ICC issues arrest warrants against top Russian commanders Kobylash and Sokolov
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for top Russian commanders Sergei Ivanovich Kobylash and Viktor Nikolayevich Sokolov over alleged war crimes...
View ArticleShining bright: Capital1 earns first-ever PVL win; Akari nabs breakthrough...
MANILA, Philippines – A new dawn is breaking for PVL neophyte Capital1 as the energized Solar Spikers nabbed their first ever franchise win following a four-set conquest of fellow newcomer Strong...
View ArticleImelda Marcos hospitalized for pneumonia | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Imelda Marcos hospitalized over suspected pneumonia Former first lady Imelda Marcos, aged 94, is in the hospital for slight...
View ArticleAwestruck Dongallo continues learning curve after hard-hitting Canino matchup
MANILA, Philippines – Although the UE Lady Warriors have taken massive leaps so far in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament, the growing pains are still clear to see, especially after...
View ArticleChina ships in Benham Rise ‘bit of an escalation,’ says Marcos
MELBOURNE, Australia – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Wednesday, March 6, that reports of Chinese research vessels in Benham Rise was a “clear intrusion into our Philippine maritime territory”...
View Article[Be The Good] In Negros, a bloody day remembered
There is nothing more chilling to a community than a culture of violence. On March 4, 2024, we are reminded of this by the first anniversary of the brazen murder of Negros Oriental Governor Roel...
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Cebu teachers, students oppose foreign ownership of Philippine schools
CEBU, Philippines – Some teacher and student groups in Cebu expressed their opposition to proposed amendments in the 1987 Constitution that would allow full foreign ownership of educational...
View Article‘Staying humble’: Blackwater to keep pushing after 3-0 start
MANILA, Philippines – Blackwater head coach Jeff Cariaso has been in the PBA long enough to know that a 3-0 start does not guarantee sustained success. So Cariaso wants the Bossing to “keep pushing”...
View ArticleWhy 4 lawmakers voted against RBH7, the economic charter change proposal
MANILA, Philippines – After six days of holding marathon hearings as a House committee of the whole, lawmakers on Wednesday, March 6, adopted a resolution allowing foreign investments to the country’s...
View ArticleMarcos: No need to invoke mutual defense treaty in Ayungin clash | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Marcos says Ayungin incident no reason to invoke MDT President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says it is not the time to invoke the...
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Gaza ceasefire talks at an impasse as humanitarian crisis deepens
CAIRO/RAFAH, Gaza Strip – Hamas stuck to its terms for a ceasefire deal and hostage exchange with Israel on Wednesday, March 6 after the United States said truce talks in Cairo were “in the hands of”...
View Article‘Lucky to have Bolick’: NLEX guard takes over late in comeback win
MANILA, Philippines – NLEX head coach Frankie Lim heaved a sigh of relief as Robert Bolick steered the Road Warriors to another gritty victory. Bolick took over in the fourth quarter and finished with...
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Nikki Haley ends White House bid, clearing path for a Trump-Biden rematch
CHARLESTON, South Carolina – Nikki Haley ended her long-shot challenge to Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump on Wednesday, March 6, ensuring the former president will be the party’s...
View ArticleHollywood stars invoke ‘Oppenheimer’ in anti-nukes campaign ahead of Oscars
LOS ANGELES, USA – A US-based disarmament organization has seized on public attention surrounding the Academy Awards-nominated film Oppenheimer and enlisted support from Hollywood stars for a...
View ArticleUndefeated Creamline, Cignal share early top spot in PVL All-Filipino tilt
MANILA, Philippines – Defending PVL All-Filipino champion Creamline found little trouble in keeping its 2024 conference record immaculate, sweeping winless Galeries Tower, 25-22, 25-17, 25-15 on...
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Stone tools in Ukraine offer oldest evidence of humans in Europe
A dating method based on cosmic rays has identified stone tools found in western Ukraine as the oldest-known evidence of human occupation in Europe – 1.4 million years ago – showing that the peopling...
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Court of Appeals revives 2 cases against Kerwin Espinosa
MANILA, Philippines – The Court of Appeals (CA) ordered the revival of two cases against alleged drug lord Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa. The CA granted the prosecution’s petition for certiorari – legal...
View ArticleDeja named ‘Drag Den Philippines’ season 2 Drag Supreme
MANILA, Philippines – Drag queen Deja was named Drag Den Philippines season 2’s drag supreme during the season’s finale, aired on Thursday, March 7. Mula sa Norte, she finally takes home the crown!...
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As Quiboloy hides, US government moves on arrest warrant
MANILA, Philippines – While doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy teases his hideout and enjoys vows of protection from Senate allies of his close friend, former president Rodrigo Duterte, the US...
View ArticleLadon inches closer to Paris berth, Marvin also advances in Olympic boxing...
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxers Rogen Ladon and John Marvin claimed emphatic wins to progress in the World Qualification Tournament for the Paris Olympics in Busto Arsizio, Italy. Ladon advanced...
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