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Facing uncertain fate under Trump, Ukraine appeals to his ‘strength’
KYIV, Ukraine – Ukraine appealed to Donald Trump‘s image as a tough leader on Wednesday, November 6, in the hope of persuading the returning US president not to abandon its cause in pursuit of peace...
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FACT CHECK: Contrary to claim, media reported Pulse Asia survey on Duterte...
Claim: Media outlets ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA did not report the latest Pulse Asia survey on the trust ratings of top government officials. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim can be found...
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PDEA chief: Pharmally’s Lin Weixiong is in our drug intel
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) chief Virgilio Lazo said on Thursday, November 7, that Lin Weixiong — who is indicted for graft over the irregular pandemic contracts...
View ArticleOver 17,900 Cagayan residents evacuate due to Typhoon Marce
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Almost 18,000 residents from the coastal areas in Cagayan province have been evacuated to temporary shelters due to the onslaught of Typhoon Marce, its local officials reported...
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Typhoon Marce moves over Babuyan Channel, second landfall possible
MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Marce (Yinxing) continued to trigger “life-threatening conditions” in the northern parts of Cagayan, Apayao, and Ilocos Norte as it moved over the Babuyan Channel early...
View ArticlePope Francis promotes Visayan priest in Tagle’s Vatican office
MANILA, Philippines – Pope Francis promoted Monsignor Erwin Jose Aserios Balagapo, a Visayan priest, to the rank of undersecretary in the Vatican office led by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle. The Vatican...
View Article[OPINION] The morning after
In a lot of ways, experiencing a United States election is like a New Year’s celebration in the Philippines. Some people spend months planning and sourcing and preparing everything. Others wait ’til...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Ginebra vs TNT – PBA Governors’ Cup Finals, Game 6
MANILA, Philippines – End or extend? After dealing Barangay Ginebra a soul-crushing 27-point Game 5 blowout, TNT goes for the kill, while the Gin Kings seek to fight another day as they go at it once...
View ArticleKamala Harris concedes election, warns about potential dark times | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Kamala Harris concedes election to Trump but vows to fight on US Vice President Kamala Harris concedes the...
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Typhoon Marce makes second landfall, also in Cagayan
MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Marce (Yinxing) made its second landfall, this time in Sanchez-Mira, Cagayan, at 9 pm on Thursday, November 7. Marce’s first landfall was in Santa Ana, also in Cagayan,...
View ArticleBenilde edges Letran for 7th straight win, closes in on twice-to-beat; Lyceum up
MANILA, Philippines – Make that seven straight wins for the College of St. Benilde Blazers. After a slow start to the game, CSB banked on a huge second-quarter rally to turn back the Letran Knights,...
View ArticleHindi ito Marites: Pinoy Schengen visa problems
From copious requirements to agonizing wait times, Filipinos who’ve applied for a Schengen visa know the anxiety-inducing process of convincing European countries’ consulates of their pure intentions...
View ArticleBack-to-back: TNT repeats over Barangay Ginebra to defend Governors’ Cup...
MANILA, Philippines – TNT conquered Barangay Ginebra once again in a conference where the Gin Kings ruled for multiple years. The Tropang Giga reasserted their mastery over Ginebra as they defended...
View ArticlePharmally boss Lin Weixiong linked to illegal drug trade | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: PDEA chief: Pharmally’s Lin Weixiong is in our drug intel Intelligence gathered by the anti-drug agency links an...
View ArticleJayson Castro hailed Finals MVP as TNT captures 10th PBA title
MANILA, Philippines – Jayson Castro is timeless. Now 38, Castro showed he still belongs to the PBA elite by capturing the Finals MVP award in the PBA Governors’ Cup after helping TNT win its 10th...
View ArticleSouth Korea says pro-Russia groups responsible for cyberattacks after North’s...
SEOUL, South Korea – Pro-Russia hacking groups have conducted cyberattacks against South Korea after North Korea dispatched troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine, Seoul’s presidential...
View ArticleAbarrientos sees PBA finals breakout game a learning, not a losing, experience
MANILA, Philippines – After a sorry showing in the first five games of the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup finals, RJ Abarrientos finally came out firing for Barangay Ginebra. Averaging just 5.2 points in the...
View ArticleChot Reyes savors TNT championship a year after Gilas Pilipinas exit
MANILA, Philippines – From one of his lowest points, Chot Reyes found himself on top again. The 60-year-old savored winning his 10th PBA championship as a head coach, just a year after he left the...
View ArticleBeyoncé leads Grammy nominations with ‘Cowboy Carter’
LOS ANGELES, USA – Superstar singer Beyoncé topped the list of Grammy Award contenders unveiled on Friday, earning 11 nods including an album of the year nomination for her venture into country music,...
View ArticleLIST: Leading nominations for 2025 Grammy Awards
LOS ANGELES, USA – Nominations for the music industry’s Grammy Awards were announced on Friday, November 8. The 67th edition of the music awards is set to happen on February 2, 2025. Below is a list...
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