[OPINION] Grading Marcos admin’s performance on the climate agenda
At the start of his term, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. mentioned the climate crisis as a focus agenda of his administration. Within the next two years, its impacts have never been more directly...
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Preach! Homilies should be relatable, say churchgoers
MANILA, Philippines – What makes a great homily? During one of his Wednesday general audiences, Pope Francis urged priests to shorten their homilies to no more than eight minutes in order to keep...
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4 underseen queer Filipino artists to watch out for
MANILA, Philippines – Queer talent, whether in mainstream media, art, culture, or otherwise, has always been present in the Philippines. But for a host of reasons, they often remain undeservedly...
View ArticleWho’s Matatag? Meet the Palarong Pambansa 2024 mascot
Have you seen the official mascot for the 2024 Palarong Pambansa? It’s a blue bird named Matatag, wearing an athletic kit and carrying a torch. Inspired by the Cebu flowerpecker, the bird is endemic...
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Teens honor late Cagayan de Oro journalism pioneer with mobile library project
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – The teenage grandchildren of one of the pioneers of community journalism in Cagayan de Oro, Bienvenido “Ben” Emata Jr., are honoring him by giving back to his home...
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‘Nahirapan akong pumili’: Marcos needs more time to choose new DepEd chief
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. admitted on Saturday, June 29, that he was having difficulty choosing the next Department of Education (DepEd) secretary given the demands of the job and the “valid...
View ArticleWarriors, Chris Paul to push back $30M deadline – reports
Friday’s deadline to guarantee Chris Paul’s $30-million contract for next season with the Golden State Warriors will come and go, multiple outlets reported, with both sides in agreement to push the...
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[Uncle Bob] No whores at the Oarhouse
This is not the Malate I was born and grew up in. In the 1960s and 1970s, it was a laid-back, leafy district of churches, Catholic schools like mine, small businesses and low-rise wooden houses served...
View ArticleGilas Girls oust Samoa, near Division A promotion in FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup
MANILA, Philippines – One win away from advancing to Division A. Gilas Girls moved on the cusp of the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup Division B title and a promotion to Division A after crushing Samoa in...
View ArticleCambodian court jails activists for plotting against government, insulting king
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – A Cambodian court has handed jail terms of up to eight years to 10 activists of environmental group Mother Nature, on charges of plotting against the government and insulting...
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FACT CHECK: Imee Marcos did not resign from Senate
Claim: Senator Imee Marcos resigned from the Senate. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video containing the claim has 30,668 views, 1,000 likes, and 164 comments as of writing. It...
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Tara na! Top 10 destinations of Filipino travelers for 2024, according to Google
MANILA, Philippines – Still unsure where to spend your next vacation leave? Take inspiration from fellow Filipino travelers and book your flight to these top-searched tourist destinations in the...
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Tensions rise in Cagayan de Oro as group protests vs LWUA, water district...
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Tensions rose on Tuesday, July 2, as a group led by a former city councilor protested, demanding the removal of the interim manager of the Cagayan de Oro Water District...
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Marcos approves P6.3-trillion budget proposal for 2025
MANILA, Philippines – The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is seeking a national budget of P6.352 trillion for 2025. A press release from the Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
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The Philippine Senate: From statesmen to showmen
“There is one dream that we all Filipinos share: that our children may have a better life than we have had. To make this country, our country, a nation for our children,” former senator and human...
View ArticleZamboanga mayor suspends business permit of fireworks firm after deadly blast
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines – Mayor John Dalipe has suspended the business permit of a company whose stockpile of firecrackers exploded on Saturday, June 29, killing five people and injuring 38 others....
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‘Much-improved choice’: Groups, lawmakers hail Angara’s appointment as DepEd...
MANILA, Philippines – Education groups welcomed the appointment of Senator Sonny Angara as the new secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), with the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT)...
View ArticleBeautyHub PRO uses AI to turn your selfie into a beauty analysis session
Are you on the lookout for new products to add to your beauty regimen? Let BeautyHub PRO open new horizons for you – all with just one selfie! Meet BeautyHub PRO: the virtual beauty BFF made for...
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Vatican bans tattoos and body piercings for St Peter’s Basilica workers
VATICAN CITY – The Vatican has banned workers at St Peter’s Basilica from having visible tattoos or body piercings to maintain “decorum.” The new regulation, published at the weekend, applies to the...
View ArticleUsers from any network can now switch to a TNT eSIM without changing their...
More users may enjoy affordable offers as Smart’s value mobile brand TNT now enables users from any network to conveniently switch to a TNT eSIM without changing their number. Users from other...
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