Five Filipino youth leaders pen notes from One Young World Summit 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Rappler picked five young leaders from various sectors to attend the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal, Canada, where Rappler CEO and 2021 Nobel laureate Maria Ressa will...
View ArticleAfter breakup with Marcos, Sara Duterte meets with Leni Robredo in Naga
Vice President Sara Duterte loves surprises indeed. On Friday, September 20, she shocked political observers as she met with her predecessor, former vice president Leni Robredo, in Naga City,...
View ArticlePhilippine immigration arrests Michael Yang’s brother | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Michael Yang’s brother arrested, as House links him to POGO and drugs Philippine immigration authorities arrest...
View ArticleJosh Reyes steps down as Gilas Pilipinas Youth coach
MANILA, Philippines – Hoping to reclaim its lofty standings in the international stage, Gilas Pilipinas Youth revamps its program, starting with a search for a new mentor. Josh Reyes stepped down as...
View Article‘Bloody Sunday’ victim seeks suspension of cops who took part in her arrest
MANILA, Philippines – A victim of the March 2021 “Bloody Sunday” operation is seeking the suspension of the police colonel and other cops who took part in the operation that led to her arrest and the...
View ArticleAris Dionisio sets franchise record in 3-pointers as Magnolia nails playoff...
MANILA, Philippines – Aris Dionisio could not have picked a better time for the finest performance of his PBA career. Dionisio fired a career-high 30 points as Magnolia secured its playoff berth in...
View ArticleTropical Depression Igme speeds up ahead of exit from PAR
MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Igme accelerated on Friday evening, September 20, moving northwest at 40 kilometers per hour from the previous 15 km/h. As of 10 pm on Friday, Igme was...
View ArticleChina says US missile deployment in Philippines undermines peace
SHANGHAI, China – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the US deployment of intermediate-range missiles in the Philippines “undermines regional peace and stability”, the foreign ministry said on...
View ArticleHis time is now: ‘Klockwise’ bops his way to world dance finals in India
MANILA, Philippines – Kenneth “Klockwise” Martinez saw the Red Bull Dance Your Style as an artistic avenue. He never thought it would propel him to being one of the best in the world. Martinez ruled...
View ArticleMichelle Dee reveals an acquaintance stole her car: ‘Be careful who you trust’
MANILA, Philippines – Michelle Dee took to social media lament about having her trust broken after an acquaintance allegedly stole her car and other properties recently. The Miss Universe Philippines...
View ArticleJulian now a typhoon, and still likely to gain more strength
MANILA, Philippines – Julian (Krathon) strengthened from a severe tropical storm into a typhoon early Sunday afternoon, September 29, while remaining east of Cagayan province. In its 2 pm bulletin on...
View ArticleKnicks-Wolves blockbuster trade shifts NBA title odds
The blockbuster deal between the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves led oddsmakers to quickly adjust the futures market for the 2024-2025 NBA title. And the early returns were positive for...
View ArticleIsrael pounds Lebanon, pressuring Hezbollah after killing its leader
JERUSALEM – Israel struck multiple targets in Lebanon on Sunday, September 29, pressing Iran-backed Hezbollah with more attacks after it struck a huge blow by killing the group’s leader, Sayyed Hassan...
View ArticleReel to real: How TikTok gem Goodluck Okebata brought his act to UAAP junior...
MANILA, Philippines – It is not every day a coach would find a budding star while scrolling through social media. Yet, that was exactly how University of the East Junior Warriors under-16 head coach...
View ArticleA rare book on the Marcoses is finally republished
Students of history or anyone else interested in the return of the Marcoses to power may want to grab this book that’s been cited as a more reliable source of what really happened in the Palace during...
View Article#WalangPasok: Class suspensions, Monday, September 30, 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Some areas suspended classes for Monday, September 30, due to Typhoon Julian (Krathon). This list will be updated once local or national authorities make announcements. LUZON...
View ArticleBakong, a wild plant, is birthing new designs in the Philippines
Bakong (Hanguana malayana), pronounced by stressing the first syllable, is a wild plant that can grow up to three meters across a wide range of wetlandsand terrestrial habitats in Southeast Asia. In...
View ArticleF1 star Lewis Hamilton reveals long battle with depression
Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton battled with depression for years from an early age as he dealt with the pressure of pursuing a career in motor racing and faced bullying at school, the...
View Article[EDITORIAL] Ang invasion ng Chinese undesirable aliens sa Pilipinas
Sa hearing ng quad comm sa Mababang Kapulungan, sinabi ng isang kongresista na mastermind si Michael Yang at ang kasama nitong si Allan Lim ng isang “complex criminal network” sa bansa. Sabi ni House...
View ArticleJapan’s incoming PM Ishiba calls election for October 27, seeks to unify party
TOKYO, Japan – Japan’s incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said on Monday, September 30, he will call a general election for October 27 following his victory in one of the closest ever leadership...
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