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Gaza Arab plan may involve up to $20 billion regional contribution, sources say
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is expected to travel to Riyadh on Thursday, February 20, two Egyptian security sources said, where he is due to discuss an Arab plan for Gaza that may include...
View ArticleSara Duterte asks High Court to block her impeachment trial | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Sara Duterte asks Supreme Court to block her impeachment trial Facing a potential removal from office after being...
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Hold community prayers for Pope Francis, says Manila archbishop
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino bishops urged prayers for Pope Francis’ recovery on Wednesday, February 19, as the 88-year-old pontiff remains in the hospital due to a respiratory infection involving...
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Ang Bandang Shirley, from formation to disbandment: A timeline
MANILA, Philippines – After 22 years, indie pop-rock band Ang Bandang Shirley has disbanded. The band’s remaining members, Debb Acebu, Miggy Abesamis, Kathy Gener, and Paolo Arciga, issued a joint...
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Japeth in, Mason out of Gilas lineup vs Chinese Taipei
MANILA, Philippines – Japeth Aguilar secured the last roster spot as Gilas Pilipinas battles Chinese Taipei on the road in the third and final window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers on Thursday,...
View ArticleUP clears 1-win finish in Season 86 women’s volleyball, stuns FEU for 2-0 start
MANILA, Philippines – The UP Fighting Maroons are off to a blazing start in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament, stunning the FEU Lady Tamaraws in four sets, 23-25, 25-23, 25-17, 25-23,...
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No more ‘bad juju’: Cone hopes Doha blowouts toughened Gilas vs Taipei, New...
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas’ previous losses were a bitter pill to swallow, but the only thing the team can do is move on as it plunges to the real action. Head coach Tim Cone said his wards...
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Dismay and defiance in Kyiv, as Trump takes ‘our enemy’s side’
KYIV, Ukraine – Ukrainians rejected an extraordinary broadside by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, saying they had no choice but to fight on against Russia as their key backer engages in talks...
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BINI tops local artists in The Official Philippines Chart
MANILA, Philippines – It’s the cherry on top, indeed. P-pop girl group BINI bagged the coveted Top Local Artist of the Year honor at the launch of The Official Philippines Chart on Wednesday,...
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FACT CHECK: No ‘deadly’ face mask from China circulating in PH
Claim: Deadly face masks laced with poison have arrived in the Philippines from China. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A post made on July 26, 2024, has resurfaced recently and is making the...
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Pope alert and cheerful in hospital, says Italy’s PM after visit
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis is alert and cheerful as he battles double pneumonia in hospital, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday, February 19, after paying a visit to the ailing...
View Article[OPINION] Honoring my grandmother as a campus journalist
In a political landscape where abuse of power and worsening poverty are often hidden, if not neglected, many local journalists are forced to write “safe stories” just to survive. For me, as an Aries...
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DENR chief to firms, LGUs: Protect fisherfolk affected by Manila Bay...
MANILA, Philippines – Developers and concerned local governments should protect the fisherfolk to be displaced by ongoing reclamation projects in Manila Bay, Environment Secretary Toni Yulo-Loyzaga...
View ArticleSaudi oil giant Aramco is returning to Philippines as Unioil levels up
MANILA, Philippines – Competition in the Philippines’ petroleum industry is heating up. After 17 years, Saudi oil giant Aramco is reentering the Philippine market as an investor after signing a deal...
View ArticlePope Francis shows slight health improvement | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Pope Francis, battling pneumonia, shows ‘slight improvement’ The Vatican says on Wednesday, February 19, Pope...
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LIST: Complaints filed against Rodrigo Duterte after his presidency
Given his consistent controversial policies and remarks, it was no surprise for former president Rodrigo Duterte to face complaints after relinquishing the presidency in 2022. After his term, Duterte...
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BINI plans to ‘dominate’ international scene in 2025
MANILA, Philippines – After capturing Filipinos’ hearts in 2024, BINI aims to charm its way into global stardom. After winning the Top Local Artist of the Year honor at the launch of The Official...
View ArticleStellar Brownlee game not enough as Gilas falls to Chinese Taipei
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas could not have asked Justin Brownlee for a better performance. In the end, though, Chinese Taipei simply proved to be the superior team and handed the Philippines...
View ArticleCreamline, Petro Gazz claim top 2 seeds in PVL All-Filipino preliminaries
MANILA, Philippines –The Creamline Cool Smashers and the Petro Gazz Angels clinched the top two spots in the 2024-2025 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference preliminaries after dominant...
View ArticleIn policy change, Meta will delete Facebook Live video recordings after 30 days
MANILA, Philippines – Meta Platforms announced a policy change to its storage policies for Facebook Live video recordings, warning users that new live broadcasts will only exist on Facebook for 30...
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