Geo Chiu beefs up Strong Group frontline in Jones Cup
MANILA, Philippines – It will be an Ateneo reunion of sorts for Geo Chiu as he joins the Strong Group-Philippines squad set to compete in the 43rd Jones Cup. The 6-foot-9 Chiu links up again with...
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Why EMBO residents cannot vote for a congressman in 2025 elections
MANILA, Philippines – Residents of the 10 Enlisted Men’s Barrios (EMBO) in Taguig City, which were formerly part of Makati, will not be able to vote for a district representative in the 2025...
View ArticleDjokovic to play Wimbledon but only if he feels he can challenge for the title
Novak Djokovic is encouraged by his progress after undergoing minor knee surgery less than three weeks ago, but the seven-time Wimbledon champion said he will only play in the grass court Grand Slam...
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Pampanga town mayor faces fourth suspension
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Mayor Abundio Punsalan Jr. of San Simon town in Pampanga province was served another preventive suspension order by the provincial government on Monday, June 24, his fourth in...
View Article[Kitchen 143] Cakes by Louise
Kitchen 143 now heads out of the home kitchen and visits old and new favorite restaurants in and out of Metro Manila. In this episode, we’re doing the old switcheroo as Cakes by Louise drops by...
View ArticleGilas Girls advance to FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup semis with 26-point rout of...
MANILA, Philippines – The Gilas Pilipinas U18 women’s team secured an outright semifinal berth in Division B of the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup following an 89-63 rout of Lebanon on Tuesday, June 25, at...
View ArticleSofitel workers to bring campaign against layoffs to international scene
MANILA, Philippines – Five days before losing their jobs, the union of workers from the soon-to-close Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila said they plan to bring their campaign against their termination...
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RESULTS: June 2024 Physical Therapists Special Professional Licensure...
The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 6 out of 15 passed the Physical Therapists Special...
View ArticleRappler, world’s fact checkers issue statement vs attacks at Global Fact 11...
MANILA, Philippines – Signatories of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) issued on Wednesday, June 26, a statement calling for an end to attacks on fact checkers as part of the Global Fact...
View Article‘Unrequited Love’: New book out on Duterte, China, and a web of betrayals
This is a press release from the Ateneo de Manila University Press. Credited by Senator Risa Hontiveros as “a damning record of the former president’s long-running relationship with China,” a new book...
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Israeli forces pound north and south Gaza, battle Hamas in Rafah
CAIRO, Egypt – Israeli forces pounded several areas across Gaza on Wednesday, June 26, and residents reported fierce fighting overnight in Rafah in the south of the Palestinian enclave. Residents said...
View ArticlePacquiao eyes bigger Junior MPBL amid exhibition bout preps
MANILA, Philippines – While Manny Pacquiao has not yet completely abandoned his boxing career, he also continues to dream big for his growing regional basketball league. Pacquiao, who’s set for an...
View ArticleAI music models Suno, Udio sued by Sony, Universal, and Warner – report
Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records have filed legal action against Suno and Udio, owners of AI music models, for mass copyright infringement, as reported by Reuters, Monday, June...
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Traveling ‘Biodiversity Crisis Escape Room’ moves to Palawan
MANILA, Philippines – When it comes to explaining science, it’s often better to show than tell. The Mind Museum, the US Agency for International Development (USAID), along with other partners,...
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FACT CHECK: Liza Marcos not behind Leila de Lima’s acquittal
Claim: First Lady Liza Marcos was behind former senator Leila de Lima’s acquittal in her drug charges as part of a conspiracy against former president Rodrigo Duterte. Rating: FALSE Why we...
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‘Until Then’ showcases Filipino culture and creative storytelling devices
Warning: This contains spoilers in the second half of the article. While reviewing Until Then for Eurogamer, a certain fellow named Jose Astrada came to mind. I remembered how, as I progressed through...
View ArticleIn The Public Square: The challenge of covering China
MANILA, Philippines – At the 2024 International Media Conference, the focus has been on crucial issues related to the future of journalism. One much-anticipated session is devoted to the challenge of...
View ArticleFAST FACTS: Gilas Boys ready for big stage in FIBA U17 World Cup
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine basketball youth team looks all set to challenge the world’s formidable squads. Led by Kieffer Alas, the Gilas Boys set their sights on the 2024 FIBA U17 World...
View Article[LIFE & STYLE] Food, travel, art, culture, beauty, fashion: July 1-7, 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Looking for something new to try this weekend? Whether that’s food, travel, beauty, hobbies, or fashion, here are some top recos and upcoming events you can check out! Bookmark...
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NBI confirms Mayor Alice Guo, Guo Hua Ping ‘one and the same person’– Hontiveros
MANILA, Philippines – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has confirmed that the fingerprints of suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and Guo Hua Ping – the Chinese woman who is suspected...
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