US official accuses China, Russia of blocking Asia leaders’ statement
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – Russia and China blocked a proposed consensus statement for the East Asia Summit drafted by Southeast Asian countries, mainly over objections to language on the contested South...
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Dolly de Leon’s lacerating solitude in ‘Request sa Radyo’
What would we learn if we shut up and just watched people? Observed them? It’s said that language is what separates people from all other animals. And by that, they meant verbal language: words,...
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Discriminatory? Cebu basilica dress code draws mixed reactions
CEBU CITY, Philippines – It took couple Ping Panilay, 17, and Jomar Abella, 18, two hours to get to the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño from the City of Naga in southern Cebu. As they were about to...
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For this Filipino worker in Singapore, love happened at the right time
SINGAPORE – Leaving your home and family behind, and moving to a new city in search of a better life is one of the most challenging things one a person can do. Mieviy Dasal, 47, did it not once or...
View ArticleJasmin Bungay is 2nd runner-up in Miss Globe 2024
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ Jasmin Bungay notched a second runner-up finish during Miss Globe 2024’s coronation night on Wednesday, October 16 (Manila time) at the Tirana Olympic Park in...
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[OPINION] The enforced disappearances of James and Felix
The Alipato at Muog documentary, tackling the case of Jonas Burgos, blazed through the silver screen last August, all thanks to Cinemalaya. The documentary even made a bigger fire when the Movie and...
View ArticleMeta must face US state lawsuits over teen social media addiction
Facebook parent company Meta must face lawsuits by US states accusing it of fueling mental health problems among teens by making its Facebook and Instagram platforms addictive, a federal judge in...
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Camille Villar ramps up FB ad spending before COC filing
Like her father, mother, and brother before her, Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar is entering the 2025 senatorial race with more resources than her rivals for her advertising campaign. She has billboards...
View ArticleHarris pledges marijuana reform, defends record in Charlamagne interview
DETROIT, USA – US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris defended her record as a prosecutor, pledged to decriminalize marijuana, and push for police reform as she aimed to shore up support...
View ArticleHome heist: Underdog Team Asia takes lead over favored Team Europe in Reyes...
MANILA, Philippines – The opening day of the inaugural 9-ball Reyes Cup did not disappoint in the slightest as Team Asia seized a surprising 3-2 lead over favored Team Europe with multiple nail-biting...
View Article[GAMES & GADGETS] Product announcements, prices, and promos: October 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Keep track of the latest smartphone, tablet, laptop, game, and other consumer electronics announcements, including details on price, availability, and promos from your favorite...
View Article[OPINION] My problem with Vilma Santos endorsing her sons
The announcement that Vilma Santos is running for governor of Batangas while one of her sons is running for vice governor and another for congressman underscores a significant problem in Philippine...
View ArticleGeorgia reports record turnout as early voting begins in US battleground state
WASHINGTON, USA – Voters in Georgia turned out in record numbers as the battleground state opened early voting for the November 5 presidential election between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican...
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Let’s talk about sex: Bumble and Sexologist Dr. Rica Cruz on how to own your...
Talking about sexual wellness can be, well, pretty unsexy. When you’re dating someone new, sometimes the default is to have your best foot forward and stay away from talking about your needs, but...
View ArticleCarlo Biado masterclass caps astounding Team Asia 4-0 sweep of Reyes Cup day 2
MANILA, Philippines – From underdogs to alpha dogs. Team Asia had a night to remember in the second day of the inaugural Reyes Cup, pulling off a mesmerizing 4-0 sweep of its matches against favored...
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Spending of 3 Villar senators over 2 decades underscores rising cost of...
A fourth Villar is running for the Senate. Las Piñas Representative Camille Villar has thrown her hat into the ring after two terms as district representative in the city that her family has ruled for...
View ArticleOne Direction singer Liam Payne dies after falling from Buenos Aires balcony
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Former One Direction singer Liam Payne was found dead outside a hotel in Buenos Aires after the 31-year-old fell from his third-floor room balcony, Argentine police said on...
View Article[OPINION] Fil-Ams, immigration, and the 2024 US election
Unless you’ve been living under Scarborough Shoal, you might have noticed that 2024 is an election year in the not-so-United States of America. Unlike the Philippines, where elections are decided by...
View Article[Good Business] Transforming lives for a better tomorrow
At PHINMA, making lives better isn’t just a tagline — it is our north star. Since joining the company in 2019, I have witnessed our mission to uplift the lives of our fellow countrymen come to life....
View ArticleChina says Japanese fishing boat ‘illegally’ entered territorial waters
BEIJING, China – China’s coast guard said a Japanese fishing vessel “illegally entered” China’s territorial waters around the Diaoyu Islands on October 15-16 and was warned to leave. “We urge the...
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