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DOTr asks MRT3 to extend operations by ‘at least’ an hour
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is asking the management of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) to extend its operations by “at least” another hour. Transport Secretary...
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Team ‘Utang na Loob’ vs Team ‘Batas’? Palace dismisses Baste criticism on...
Malacañang on Monday, March 17, moved to belittle Davao Mayor Sebastian Duterte’s criticism of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., telling reporters that friendship should not get in the way of...
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Marcos or Duterte? Youth leaders in Cebu say hold both accountable
CEBU, Philippines – Cebu City’s main thoroughfare on Monday, March 17, was bustling with chants during a student-led walkout for academic freedom which called to hold president Ferdinand Marcos Jr....
View ArticleSolGen won’t defend Marcos in Duterte’s ICC petition | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: SolGen opts out of defending Marcos in Duterte petition vs ICC arrest Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra opts out...
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China says military exercises near Taiwan punishment for ‘separatism’
Chinese military exercises near Taiwan on Monday, March 17, were punishment for Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s continued promotion of “separatism,” according to a stern statement out of Beijing,...
View ArticleUS judge questions Trump’s deportation of Venezuelans
WASHINGTON, USA – A US judge on Monday, March 17, ordered Trump administration officials to explain whether the administration violated his order when they deported hundreds of Venezuelan gang members...
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DOJ to represent Marcos gov’t in Duterte petition vs ICC arrest
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) is now serving as the Philippine government’s counsel in the Supreme Court (SC) petition against former president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest,...
View ArticleGrounded, but safe: UAAP clears Alyssa Solomon eligibility after Korea...
MANILA, Philippines – Towering NU Lady Bulldogs star Alyssa Solomon’s likely final season remains unimpeded after the UAAP confirmed her eligibility for the remainder of the Season 87 women’s...
View ArticleCatarman diocese official slams use of church space for pro-Duterte rally
CEBU, Philippines – Monsignor Gaspar Balerite, vicar general of the Diocese of Catarman in Northern Samar, in a Facebook post on Tuesday, March 18, called out organizers of a pro-Duterte rally for...
View ArticleForever 21 in US files for bankruptcy again, to start liquidation sales
Forever 21’s US operating company on Sunday (Monday, March 17 in Manila) filed for bankruptcy for the second time in six years and said it would wind down its domestic operations, hurt by mounting...
View ArticleBoiling hot: ZUS Coffee shocks Petro Gazz in PVL quarters sweep; Creamline...
MANILA, Philippines – ZUS Coffee yet again covered uncharted territory in its best PVL conference so far, as the rising squad pulled off a shocking 25-21, 25-23, 27-25 sweep of mighty Petro Gazz to...
View ArticleMalacañang dismisses Baste Duterte’s criticism on his father’s arrest | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Team ‘Utang na Loob’ vs Team ‘Batas’? Palace dismisses Baste criticism on Duterte arrest Malacañang downplays...
View ArticleAlphabet to buy Wiz for $32 billion in its biggest deal to boost cloud security
Alphabet said on Tuesday, March 18, it would buy Wiz for about $32 billion in its biggest deal as the Google parent doubles down on cybersecurity to sharpen its edge in the cloud-computing race...
View ArticleGates warns White House he can’t fill shortfalls in US global health funding
LONDON, United Kingdom – Bill Gates is personally lobbying Trump administration officials to keep funding health programs worldwide, from childhood vaccination to HIV treatment, and warning that his...
View ArticleDaddy duties: Kiefer Ravena reveals Diana Mackey pregnancy
MANILA, Philippines – Japan B. League import Kiefer Ravena is set to pull off double duty while plying his craft overseas, as the veteran basketball star announced on Tuesday, March 18, that his...
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‘Eraserheads: Combo on the Run’ spoiler-free review – Setting the record...
MANILA, Philippines – Eraserheads: Combo On The Run is a documentary that comes out of two necessities: first, to immortalize the legendary band in film as befits any musician of this stature; and...
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EEI CEO acquires Romualdez firm’s 20% stake in management buyout
MANILA, Philippines – EEI Corporation’s president and chief executive officer Henry Antonio led a management buyout by acquiring a 20% stake from RYM Business Management, the holding firm of House...
View ArticleRappler Talk: Youth leaders on ‘violent’ Dutertismo, repression
MANILA, Philippines – What happens when the youth speak out against impunity, repression, and Duterte? From having their personal information made public to being threatened with harm, campus...
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Authorities raid POGO hub at RCBC Plaza in Makati
MANILA, Philippines – In the heart of Makati’s financial district — where a skyscraper houses multinational firms and embassies — authorities found an illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator...
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Bella Belen on pace for 3rd UAAP MVP award in 4 years; Shevana Laput a close...
MANILA, Philippines – For the third time in four years, NU women’s volleyball superstar Bella Belen leads the pack with the most statistical points (SPs) needed for MVP after the UAAP Season 87...
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