2 APO Fraternity members killed, 10 injured in Sarangani accident
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — A fatal accident involving members of the Alpha Phi Omega (APO) Fraternity resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to ten others when their van collided with a...
View ArticleFamiliar foes: La Salle, UP fight over another collegiate hoops crown
MANILA, Philippines – The cream of the crop of college basketball will meet anew. After escaping their respective semifinal matchups, reigning UAAP champion De La Salle University Green Archers...
View ArticleEuropean Parliament set for shift to the right as final votes cast
BRUSSELS, Belgium – Voters in 21 EU countries including France and Germany were casting their ballots on Sunday, June 9, in an election for the European Parliament that is expected to shift the...
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India’s Modi sworn in as prime minister for historic third term
NEW DELHI, India – Narendra Modi was sworn in as India’s prime minister on Sunday, June 9, for a record-equalling third term, but as a restive coalition’s head after a shock poll setback that will...
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Israel extends Al Jazeera ban by 45 days, citing security threat
JERUSALEM – A ban on Al Jazeera’s operations in Israel was extended for another 45 days by Israel’s telecoms regulator on Sunday, June 9, after the cabinet agreed its broadcasts posed a threat to...
View ArticleWary of history repeating, Newsome, Meralco stay cautious after seizing 2-1...
MANILA, Philippines – Chris Newsome and Meralco may have regained control of the PBA Philippine Cup finals, but a 2-1 lead brings about a sense of caution. Newsome is well aware such advantage does...
View ArticleCampeón! Carlos Alcaraz grinds down Zverev to claim maiden French Open title
PARIS, France – Carlos Alcaraz made a grand entrance into the tennis history books as he claimed his maiden French Open title to become the youngest man to capture Grand Slams on all three surfaces...
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DOJ: Teves not free, Philippines still working on extradition
MANILA, Philippines – The fugitive former lawmaker Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr is not free, contrary to an earlier claim by his lawyer Ferdinand Topacio, and has in fact been immediately rearrested by...
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RCI brushes off protest over eviction of 50,000 Nasugbu residents
MANILA, Philippines – Roxas and Company Inc. (RCI) brushed off a recent protest regarding an impending eviction of around 50,000 residents in Nasugbu, Batangas, some of whom are agrarian reform...
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FACT CHECK: Jessica Soho ad for cyst and tumor ‘cure’ is AI-generated
Claim: Veteran journalist Jessica Soho is endorsing a set of herbal remedies that can treat cysts and tumors. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook ad containing the claim has...
View ArticleView from Manila: In the West Philippine Sea, trust is the biggest – yet most...
MANILA, Philippines – A March 2024 survey by OCTA Research painted a bleak picture of Philippines-China relations, at least in the realm of public perception. The survey, held in mid-March 2024,...
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EXPLAINER: How Filipinos can get a digital national ID
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Statistics Authority and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) launched the digital version of the national ID on Monday, June 10, as...
View ArticleFemale prosecutor killed in Digos City shooting
DIGOS CITY, Philippines – A female prosecutor was killed while driving her pick-up truck in Digos City, Davao del Sur on Monday, June 10. Local radio reports identified the victim as Prosecutor...
View ArticleQuiboloy followers confront police | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: High tension in Davao as Quiboloy followers confront cops out to arrest fugitive preacher Tension grips a village...
View ArticleHIGHLIGHTS: Apple WWDC 2024
Apple is slated to have its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote on Tuesday, June 11, at 1 am (1 pm, US Eastern time). Expected to be seen at the WWDC keynote are a host of AI features meant...
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La Castellana evacuees find some joy in magic, food, festivities amid Kanlaon...
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Despite the trauma and ongoing threats from the June 3 Kanlaon Volcano eruption, evacuees in La Castellana town are finding temporary joy through festive activities...
View ArticleOmbudsman suspends city engineer of Marikina, 6 other officials for grave...
MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Ombudsman slapped a six-month preventive suspension order against Marikina City Engineer and Building Official Kennedy Sueno and six other officials from his...
View ArticleComeback? Manny Pacquiao says negotiations ongoing for fight vs Mario Barrios
MANILA, Philippines – A competitive ring return is in the works for Manny Pacquiao as his camp engages in discussions for a potential title fight this year. Set to tangle with Japanese mixed martial...
View ArticleDe Brito praises Canino’s coachability, calls La Salle star a ‘natural killer’
MANILA, Philippines – Pouncing on the opportunity to excel and deliver for Alas Pilipinas, Angel Canino was certainly a godsend for coach Jorge Souza de Brito. The Brazilian coach praised the UAAP...
View ArticleMarcos admin to expand 4Ps to include pregnant, lactating women
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved on Tuesday, June 11, a proposal by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to provide cash grants to pregnant and...
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