LIVE: Traslacion 2025 begins
MANILA, Philippines – The image of the Jesus Nazareno leaves Quirino Grandstand early morning Thursday, January 9, for the Traslacion. The Traslacion is the traditional procession of hundreds of...
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PAL adds new Catarman route, more Siargao flights from Cebu
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Airlines (PAL) is ramping up flights from the Queen City of the South beginning March with a new route to Catarman and more flights to Siargao. “The new Cebu hub...
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Cagayan de Oro sees dwindling Traslacion crowd, disrupted livelihoods
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Dodong Napoco wandered the crowded streets of Cagayan de Oro on Thursday morning, January 9, a bundle of handkerchiefs tucked under his arm. For years – except during the...
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IN PHOTOS: Feast of Jesus Nazareno 2025 in Bacolod, Cavite, Davao Region,...
Catholic devotees flocked to the streets of, not just Manila, but also in the different provinces around the Philippines to participate in their own Traslacion, celebrating the Feast of Jesus...
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Marcos picks new chief of court that handles his family’s ill-gotten wealth...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently named the new chief of the Sandiganbayan, the anti-graft court that handles his family’s ill-gotten wealth cases. Marcos signed the appointment of Geraldine...
View ArticleWho is Pepsi Paloma, and why are people talking about her?
MANILA, Philippines – Why is the late Pepsi Paloma being talked about again? On January 9, actor and comedian Vic Sotto filed a cyber libel complaint against filmmaker Darryl Yap over the teaser for...
View ArticleAncajas aims to boost IBF ranking against Mepranum
MANILA, Philippines – Whether Jerwin Ancajas’ temporary break with trainer Joven Jimenez works wonders will be known when the former world champion tangles with veteran Richie Mepranum on January 25...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: syd hartha
MANILA, Philippines – Folk-pop artist syd hartha is returning to the Rappler HQ on Thursday, January 9, for the very first 2025 episode of Rappler Live Jam! The “paruparo” singer has always prided...
View Article[Ilonggo Notes] Binastos sa Ilonggo
I grew up in a household where swearing and cussing were considered crass and vulgar. I don’t recall hearing my parents, aunts or uncles using these words, except perhaps very rarely in a fit of...
View ArticleVic Sotto files complaint vs Darryl Yap over Pepsi Paloma teaser | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Vic Sotto files complaint vs Darryl Yap for Pepsi Paloma movie trailer TV personality Vic Sotto files a complaint...
View ArticleNew York’s top court denies Trump’s bid to halt sentencing
NEW YORK, USA – New York’s top court rejected on Thursday, January 9, Donald Trump’s request to halt the president-elect’s sentencing for his conviction on criminal charges stemming from hush money...
View ArticleUS House votes to sanction International Criminal Court over Israel
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – The US House of Representatives voted on Thursday, January 9, to sanction the International Criminal Court to protest its issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister...
View ArticleWhat causes wildfires in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles, California — home to over half a million Filipinos — is currently being ravaged by wildfires. Some Filipino caregivers and domestic workers have been forced to evacuate their homes with...
View ArticleCarl Tamayo’s career game wasted as Changwon falls to Seoul in KBL
MANILA, Philippines – Carl Tamayo set the most points scored by a Filipino Asian Quota import in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) in the Changwon LG Sakers’ 92-88 loss to the Seoul Samsung Thunders...
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A love story in every bite: How and why a couple brought Sulu’s Putli Mandi...
MANILA, Philippines — In Marikina City lies Bingbingcat Kitchen, a family-run small business selling the Tausug sticky rice cake delicacy Putli Mandi from Mindanao. Owned by husband and wife Juan...
View ArticleMagnolia outlasts gritty Terrafirma, spoils Terrence Romeo’s debut
MANILA, Philippines – The Magnolia Hotshots bounced back from their heartbreaking Christmas Day loss to Barangay Ginebra with a narrow 89-84 win against the winless Terrafirma Dyip in the PBA...
View ArticleLos Angeles wildfires destroy thousands of homes | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Los Angeles wildfires devour thousands of homes even as fierce winds ease Wildfires in Los Angeles, California in...
View ArticleEumir Marcial’s wife takes legal action against Olympian over infidelity
MANILA, Philippines – Princess Marcial, wife of Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial, will take her husband to court as she accused the Olympic medalist of abuse, infidelity, and manipulative behavior. In a...
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Who’s behind the Bicol ‘news’ pages attacking Villafuerte rivals?
Last of 2 parts READ: Part 1 | These Bicol Facebook pages spent almost P1M on ads attacking Villafuerte rivals The Facebook page called itself Bicol News, implying that it was managed by a news...
View ArticleMeralco rebounds from TNT loss, deals NLEX 4th straight defeat
MANILA, Philippines – The Meralco Bolts quickly returned to their winning ways and dealt the NLEX Road Warriors their fourth straight defeat following a 105-91 blowout in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at...
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