Cone impressed by gritty Chinese Taipei as Gilas falls short
MANILA, Philippines – As coach Tim Cone simply put it, Chinese Taipei just refused to crack under Gilas Pilipinas’ pressure. Cone praised the steely Taiwanese for their resolve as they weathered the...
View ArticleWhy Michelin Guide PH matters — and what it means for Filipino chefs, culture
MANILA, Philippines – For years, Filipino foodies and chefs have been asking the same question: When will Michelin finally come to the Philippines? Our homegrown chefs and restaurants patiently built...
View Article40 at 40: LeBron James makes history anew in Lakers’ win vs Blazers
LeBron James scored 40 points for the second time since turning 40 and also grabbed 8 rebounds while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 110-102 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on...
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Overseas groups call for stronger info campaign for internet voting
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino community groups from Canada and Hong Kong have called for stronger information campaigns for internet voting, which will be the manner of voting for most overseas...
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Reeling Gilas Pilipinas braces for vengeful New Zealand
MANILA, Philippines – If Gilas Pilipinas plays the same way it did in its loss to Chinese Taipei, it will be in a whole lot of trouble when it goes up against New Zealand. The Tall Blacks, who...
View ArticleRappler Recap: Marcos and Alyansa slate court voters in Negros
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas Senate slate held campaign rallies in Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental and Victorias City in Negros...
View ArticleSurvey firms required to register with Comelec | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Election pollsters now required to register with Comelec Candidates, organizations, or individuals conducting and...
View Article‘Another first’: Kathryn Bernardo joins ‘Pilipinas Got Talent’ as judge
MANILA, Philippines – Just months after starring in the Filipino record-breaking blockbuster movie Hello, Love, Again, Kathryn Bernardo takes on a new challenge. Kathryn joins a new all-star lineup...
View ArticleRecent losses ‘humbling’ for Gilas Pilipinas
MANILA, Philippines – Losing this many games in a row is uncharted territory for this Gilas Pilipinas batch. The national team lost three straight games for the first time since Tim Cone returned as...
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Fired and rehired: The dizzying confusion of Trump’s government overhaul
WASHINGTON, USA — Federal workers responsible for America’s nuclear weapons, scientists trying to fight a worsening outbreak of bird flu, and officials responsible for supplying electricity are among...
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Pope Francis, improving in hospital, alert and working, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is showing improvement, is alert and doing some work, the Vatican said on Friday, February 21, as the 88-year-old pontiff began his eighth day in hospital battling...
View ArticleHamas to free 6 Gaza hostages after body of Bibas mother returned
JERUSALEM, Israel – Hamas freed six hostages from Gaza on Saturday, February 22, the last living Israeli captives slated for release under the first phase of a fragile ceasefire accord, in exchange...
View Article[Tech Thoughts] Google Maps’ Gulf of Mexico issue is global and tech...
Google Maps has recently come under fire for its capitulation to the US government under President Donald Trump, renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in US versions of Google Maps, and...
View ArticlePNP serves search warrant vs pro-Duterte vlogger who claimed CIDG chief...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) served a search warrant against pro-Duterte vlogger Ernest Jun Abines on Saturday midnight, February 22, after he shared a post claiming that...
View ArticleManam, Aristocrat: Top Filipino restos to bring foreigners to, according to...
MANILA, Philippines – With the Michelin Guide’s highly-anticipated arrival in the Philippines, it’s more eyes on Philippine cuisine as it gears up for the global spotlight. But beyond fine dining,...
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How lesbian escort agencies became a form of self-care in Japan
In Japanese society, prostitution is often framed as a necessary evil — a way to maintain social harmony by providing men with an outlet for their pent-up sexual desires. While there are a number of...
View ArticleAngel Canino, Shaina Nitura showdown deliver in spades as La Salle blanks...
MANILA, Philippines – The era of super rookies in UAAP volleyball continues as former rookie MVP Angel Canino went toe-to-toe with star newcomer Shaina Nitura in La Salle’s 25-21, 26-24, 25-20 sweep...
View ArticleRamil de Jesus rues ‘lost confidence’ as La Salle rebounds at Adamson’s expense
MANILA, Philippines – La Salle Lady Spikers head coach Ramil de Jesus is never one to mince words, win or lose, but especially after defeats. One week after his wards absorbed a shock sweep loss to...
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5,000 km, 2 wheels, and a world of discovery: How a couple went on a...
Motorcycle tourism remains a relatively novel concept in the Philippines, despite the prevalence of two-wheeled transport as a mainstay of daily life. Yet, for many, the notion of long-distance...
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Pope Francis will not lead Sunday prayers for 2nd week – Vatican
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis, who is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia, will not appear in public on Sunday, February 23, to lead his usual prayer with pilgrims for a second consecutive...
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