[The Wide Shot] Meet the ‘muslim’ Jesus
When Filipino lawmakers debated the divorce bill in the House of Representatives, one of the most disturbing arguments came from Richard Gomez, a 1980s matinee idol who is now the 4th district...
View ArticleToughened by heartbreaks, Newsome delivers elusive PBA championship to Meralco
MANILA, Philippines – For Chris Newsome, it is funny how things work out. Newsome steered Meralco to a breakthrough PBA championship in the same way they lost their first crack at the crown as he sank...
View ArticleMeralco lowers power rates in June 2024 after ERC ruling
MANILA, Philippines – Customers of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will get significant relief on their electricity bills in June, as the company took back its previous rate hike announcement...
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Probe into Pentagon’s alleged anti-vax campaign sought
MANILA, Philippines – Days after a Reuters investigative report revealed that the US military launched a “secret campaign” against Chinese-produced vaccines during the height of the pandemic, there...
View ArticleSC to PhilHealth: Public health comes first over employee allowances
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court reminded the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) of its obligation to make sure funds are available for Filipino healthcare services instead of...
View ArticleCOA flags Cauayan City’s P2.58 billion worth of uninsured properties
MANILA, Philippines – Properties worth P2.58 billion in Cauayan City, Isabela are not covered by state insurance, the Commission on Audit (COA) found. This is in violation of Republic Act No. 656 or...
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China Coast Guard: Philippine supply ship bumped Chinese ship at Ayungin Shoal
BEIJING, China – A Philippine supply ship dangerously approached a Chinese ship resulting in a slight collision after it illegally intruded into waters adjacent to the Second Thomas Shoal or Ayungin...
View ArticleLOOK: Here are the ticket prices for Binibining Pilipinas 2024 coronation night
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino pageant fans, you can now witness the live crowning of our next Binibining Pilipinas queens! The Binibining Pilipinas 2024 coronation night is set to take place on...
View ArticleSecondhand Serenade in Manila: Ticket prices, seat plan
MANILA, Philippines – Are you ready to fall for Secondhand Serenade over again? Concert promoter PULP Live World announced on Sunday, June 16, that rock band Secondhand Serenade is coming to the...
View ArticlePolice arrest janitor who burned school, mayor’s houses in San Carlos
BACOLOD, Philippines – Authorities arrested on Saturday, June 15, a school janitor who allegedly set a school on fire in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, after he lost his job. Police said a...
View Article[ANALYSIS] How one company boosts farmer productivity inside the farm gate
On the corporate front, there’s good news for our rice farmers. Determined to reduce debilitating food inflation by focusing on that one staple with the highest impact on kitchen table costs, BioPrime...
View ArticleCountries slam China’s ‘dangerous’ acts during Philippines’ Ayungin mission
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ treaty-ally, the United States, condemned on Monday, June 17, China’s “aggressive, dangerous maneuvers” during a Philippine resupply mission to the BRP Sierra...
View ArticleWhat to Anticipate For in The Grandest Marketing Show of the Year — BACKSTAGE
D’ Au2nomous Production, a senior marketing class production from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Manila, presents The Grandest Marketing Show of the Year! This is a seminar event about...
View Article2 key Democrats in US Congress approve major arms sale to Israel – report
Two key Democrats in the US Congress have agreed to support a major arms sale to Israel that includes 50 F-15 fighter jets worth more than $18 billion, the Washington Post reported on Monday, June 17,...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks, 2024 NBA finals, Game 5
MANILA, Philippines – With their backs against the wall, the Dallas Mavericks continue to hope for a miracle in the 2024 NBA Finals as they try to stave off another title-winning attempt by the mighty...
View ArticleUS Surgeon General calls for social media warning labels to protect adolescents
WASHINGTON, USA – US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Monday, June 17, called for a warning label to be added to social media apps as a reminder that those platforms have caused harm to young people,...
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Retired seaman builds mini BRP Sierra Madre models, symbol of West PH Sea...
Aldwin Pagaoa retired as a seaman 10 years ago and started in his hometown of Candon City, Ilocos Sur, a cottage industry to build scale models of ships mainly for seafarers like him. But recently,...
View ArticleIsraeli anti-government protesters rally in Jerusalem
Anti-government protesters took to the streets of Jerusalem on Monday, June 17, clashing with police near the house of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and calling for new elections. Netanyahu once...
View ArticleActor Theo James named UNHCR global goodwill ambassador
LONDON, United Kingdom – The United Nations refugee agency named British actor Theo James as a global goodwill ambassador on Monday, June 17. James, who acted in television series The Gentlemen and...
View ArticleMayor pushes for renaming Negros Island Region to acknowledge Siquijor
BACOLOD, Philippines – A mayor has pushed for the renaming of the Negros Island Region (NIR) out of fairness to the island province of Siquijor and as a show of inclusivity. San Juan, Siquijor Mayor...
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