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Camille Villar 4th in the family to run for senator
MANILA, Philippines — Only people living under a rock would be surprised that her countless tarpaulins, wishing motorists safe travels on major roads and highways, were in preparation for this. The...
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FACT CHECK: Photo of damaged Marcos Bridge taken in 2020, not caused by Carina
Claim: The Marcos Bridge in Marikina City collapsed because of Typhoon Carina (Gaemi). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook post containing the claim was submitted to Rappler for fact...
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738 public schools unable to start classes on July 29
MANILA, Philippines – A total of 738 public schools in four regions will not be able to begin classes on Monday, July 29, in the wake of severe flooding and landslides caused by the southwest monsoon...
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Go Team Philippines! Snap up these cool Paris Olympics merch
MANILA, Philippines – There are many ways to show support for Team Philippines as it competes in the Paris Olympics. One of them is through wearing the same cool gear. Adidas, the official outfitter...
View ArticlePampanga now under state of calamity; agricultural losses reach P308 million
PAMPANGA, Philippines – The province of Pampanga was placed under a state of calamity on Friday, July 26, after nonstop rain in the past week submerged several villages in floodwater , “The...
View ArticleSwimmer Kayla Sanchez out to honor roots in Olympic stint for Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Swimmer Kayla Sanchez is back on the Olympic stage, but she carries a different flag this time around. Sanchez will compete for the Philippines in the Paris Olympics three years...
View ArticleParis Olympics 2024: Games, results, latest updates
New chapters of Philippine sports history seek to be written as 22 of the country’s best athletes compete for elusive medals in the 2024 Paris Olympics from July 26 to August 11. Despite no longer...
View ArticlePCG braces for the worst despite 7-day target to finish oil siphoning
MANILA, Philippines – Amid tempered optimism that siphoning operations may be finished within seven days, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said it is still preparing for the worst-case scenario after...
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2024 Paris Olympics: Meet Team Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – After the Philippines’ historic four-medal romp in the Tokyo Games, 22 Filipino athletes look to match, or even surpass, the country’s record run in the 2024 Paris Olympics....
View ArticlePuyat family files complaint vs ad agency for ‘Gil Tulog’ signs | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: EXCLUSIVE: Puyat family files complaint vs ad agency suspected of doing ‘Gil Tulog’ signs The family of Gil Puyat...
View ArticlePANOORIN: Ang Bahay na Pula, at ang mailap na katarungan para sa mga ‘comfort...
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Walong dekada na ang nakaraan pero hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin nakatatanggap ng sapat na danyos ang mga tinaguriang “comfort women” – mga babaeng ginawang sex slaves ng mga...
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All the Olympic team outfits you shouldn’t miss from the Paris opening ceremony
Despite the downpour during the iconic festivities, the athletes and delegates beamed with pride aboard the boats in the floating parade on the iconic River Seine during the first-of-its-kind opening...
View ArticleChina’s shooting duo wins 1st gold of Paris Olympics
CHATEAUROUX, France – China’s Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao won the first gold medal of the Paris Games on Saturday, July 27, in the 10m air rifle mixed team event. Keum Ji-hyeon and Park Ha-jun of...
View Article[Newspoint] The Tañada legacy
On August 3, Wigberto “Bobby” Tañada will be 90 years old. Seven days later, his father, Lorenzo (Ka Tanny), would have been 126. Born two months after the Declaration of Independence from colonialist...
View ArticleFencer Maxine Esteban nervous but ready for Olympic debut
MANILA, Philippines – Now “100% ready” for her Paris Games campaign, Filipino-Ivorian fencer Maxine Esteban still hopes to shake off the jitters on her Olympic debut. “More nervous because I know that...
View ArticleMEDAL TALLY: Paris Olympics 2024
MANILA, Philippines – The biggest names in all of sports vie for Olympic glory as they seek to bring their countries honor in the 33rd edition of the Summer Games in Paris, France. Gold, silver, and...
View ArticleAgri losses in 3 Central Luzon provinces due to southwest monsoon hit P576.72M
PAMPANGA, Philippines – The southwest monsoon enhanced by Typhoon Carina (Gaemi) has so far caused a total of P576.72 million in agriculture damage in Bataan, Bulacan, and Pampanga — three Central...
View ArticleTrough of LPA east of Butuan City causing scattered rain
MANILA, Philippines – The trough or extension of the low pressure area (LPA) that formed inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) last Thursday, July 25, is affecting parts of the country....
View ArticleMan killed after barges collided with Pasig bridge
MANILA, Philippines – At least one man died after several barges collided with the F. Manalo bridge in Pasig City on Wednesday afternoon, July 24, when heavy rain from the enhanced southwest monsoon...
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Manalo: No notification, just ‘exchange of info’ on missions to Ayungin Shoal
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said Tuesday, July 30, that Manila’s “provisional arrangement” with Beijing for mission to Ayungin Shoal covers an “exchange...
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