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The waters are calmer for oceanographer Cesar Villanoy
MANILA, Philippines – “We know more about Mars siguro, than the deep ocean.” It was a Monday and the auditorium at the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP MSI) was packed with...
View ArticleWarriors hold 70-point man Joel Embiid in check
Stephen Curry scored 25 of his 37 points in the second half as the Golden State Warriors handed the Philadelphia 76ers their fourth straight loss with a 119-107 victory in San Francisco on Tuesday,...
View ArticleIn Marcos’ Hanoi visit, South China Sea issues take the spotlight
MANILA, Philippines – For his first bilateral visit for 2024, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. put security and safety issues in the South China Sea at the forefront as he met with leaders from Vietnam,...
View ArticlePakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, wife jailed for 14 years in graft case, his party...
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Khan were each sentenced to 14 years in jail in a case related to illegal selling of state gifts, his party said...
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EJ Obiena sees ‘very powerful meaning’ in pole vault success
MANILA, Philippines – To some extent, EJ Obiena feels his role in society as a pole vaulter does not compare to the impact doctors, teachers, or firemen create in the lives of his fellow Filipinos. As...
View Article[WATCH] In the Public Square with John Nery: The new pollsters
A new survey dropped yesterday: The first Public Opinion Monitor of WR Numero. This is the same survey that found that almost 70% of adult Filipinos support the Marcos administration, that almost 36%...
View ArticleLinsanity in Cebu: EASL selects Philippines as Final Four neutral battleground
MANILA, Philippines – Lucky Cebuanos will soon get a taste of NBA-caliber action right in the comfort of their island home. The East Asia Super League (EASL) announced on Thursday, February 1, that...
View ArticlePhilippines plans to buy submarines to defend sovereignty in South China Sea...
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the third phase of the military’s modernization, which includes the purchase of the country’s first submarine, in order to...
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GAME SCHEDULE: 2023-24 PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals
MANILA, Philippines – Magnolia and San Miguel are the top two seeds for a reason. The Hotshots and the Beermen duke it out for the PBA Commissioner’s Cup crown as they renew their rivalry over four...
View Article[OPINION] Maids, martyrs, murderers, and GomBurZa
They are titles, labels, representations, and attempts to rewrite, or correct history. The attempts are not necessarily rooted in the events depicted but on current exigencies and what are demanded of...
View ArticleIndonesian leader accused of bias, interference in presidential election
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Indonesian President Joko Widodo is facing mounting public criticism over his perceived political interference and lack of neutrality as he campaigns for the leading candidate in...
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Love Japanese breakfast? Ginza serves it in traditional and fusion ways –...
MANILA, Philippines – Many patrons love the modern Japanese dining experience at Ginza, but sometimes, all you need is a simple, traditional Japanese breakfast to tide you over before a full day....
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[OPINION] On the Frankfurt Book Fair, Bagong Pilipinas, and Palestine
After years of lobbying by the National Book Development Board, the Philippines was finally named Guest of Honor in the 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair (FBF). The Guest of Honor has the important task of...
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As Marcos-Duterte clans clash, should Sara resign from the Cabinet?
MANILA, Philippines – It was an alliance that critics and political observers had jinxed as doomed from the start. The only questions were, when and what would happen to Vice President Sara Duterte,...
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Lucky you! Here’s your horoscope in the Year of the Wood Dragon 2024
MANILA, Philippines – On February 10, Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year) celebrations will usher in the Year of the Wood Dragon. In the Chinese zodiac, 12 animals move around their zodiac cycle. In...
View ArticleSuns top Nets in Kevin Durant’s return to old stomping ground
Kevin Durant heard some cheers in pregame introductions and scored 33 points in his return to Brooklyn as the Phoenix Suns surged ahead in the third quarter for a 136-120 victory over the Nets in New...
View ArticleAustin Reaves to the rescue: Lakers survive Celtics minus LeBron, Davis
Austin Reaves scored a season-high 32 points to help the undermanned Los Angeles Lakers earn a 114-105 road victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, Februray 1 (Friday, February 2, Manila...
View ArticleHope rises as hogs in Occidental Mindoro test negative for ASF
MANILA, Philippines – Hogs in African Swine Fever-affected towns in Occidental Mindoro have tested negative for the virus, bringing hope to the province. Just over a week ago, the provincial...
View ArticleRappler Talk: Free speech in the Philippines with UN Special Rapporteur
MANILA, Philippines – Once a hostile country to human rights experts such as her, the Philippines has since changed and rolled out the red carpet to welcome Irene Khan, the United Nations Special...
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Gadget release roundup: January, February 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Looking for a new phone or laptop? Check out our list of key gadget and device releases in the Philippines from January and February 2024. This list will be updated as we receive...
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