Applications open for Fulbright-Philippine Space Agency Foreign Student Program
The following is a press release from Fulbright Philippines. The Fulbright-Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) Foreign Student Program is a scholarship opportunity for Filipinos to study at the graduate...
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US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenship
SEATTLE, USA – A federal judge blocked Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday, January 23, from implementing the Republican president’s executive order curtailing the right to automatic birthright...
View ArticleDjokovic retires injured as Zverev reaches Australian Open final
MELBOURNE, Australia – Novak Djokovic retired injured after losing the first set 7-6 (5) against Alexander Zverev on Friday, January 24, to put the German through to his first Australian Open final...
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Websites of UP, UST, other Philippine schools down due to domain issue
MANILA, Philippines — Several schools in the Philippines, such as the University of the Philippines, the University of Santo Tomas, Adamson University, University of the East, and the Polytechnic...
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Quad comm resurrects ghost of Davao’s past to haunt Duterte
A warehouse along MacArthur highway in Barangay Dumoy, Davao City, appears to be a normal facility from the outside. But the walls, it turns out, shielded a shabu laboratory that authorities raided on...
View ArticleBohol asserts authority over its municipal waters amid SC decision
MANILA, Philippines – Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado has ordered municipalities in the province to “assert their rights and jurisdiction over their respective municipal waters” following the decision...
View ArticlePope decries ‘crisis of truth’ in AI message to Davos forum
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Thursday, January 24, urged political, economic and business leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos to keep close oversight of the development of artificial...
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Historic firsts, snubs, and the Philippines’ elusive Oscar nod
LOS ANGELES, USA – The announcement of the 97th Academy nominations yielded some historic firsts, the expected ecstatic reactions, and a reminder of the elusive Oscar nod for the Philippines. The...
View ArticleCOP30 in Brazil set to spotlight developing countries’ climate finance needs
As world leaders grapple with the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, Brazil, the host of this year’s COP30 global climate summit, sees an opportunity to amplify the voices of developing nations...
View ArticleAnthony Davis leads surging Lakers past Celtics
Anthony Davis recorded 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocked shots to help the Los Angeles Lakers roll to an easy 117-96 victory over the visiting Boston Celtics on Thursday, January 23 (Friday,...
View ArticleMVP things: Jokic posts historic line for 5th straight triple-double in...
Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 22 rebounds, and a season-high 17 assists for his fifth straight triple-double as the host Denver Nuggets held on to beat the Sacramento Kings, 132-123, on Thursday,...
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Campaign line of Iloilo City mayor’s daughter appears in Dinagyang car passes
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Jerry Treñas issued a stern warning that the Dinagyang Festival should be free from political campaigns, only to find himself biting his own tongue later. A campaign...
View Article[Vantage Point] BIR milestone: Surpassing target for first time in 2 decades
Public institutions are expected to serve as bastions of efficiency, equity, and accountability. But Filipinos have always grappled with the disconnect between what should be and what is. Government...
View ArticleJannik Sinner eyes back-to-back Australian Open titles; Zverev eyes breakthrough
Defending champion Jannik Sinner will look to seal back-to-back Australian Open titles and deny second seed Alexander Zverev a maiden Grand Slam crown in the men’s final on Sunday, January 26. Also on...
View ArticleTrump fires 17 independent inspectors general at federal agencies – source
United States President Donald Trump fired 17 independent watchdogs at multiple government agencies on Friday, January 24, a person with knowledge of the matter said, eliminating a critical oversight...
View ArticleWATCH: Dialogue with Maria Ressa, Colum McCann at the Vatican
Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and Irish author Colum McCann hold a dialogue to mark the Jubilee of the World of Communications at the Paul VI Hall in Vatican City on Saturday, January 25. Ressa, the first...
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Megaworld’s Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso only Filipino in Forbes’ 50 Over 50 list
MANILA, Philippines – Only one Filipino made it to Forbes‘ 50 Over 50 list: Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso, the new president of Megaworld Corporation. The 61-year-old took the helm of Megaworld mid-2024...
View ArticleHow a mindful hobby could help you break your after-work ‘doomscrolling’ habit
It’s a familiar picture for many of us: after a long day at work, we find ourselves glued to the couch, phone in hand. Maybe even for hours at a time. What starts as a way to mentally unwind or catch...
View ArticleGame schedule, results, standings: 2024-2025 PVL All-Filipino Conference
MANILA, Philippines – The longest conference in Premier Volleyball League (PVL) history is now set in stone as the 2024-2025 All-Filipino tilt offers a whopping five whole months of elite pro...
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This natural history artist wants you to look at the world with wonder
During her commutes to the University of Santo Tomas campus in España, Aissa Domingo often passed by the National Museum, a cultural centerpiece in the capital near the famed Luneta Park and Manila...
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