Israel strikes heart of Beirut, killing 6
Israel bombed central Beirut in the early hours of Thursday, October 3, killing at least six people, after its forces suffered their deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes against...
View ArticlePacquiao dynasty expands: Boxing icon’s son eyes General Santos council seat
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines – The regional party People’s Champ Movement (PCM) will field one of the children of Filipino boxing icon and former senator Manny Pacquiao as a candidate for a seat in the...
View ArticleVietnam protests Chinese force’s attack on fishermen in contested waters
HANOI, Vietnam – Vietnam on Wednesday, October 2, protested to China over what it said was an attack on a Vietnamese fishing boat three days ago in contested South China Sea waters that injured...
View ArticleMavericks star Luka Doncic nursing calf injury
Dallas Mavericks superstar guard Luka Doncic is nursing a left calf contusion and will be re-evaluated in one week, the team announced Wednesday, October 2. Per the Mavericks, Doncic sustained the...
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Recovery from Typhoon Julian may take two months, says Batanes governor
BATANES, Philippines – After Typhoon Julian wreaked destruction in Batanes, Governor Marilou Cayco estimated it will take 60 days or two months for the province to fully recover. “Ang lagay ko doon is...
View ArticleDela Rosa ignoring ICC notices on drug war | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Dela Rosa confirms ignoring notices from ICC Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa confirms his office has received...
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Marcos names new key officials in DepEd
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. named economist and former dean of the Ateneo School of Government Ronald Mendoza as an undersecretary of the Department of Education (DepEd),...
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Nonoy Libanan drops bid for Eastern Samar congressional seat
EASTERN SAMAR, Philippines – House Minority Leader and 4Ps Partylist Representative Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan announced on Wednesday, October 2, his decision to do away with his plan to seek Eastern...
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[DECODED] Dr. Willie Ong’s cancer disclosure: Boost or blow to his Senate...
Just a few weeks ago, the popular doctor on social media Willie Ong shocked the public by disclosing that he’s been diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare cancer affecting the bones and soft tissue. He said...
View ArticleInflation drops to over 4-year low of 1.9% in September 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Inflation eased to 1.9% in September 2024, marking the lowest rate since May 2020’s 1.6%. In the prior month, August 2024, inflation was at 3.3%. A year ago, in September 2023,...
View ArticleLiz Cheney, campaigning for Harris, says Trump ‘not fit to lead’
RIPON, USA – Former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney said former President Donald Trump is “not fit to lead” the US, urging voters to put country over party as she campaigned with Democratic...
View ArticleJuan Ponce Enrile acquitted of plunder in pork barrel scam
MANILA, Philippines – Juan Ponce Enrile, former senate president and now chief presidential legal counsel, has been acquitted of plunder in the pork barrel scam, effectively making it a 0-3 loss for...
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Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Juan Ponce Enrile acquitted of plunder in pork barrel scam Former Senate president and now chief presidential...
View ArticleStaying alive: Converge drags San Miguel to do-or-die Game 5
MANILA, Philippines – Converge stayed in the hunt for a breakthrough semifinal stint as it kept itself alive once more in the PBA Governors’ Cup. Drawing prolific performances from Schonny Winston and...
View ArticleCOC filing day 4, local races: Leni Robredo’s Team Naga, dynasty challengers
CEBU, Philippines – The fourth day of the filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) on Friday, October 4, was greeted with the return of former vice president Leni Robredo into Naga City politics and...
View ArticleTachiana Mangin strikes gold in World Taekwondo Junior Championships
MANILA, Philippines – The future of Philippine taekwondo looks bright as Tachiana Mangin struck gold in the World Taekwondo Junior Championships in Chuncheon, South Korea. The 16-year-old jin edged...
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‘Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred’ impressions: Spiritborn is the franchise’s most...
It’s been close to a year since I last booted up Diablo IV. I know the base game has improved a lot since launch and the seasonal updates have been keeping the community busy, but personally, the...
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Cost of defective Iloilo flyover balloons to nearly P1 billion
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – First, the Ungka flyover in Iloilo was observed to be sinking after it was opened to traffic. Then, given the ongoing repairs, the cost of the entire project is about to...
View ArticleBusiness owners gunned down in Pampanga
PAMPANGA, Philippines – A husband and wife, who were also business partners, were gunned down by motorcyle-riding men along the road in Mexico, Pampanga on Friday afternoon, October 4, authorities...
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LOOK: PH shows off cuisine at Italy’s Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2024 fair
MANILA, Philippines – Proud to be Pinoy! The Philippines showcased its diverse gastronomy and rich culinary heritage at the Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2024 fair from September 26 to 30 in Turin,...
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