US says 40 foreign operators may be using Boeing 737s with suspect rudder...
WASHINGTON, USA – The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Monday, September 30, more than 40 foreign operators of Boeing 737 airplanes may be using planes with rudder components...
View ArticleIsrael’s Lebanon ground invasion begins with ‘limited’ raids on Hezbollah
BEIRUT, Lebanon – Israel’s widely expected ground invasion of Lebanon appeared to be getting underway early on Tuesday, October 1, as its military said troops had begun ‘limited’ raids against...
View Article[Long Story Short] Gusto ba talaga nilang ‘happy’ tayo?
Oktubre na, buwan na ng paglalagak ng mga certificate of candidacy para sa eleksiyon sa Mayo 2025. Kasabay ng mga kontrobersiya at makukulay na personalidad na naririnig natin sa balita — mga...
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Trust in Sara Duterte declines by 10 points amid budget discussions
MANILA, Philippines – As lawmakers scrutinized Vice President Sara Duterte’s proposed 2025 budget, trust in Duterte took a dip with a 10-point decrease from June, a new Pulse Asia survey found. From...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Filing of certificates of candidacy for 2025 Philippine elections
The Philippines will elect 12 new senators and 63 party-list representatives for the 2025 midterm elections, on top of over 18,000 local officials, from governor down to town or city councilor. Many...
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Ex-Bacolod mayor Bing Leonardia runs for congressman
BACOLOD, Philippines – Excitement is building in Negros Occidental as former Bacolod City mayor Evelio “Bing” Leonardia filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) on Tuesday, October 1. Leonardia’s...
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In Antique, former allies Legarda, Cadiao battle for congressional seat
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – They ran on the same ticket in 2022, but, next year, former political allies Antique Representative Agapito Antonio “AA” Legarda and Governor Rhodora Cadiao will be facing...
View ArticleIsrael vows response to Iran missile attack as fears of conflict escalation rise
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised that arch foe Iran would pay for its missile attack against Israel on Tuesday, October 1, while Tehran said any retaliation would be met with “vast...
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Julian weakens into typhoon while moving slowly outside PAR
MANILA, Philippines – Julian (Krathon) was downgraded from a super typhoon to a typhoon as it continued to move slowly outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) in the early hours of...
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‘Check your rules,’ Atio Castillo’s mom tells UST after frat members’ conviction
MANILA, Philippines – The parents of Horacio “Atio” Castillo III, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) law freshman who died due to hazing in 2017, urged UST to review its policies following the...
View ArticleJohn Amos, star of 1970s TV’s ‘Good Times’ and ‘Roots,’ dies at 84
LOS ANGELES, USA – John Amos, the US football player turned actor who was acclaimed for his roles in the 1970s TV series Good Times as well as the miniseries Roots, died on August 21 in Los Angeles...
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IN PHOTOS: Iran bombards Israel amid growing cross-border hostilities
Iran fired ballistic missiles against Israel on Tuesday, October 1, with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps saying the assault was in retaliation for Israeli killings of militant leaders and aggression...
View ArticleSheinbaum sworn in as Mexico’s first female president, vows ‘it’s time for...
MEXICO CITY, Mexico – Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as Mexico’s first woman president on Tuesday, October 1, vowing to bolster women’s rights and ensure Latin America’s number two economy remains a...
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[Closer Look] Garma PCSO stint fed hydra of crime under Duterte
Then-president Rodrigo Duterte’s 2019 appointment of favored cop Royina Garma as Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager cemented a key flank in the takeover of crime cartels....
View Article‘We’re here to win’: Meralco trounces Macau for promising early EASL bid
MANILA, Philippines – A new season means a fresh start for Meralco in the East Asia Super League. The Bolts opened their EASL campaign with promise, pulling off a 97-85 win over the visiting Macau...
View ArticleSenate veterans file for 2025 candidacy | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: COC filing day 2 recap: Senate veterans, ‘Diwata’ surprise Senate veterans are the most high-profile politicians...
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Typhoon Julian weakens ahead of expected reentry into PAR
MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Julian (Krathon) weakened over the waters southeast of Taiwan on Wednesday evening, October 2, ahead of its expected reentry into the Philippine Area of Responsibility...
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Supreme Court affirms father, mother guilty in rape of teen daughter
Trigger warning: This article contains a description of rape. MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) affirmed the reclusion perpetua sentence that a regional court handed down to a husband and...
View ArticleDoctor pleads guilty in death of ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry
LOS ANGELES, USA – One of two California doctors who were among the five people charged in the overdose death of Friends star Matthew Perry pleaded guilty on Wednesday, October 2, to illegally...
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After revelations on Barayuga case, PNP orders review of drug list rules
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rommel Francisco Marbil ordered a review of the PNP’s internal rules following the revelation that slain Philippine Charity...
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