Former Pablo Escobar associate arrested on drugs charges in Colombia
MADRID, Spain – A suspected drug trafficker and former associate of the late Colombian drugs baron Pablo Escobar was arrested in his luxury villa in the city of Medellin following an international...
View ArticlePakistan’s former President Zardari wins another term
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Pakistan’s former President Asif Ali Zardari won a second term on Saturday, March 9, supported by the ruling coalition in a vote by parliament and regional assemblies, the...
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PH’s Gwendolyne Fourniol ends journey in 71st Miss World
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ very own Gwendolyne Fourniol ended her Miss World journey early after failing to enter the pageant’s first cut or top 40. French-Filipina Fourniol represented...
View Article‘Part of something big’: Zain Mahmood sees bright future with UST Tigers
MANILA, Philippines – Zain Mahmood was a highly touted big coming off Maranatha High School in California. With his combination of size, heft, and scoring prowess, the Filipino-Canadian teen caught...
View Article[Kitchen 143] Cantabria by Chele Gonzalez
Bookmark this page to watch Kitchen 143 live on Tuesday, March 12, at 8 pm. Kitchen 143 now heads out of the home kitchen and visits old and new favorite restaurants in and out of Metro Manila. In...
View ArticleCanino, La Salle far from satisfied despite string of straight-set wins
MANILA, Philippines – The La Salle Lady Spikers’ sweep of the UP Fighting Maroons still leave much to be desired. At least that’s the opinion of the La Salle coaches, who expect more from the Lady...
View ArticleNOW Telecom loses Supreme Court case
MANILA, Philippines – It’s the end of the road for NOW Telecom, a company that once sought to become the Philippines’ third major telco player, after the Supreme Court (SC) junked its case against the...
View ArticlePH gymnast Emma Malabuyo falls short of medal in Baku World Cup
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ Emma Malabuyo fell short of a medal as the Baku, Azerbaijan leg of the 2024 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Series came to a close on Sunday, March 10. The...
View ArticleA late scratch, Rhenz Abando not ready for comeback
CEBU, Philippines – After pushing through pain in the East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four, Rhenz Abando admitted he isn’t quite ready yet to play. Abando was a late scratch in the Anyang Kwan...
View ArticleUnlikely heroes take charge as Ginebra, NorthPort down Phoenix, Meralco
MANILA, Philippines – The Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings may have just found a gem in their rookie Ralph Cu. Thanks to Cu’s third-quarter explosion, Ginebra cruised to a 102-92 win over the Phoenix Fuel...
View ArticleRamadan to start March 12 as Muslims report no sighting of new moon
MANILA, Philippines – The Islamic fasting month of Ramadan is set to begin on Tuesday, March 12, after moonsighting committees across the country reported no sighting of the new moon. The National...
View ArticleAira Villegas on cusp of Paris berth, Rogen Ladon exits Olympic boxing qualifier
MANILA, Philippines – One more win and boxer Aira Villegas will join the Philippines’ athlete roster for the Paris Olympics. Villegas inched closer to a prized Olympic seat as she advanced to the...
View ArticleMission accomplished: ‘Tired’ Chiba completes perfect EASL title romp
CEBU, Philippines – From mission statement to mission accomplished. The last team to arrive in Cebu wound up first as Japan’s Chiba Jets captured the 2023-2024 East Asia Super League (EASL)...
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Explainer: What is Ramadan and why does it require Muslims to fast?
Intermittent fasting is now becoming popular, with many promised health benefits. But Muslims have been practicing fasting in the lunar month of Ramadan for centuries. The Ramadan for 2024 will start...
View ArticleActivists cheer as Baguio court resumes hearing on anti-terrorist label petition
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Organized activists in Baguio City on Sunday, March 10, welcomed the resumption of proceedings in a regional court on the petition for certiorari and writ of a preliminary...
View ArticleDigital bank Maya expects to break even in 2024
MANILA, Philippines – PLDT-backed digital bank Maya is set to break even in 2024 and is on track to be profitable by 2025, as it attracted more depositors and grew its loan disbursements. In 2023,...
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FACT CHECK: No Marcos order expelling China from West PH Sea
Claim: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has sent China away from the West Philippine Sea following reports of Chinese presence in Bajo de Masinloc. RATING: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A YouTube...
View ArticleBukidnon cave claims lives of 4 Yamashita treasure hunters
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – At least four men in search of the fabled Yamashita treasure died when they suffocated inside a cave they were exploring in Kadingilan town in Bukidnon province on...
View ArticleBlue Eagles lose another player as Gab Gomez leaves Ateneo
MANILA, Philippines – Another key player left the Ateneo Blue Eagles’ nest. Gab Gomez announced on Monday, March 11, that his Ateneo stint has come to a close, leaving the Blue Eagles’ roster further...
View ArticleHontiveros: Let Quiboloy face allegations | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Hontiveros: Set aside friendship, let Quiboloy face allegations Senator Risa Hontiveros urges fellow senators to set aside...
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