9 iconic father figures in literature that we can’t help but admire
MANILA, Philippines — Fatherhood can come in many different forms, and the books and stories we have read allow us to learn about the resilience and multi-faceted nature of being one. While there are...
View ArticleAlas wins first silver in 64-year AVC history; Vietnam rules 2025 Nations Cup
MANILA, Philippines – The valiant women of Alas Pilipinas held their heads high in defeat as host nation Vietnam ruled the 2025 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Nations Cup in Hanoi with a...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Binibining Pilipinas 2025
Will a fresh face or a pageant veteran reign this year? The search for the Binibining Pilipinas 2025 queens culminates when the country’s oldest active national beauty pageant holds its coronation...
View ArticleThe Philippines called, and Hiromu Shimizu felt a ‘response-ability’
For almost half a century, Hiromu Shimizu led Philippine studies in Japan. A cultural anthropologist and professor emeritus at Kyoto University, he contributed to academic and cultural exchange...
View ArticleMinnesota manhunt underway for suspect in deadly shooting of Democratic state...
MINNEAPOLIS, USA – Minnesota Police and the FBI kept up a massive manhunt on Saturday evening, June 14, for a gunman posing as a police officer who killed a senior Democratic state assemblywoman and...
View ArticleIsrael and Iran strike at each other in new wave of attacks
TEL AVIV, Israel – Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Sunday, June 15, stoking fears of a wider conflict after Israel expanded its surprise campaign against its main...
View Article[Time Trowel] Ube: History you can eat
A trowel (/ˈtraʊ.əl/), in the hands of an archaeologist, is like a trusty sidekick – a tiny, yet mighty, instrument that uncovers ancient secrets, one well-placed scoop at a time. It’s the Sherlock...
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[Two Pronged] Trying to move on from a old ex, but not quite there yet
Rappler’s Life and Style section runs an advice column by couple Jeremy Baer and clinical psychologist Dr. Margarita Holmes. Jeremy has a master’s degree in law from Oxford University. A banker of 37...
View ArticleAfter day of nationwide protests, Trump’s military parade rolls through DC
President Donald Trump’s long-sought military parade rolled through the streets of downtown Washington on Saturday, but the celebration of the US Army’s 250th anniversary was marred by a day of...
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Coming home to gold: Rediscovering the value in forgotten lands and people
Written by Josh Mahinay, Co-founder of PhilSEED and UMA It was a crisp fall Saturday afternoon on the streets of London. I sat quietly with a cup of coffee in hand, reflecting on my year at the London...
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PIDS study: PH ranks last in ASEAN for transport infrastructure
MANILA, Philippines – A 98-page research paper published by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) on the state of the country’s road and rail transport infrastructure found what many...
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Who is Annabelle Mae McDonnell, Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2025?
MANILA, Philippines – Annabelle Mae McDonnell of Iligan City was named Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2025 on Sunday, June 15, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. She succeeds Jasmin Bungay from...
View ArticleIsrael-Iran battle escalates, will be high on agenda as world leaders meet
Israel and Iran kept up their attacks, killing and wounding civilians and raising concern among world leaders at a G7 meeting in Canada this week that the biggest battle between the two old enemies...
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FACT CHECK: No report by Mel Tiangco on fake Belo serum ad
Claim: A GMA News report features Dr. Vicki Belo’s ginseng serum, which claims to have skin rejuvenation benefits. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook page claiming to be associated...
View ArticleSuspect in custody after shooting Minnesota lawmakers while posing as...
MINNEAPOLIS, USA – Police arrested a man on Sunday, June 15, who allegedly shot dead a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband while posing as a police officer, according to ABC News, citing several...
View ArticleWashington Post investigating cyberattack on journalists, WSJ reports
A cyberattack on the Washington Post compromised the email accounts of several journalists and was most likely the work of a foreign government, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, June 15....
View ArticleWATCH: Philippines’ BRP Miguel Malvar, Japan’s JS Takanami hold...
ABOARD THE BRP MIGUEL MALVAR — The Philippine Navy’s newest and most modern frigate, the BRP Miguel Malvar, embarked on its second mission since its commissioning: a Maritime Cooperative Activity with...
View ArticleBelieve in Magic: Orlando drains assets, trades for Grizzlies star guard...
The Orlando Magic are acquiring guard Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies in a blockbuster deal, ESPN reported Sunday (Monday, June 16, Manila time). In return, Memphis will receive guards...
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FACT CHECK: No news report about new COVID-19 variant in PH
Claim: ABS-CBN News reported that the new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, has entered the Philippines, citing the Department of Health (DOH). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: On June 6, a Facebook...
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Aklan’s Amazing Nuche makes history at Palaro, swims for gold and family
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – The sun had barely risen over the Ferdinand E. Marcos Stadium in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, but the tension was already electric. In lane five stood a focused 15-year-old,...
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