TIMELINE: The rise and fall of Canadian PM Trudeau’s political fortunes
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s political options have narrowed after the leader of a small party that has helped keep his Liberal minority government in power said on Friday, December 21,...
View Article[The Wide Shot] I missed Simbang Gabi but found Christmas grace
Every year, I join millions of Filipino Catholics in trying to complete the nine days of Simbang Gabi, our traditional evening or dawn Masses in preparation for Christmas. We go to Simbang Gabi for...
View ArticleHOMESTRETCH: JD Cagulangan and the heart of the UP Fighting Maroons
MANILA, Philippines – When the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons won the UAAP championship in 2021’s season 84, people got to hear the story of “Nowhere to Go but UP” – the UP community’s...
View ArticleRain or Shine turns back skidding Terrafirma for 4th straight win
MANILA, Philippines – Rain or Shine preserved its hot streak in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup after outlasting a winless but pesky Terrafirma side, 124-112, at the PhilSports Arena on Sunday, December...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: Manipulated photo shows Syrian prisoner ‘freed’
Claim: A photograph accompanying a social media post claimed to depict a Syrian prisoner who was freed after over 40 years in captivity. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was made in...
View ArticleSan Miguel falls to Eastern again after running out of gas in overtime
MANILA, Philippines – San Miguel just can’t seem to catch a break against Hong Kong Eastern. The Beermen fell prey to the foreign squad for the second time in five days after absorbing a 99-91...
View ArticleGaza medics struggle to rescue patients after Israel orders hospital evacuated
CAIRO, Egypt – Israel ordered the closure and evacuation on Sunday, December 22, of one of the last hospitals still partly functioning in a besieged area on the northern edge of the Gaza Strip,...
View ArticleTropical Depression Romina passes near Kalayaan, but PAR entry no longer seen
MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Romina remained outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) while passing near Kalayaan Islands in the West Philippine Sea on Sunday evening, December...
View ArticleHouse quad comm pushes for full-scale legal offense vs Harry Roque
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives quad committee wants government agencies to mount a full legal attack against lawyer Harry Roque, former spokesperson of ex-president Rodrigo...
View ArticleDodong Nemenzo: The last Filipino Marxist
The Father of Visayan Marxism. That was the monicker with which we activists used to describe Francisco “Dodong” Nemenzo. We had nothing substantively critical in the description, even though, as...
View Article[DECODED] From Nadine Lustre to Maris Racal: When authenticity fails to meet...
The first time I worked with an “influencer” was back in my ad agency days around 7 years ago, when part of my job was to find social media personalities who could seamlessly integrate brands into...
View ArticlePalestinian influencer adds ‘love and resistance’ to dishes for the displaced...
Hamada Shaqoura’s green eyes stare intently at the camera with a serious expression, making it hard to look away. In the video, we see this young Palestinian cooking on the ground of the tent where he...
View Article‘We survive together’: The communal kitchens fighting famine in Khartoum
Communal kitchens assist hundreds of thousands in Sudan’s embattled capital, Khartoum. They provide regular meals and social and emotional support amid a deepening famine that international aid groups...
View ArticleSuspect in UnitedHealth executive’s killing pleads not guilty to murder,...
NEW YORK, USA – Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally gunning down UnitedHealth Group executive Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street, pleaded not guilty on Monday, December 23, to New York state...
View Article[The Slingshot] Jekyll, Hyde and Bong Go
“The following are the individuals directly and indirectly connected with the DDS killing spree in Davao City: b. Former Special Assistant to the President and now Senator Christopher Bong Go – From...
View ArticleHikers, volunteers bring school supplies to kids in remote villages
BAGUIO, Philippines – In far-flung areas, especially in remote mountain villages, students have to walk hours to get to school. This is a situation that many hikers are well aware of, as they...
View ArticleMy favorite foreign affairs podcasts for 2024
Almost every morning, when I do my hour-long walk, the voices of journalists, thinkers, TV hosts, academics, politicians, and celebrities keep me company. They’re on my headphones, as if they’re...
View ArticleAfter hitches, Marcos to sign 2025 national budget on Rizal Day
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will sign the P6.4-trillion 2025 national budget two days before the end of 2024, the Presidential Communications Office confirmed on Tuesday,...
View ArticleFrance unveils fresh government with budget battle looming
PARIS, France – France unveiled a new government on Monday, December 23, composed of former ministers and senior civil servants that Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will hope can oversee the passage of...
View ArticleThe PH is backing UN resolution vs death penalty: What does it mean?
A day before Mary Jane Veloso’s return to the Philippines, her home country voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that seeks to abolish the death penalty. Veloso is the...
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