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Another Duterte, the son of Paolo, joins Davao politics
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Another scion of the Dutertes of Davao City will join the 2025 midterm elections. This time, it is the son of Representative Paolo Duterte, 26-year-old Rodrigo “Rigo”...
View ArticleLyceum stuns Perpetual to snap 3-game skid; Mapua downs Arellano for 3rd...
MANILA, Philippines – Lyceum broke out of its rut in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball tournament, snapping a three-game skid with a stunning 64-62 heist against Perpetual at the FilOil EcoOil...
View ArticleWATCH: Sex abuse survivor tells his story in front of Pope Francis
MANILA, Philippines – “I stand before you as a survivor.” In a penitential service on Wednesday, October 2 (Manila time), a sex abuse survivor, whose name was not disclosed, told his story in front of...
View ArticleBatanes under state of calamity due to Typhoon Julian
MANILA, Philippines – Batanes is now under a state of calamity after Typhoon Julian (Krathon) wrought extensive damage in the province, Governor Marilou Cayco announced on Wednesday, October 2. The...
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COC filing day 2 recap: Senate veterans, ‘Diwata’ surprise
MANILA, Philippines – The same old surnames that dominated the Senate in the past decades are the most high-profile politicians to file their candidacies with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on...
View ArticleMan, on trial for murder, seeks congressional seat in Leyte
TACLOBAN, Philippines – A man presently on trial for murder has entered the political arena, filing his candidacy for congressman in Leyte on Thursday, October 3. Emmanuel “Weng-Weng” Veloso, brother...
View ArticleWill IT-BPM workers and students survive without AI skills?
MANILA, Philippines – With companies pouring billions into artificial intelligence, could AI replace jobs in the IT and business process management (BPM) industry? And how can students and employees...
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Cebu Pacific’s landmark aircraft purchase to start deliveries in 2029
MANILA, Philippines – Cebu Pacific has finalized its landmark purchase of up to 152 aircraft, which are expected to be delivered starting 2029. On Wednesday, October 3, the budget airline inked a...
View ArticleUkraine’s military says it struck Russian radar station with ATACMS missiles
KYIV, Ukraine – The Ukrainian military said on Thursday, October 3, it had used ATACMS ballistic missiles to strike a Russian radar station to reduce Moscow’s ability “to detect, track and intercept...
View ArticleLIFESTYLE: Food, travel, beauty, fashion, art, culture – October 7-13, 2024
Looking for something new to try? Whether it’s related to food, travel, beauty, art, hobbies, or fashion, here are some top recommendations and upcoming events you can check out! Bookmark this page to...
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South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol to visit Manila
MANILA, Philippines – South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will go on a state visit to the Philippines from October 6 to 7, Seoul’s Ambassador to Manila said in a statement on Thursday, October 3....
View ArticleAlbay Governor Grex Lagman launches first election bid for province’s top post
ALBAY, Philippines – Albay Governor Edcel Greco “Grex” Lagman filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) in his first ever bid to get elected as the province’s chief executive on Thursday afternoon,...
View Article[Rappler Investigates] The circus has arrived
It’s COC filing week — that’s certificate of candidacy for the uninitiated. This document signals a candidate’s intent to run for public office and declares his or her eligibility to seek a specific...
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Lakers to play LeBron James, Anthony Davis in preseason action
LeBron James may be pushing 40 years old, but his new coach thinks some preseason would be good for him. JJ Redick told reporters Thursday, October 3, that he will play James and Anthony Davis at some...
View ArticleDFA cancels Alice Guo’s PH passport
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Friday, October 4, that it cancelled the Philippine passport of disgraced Bamban Mayor Alice Guo. The DFA, in a statement to...
View ArticleSlain racer Enzo Pastor’s family hails SC decision, seeks DILG help to find...
MANILA, Philippines – The family of murdered racer Enzo Pastor expressed their joy in the recent Supreme Court (SC) decision finding probable cause against his wife Dalia Guerrero Pastor and her...
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LIST: Maximize the benefits of your HSBC Live+ Credit Card at these dining...
What if your new credit card could help you plan for date nights or celebratory dinners? Maybe it could even help you find new places to buy gifts, have new experiences, or even travel. What if this...
View ArticleWATCH: Pope Francis warns vs ‘pitting the hierarchy against the lay faithful’
MANILA, Philippines – How should Catholic clergymen and laypersons regard each other? During the Synod on Synodality at the Vatican, Pope Francis warned against the danger of “pitting the hierarchy...
View ArticleOlympian, Philippine swimming coach Pinky Brosas dies
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine swimming great Carlos “Pinky” Brosas, who enjoyed a storied career as a national team swimmer and coach spanning over five decades, died on Thursday, October 3. He was...
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