WHO proposing to cut jobs and slash budget by a fifth, memo shows
GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization (WHO) is proposing to reduce staff numbers and the scale of its work as it slashes its budget by just over one fifth due to the impact of US funding...
View ArticleEx-Church of England leader says scale of abuse scandal ‘overwhelming’
LONDON, England – Justin Welby, the former spiritual leader of Anglicans worldwide, reiterated he had failed to ensure proper investigations into allegations of abuse within the Church of England,...
View ArticlePetro Gazz burns rival Creamline in 4th-set blowout to boost PVL finals bid
RIZAL, Philippines – The race to the PVL All-Filipino Conference championship remains wide open for the taking as mighty Petro Gazz rode a fourth-set blowout to send a statement to rival Creamline,...
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ABKD conducts voters’ ed seminar at St Paul University Manila
ABKD convener Dr. Jonathan Geronimo spoke before the students of St Paul University Manila (SPUM) last 26 March 2025 as part of Paulivotes 2025: Empowering Choices, Upholding What’s Right. Geronimo...
View ArticleChot Reyes, TNT get another crack at rare Grand Slam
MANILA, Philippines – As much as TNT head coach Chot Reyes does not want to talk about it, the chatter of winning a Grand Slam will follow the Tropang Giga for the rest of the season. TNT can...
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How Kianna Dy blocks adversities, on and off court
For the longest time — since July 2023, to be specific — Kianna Dy’s injury has been given the Voldemort treatment. Much like the Harry Potter character — “He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named” — Dy’s injury...
View ArticleWATCH: Glimpse of Dutertes’ power in Davao City
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – To show their force, the Duterte family and allies mobilized thousands of supporters on March 28 to celebrate former president Rodrigo Duterte’s 80th birthday and call for...
View ArticleJerusalem dominates Shigeoka in rematch, keeps world crown
MANILA, Philippines – There was no knockout, only a convincing, unanimous decision win by Melvin Jerusalem over Yudai Shigeoka in their rematch for the World Boxing Council minimumweight crown on...
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Heartthrob actor Richard Chamberlain, star of ‘Thorn Birds,’ dies aged 90
NEW YORK, USA – Richard Chamberlain, the Emmy-nominated actor and 1960s heartthrob who rocketed to fame in the TV medical drama Dr. Kildare and starred in the mini-series Shogun and The Thorn Birds...
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Streaming platform Beetzee Play launches vertical series ‘Saving Sarah’ for...
You probably may have heard of the Kaplan Heiress, a character from the hit vertical mini-series True Heiress vs. Fake Queen Bee making the rounds on video-sharing platforms, and going viral in...
View ArticleCamille Clarin-less Gilas Women finish 4th in FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup after falling...
MANILA, Philippines – The Gilas Pilipinas Women 3×3 team settled for a 4th-place finish in the 2025 FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup after a 21-11 loss to China in the battle for 3rd on Sunday, March 30, in...
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PCGG not required to pay 6% annual interest of Palm Companies – Sandiganbayan
MANILA, Philippines – The Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) is not required to pay the 6% annual interest on the sequestered funds from the Romualdez-owned Palm Companies. The Palm...
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Why Duterte’s supporters in Europe stand by his war on drugs
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s supporters from all over Europe who had gathered in The Hague on Friday, March 28, to mark his 80th birthday, continue to stand by him and...
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Sta. Ana Tenement court gets fresh face with new Lakers superstar Luka Doncic
MANILA, Philippines – Since the early days of the late great Kobe Bryant, the Philippines has solidified itself as the unofficial “Laker Nation” outside the confines of Los Angeles, California. Fast...
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Kris Aquino clarifies break-up and apologizes to ex-partner’s family, shares...
MANILA, Philippines – In a lengthy Instagram post, Kris Aquino candidly shares an emotional update on her love life and health struggles, specifically addressing her past relationship with Dr. Mike...
View ArticleMalacañang says only criminals unwelcome after China warning vs ‘unstable’ PH
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang Palace sought to downplay the Chinese embassy’s “safety reminder” to citizens travelling to the Philippines on Wednesday, April 2, by pointing out that “all are...
View ArticleEditorial cartoon: International Fact-Checking Day
Timothy Andrei Milambiling is a 4th-year journalism student from Polytechnic University of the Philippines – College of Communication and is the current chief cartoonist of Assortedge. Got comments,...
View ArticleRodrigo Duterte to seek release | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Duterte to challenge ICC jurisdiction soon, bid for release ‘when conditions are ripe’ Former president Rodrigo...
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IN PHOTOS: Binibining Pilipinas unveils official candidates for 61st edition
MANILA, Philippines – Binibining Pilipinas, one of the country’s most anticipated beauty pageants, is finally back with a new batch of young women vying for the pageant’s two coveted crowns. On...
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Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5 at $450 in US
MANILA, Philippines – Nintendo on Wednesday, April 2 announced that its highly awaited Switch 2 console will be arriving in stores on June 5 at $450 in the US. The price may vary in the Philippines...
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