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How Alan Frei’s lifestyle shift sparked PH’s historic Asian Winter Games win
MANILA, Philippines – Before the Philippines reaped a historic men’s curling gold in the Asian Winter Games, Alan Frei weighed 224 pounds, or about 102 kilograms — far from the ideal shape of a...
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Panagbenga 2025 Grand Float Parade: A spectacle of blooms and creativity with...
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – It takes around 30,000 to 50,000 flowers, meticulous planning, and at least 72 hours of nonstop labor to create just one Panagbenga float. Multiply that by 44, and you have...
View ArticleGloomy germans vote in election which conservatives are set to win
BERLIN, Germany – Germans were voting in a national election on Sunday that is expected to restore power to Friedrich Merz’s conservatives while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is...
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Panagbenga 2025 walks fine line between public engagement and political...
Senator Imee Marcos made a notable appearance at the Panagbenga 2025 Grand Float Parade, riding atop Ilocos Norte’s float, which, while not part of the official competition, was among the most visible...
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[Mind the Gap] America and our adobo identity
Filipinos in America, who are the first Asians to come here in 1587 via the Spanish Galleon Trade, have two wishes on their bucket list so elusive despite their large numbers and relative affluence:...
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UnionBank unveils ‘next-gen’ wealth center for high-net-worth clients
MANILA, Philippines – Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) unveiled its newest wealth center on Friday, February 21, as it hopes to bring its “next-generation” banking experience to its affluent...
View ArticleCone rues missed chances as Gilas comeback vs New Zealand fizzles out
MANILA, Philippines – Tim Cone lamented missed chances down the stretch as Gilas Pilipinas’ fourth-quarter comeback fizzled out in an 87-70 road loss to New Zealand in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers on...
View ArticlePope Francis had ‘tranquil’ night in hospital, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis, who is battling double pneumonia in hospital, had a “tranquil” night and rested, the Vatican said on Sunday, February 23. The pope was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital...
View ArticleLuka Magic finally shines: Doncic, LeBron combine for 57 in Lakers’ rout of...
Luka Doncic had 32 points and 10 rebounds, LeBron James scored 25 points and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers beat the Nuggets 123-100 on Saturday night (Sunday, February 23, Manila time) to end...
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WATCH: Catholics gather outside Gemelli Hospital to pray for Pope Francis
ROME, Italy – Priests, nuns and devout civilians gathered on Saturday, February 22, outside Rome’s Gemelli hospital, where Pope Francis is being treated for double pneumonia. Play Video The...
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BARMM violence persists: Vice mayor shot in Maguindanao del Sur
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Bullets continue to fly in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). A single gunshot shattered the morning calm and struck lawyer Omar Samama, vice...
View ArticleRussia says it wants a long-term Ukraine peace deal, not a quick US-backed...
Russia wants a long-term peace deal over Ukraine that tackles what it regards as the root causes of the conflict and not a quick US-backed ceasefire followed by a swift restart of fighting, a senior...
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FACT CHECK: No reports of Duterte, security personnel ambush
Claim: Unidentified armed men attacked Vice President Sara Duterte at a checkpoint, resulting in injuries to two of her security personnel. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube channel...
View ArticleCeltics pounce on Knicks in battle of NBA East heavyweights
Jayson Tatum had 25 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to five games with a 118-105 victory over the visiting New York Knicks on Sunday (Monday,...
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WATCH: PH, Japan defense chiefs vow closer ties in ‘harsh security environment’
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. and Japan Defense Minister Gen Nakatani on Monday, February 24, said the two Asian countries’ bilateral relationship would...
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Pope Francis, in critical condition, had a ‘good’ night in hospital, Vatican...
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a “good” night in hospital, slept and is resting, the Vatican said on Monday, February 24. The 88-year-old pope was...
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Philippines is off the financial ‘gray list’— but at what cost to human rights?
The Philippines is finally off the world’s financial “gray list,” which for years, has been said to limit trade and transactions for Filipinos. But there is growing concern that persecuting human...
View ArticleComelec 95% ready for May elections, says Garcia
BAGUIO, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is almost ready for the May 12 national and local elections, Elections Chairman George Erwin Garcia said in Baguio City on Sunday, February...
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[Game Diary] ‘Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii’ searches for treasure but doesn’t go...
Despite having been around for two decades, the series of games known as Like A Dragon (Ryū ga Gotoku) have only recently captured the imagination and attention of the West. Publisher Sega has met...
View ArticleGermany’s AfD, Left win enough seats to veto constitutional changes
BERLIN, Germany – The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and Germany’s Left party jointly secured one third of seats in the new parliament that is required to block changes to the constitution,...
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