South Korean authorities fail to arrest impeached President Yoon due to...
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korean authorities failed to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday, January 3, over his martial law declaration, after evading a crowd of protesters outside his...
View ArticleNBI busts syndicate selling BARMM seats using First Lady’s name
MANILA, Philippines – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested six people accused of running a syndicate that allegedly promised seats in the Bangsamoro parliament in exchange for bribes,...
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FACT CHECK: Cardinal David not endorsing milk to control cholesterol levels
Claim: Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, bishop of Kalookan, endorses a milk product that manages high blood pressure. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was made by a Facebook page named...
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Feel the heat? A guide to chili peppers in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Ready for some sili-ous business? If you can’t stand the heat, move along; but if you can, we’re here to give you a spicy guide on common chili peppers found in the Philippines!...
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What you should know about Sinulog 2025
CEBU, Philippines – The grand Sinulog festival has returned to Cebu, which will again welcome millions of devotees to the province. This year, the Sinulog Foundation Incorporated (SFI) led by...
View ArticleFBI says suspect in Cybertruck blast had no animosity towards Trump, had PTSD
Content warning: This story contains a description of suicide. WASHINGTON, USA – The FBI said on Friday, January 3, that the suspected driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump...
View ArticleTrading after all: Miami Heat suspend Jimmy Butler 7 games, open talks to all...
The Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler seven games on Friday (Saturday, January 4, Manila time) for conduct detrimental to the team on multiple occasions and will listen to trade offers for the...
View ArticleEXPLAINER: How alcohol consumption impacts cancer risk
The United States Surgeon General on Friday, January 3, said all alcoholic drinks, whether beer, wine or spirits, should carry a label warning that consumption increases the risk of cancer. A link...
View ArticleHorrible luck: Magic lose third star as Jalen Suggs suffers non-contact back...
Magic guard Jalen Suggs left Orlando’s game at Toronto on Friday (Saturday, January 4, Manila time) in the second quarter after sustaining a back injury. The Magic later ruled out Suggs for the game...
View ArticleTrump must be sentenced in hush money case, judge signals no jail
NEW YORK, USA – President-elect Donald Trump will be sentenced on January 10 in the criminal case in which he was convicted on charges involving hush money paid to a porn star, but is unlikely to face...
View ArticleThis new year, consider resolutions focused on well-being instead of weight loss
January is the time of year for setting New Year’s resolutions for self-improvement. For many, these might be health-related — eating better, catching up on sleep, reducing how much they drink,...
View ArticleCJ McCollum bombs 50 points, 10 threes; Pelicans end 11-game skid at Wizards’...
CJ McCollum tied a career-high with 50 points and the host New Orleans Pelicans ended an 11-game losing streak by defeating the Washington Wizards 132-120 on Friday night (Saturday, January 4, Manila...
View ArticleKawhi Leonard set to make long-awaited season debut as Clippers take on Hawks
After missing nearly half of the season, Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard likely will make his 2024-25 debut on Saturday (Sunday, January 5, Manila time) against the visiting Atlanta Hawks,...
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[The Wide Shot] When we listen to the body, we listen to the soul
Every year, I aim to be productive on New Year’s Day: eat a balanced diet, pray the rosary, read the breviary, and jog in the evening to burn the Christmas calories. But to sneeze, cough, and nurse a...
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Transform the daily grind to make life more interesting
Imagine it’s Monday morning, too cold and too dark, but once that alarm goes off, you know you’ve got to rally. The kids have to get to school. You’ve got to get to work. And, of course, your...
View ArticleTrump appoints lawyer Stanley Woodward to White House role
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – Donald Trump on Saturday, January 4, named Stanley Woodward, an attorney who has defended several of the incoming president’s top aides and associates as well as people charged...
View ArticleMalaysia turns back boats carrying 300 Myanmar migrants
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Malaysia’s coast guard escorted away from its waters two boats carrying almost 300 undocumented Myanmar migrants found in a state of exhaustion for lack of food and water, a...
View ArticlePistons overcome 53 points from Anthony Edwards, beat Wolves
Cade Cunningham poured in a season-high 40 points to go along with 9 assists to offset Anthony Edwards’ career-high 53 points as the host Detroit Pistons defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, 119-105,...
View ArticleNikola’s payback: Jokic carries Nuggets to overtime road win over Spurs
Nikola Jokic scored 46 points that included the first 7 in overtime as the visiting Denver Nuggets rode their superstar to a 122-111 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, January 4 (Sunday,...
View ArticleSouth Korea protesters rally for, against Yoon arrest as deadline looms
SEOUL, South Korea – Thousands braved heavy snow in Seoul on Sunday, January 5, to rally for and against arresting impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, as South Korea’s political crisis appeared headed...
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