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[Free to Disagree] Pretty, witty and Quezon City
During the 2022 presidential campaign, I was so irritated by our current First Lady’s “I am so New York” description of herself. I just thought it was a grab at cosmopolitanism that was pretentious,...
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Leyte university faces backlash over limited graduation accommodations
LEYTE, Philippines – The state-owned Leyte Normal University (LNU) drew criticism after it proceeded with its graduation rites in a school facility that could only accommodate graduates with Latin...
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Taiwan is not seeking war with China, defense minister says
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan is not seeking war with Beijing, and its policy is to build up a defensive, multi-level deterrence capability to make it harder for China to capture the island, Taiwan Defense...
View ArticleAt Home sa Abroad: Overseas marriage, an option for Pinoy LGBTQ+ couples
MANILA, Philippines – In the Philippines, not everyone has the absolute right to marry the person they love. This includes the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+ (LGBTQ+) community – since...
View ArticleTo pay for OpenAI integration, Apple offers exposure – Bloomberg
Apple isn’t paying OpenAI with direct financial remuneration for the integration of the latter’s ChatGPT into Apple devices, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported. Instead, the tech journalist known for...
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MARINA suffers multiple data breaches of web-based systems
MANILA, Philippines – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) confirmed that a cyberattack compromised at least four of its systems, becoming the latest victim in a growing list of government...
View ArticleBack home, Celtics try again to close out Kyrie Irving, Mavericks
BOSTON, USA – If any player knows how badly the Boston Celtics want to close out the Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday, June 17 (Tuesday, June 18, Manila time), it’s Dallas guard Kyrie...
View ArticleFather’s Day highway crash kills 6, badly hurts 4 kids in General Santos
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines – Six people died, including three children, while four other minors were seriously hurt in a vehicular collision after they celebrated Father’s Day at a beach in General...
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[EDITORIAL] Bagong Pilipinas hymn at panata: Vanity project na ‘fail’
Frankly, disappointed kami. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., you can do better. Ang jologs ha. Kaya nga pinasikat ‘nyo ang acronym na BBM, upang umukit ng sarili ‘nyong pangalan, nang hindi...
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FACT CHECK: Osteoarthritis ‘cure’ not promoted by health TV show
Claim: Grandsure Gold Nutrient Dense Drink, which claims to “permanently cure” bone and joint diseases, was promoted in the health program Salamat Dok. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The...
View ArticleTatum-Brown duo finally wins it all; Boston clamps Dallas for NBA-high 18th...
Jayson Tatum recorded 31 points and 11 assists as the Boston Celtics locked up their league-record 18th championship with a 106-88 blowout of the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night (Tuesday, June 18,...
View ArticleUS sues Adobe for hiding fees, creating ‘cancellation hurdles’
MANILA, Philippines – The US government on Monday, June 17, sued Photoshop maker Adobe, alleging the company hid termination fees and made it difficult for consumers to cancel their subscriptions. The...
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US reiterates mutual defense treaty terms after China rams, tows PH ships in...
MANILA, Philippines – The United States State Department on Tuesday, June 18 (Monday, June 17 in Washington) reaffirmed that armed attacks on Philippine armed forces and public vessels could be basis...
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Scooter Braun resigns from talent management after 23 years
MANILA, Philippines – American music mogul Scooter Braun, who has managed pop stars Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Demi Lovato, announced his retirement from his 23-year career in artist...
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Filipino seafarer killed in Houthi attack on MV Tutor, says White House
MANILA, Philippines – A Filipino seafarer was killed when Yemeni Houthi rebels attacked bulk carrier MV Tutor in the southern Red Sea on June 12, the White House confirmed. “A few days ago, the...
View ArticleNew measure gives civil society groups legislative voice in Himamaylan city...
BACOLOD, Philippines – Legislators in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, have approved a measure to enhance transparency and civil society participation in local governance. This, in effect, allows...
View Article[OPINION] To honor Aries Rufo
I was 23 and still pursuing a communication degree when I got accepted into the Aries Rufo Journalism Fellowship program in February 2023. It was also probably the first time I had heard about the...
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Alice Guo knocks on Malacañang’s doors, seeks fair probe into her dealings
MANILA, Philippines – Suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo wrote to Malacañang officials on Tuesday, June 18, denying the mountain of accusations against her, and requesting a fair investigation...
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BLACKPINK’s Rosé signs with The Black Label
MANILA, Philippines – Rosé of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has officially signed with The Black Label, the agency announced on Tuesday, June 18. “Based on deep trust between producer Teddy and artist...
View ArticleTaiwan keeping watch after Chinese submarine surfaces in Taiwan Strait
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan’s defense minister said on Tuesday, June 18, that they have a “grasp” of the situation after pictures appeared online of a Chinese nuclear submarine surfacing in the sensitive...
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