Concerns rise as chlorine levels spike in Negros Occidental river
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – The Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) in Kabankalan City has confirmed high levels of chlorine in a section of the Ilog-Hilabangan River in...
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View from Manila: What the Philippines gets out of an RAA with Japan
MANILA, Philippines – Five days before the anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Ruling, Manila and Tokyo signed on Monday, July 8, an agreement that paves the way for joint exercises and activities and...
View ArticleLandmark PH-US civil nuclear deal enters into force
MANILA, Philippines – A landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement between the Philippines and United States, which will the allow the US to export here nuclear material, equipment, and components...
View ArticlePalarong Pambansa 2024: Games, results, updates
The pinnacle showcase of Philippine grassroots sports takes center stage as the “Queen City of the South,” Cebu City, hosts the 2024 Palarong Pambansa from July 9 to 16. Prospect athletes from all...
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FACT CHECK: PH not returning US missile system just to ‘appease China’
Claim: To appease China, the Philippines will return a missile system deployed by the US last April as part of military drills between Filipino and US troops. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this:...
View ArticleAustralian agency says China-backed hackers behind cybercrimes
SYDNEY, Australia – Australia’s government cybersecurity agency on Tuesday, July 9, accused a China-backed hacker group of stealing passwords and usernames from two unnamed Australian networks in...
View ArticleRussian corvette conducts drills with Chinese warships in Philippine Sea,...
A Russian Sovershennyi corvette and Chinese warships conducted training exercises while patrolling in the Philippine Sea, Russia’s TASS state news agency reported, citing the Russian Pacific Fleet...
View Article[OPINION] Choosing a president
Americans are agonizing over the potential direction of their country after the debate between the likely contenders for the US presidency, former president Donald Trump and incumbent president Joe...
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‘Last One Laughing PH’: Filipino adaptation of hit Korean series promises to...
MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos are no stranger to reality shows. But this year, things are taking a comedic turn as Prime Video brings the reality show LOL: Last One Laughing to the Philippines. The...
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Alice Guo’s fugitive business partner had 5 passports, and COVID travel pass
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Huang Zhiyang, a fugitive running from Singapore’s money laundering case and the business partner of suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, had five passports while he was...
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WATCH: Pagcor confirms Harry Roque is legal head of raided POGO
MANILA, Philippines – Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque is the “legal head” of recently-raided Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) Lucky South 99, Philippine Amusement and Gaming...
View ArticleMilitary activates task force to bolster territorial defense in Western Mindanao
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines – The Western Mindanao Command (Wesmincom) activated the Joint Task Force-Poseidon on Tuesday, July 9, to enhance maritime and territorial defense operations in the Southern...
View ArticleTrump steps up attacks on Harris, stays silent on running mate pick
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump ratcheted up his attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally near Miami on Tuesday, July 9, trying to discredit her as the Democratic Party...
View ArticleAlcaraz douses Paul fireworks to reach Wimbledon semifinals
LONDON, UK – If Carlos Alcaraz was watching Tommy Paul from Wimbledon’s Court One stands, he might have been left drooling over the American’s breathtaking variety of shot-making. Unfortunately for...
View ArticleRappler Talk: Understanding China’s aggressive actions in the South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines – “Monster ships,” water cannons, and aggressive actions that seem to know no end – by now, most of the public is familiar with how China acts in the West Philippine Sea, waters...
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Why did Kris Aquino’s sons Josh, Bimby visit First Lady Liza Marcos?
They come from political families that have been immortalized as rivals in modern Philippine history, so not a few were surprised – or confused – when First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos posted photos of...
View ArticleBusiness Sense: Zoom’s plans for Asia during AI boom
Bookmark this page and watch the interview on Wednesday, July 10, at 6 pm MANILA, Philippines – During the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom saw an explosion in popularity as it became the go-to platform for...
View ArticleThai court sets July 24 as next hearing date for case to remove PM
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday, July 10, set July 24 as the next hearing date for a case seeking the dismissal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin as it seeks more...
View ArticleMEDAL TALLY: Palarong Pambansa 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Palarong Pambansa, the Philippines’ biggest grassroots multisport event, graces the Queen City of the South, Cebu City, for its 64th edition running from July 11 to 15,...
View ArticleMagnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes off Sultan Kudarat
MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Sultan Kudarat on Thursday, July 11, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said in a bulletin....
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