CA affirms dismissal of ex-Pampanga mayor over procurement irregularities
PAMPANGA, Philippines – The Court of Appeals (CA) has upheld the dismissal of Teddy Tumang, the former mayor of Mexico, Pampanga, and three other officials due to alleged irregularities in the...
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PH says China ‘endangered’ routine air patrol over Scarborough Shoal
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Saturday, August 10, said China’s air force “endangered the lives” of Filipino soldiers who were carrying out a “maritime security operation” over Scarborough...
View ArticleFAST FACTS: Things to know about MT Terranova owner Shogun Ships
MANILA, Philippines – Here are some information on Shogun Ships Company Incorporated (SSCI), the company that owns Motor Tanker Terranova. The tanker capsized and submerged off Limay, Bataan, last...
View ArticleOlympic golden boy Yulo, 1st-time medalist Villegas named PH closing flag...
MANILA, Philippines – Olympic gymnastics superstar and two-time gold medalist Carlos Yulo will be joined by boxer and first-time Olympic medalist Aira Villegas as the country’s closing ceremony flag...
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IN PHOTOS: Cinemalaya screening of ‘And So It Begins’
MANILA, Philippines – Ramona Diaz’s documentary, And So It Begins, premiered at the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival on Friday, August 9, at the cinema of Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque City....
View Article‘We can excel in sports’: Pagdanganan proves mettle in historic Olympic golf run
MANILA, Philippines – Bianca Pagdanganan may have fallen short of a historic Olympic golf medal for the Philippines, but the message is loud and clear. Ranked 125th in the world, Pagdanganan showed...
View ArticleIsrael orders more Gaza evacuations after school shelter attack kills scores
CAIRO, Egypt – Israel expanded evacuation orders in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip overnight, forcing tens of thousands of Palestinian residents and displaced families to leave in the dark as...
View ArticleCOA: Legazpi City incumbent mayor, husband liable for illegally disbursed funds
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Audit (COA) has affirmed two notices of disallowances issued against former Legazpi City mayor Noel Rosal and his wife, incumbent mayor Carmen Rosal, in...
View ArticleAlex Eala exits ITF W100 Landisville as rally falls short
MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala got off to a sluggish start in the opening set, came back strong in the second, found herself trailing big in the third, then attempted a rally that fell just short....
View Article[OPINION] The scourge of clericalism
In his homily during the opening Mass of the recent National Meeting of Parish Priests for the Synod in Manila, Cardinal Jose Advincula, archbishop of Manila, exhorted priests to listen to ordinary...
View ArticleParis Games reboots Olympic brand, raising bar for 2028 Los Angeles edition
PARIS, France – Against all odds, the Paris Olympics have delivered. Just a few weeks ago, the chances of a successful Games in the City of Light seemed slim. France was in a political crisis....
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[Only IN Hollywood] Sundance-winning ‘Didi’ portrays Asian American coming of...
LOS ANGELES – Sean Wang’s Didi, one of the year’s best films, is also one of the most relatable, regardless of your age and race. But filmgoers, especially Asians, including Filipinos, will especially...
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[The Wide Shot] Joining the Aglipay revolution
“Errol, ayan na (Errol, that’s it),” I whispered to our videographer, Errol Almario, as we covered a religious ceremony a week ago. Minutes before this, I told Errol that we need to capture a unique...
View ArticleAlleged accomplice in Percy Lapid killing dies during arrest attempt – report
MANILA, Philippines – The alleged accomplice of the convicted killer of broadcaster Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa died during the serving of an arrest warrant in Lipa City, Batangas on Sunday, August...
View Article5 suspects fall as Bacolod police step up anti-drug campaign
BACOLOD, Philippines – Authorities arrested five people and seized shabu (meth) valued at nearly P4 million hours apart from each other on Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and 11, signaling the start of...
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UK women of color learn self-defense in response to racist riots
LONDON, United Kingdom—At a London sports ground, Maya Hassan looks on with pride as around 30 women, nearly all Muslims and from ethnic minorities, join a self-defense class that she organized in...
View ArticlePort giant ICTSI earns record H1 income despite geopolitical, trade...
MANILA, Philippines – Port operator International Container Terminal Services, Incorporated (ICTSI) finished the first half of 2024 strong, growing its net income by 34% despite continued geopolitical...
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FACT CHECK: Facebook page falsely claims Olympic wins of 4 Filipino athletes
Claim: Filipino athletes Elreen Ando, Carlo Paalam, John Cabang Tolentino, and EJ Obiena won gold in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Graphics...
View ArticleCurbing illegal recruitment at grassroots level a challenge for DMW
MANILA, Philippines – Despite the government having information campaigns about the tactics of illegal recruiters, the Department of Migrant Workers found that aspiring overseas Filipino workers...
View ArticleCourt of Appeals affirms ISIS leader’s wife guilty of explosives possession
CEBU, Philippines – The Court of Appeals (CA) affirmed the decision of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 266 in Taguig City that found Nasifa Pundug, the wife of Islamic State (ISIS) leader Abu...
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