[EXPLAINER] The Eta Aquariid meteor shower: When is it and what to expect?
Meteors will be streaking across the sky as Earth passes through dusty debris in space left by Halley’s Comet in the annual Eta Aquariid meteor shower, with peak activity in early May. Here is an...
View ArticleJapan town blocks view of Mount Fuji at tourist photo spot to stop crowds
FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO, Japan – Officials in a Japanese town are erecting a 2.5-meter (8.2 ft) high barrier to block a view of Mount Fuji and obstruct a photo spot that has been attracting so many visitors...
View ArticleEnvironmental journalism is an increasingly dangerous profession, UN chief says
SANTIAGO, Chile – Journalists covering environmental issues have become increasingly targeted with violence as the world faces an unprecedented environmental emergency, UN Secretary-General Antonio...
View Article[Newspoint] Willful indifference
An unusual number of Chinese nationals have planted themselves in communities bordered by Philippine waters where China maintains a menacing military presence. They are estimated between 1,500 and...
View ArticleKing Charles and UK royals to relinquish dozens of patronages
LONDON, United Kingdom – King Charles and other senior British royals are to relinquish patronages of almost 200 charities and organizations after a review of their association with more than 1,000...
View ArticleYoung Magic deny Mitchell’s 50-bomb, force playoffs Game 7
Paolo Banchero scored 27 points and Franz Wagner added 26 as the host Orlando Magic forced a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference first-round series with a 103-96 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on...
View ArticleNew direction taken: Lakers fire head coach Darvin Ham after 2 seasons
The Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham on Friday (Saturday, May 4, Manila time) after two seasons and a 90-74 regular-season record. “We greatly appreciate Darvin’s efforts on behalf of...
View ArticleInspired by ‘The Crown’, new series explores Gandhi’s early life
LONDON, United Kingdom – The years of Mahatma Gandhi when he was a shy young man who had yet to become the revered father of a nation are being brought back to life in a historic London pub and other...
View ArticleYou can now send your Korean visa application via mail
MANILA, Philippines – Talk about convenience! The Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) in the Philippines now allows visa applications to be sent through mail, KVAC announced on its website. Starting...
View ArticleKyrie Irving erupts for 28 in 2nd half; Mavericks blast Clippers out of...
Kyrie Irving scored 28 of his 30 points in the second half and the Dallas Mavericks advanced to the second round with a resounding 114-101 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 of...
View ArticleBiden gives Katie Ledecky, Michelle Yeoh the Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON, USA – A winner of seven Olympic gold medals, a leader of the Mississippi civil rights struggle and a pioneer of television’s tabloid talk show genre are part of this year’s class of...
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DLSU releases DCAT 2024 results
MANILA, Philippines – The De La Salle University (DLSU) released on Saturday, May 4, the results of the DLSU College Admission Test (DCAT) for academic year 2024-2025, The LaSallian reported. JUST IN:...
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Be The Good: Should Quiapo and Escolta be declared as heritage zones?
MANILA, Philippines – Because May is Heritage Month, the next episode of Rappler’s Be The Good show will be about two famous but neglected historic districts of Manila: Quiapo and Escolta. Join...
View ArticleHamas negotiators begin Gaza truce talks; CIA chief also present in Cairo
CAIRO, Egypt – Hamas negotiators began intensified talks on Saturday, May 4, on a possible Gaza truce that would see the return to Israel of some hostages, a Hamas official told Reuters, with the CIA...
View Article[Time Trowel] Heritage for whom?
A trowel (/ˈtraʊ.əl/), in the hands of an archaeologist, is like a trusty sidekick – a tiny, yet mighty, instrument that uncovers ancient secrets, one well-placed scoop at a time. It’s the Sherlock...
View ArticleControversial PVL referee in Petro Gazz-Creamline game takes leave of absence
MANILA, Philippines – Volleyball referee Bobby Celso will no longer officiate a game for the rest of the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference after a lapse in judgment during the Petro Gazz-Creamline...
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LOOK: EB Magalona’s famed blue crabs, coffee take center stage at culinary event
BACOLOD, Philippines – EB Magalona town in Negros Occidental marked its 35th Ugyonan Festival with a culinary contest that put the spotlight on Negros food heritage. The 1st Saravia Culinary Contest...
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‘This charade must stop’: Gibo Teodoro denies ‘new model’ with China on...
MANILA, Philippines – Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. said on Sunday, May 5, that the Philippines is not a party to any new arrangement with China on managing the situation in Ayungin...
View ArticleWolves wrestle home-court advantage from Nuggets with Game 1 upset
Anthony Edwards scored 43 points, Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 20, and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves took home-court advantage from Denver with a 106-99 stunner over the Nuggets in Game 1 of...
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LOOK: ‘Ibong Adarna’ spotted in Philippines’ tallest mountain
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Soccsksargen has reported rare sightings of several wildlife species in forests around Mount Apo, the...
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