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[EDITORIAL] Psywar ni Duterte? Pft! Pasalamat tayo sa Saligang Batas
Itong si dating presidente Rodrigo Duterte, talagang he doesn’t disappoint. Pati International Criminal Court, gina-gaslight niya. “Hurry up before I die.” Subtext: “Ang bagal ninyo,” o di kaya’y...
View ArticleJames Harden climbs to No. 2 on all-time 3-point list as Clippers top Jazz
James Harden scored 20 points, dished out 11 assists, and moved into second place on the all-time made three-pointers list as the Los Angeles Clippers ended a three-game losing streak with a 116-105...
View ArticlePetition targets Zamboanga Sibugay mayoral bet over government appointments
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – In a move that has sparked legal and political debate in Zamboanga Sibugay, a resident has questioned the dual roles of an appointed municipal councilor and local...
View ArticleHornets star LaMelo Ball fined $100,000 for anti-gay phrase
The NBA fined Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball $100,000 Sunday for using “offensive and derogatory” language during a postgame TV interview. At issue was an anti-gay phrase Ball used when answering...
View ArticleInterpol red notice sought against British businessman
MANILA, Philippines – A Philippine company has sought an Interpol Red Notice against a British businessman accused of swindling it of P12 million. Rheana Trading Incorporated’s (RTI) legal counsel...
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Russian lawmaker says Biden is risking World War III with missile decision
MOSCOW, Russia – Russian lawmaker Maria Butina said on Monday, November 18, that the administration of President Joe Biden was risking World War III if it had allowed Ukraine to use US-made weapons to...
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FACT CHECK: ICC has imprisoned convicted criminals
Claim: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has not imprisoned any convicted criminal. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Former president Rodrigo Duterte made the claim during a House quad...
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‘FFVII Rebirth,’‘ASTRO BOT’ duke it out with 7 nominations each in The Game...
MANILA, Philippines – The Game Awards announced its nominees for its 2024 edition on Tuesday, November 19, Philippine time. This year’s top titles are the PS5 platformer ASTRO BOT, and the...
View Article‘Signs of disaster’: How weather lore holds up against typhoons and science
EASTERN SAMAR, Philippines – At 58, Gemma Amit has seen enough typhoons to know when the weather is about to change. She’s learned to read the signs – the red sky, the chirping of birds, the sudden...
View ArticleGrand BINIverse: Grand indeed (part 1)
MANILA, Philippines – I entered the Araneta Coliseum, Saturday night, November 16 — where P-pop stars BINI held their Grand BINIVerse concert — with some apprehension: just how different would this...
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Saying goodbye to Nectar Nightclub’s legacy of LGBTQ+ pride
MANILA, Philippines – The lights may be dimming and the music soon fading, but the spirit of Nectar Nightclub lives on, despite its impending closure on December 31. In a Facebook post, Nectar...
View Article‘We lost so much’: Himamaylan 7 families speak out after acquittal
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – For nearly six years, the families of the so-called “Himamaylan 7” lived in the shadow of anguish. Sleepless nights turned into months, then years of waiting, as the...
View ArticleG20 leaders turn focus to climate change on Rio summit’s last day
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies meet on Tuesday, November 19, to discuss sustainable development and the transition to cleaner energy, as they aim to increase the...
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FACT CHECK: Post praising Duterte used ‘quote’ from fictional character Nick...
Claim: A quote card shows a statement from former Liberty City senator and incoming S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nicholas Fury expressing his support for former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. Rating:...
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Fruitas expands to roasted chicken segment with Mang Bok’s acquisition
MANILA, Philippines – It won’t be just fruit shakes, snacks, and pastries for Fruitas Holdings Incorporated. The beloved food and beverage brand is entering the roasted chicken business via Mang Bok’s...
View ArticleBARMM citizens’ group takes 2022 BTA extension law to SC, calls for elections
COTABATO, Philippines – A citizens’ group in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) went to the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday, November 18, to challenge a 2022 law that postponed...
View ArticleTaemin’s ‘EPHEMERAL GAZE’ in Manila: Everything you need to know
MANILA, Philippines – K-pop superstar Taemin is set to captivate Filipino fans at the Manila leg of his 2024 TAEMIN WORLD TOUR [EPHEMERAL GAZE] on Sunday, November 24, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in...
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FACT CHECK: Photos of ‘fire rainbow’ not taken in Masbate City
Claim: Photos show a “fire rainbow” captured in Masbate City on November 14. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook user uploaded two images of the atmospheric phenomenon known as a “fire...
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Kremlin says Russia-US hotline to deflate crisis not in use
A special hotline in place to deflate crises between the Kremlin and the White House is not currently being used, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, November 20, as nuclear risks rise amid the highest...
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LOOK: Indonesia’s Kenangan Coffee now brewing in Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines – Have you bean waiting for this? Kenangan Coffee, known for its premium beans, affordable coffee, and signature Kenangan Latte, has arrived in Metro Manila. The Indonesia-based...
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