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Hong Kong court dismisses bid by media tycoon Jimmy Lai to overturn conviction
HONG KONG – Hong Kong‘s top court on Monday, August 12, unanimously dismissed the bid to overturn the convictions of media tycoon Jimmy Lai and six other pro-democracy campaigners for an unauthorized...
View ArticleSEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan to enlist in military, Jun to pursue acting in China
MANILA, Philippines – We won’t see OT13 in the meantime, Carats. SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan and Jun will be missing group activities in the second half of 2024, their agency PLEDIS Entertainment announced...
View ArticleCarlos Yulo, Team Philippines come home to heroes’ welcome led by Bongbong...
MANILA, Philippines – A nation beaming with pride and glee awaits gymnastics hero Carlos Yulo and Team Philippines as they return home on Tuesday, August 13, following an unparalleled campaign in the...
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FACT CHECK: No worldwide return to the gold standard system backed by ‘Marcos...
Claim: Countries are buying more gold reserves from the Philippines because of the worldwide return to the gold standard monetary system. These reserves come from the Marcos family’s gold deposits....
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Jojo Nones, Richard Cruz deny sexual assault allegations
MANILA, Philippines – Two independent contractors of GMA, Jojo Nones and Richard Cruz, denied the sexual abuse allegations made against them by 23-year-old GMA actor Sandro Muhlach, after the GMA Gala...
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Yulo effect: Thailand taps former Caloy coach Kugimiya to boost gymnastics...
MANILA, Philippines – Carlos Yulo‘s stunning rise to an unprecedented double-gold coup in the 2024 Paris Olympics seemed to send shockwaves not only across the Philippine sports landscape, but over...
View ArticleDisney unveils new theme park attractions for ‘Avatar’, ‘Indiana...
ANAHEIM, California – Walt Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro laid out an ambitious growth plan for the company’s theme parks on Saturday at the D23 fan convention, announcing plans for four new...
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PLDT’s profit in H1 2024 stalls as telco industry growth ‘remains challenging’
MANILA, Philippines – Telecommunications giant PLDT saw no growth in its bottom line in the first half of 2024, although it managed to boost both its service revenues and earnings before interest,...
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Jericho Rosales confirms relationship with Janine Gutierrez
MANILA, Philippines – Jericho Rosales has confirmed his relationship with actress Janine Gutierrez. Rosales said this in a press conference for the upcoming series Lavender Fields on Tuesday, August...
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RESULTS: August 2024 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination
The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 3,872 out of 5,574 passed the Medical Technologists Licensure...
View ArticleNBI arrests 29 in Kawit, Cavite ‘scam hub’
MANILA, Philippines – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested 29 individuals allegedly involved in a scam hub in Kawit, Cavite. In a statement on Tuesday, August 13, the NBI said it raided...
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AT A GLANCE: Highlights of historic Philippine campaign in Paris Olympics
MANILA, Philippines – Following practically a century of dormancy on the world stage, the Filipino contingent’s medal haul in the 2024 Paris Olympics proves that the Philippines is here to fight the...
View ArticleSinigang or bulalo? Both among Taste Atlas’ Best Soups in the World for 2024
MANILA, Philippines – In news that isn’t soup-rising anymore… sinigang, sinigang na baboy, and bulalo have made it to the Best Soups in the World list for 2024, according to international food...
View ArticlePSA, southies! Big Bad Wolf is heading to Alabang for the first time
MANILA, Philippines – Good news, bookworms from the south! The country’s biggest book sale will be heading to Alabang for the first time from August 23 to September 1 at the Filinvest Tent Alabang....
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FACT CHECK: No sudden phreatic eruption at Mayon Volcano on August 13
Claim: The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a sudden phreatic eruption lasting less than a minute at Mayon Volcano around 6:29 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13. Rating:...
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Weaving in Cebu-made furniture hanging by a thread
CEBU, Philippines – Weaving is an inherent element in Philippine furniture and among Filipino artisans, Cebuano weavers are known for their unique craftmanship. But as young Cebuanos from weaving...
View ArticleForever fan: Carlos Yulo’s father Mark braves Manila crowds, attends welcome...
MANILA, Philippines – No matter what their family is going through, Mark Yulo will always be a fan of his son Carlos. As the sensational double Olympic gold medalist led the Filipino Olympians’...
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Manila draws flak for ‘filthy’ testing facility amid health permit controversy
MANILA, Philippines – The Manila Public Health Laboratory has drawn criticism from labor unions at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) due to its current condition, which has been described as dirty...
View ArticleParis Olympics 2024: Games, results, latest updates
A new chapter of Philippine sports history has been written as Carlos Yulo became the country’s first double Olympic gold medalist. Yulo reigned in both the men’s artistic gymnastics floor exercise...
View ArticleAgri groups seek dismissal of tariff officials over EO 62
MANILA, Philippines – Farmer groups sought the dismissal of Tariff Commission (TC) officials in a case filed before the Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday, August 14, alleging that the respondents...
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