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2025 polls in Cavite: Few competitive races, most dynasties have no contest
It’s kumbaya for most political families in Cavite, as several local races for the 2025 midterm elections see established names either fighting relative unknowns, or completely running unopposed....
View ArticlePope Francis remained stable on March 4, with no new crises
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis, batting double pneumonia in the hospital, remained stable throughout the day on Tuesday, March 4, and did not have any new respiratory crises, the Vatican said. Francis,...
View ArticlePANOORIN: Ang pagsunog sa ‘7 kasalanan ng mga Duterte’
MAYNILA, Pilipinas – Bilang paghahanda sa Ash Wednesday, sinunog ng mga taong simbahan ang mga palaspas na sumisimbolo raw sa “pitong kasalanan ng mga Duterte.” Nanawagan din ang religious groups sa...
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SC justice: Return PhilHealth funds collected, overhaul leadership
MANILA, Philippines – Maybe it is time for a leadership overhaul in the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and ask for the return of its P60 billion from the National Treasury, a...
View Article‘No untoward incident’ in March 2025 resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal – AFP
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine military said on Wednesday, March 5, that “no untoward incidents” took place as it conducted a routine rotation or resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal in the West...
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Lower vegetable, rice prices slow inflation to 2.1% in February 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Inflation in the Philippines slowed to 2.1% in February as vegetable and rice prices fell, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday, March 5. This brings the...
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In vote-rich Central Luzon, 58 candidates will run unopposed
MANILA, Philippines – There are 58 candidates for governor, vice governor, representative, mayor and vice mayor in the seven provinces of Central Luzon, the second most vote-rich region in the...
View ArticleMavericks star Kyrie Irving suffers torn ACL, out for season
Dallas Mavericks standout guard Kyrie Irving suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee, ESPN reported on Tuesday, March 4 (Wednesday, March 5, Manila time). Irving, 32, was injured on a play...
View ArticleSandiganbayan dismisses bid to reopen Samar town cemetery case
MANILA, Philippines – The Sandiganbayan has dismissed the motion of former municipal officials of Hinabangan, Samar, to reopen the graft case where they were convicted for the illegal purchase in 2008...
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Gov’t urges LGUs to hasten NFA rice pullout
MANILA, Philippines – A month after the Department of Agriculture (DA) declared a food emergency on rice, it has yet to sell enough National Food Authority (NFA) rice to free up warehouses. Since the...
View ArticleTolentino regains groove in time as NorthPort avoids semis sweep vs Ginebra
MANILA, Philippines – Arvin Tolentino finally hit his stride as NorthPort avoided a sweep at the hands of Barangay Ginebra, 108-103, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals at the Araneta Coliseum on...
View ArticleDPWH: Isabela bridge that collapsed designed for light vehicles
MANILA, Philippines – A truck that weighed about 102 tons may have overstressed the P1.2-billion Cabagan-Santa Maria bridge in Isabela and caused its collapse, the Department of Public Works and...
View ArticlePoliticians, campaign mats banned in AKAP distribution activities | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Politicians, political materials banned in AKAP distribution Politicians and materials linking them to the Ayuda...
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Sandiganbayan affirms conviction of Mary Ann Maslog, textbook scammer who...
MANILA, Philippines – For pretending to be dead for more than five years, the Sandiganbayan affirmed the conviction of Mary Ann Maslog, an accused in a textbook scam case. In a resolution dated March...
View ArticleFor Castro: Inspired TNT knocking on PBA finals door after Game 4 win
MANILA, Philippines – TNT did not need to look far for motivation as it zoned in on the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals. With injured veteran Jayson Castro as inspiration, the Tropang Giga gained a 3-1...
View ArticleUS cuts off intelligence-sharing with Ukraine
The US has cut off intelligence-sharing with Kyiv, said CIA Director John Ratcliffe on Wednesday, March5, in a move that could seriously hamper the Ukrainian military’s ability to target Russian...
View Article[PANOORIN] Ash Wednesday sa Manila Cathedral: Abo at pag-asa
MAYNILA, Pilipinas – Hindi man lahat nagsisimba tuwing Linggo, dumagsa sa mga simbahan ang mga Pilipinong Katoliko nitong Ash Wednesday, ika-5 ng Marso, para magpalagay ng abo sa noo. Espesyal ang Ash...
View ArticleUS Supreme Court won’t let Trump withhold payment to foreign aid groups
WASHINGTON, USA – A divided US Supreme Court declined on Wednesday, March 5, to let President Donald Trump‘s administration withhold payment to foreign aid organizations for work they already...
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BINI Aiah in PBA attendance again amid rumored romance with Caelan Tiongson
MANILA, Philippines – If you like me, watch twice? BINI Aiah attended another Rain or Shine game amid speculations of a romantic relationship with Elasto Painters forward Caelan Tiongson. Aiah was in...
View ArticleWho is PBA player Caelan Tiongson and why is he trending?
MANILA, Philippines – There is growing interest in Rain or Shine forward Caelan Tiongson after appearances by Aiah of P-pop powerhouse BINI in the Elasto Painters’ games sparked speculations of...
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