AI, deepfakes in spotlight as South Korea hosts third democracy summit
MANILA, Philippines – South Korea is hosting the third Summit for Democracy (S4D) from Monday, March 18 to Wednesday, March 20, with an agenda to tackle various issues on rights and freedoms...
View ArticlePutin tightens grip on power in Russian election but thousands join noon protest
MOSCOW, Russia – President Vladimir Putin is poised to tighten his grip on power on Sunday, March 17, in a Russian election that is certain to deliver him a landslide victory, though thousands of...
View ArticleSixth man: June Mar stars off the bench as San Miguel escapes TNT for 2-0 start
MANILA, Philippines – Still on a minutes restriction due to the calf injury he sustained during the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals, seven-time league MVP June Mar Fajardo has no problem coming off the...
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Curious cases of alleged lotto bettors winning multiple times explained
MANILA, Philippines – The curious cases of alleged lotto bettors winning multiple times in just a few months last year – an unlikely event given the low statistical probability of winning the lottery...
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NAIA Terminal 5? Ramon Ang bares plans for Philippines’ main airport
MANILA, Philippines – San Miguel Corporation (SMC) president and chief executive officer Ramon Ang unveiled some of his plans for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), including the...
View ArticleAndy Gemao brings Basketball Without Borders learnings to NBTC
MANIKA, Philippines – Prized high school prospect Andy Gemao quickly showcased his wares in his first game in the 2024 NBTC National Finals as his FilNation Select-USA trumped Philippine Christian...
View ArticleBelen, NU Lady Bulldogs regroup as next UAAP round looms
MANILA, Philippines – Losses to the top two teams in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament are glaring proof that Bella Belen and the NU Lady Bulldogs have a long way to go if they want to...
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TIMELINE: The Chocolate Hills resort controversy
CEBU, Philippines – Vlogger Renmark Nisnisan, also known as “Ren The Adventurer,” posted what seemed to be an innocent travel video of a resort built in the middle of three Chocolate Hills on...
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View from Manila: Welcome back, Secretary Blinken
MANILA, Philippines – When US Secretary of State Antony Blinken lands in Manila, China will surely be keeping close watch. And no matter his visit’s eventual outcome, Beijing won’t like what they’ll...
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EU, Philippines resume stalled trade negotiations
BRUSSELS, Belgium – The European Union and the Philippines said on Monday, March 18, they would resume negotiations on a free trade agreement as the EU seeks to tap into Asia’s faster economic growth...
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GAME SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 86 volleyball
MANILA, Philippines – UAAP Season 86 volleyball action intensifies as the second round of the men’s and women’s divisions begins on Wednesday, March 20. The contenders will separate themselves from...
View ArticlePAREX no longer pushing through — Ang | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Ramon Ang says controversial Pasig River expressway not pushing through San Miguel Corporation president and CEO Ramon Ang...
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Gaza suffers famine-level shortages, with mass death imminent – UN-backed...
Food shortages in parts of the Gaza Strip have already far exceeded famine levels, and mass death is now imminent without an immediate ceasefire and surge of food into areas cut off by fighting, the...
View ArticleAssailants shoot BuCor chief Catapang’s vehicle
MANILA, Philippines – Unidentified assailants fired at the vehicle owned by Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. on Tuesday, March 19, but no one among its passengers...
View ArticleThe flag will fly: WADA clears the Philippines of anti-doping compliance issues
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine flag will fly in international sporting competitions for the foreseeable future as the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) finally cleared the nation of its...
View Article‘Bingo-loving Filipinos’ boost DigiPlus’ income to P4 billion in 2023
MANILA, Philippines – Millions of Filipinos playing bingo in physical parlors as well as online boosted gaming company DigiPlus Interactive Corporation’s (DigiPlus) earnings in 2023. In a disclosure...
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Vatican reveals 1951 decree rejecting ‘Lipa apparition’
MANILA, Philippines – The Archdiocese of Lipa announced on Tuesday, March 19, that the Vatican has revealed a controversial 1951 decree declaring there was nothing supernatural in an alleged...
View ArticleHong Kong legislature unanimously passes new national security law
HONG KONG – Hong Kong lawmakers on Tuesday, March 19, unanimously passed a new national security bill within a fortnight of it being tabled, fast-tracking a major piece of legislation that critics say...
View ArticleSan Juan showdown: PLDT survives PVL 5-set thriller, sends Choco Mucho to 1st...
MANILA, Philippines – PLDT dug deep after blowing a two-set lead in its blockbuster battle with Choco Mucho, pulling through with a thrilling fifth-set escape to send the Flying Titans to their first...
View ArticleCall for nominations: UP Alumni Awards 2024
(This is a press release from the UP Alumni Association.) The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) has announced the deadline of April 1, 2024 for the submission of nominations to...
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