USAID team fired while in Myanmar earthquake zone — ex-official
BANGKOK, Thailand – Three US aid workers were laid off while in Myanmar helping the rescue and recovery from the country’s massive earthquake, a former senior staffer said, as the Trump...
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Mags Maglana is not afraid to stand up to a Duterte in Davao City
Running against a Duterte in Davao City may look like a losing battle, but not for a seasoned development worker challenging the political clan’s local hold. Mags Maglana knows exactly what she’s...
View ArticleUST player relishes ‘second chance’ at life, basketball after brain surgery
UST Tiger Cubs player Alfred Loreto gets another crack at basketball, but also another shot at life. After a successful brain surgery last January, the 19-year-old Loreto is back on the basketball...
View ArticleUN calls for Myanmar support as quake death toll reaches over 3,000
BANGKOK, Thailand – The United Nations called for the world to rally behind quake-hit Myanmar on Saturday as the death toll rose to 3,354, while a former USAID official said a USAID team had received...
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FACT CHECK: No proof that Duterte’s ICC detention boosted tourism in the...
Claim: Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity has led to a surge in tourism in the Netherlands, with hotels fully...
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FACT CHECK: Gov’t still settling national debt; 2023 report misinterpreted
Claim: The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has nearly paid off the national debt incurred by former president Rodrigo Duterte’s administration. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this:...
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Tiered falls, pink sands: Discovering Zamboanga City and Basilan
Despite the changes in the political atmosphere of the Zamboanga region and Basilan, negative perceptions about both places still linger. Thoughts of political unrest and violent encounters are still...
View ArticleCJ Perez explodes for 28 as San Miguel survives NLEX in PH Cup opener
MANILA, Philippines – The San Miguel Beermen kicked off their PBA Philippine Cup campaign with a 98-89 win over the NLEX Road Warriors at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Saturday, April 5. San Miguel...
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Pasig bet Ian Sia barred from political events for 3 days but still in Sarah...
MANILA, Philippines – Pasig City mayoral candidate Sarah Discaya said her team is keeping controversial congressional candidate Ian Sia in their ticket but announced that they barred the lawyer from...
View ArticlePope Francis makes surprise first appearance at Vatican after hospital stay
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago after treatment for double pneumonia, entering St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican in a...
View ArticleBakanke saves the day as FEU takes down UP to gain share of 3rd spot
MANILA, Philippines – By keeping its composure, FEU tightened its grip of a top-four spot. The Lady Tamaraws leaned on Faida Bakanke late to survive the UP Fighting Maroons, 25-21, 25-16, 14-25,...
View ArticleSandiganbayan rejects Faeldon’s bid to junk graft charges over rice smuggling...
MANILA, Philippines – Former Bureau of Customs (BOC) commissioner Nicanor Faeldon failed to convince the Sandiganbayan to throw out the graft charges filed against him over his alleged involvement in...
View ArticleMeralco rips Terrafirma by 38 for 2-0 start in title defense
MANILA, Philippines – Defending champion Meralco got off to a 2-0 start in the PBA Philippine Cup after a historic 118-80 mauling of Terrafirma at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Sunday, April 6. Six players...
View ArticleCarmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard head 2025 Hall of Fame class
Former NBA stars Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard, along with former women’s star Sue Bird, highlighted a decorated group named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 on Saturday,...
View ArticleNitura drops historic 32-point bomb as Adamson ends year-long skid vs NU
MANILA, Philippines – Shaina Nitura added another feat to what has been an astounding rookie season. Nitura tallied 32 points to lift the Adamson Lady Falcons to a massive upset of the playoff-bound...
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From rates to lyrics: What goes into creating a catchy campaign jingle
There are probably a handful of campaign jingles you continue to sing along to years after the candidate’s campaign has ended — and that’s because these songs were designed to stick with whoever hears...
View ArticleManny V. Pangilinan: Beyond business, a life fueled by sports and service
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Manny V. Pangilinan’s name is synonymous with power and influence. He built an empire that stretches across telecommunications, infrastructure, and media. Yet behind the...
View ArticleCignal sweeps Criss Cross in Game 3 to complete Spikers’ Turf 3-peat
MANILA, Philippines – Another conference, another Spikers’ Turf crown for the Cignal HD Spikers. Cignal claimed its third straight Open Conference title after sweeping the Criss Cross King Crunchers,...
View ArticleStill without Jordan Heading, Converge trips Phoenix for 1st win in PH Cup
MANILA, Philippines – There were no blown leads for Converge this time. The FiberXers preserved a sizable cushion and notched their first win in the PBA Philippine Cup after beating Phoenix, 92-83, at...
View ArticleNew era might: Celtics add to single-season 3-point record in 34-point rout...
Seven Celtics scored in double figures, and Boston shot a blistering 24-of-52 from 3-point range to cruise to its 11th win in the last 12 games, 124-90 against the visiting Washington Wizards on...
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