Things to know: New law that waives college entrance test fees
MANILA, Philippines – For underprivileged incoming college freshmen, the cost associated with taking entrance exams is really an added financial burden. There’s no need to worry anymore. A bill...
View ArticleLatvia faces Brazil for Olympic berth after beating Cameroon in FIBA OQT semis
MANILA, Philippines – Ending an 88-year absence in Olympic basketball is within reach for Latvia. Latvia advanced to the final of its FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) hosting in Riga after a...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: 2024 PVL Rookie Draft
MANILA, Philippines – For the first time in Philippine professional volleyball history, the Premier Volleyball League is holding its long-awaited Rookie Draft at the Novotel Hotel in Quezon City on...
View ArticleDjokovic overcomes slow start to reach Wimbledon round of 16
LONDON, UK – Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic shrugged off a slow start to power past unseeded Australian Alexei Popyrin, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3), and into the Wimbledon fourth round on Saturday,...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Binibining Pilipinas 2024 coronation night
The search is on for the next Binibining Pilipinas queens! For its 2024 edition, 40 women are competing in the hopes of representing the country in two international pageants: Miss International and...
View ArticleDemocracy is in bad health, Pope Francis says
TRIESTE, Italy – Democracy is not in good shape, Pope Francis said on Sunday, July 7, urging politicians to shun populism and instead work together to build stronger societies and tackle voter apathy....
View ArticlePhilippines-Japan RAA: What is it and why now?
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and Japan are expected to sign on Monday, July 8, the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), a deal that would allow the armed forces of the two Asian countries to...
View ArticleBronny James debuts for Lakers in NBA Summer League loss
Bronny James showed promise but struggled with his shot in his first game for the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, scoring four points on two-for-nine shooting as the Lakers fell 108-94 to the...
View ArticleCould Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump in November’s presidential race?
WASHINGTON – She worries Republican donors, has name recognition, and Democratic Party heavyweights are beginning to line up behind her. Vice President Kamala Harris would be President Joe Biden’s...
View ArticleMukbang no more? DOH considers banning ‘mukbang’ after death of vlogger
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) is considering banning “mukbang,” or videos showing people eating a vast amount of food, following the death of a food content creator from Iligan...
View ArticleFrance’s allies relieved by Le Pen loss but wonder what’s next
Many of France’s allies breathed a sigh of relief after Marine Le Pen’s far-right failed to win a snap election on Sunday, July 7, but they noted that a messy coalition from a hung parliament could...
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IN PHOTOS: Highlights of the Binibining Pilipinas 2024 coronation night
MANILA, Philippines – The Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) proclaimed its 2024 queens on Sunday, July 7, at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City with a star-studded affair to mark its...
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FACT CHECK: Binay not expelled from Senate
Claim: Senator Nancy Binay has been expelled from office. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video bearing the claim was posted on July 4 by a channel with 66,400 subscribers. As of...
View ArticleDavao police chief, station commanders sacked in unprecedented shakeup
DAVAO, Philippines – In an unprecedented move, the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the Davao Region replaced Davao City’s police chief as well as all station commanders under him. They were...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked – July 2024
Samsung holds its second Unpacked event of the year, after its January unveiling of its S-series flagship phones, notable for launching the brand’s Galaxy AI features. The brand’s second Unpacked in...
View ArticleSpain, Puerto Rico complete Olympic basketball cast as Greece, Brazil also...
Spain, Puerto Rico, Greece, and Brazil completed the 12-team field in men’s basketball for the Paris Olympics after winning the finals of their respective qualifiers on Sunday, July 7. Following last...
View ArticleAlcaraz, Sinner stay on course for Wimbledon meeting; Gauff falls
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner stayed on track for a blockbuster Wimbledon showdown by reaching the quarterfinals, while women’s second seed Coco Gauff was sent...
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...
View ArticleLeBron James signs below max deal to aid Lakers’ cap – report
Lakers superstar LeBron James’ new two-year contract is roughly $2.7 million below the $104 million maximum he was eligible for, a move made to aid Los Angeles’ future roster construction, ESPN...
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What happens when a Senate ethics complaint is filed?
Senator Nancy Binay filed an ethics complaint against Senator Alan Peter Cayetano after the latter called her crazy and a gossipmonger. What happens now? According to Senate Rules section 93, “acts...
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