LIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs USA – Jones Cup 2024
MANILA, Philippines – On the heels of its most dominant victory, Strong Group-Pilipinas aims to continue its winning ways in the 2024 William Jones Cup when it tangles with Future Sports USA on...
View ArticleHong Kong journalist group head says she was fired by WSJ amid press freedom row
HONG KONG – The head of the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) said she was fired by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Wednesday, July 17, after she refused demands from senior editors at the...
View ArticleFAST FACTS: What’s the North-South Commuter Railway?
MANILA, Philippines – Construction of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) is proceeding full speed ahead, with the goal of finally completing a railway that stretches from New Clark City in Tarlac...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: totâ
MANILA, Philippines – Taking the Rappler Live Jam stage for the very first time on Thursday, July 18, is “Tindig Balahibong Rock” artist totâ! The solo project of OPM band Autotelic’s frontman Josh...
View ArticleUS wants ‘strong, independent’ nuclear regulatory body in PH
MANILA, Philippines – The United States seeks to train experts and develop “a strong, technically competent, and independent regulator for nuclear safety in the Philippines,” according to Christopher...
View ArticleFor the sober club: Cosmic opens Gnostic, Poblacion’s first non-alcoholic bar
MANILA, Philippines – Who needs alcohol to have fun? Many party-goers don’t actually, and Gnostic – vegan restaurant Cosmic’s newest venture – has created an inclusive space for vegans, non-vegans,...
View ArticleCone says Brownlee ‘ages like fine wine’ as Gilas star remains a force
MANILA, Philippines – The fact that Justin Brownlee, 36, is getting older is not lost on Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone. Even the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is bracing for the future as it...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: The reigning queens of Binibining Pilipinas 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Days after they were crowned, the Binibining Pilipinas 2024 queens are visiting the Rappler HQ! In this latest episode of Rappler Talk Entertainment, reporter and pageant fan...
View ArticleMAP: North-South Commuter Railway stations
MANILA, Philippines – The North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR), what would be the Philippines’ longest railway, is moving full speed ahead. Where are its stations located? As of July 18, 2024, the NSCR...
View ArticleReturning Abil shines in Cignal rout of Rondina-less Titans; Petro routs ZUS...
MANILA, Philippines – The Cignal HD Spikers got off to a hot start in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference, drubbing the shorthanded contender Choco Mucho Flying Titans, 25-18, 25-21, 25-16, at the...
View ArticleSara Duterte teases reason behind DepEd resignation | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: ‘Long story, personal’: Sara Duterte teases reason behind Marcos Cabinet exit Vice President Sara Duterte seems...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs Japan – Jones Cup 2024
MANILA, Philippines – As Strong Group-Pilipinas inches closer to the 2024 William Jones Cup title, it looks to make easy work of Japan’s under-22 team when they duke it out on Friday, July 19. With...
View ArticleCrowdStrike deploys fix for issue causing global tech outage
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has deployed a fix for an issue that triggered a major tech outage that affected industries ranging from airlines to banking to healthcare worldwide, the company’s CEO...
View ArticleSBP in search of Gilas Youth prospects after FIBA U17 World Cup
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas Youth is in the process of finding new talent overseas with the goal of producing future players for the national senior team. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas...
View ArticleENTERTAINMENT: Movies, music, TV, theater – July 15-21, 2024
Planning to go to catch the latest movie or watch a theater play? Here are some entertainment events that will be happening from July 15 to 21 to help you plan your week ahead. Bookmark this page to...
View ArticleNCR women want gov’t to address poverty | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Metro Manila women’s top pre-SONA concerns: Poverty, job creation – survey Addressing poverty and hunger, as well...
View ArticleParis 2024 says impact of global cyber outage limited, ticketing unaffected
The Paris Olympics organizing committee said on Friday, July 19, that a global cyber outage was slowing its operations, but the impact was limited and ticket sales were unaffected ahead of the Games...
View ArticleTop UN court says Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory are...
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – The United Nations’ highest court said that Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories are illegal and all states should cooperate to bring an end to the...
View ArticleAir travel hit by global cyber outage
EDINBURGH/MADRID/BALTIMORE – Air passengers around the world faced delays, cancellations, and problems checking in as airports and airlines were caught up in a massive IT outage that also affected...
View ArticleIN PHOTOS: Miss World Philippines 2024 swimsuit segment
MANILA, Philippines – The Top 20 candidates of Miss World Philippines 2024 showed off their curves and toned physiques during the swimsuit segment of the pageant’s coronation night on Friday, July 19,...
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