in an attempted assassination on Wednesday, May 15, the government office said....
View Article‘Saan nanggaling ito?’ Marcos backs probe into Bamban Mayor Alice Guo’s...
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. flagged the mysterious background of a Philippine mayor who is now suspected of being an asset of China. In an ambush interview in Cagayan de Oro...
View ArticleMiss Universe Philippines 2024: All the candidates’ photos, videos you want...
MANILA, Philippines – The Miss Universe Philippines 2024 coronation night is set to happen on Wednesday, May 22. This year, there are 53 delegates vying to succeed Miss Universe Philippines Michelle...
View ArticleWho is Farhana Maute?
(This story was originally published on June 10, 2017. We are republishing it after the Regional Trial Court Branch 266 in Taguig City on May 15, 2024, found Ominta Romato Maute, also known as...
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