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Moving forward from suspension, Brownlee itching to play for Gilas again
MANILA, Philippines – A months-long hiatus has Justin Brownlee itching to play for Gilas Pilipinas again. Brownlee returns to national team action as he’s set to suit up in the first window of the...
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‘Persona 3 Reload’ review: Fusing style and substance, oozing with confidence...
This review originally appeared on OneMoreGame.ph. Persona 3 Reload was reviewed on a PC and Steam Deck with a code from the publisher. Sneak peek Release Date: February 2, 2024 Platforms: PS5, PS4,...
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Filmmaker Jade Castro’s ‘warrantless’ jeepney arson arrest slammed by art...
MANILA, Philippines – Art organizations cried foul over what they considered the baseless arrest on Thursday, February 1 of filmmaker Jade Castro and three other men for allegedly burning down a...
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‘Sexualized’ Jesus causes outrage in Spain – but Christians have long been...
There has been backlash from some conservative Catholics in Spain this February, who object to an image of Jesus on a poster used to promote Holy Week in Seville. The image has been described as...
View ArticleDoc Rivers makes coaching history after Bucks win, All-Star honor
Doc Rivers didn’t just pick up his first win as Milwaukee’s new head coach in Dallas on Saturday night, February 3 (Sunday, February 4, Manila time). The Bucks’ 129-117 come-from-behind win over the...
View ArticleTaylor’s Version: Swift-related Super Bowl bets include Kelce proposal
While Taylor Swift has not revealed if she will jet across the Pacific Ocean to cheer on boyfriend Travis Kelce in the Super Bowl in Las Vegas on February 11, that has not stopped online sportsbooks...
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‘Toxic positivity’ is out: Welcome to the new world of indulgent pettiness
Call them pet peeves, call them petty grievances, one thing is certain – complaining about everyday irritations feels cathartic. It’s also the premise of American comedy podcast I’ve Had It. Hosts...
View ArticleSamsung chief Lee cleared of charges in 2015 merger case
SEOUL, South Korea – Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee was found not guilty of accounting fraud and stock manipulation by a Seoul court on Monday, February 5, in a case about a 2015 merger of...
View ArticleTS11 is coming: What we know so far about Taylor Swift’s new album ‘The...
MANILA, Philippines – How are we feeling, Swifties? Aside from Taylor Swift’s historic win at the Grammys, the pop superstar also gave fans another reason to celebrate: her upcoming album titled The...
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FACT CHECK: Landslides, floods in Davao Region not due to storm
Claim: A tropical cyclone caused flooding and landslides in the Davao Region in the past week, according to a weather report on Monday, February 5. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video...
View ArticlePhilippines wards off cyber attacks from China-based hackers
MANILA, Philippines – Hackers operating in China attempted to break into websites and email systems of the Philippines’ president and government agencies, including one promoting maritime security,...
View ArticleMindanao leaders, local executives thumb down Duterte’s independence call
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Officials from Mindanao cold-shouldered former President Rodrigo Duterte’s call to revive a movement for Mindanao independence even as organized governors and mayors...
View ArticleSearch engine Yandex owner to exit Russia in $5.2-billion deal
LONDON, United Kingdom – Nasdaq-listed technology company Yandex NV said it had struck a 475-billion-rouble ($5.21 billion) cash and share deal to sell all its assets in Russia to a consortium of...
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FACT CHECK: GCash ‘advisory’ on removal from app stores is fake
Claim: Users of financial services app GCash are advised to cash out their remaining balance before the app is removed from all app stores by February 10. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The...
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Why 1987 Constitution framer Hilario Davide Jr. opposes charter change
MANILA, Philippines – Former chief justice Hilario Davide Jr. said that amending the economic provisions of the Constitution would create “serious and disturbing problems and consequences.” Davide,...
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[New School] When barangays lose their purpose
On the eve of the 2023 barangay elections held last November, my mom wondered: “Ano’ng barangay ba tayo?” “Molino three,” I said, initially reading out the barangay number in English. “Barangay Molino...
View ArticleIs ‘Waray-Waray’ offensive? Debate continues among Eastern Visayas scholars
LEYTE, Philippines – Waray-waray is one of the major native languages in the Philippines, with roughly four million speakers to date. However, there is an ongoing debate regarding what the language...
View ArticleAnger at Turkish government spills over at earthquake anniversary vigil
HATAY, Turkey – More than 10,000 people gathered early on Tuesday, February 6, to hold a vigil for the one-year anniversary of the devastating earthquakes that hit southeastern Turkey, as some...
View ArticleOversight Board calls Meta policy ‘incoherent’ as altered Biden video stays up
Meta Platforms’ Oversight Board urged the company to update its policies regarding manipulated content following a ruling in which the board upheld a decision to keep a misleading video of US...
View ArticleMalay town unveils Boracay’s newest tourism come-on: hair braiding
AKLAN, Philippines – In a move to weave together culture and commerce in Boracay, the town government of Malay has unveiled an unexpected tourism come-on: hair braiding. Local officials said they...
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