No letup for UP’s Francis Lopez even in preseason action
MANILA, Philippines – There’s no such thing as slacking off for Francis Lopez. Just hours after helping the University of the Philippines rule the FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup, Lopez already knows...
View ArticlePope Francis to meet Biden, Zelenskyy, Macron, Modi at G7 summit
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis will meet with the leaders of the United States, Ukraine, France and India on the sidelines of the Group of 7 (G7) summit in Italy’s Borgo Egnazia, the Vatican said on...
View Article‘Ready for it?’ Taylor Swift’s Edinburgh shows trigger earthquakes again
LONDON, UK – Thousands of fans at Taylor Swift’s concerts in Scotland have caused earthquake readings miles away from the concert venue in Edinburgh, the British Geological Survey said on Thursday....
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FACT CHECK: No Hontiveros claim that Rodrigo Duterte is Guo’s uncle
Claim: Senator Risa Hontiveros confirmed that former president Rodrigo Duterte is the uncle of embattled Bamban Mayor Alice Guo. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: As of writing, the video...
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Breaking will get Paris Games jumping, says B-Girl ‘Logistx’
LOS ANGELES, USA – Traditional Olympic sports better watch their backs when breaking makes its Summer Games debut in Paris, as crowds are bound to be drawn to the sport’s jaw-dropping moves, American...
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Palace’s anti-crime body urges mayors to help in crackdown vs illegal POGOs
MANILA, Philippines – The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) urged local chief executives to help in the crackdown against illegal Philippine offshore and gaming operators (POGO)....
View ArticleMeralco mitigates power rate hike in June 2024
MANILA, Philippines – The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced an increase in power rates in June, but it was cushioned by the firm’s initiatives to defer scheduled increases. Meralco on...
View ArticleWhy top Philippine bet Junna Tsukii quit karate for MMA
MANILA, Philippines – When in fighting form, Junna Tsukii had shown no quit in her. But this time, the Philippine team standout surprisingly decided to bow out of karate, saying she’s “out for a new...
View ArticleArnie Teves under house arrest in Timor-Leste | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Arnie Teves now under house arrest in Timor-Leste, says DOJ Former Negros Oriental congressman Arnie Teves is now...
View ArticleDavao Region police chief relieved from post
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Brigadier General Aligre L. Martinez, the Regional Director of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Davao Region or Region 11, has been relieved from his post. A...
View ArticleEXO’s Chen, Baekhyun, Xiumin to file case vs SM Entertainment
MANILA, Philippines – EXO members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin, collectively known as the EXO sub-unit EXO-CBX, announced on Friday, June 14, that they would be filing a case against SM Entertainment...
View Article‘Ultraman: Rising’ sees iconic superhero unleash his parenting powers
LONDON, UK – More than two decades in the making, a new Ultraman movie grounds the popular character with Earthly responsibilities. Ultraman: Rising is a Japanese-American co-production written by...
View Article‘Nervous’ rookie coach Sean Chambers glad Tamaraws hit early stride
MANILA, Philippines – After a challenging UAAP season compounded by injuries, the FEU Tamaraws have taken early steps to bounce back. Now under coach Sean Chambers, the Tamaraws felt a resurgence of...
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Pope Francis to G7: Humans must not lose control of AI
BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy – Pope Francis became the first pontiff to address a Group of Seven summit on Friday, June 14, warning world leaders that artificial intelligence (AI) must never be allowed to get...
View ArticleReport says ICC probing cyberattacks in Ukraine as possible war crimes
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) are investigating alleged Russian cyberattacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure as possible war crimes, four sources familiar with the case...
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SB19’s Stell releases solo debut single ‘Room’
MANILA, Philippines – Stell of P-pop group SB19 released his solo debut single titled “Room” on Friday, June 14. He is the last of the members to launch a solo project. Play Video Described as...
View ArticleCaitlin Clark: ‘Not acceptable’ to use my name to push agendas
The spotlight seems to be always on Indiana Fever star rookie Caitlin Clark, and the WNBA’s No. 1 overall pick is not happy that it follows her off the court in non-basketball matters. Due to her fame...
View ArticleDavao Region police chief sacked from post | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Davao Region police chief relieved from post Brigadier General Aligre L. Martinez, the Regional Director of the...
View Article‘My turn to step up’: Maliksi regains scoring touch as Meralco moves on cusp...
MANILA, Philippines – If Meralco were to ever win its first PBA championship, Allein Maliksi knows he has to do his part. Giving the Bolts an offensive jolt, Maliksi turned in his finest performance...
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Should the Philippines roll out the red carpet for Chinese tourists?
In late September 2023, Chinese tourists visiting Thailand received a VIP welcome of a lifetime, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin personally greeting the first batch of visitors to arrive in the...
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