LIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs Chinese Taipei – FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
MANILA, Philippines – It cannot be denied that Gilas Pilipinas gives Filipino fans so much joy every time it wins games. And the Nationals hope to provide the same feeling as they shoot for a...
View ArticleMutya ng Dabaw updates rules: No height requirement, mothers welcome to join
DAVAO ORIENTAL, Philippines – The Mutya ng Dabaw beauty pageant followed the latest trends in the world of pageantry as it lifted the height requirement for its applicants and opened the competition...
View ArticleYulia Navalnaya demands authorities release husband’s body, calls Putin’s...
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, on Saturday, February 24, demanded that Russian authorities release his body for burial and accused a “demonic” Russian...
View ArticleDOH, FDA advise against gluta IV drip for skin whitening
MANILA, Philippines – After photos of Mariel Rodriguez’s glutathione drip session at the Senate made rounds online, Senator Robinhood Padilla shrugged off critics of his wife saying she just “loves to...
View ArticleJapan stuns China in FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers to end 88-year skid
MANILA, Philippines – At long last, Japan put an end to a decades-long losing streak against China. The Akatsuki Five beat Team Dragon for the first time in nearly 90 years as they hacked out a...
View Article[PODCAST] Teach Me, Senpai, E9: Creating a ‘Nurture Your Passion’ plan with...
What if pursuing your passion isn’t realistic? That’s a common question we’ve been getting since we started this podcast. We found this question to be interesting and very valid. After all, shifting...
View ArticleMarcos gov’t offers muted celebration of EDSA People Power’s 38th anniversary
It’s the second year that the EDSA People Power Revolution is being commemorated under the administration of President and dictator’s son Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and Malacañang appears unwilling to give...
View ArticleGenSan’s Kalilangan festival: A vibrant tapestry of history, culture, and...
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines – While General Santos City is known for its Tuna Festival, the city also flourishes with the Kalilangan Festival, held annually in February. This vibrant celebration...
View ArticlePope Francis urges diplomatic solution to Ukraine war on anniversary of...
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Sunday, February 25, called for a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine that would lead to a just and lasting peace, as the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion...
View ArticleHow Trump defeated Nikki Haley in her home state of South Carolina
Donald Trump’s big primary victory on Saturday, February 24, over Nikki Haley in her home state of South Carolina was the result of a ruthless and methodical campaign to eliminate her as a threat,...
View ArticleWATCH: Why should we commemorate the People Power Revolution?
MANILA, Philippines – In 2024, February 25 – the anniversary of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s ouster from power – is neither a holiday nor a special non-working day. It is a Sunday. At least, that’s his...
View ArticleBrownlee shines in homecoming game as Gilas Pilipinas blasts Chinese Taipei...
MANILA, Philippines – Tim Cone promised a better showing from Gilas Pilipinas after a tentative start to their FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers debut. His charges did not disappoint as the Philippines claimed...
View ArticleAfter 6 years, Boracay beach parties are back
AKLAN, Philippines – The municipal government of Malay in Aklan province has officially revived beach parties in the resort island of Boracay, in hopes to attract more young tourists. The move comes...
View ArticleNikola Jokic strikes again with triple-double in record-setting game for Nuggets
Nikola Jokic set an NBA record en route to his third straight triple-double, Jamal Murray chipped in with 27 points, and the Denver Nuggets rallied to defeat the Golden State Warriors, 119-103, in San...
View ArticleLea Salonga to perform with US’ Tabernacle Choir at Mall of Asia Arena
This is a press release from The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Acclaimed Broadway singer and actress Lea Salonga will be the featured guest...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: Tulfo not suspended from Senate
Claim: Senator Raffy Tulfo was suspended from office. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video bearing the claim was posted by a YouTube channel with over 115,000 subscribers. As of...
View Article[Rappler’s Best] España’s medieval lords
I hope you had a restful weekend. Let me start this Monday’s newsletter with a bygone era that rankles to this day. The length of my blue uniform skirt, the collar of my white blouse, the way I...
View ArticleUkraine military confirms retreat from eastern village
KYIV, Ukraine – The Ukrainian military confirmed on Monday, February 26, its retreat from the village of Lastochkyne in eastern Ukraine, saying the move would help it halt the westward advance of...
View ArticleView from Manila: Beijing bristles at media presence in Bajo de Masinloc
MANILA, Philippines – Shadowing and blocking maneuvers by China in the West Philippine Sea are nothing new for personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), nor for Philippine journalists who are...
View ArticleNew era as PFF retires Azkals moniker, brings in Belgian coach for men’s team
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) ushered in a new era for the men’s national team with a new coach, and soon, a new name. The squad nicknamed the Azkals will be called...
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