DOJ opinion triggers louder protests vs LWUA takeover in Cagayan de Oro
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – A legal opinion from the Department of Justice (DOJ) about the contentious takeover by the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) of the Cagayan de Oro Water...
View ArticleNational Rally to fall short of absolute majority in French parliamentary...
PARIS, France – France’s far-right National Rally (RN) party looked set to fall short of an absolute majority in parliamentary elections, recent polls showed on the last day of campaigning on Friday,...
View ArticleDOJ urges victims of ‘stolen identity’ in POGO mess to come forward, file suits
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has called on alleged victims of identity theft in the Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) mess to come forward and file complaints...
View ArticleDjokovic, Swiatek advance before Wimbledon celebrates British hero Murray
LONDON, UK – Novak Djokovic survived a minor scare in his hunt for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon trophy before Iga Swiatek produced a more assured display to reach the third round on an...
View ArticlePhilippines turned down US help amid South China Sea tensions – military chief
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has turned down offers from the United States to assist operations in the South China Sea, after a flare-up with China over missions to resupply Filipino troops...
View ArticleBallungay, Nonoy among late entries as 70 players apply for PBA Draft
MANILA, Philippines – Former UAAP stars Kai Ballungay and Mark Nonoy were among those who beat the deadline as a total of 70 players applied for the PBA Draft as submissions closed on Thursday, July...
View ArticleMarcos says K to 12 didn’t improve Filipinos’ employment prospects abroad
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday, July 5, that the K to 12 program didn’t result in better employment prospects abroad for Filipino graduates, underscoring the need...
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FACT CHECK: Aliens did not build the pyramids of Giza
Claim: The Giza Pyramids were not made by humans but by aliens. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook reel containing the claim has 384 shares, 327 comments, and 1,900 reactions as of...
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Solicitor-General files petition to cancel Alice Guo’s birth certificate
MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has filed a petition with a local Tarlac court seeking to cancel Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo’s birth certificate. Solicitor General...
View ArticleAlice Guo as state witness? Only if she identifies someone ‘higher’ – PAOCC
MANILA, Philippines – The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is not currently open to making embattled Bamban Mayor Alice Guo a state witness unless she can point to someone “higher...
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LOOK: Potato Corner’s new store has ‘friescream’ and exclusive flavors
MANILA, Philippines – Surfries! Potato Corner launched its first-ever XP store in July, a flagship location at Food Choices in Glorietta 4, Makati City, offering several unique twists to the classic...
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China anchors ‘monster ship’ in South China Sea, Philippine coast guard says
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday, July 6, that China’s largest coastguard vessel has anchored in Manila’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea,...
View ArticlePSL unveils National Finals, Global Championship Challenge
MANILA, Philippines – Young basketball standouts get to showcase their wares on a bigger stage. The Pilipinas Super League (PSL) unveiled the Global Championship Challenge, where players from the...
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Le Pen’s investment in far-right Bardella pays off ahead of French election
PARIS, France – Jordan Bardella has helped steer France’s far-right National Rally (RN) toward its first real chance of power, the rapidly emerging fresh face of a party that has sought to clean up...
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Filipino scientists lead cultivation of sea cucumbers in coastal areas
PANGASINAN, Philippines – A sandfish (Holothuria scabra) lies dormant among the seagrasses of the municipal waters in the sea ranch in Barangay Victory in Bolinao, Pangasinan. Its fat, cylindrical...
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IN PHOTOS: Nanjing Road, where Shanghai’s historic buildings meet skyscrapers
SHANGHAI, China – Lying at the heart of China’s financial capital is Nanjing Road, a five-kilometer stretch that serves as a living timeline of Shanghai’s colonial past and electrifying present....
View ArticleIN CHARTS: Which region has dominated Palarong Pambansa through the years?
MANILA, Philippines – The Palarong Pambansa, the premier youth sports event in the Philippines, gathers elementary and high school athletes from all over the country annually. The Palaro also stands...
View ArticlePalarong Pambansa 2024: Games, results, updates
The pinnacle showcase of Philippine grassroots sports takes center stage as the “Queen City of the South” Cebu City hosts the 2024 Palarong Pambansa from July 9 to 16. Prospect athletes from all...
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UPLB’s hidden herbarium houses century-old botanical treasures
LAGUNA, Philippines – Unmarked by fanfare, a small room in the Institute of Biological Sciences of the University of the Philippines-Los Baños appears much like any other storage room, lined with...
View ArticleDeMar DeRozan set to join Kings – reports
Free agent guard DeMar DeRozan is joining the Sacramento Kings on a three-year, $74 million sign-and-trade deal, ESPN and The Athletic reported on Saturday, July 6 (Sunday, July 7, Manila time)....
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