Maxey, Embiid star as 76ers spoil Celtics’ Christmas
Tyrese Maxey collected 33 points and 12 assists to lead the visiting Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, December 25 (Thursday, December 26, Manila time). The...
View ArticleAzerbaijan Airlines flight was downed by Russian air defense system, 4...
BAKU, Azerbaijan – An Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, December 25, was downed by a Russian air defense system, four sources in Azerbaijan with knowledge of the...
View ArticleStephen Curry says ‘end is near’ for iconic NBA career
NBA great Stephen Curry said he is appreciating his 16th season, knowing he is closing in on the end of his record-setting career. “It’s okay to accept and acknowledge that the end is near,” Curry...
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[REFLECTION] ‘Hope is not dead’– Pope Francis
Editor’s Note: Pope Francis delivered this homily during the Christmas Eve Mass on Tuesday, December 24, at Saint Peter’s Basilica. It also marked the start of 2025 Jubilee Year, and the Pope oversaw...
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[Edgewise] House Republicans humiliate Trump, signaling a likely chaotic term
While far-right MAGA has taken over the Republican Party sidelining traditional conservatives, Trump’s second White House residency won’t be assuredly stress-free, and that’s just due to clashing...
View ArticleSouth Korea’s acting president faces impeachment vote as court meets on...
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea’s acting president faces an impeachment vote as the Constitutional Court meets for its first hearing on Friday, December 27, in the case of President Yoon Suk-yeol,...
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FACT CHECK: Indian company YesMadam did not fire over 100 employees due to...
Claim: A company in India supposedly conducted a survey among its employees asking about the stress levels, and fired those who responded that they were experiencing “significant stress.” Rating:...
View ArticleOil prices seen to roll back by New Year’s Eve
MANILA, Philippines – Motorists may be in for a New Year’s Eve treat as Philippine authorities estimate incremental rollbacks in oil in the coming days. “Base po sa apat na araw ng monitoring natin sa...
View ArticlePat Riley says Heat not trading Jimmy Butler
Six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler isn’t going anywhere, Miami Heat team president Pat Riley announced Thursday. “We usually don’t comment on rumors, but all this speculation has become a distraction to...
View ArticleA conversation with CEO Ayman Kandil on AXA PH’s 25-year legacy
What did the year 2024 signify for AXA Philippines? As they celebrated their 25th year in the insurance industry, they welcomed their new president and CEO, Ayman Kandil. In this interview, we’ll get...
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Basilan Bishop Dalmao now in ICU after Christmas Eve emergency
MANILA, Philippines – The Catholic Church in Basilan appealed for prayers for Bishop Leo Dalmao on Friday, December 27, after he was rushed to the hospital while delivering his Christmas Eve homily at...
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FULL LIST: Winners, 2024 MMFF Gabi ng Parangal
MANILA, Philippines – A new set of winners was recognized at the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival’s (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal held on Friday, December 27, at the Solaire Grand Ballroom in Parañaque City....
View ArticleZelenskiy: North Koreans suffering battlefield losses, unprotected by Russian...
North Korean troops deployed in Russia’s Kursk region are suffering heavy losses and being left unprotected by the Russian forces they are fighting alongside, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy...
View ArticleLOOKBACK: Who won the most best actress and actor awards in MMFF?
MANILA, Philippines – For actors, directors, and filmmakers, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has provided a platform to bring their creative visions to life and showcase their talents. Rappler...
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When football brings Singaporeans to rival territory
SINGAPORE – Singapore football had been in the doldrums for much of 2024. After finishing 156th in the FIFA World Rankings in 2023, the Lions slumped to an even lower position of 162 by October 2024...
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[Newspoint] Crossing into 2025 with mixed feelings
If you got your priorities right, you would have every reason to feel optimistic and outraged at the same time crossing into the new year. That’s because while gains in personal freedoms may be in...
View ArticleFree-speech advocates tell Supreme Court US TikTok law reminiscent of...
A United States law against Chinese-owned TikTok evokes the censorship regimes put in place by the United States’ authoritarian enemies, free-speech advocates told the Supreme Court on Friday,...
View Article[OPINION] Firecrackers and lost limbs: Why endure a preventable public health...
Boom. Lost fingers! Every year, this grim spectacle unfolds across the Philippines. Primarily boys and young men, emboldened by tradition and a sense of daring, light firecrackers in their hands,...
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The rights of nature prevail again in this Ecuadorian forest
Jose Martín Ovando suddenly halts in his tracks and crouches down along the steep forest path shrouded in mist. He pulls out a magnifying glass from his small backpack to inspect a clump of deep green...
View ArticleLabor groups say P23-wage hike in Northern Mindanao ‘inadequate’
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Labor groups in Northern Mindanao have sharply criticized the P23 wage increase set to take effect in January 2025, calling it a token gesture that fails to address...
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