Israel strikes heart of Beirut, killing 6
Israel bombed central Beirut in the early hours of Thursday, October 3, killing at least six people, after its forces suffered their deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes against...
View ArticlePacquiao dynasty expands: Boxing icon’s son eyes General Santos council seat
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines – The regional party People’s Champ Movement (PCM) will field one of the children of Filipino boxing icon and former senator Manny Pacquiao as a candidate for a seat in the...
View ArticleVietnam protests Chinese force’s attack on fishermen in contested waters
HANOI, Vietnam – Vietnam on Wednesday, October 2, protested to China over what it said was an attack on a Vietnamese fishing boat three days ago in contested South China Sea waters that injured...
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Nonoy Libanan drops bid for Eastern Samar congressional seat
EASTERN SAMAR, Philippines – House Minority Leader and 4Ps Partylist Representative Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan announced on Wednesday, October 2, his decision to do away with his plan to seek Eastern...
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[DECODED] Dr. Willie Ong’s cancer disclosure: Boost or blow to his Senate...
Just a few weeks ago, the popular doctor on social media Willie Ong shocked the public by disclosing that he’s been diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare cancer affecting the bones and soft tissue. He said...
View ArticleInflation drops to over 4-year low of 1.9% in September 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Inflation eased to 1.9% in September 2024, marking the lowest rate since May 2020’s 1.6%. In the prior month, August 2024, inflation was at 3.3%. A year ago, in September 2023,...
View ArticleLiz Cheney, campaigning for Harris, says Trump ‘not fit to lead’
RIPON, USA – Former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney said former President Donald Trump is “not fit to lead” the US, urging voters to put country over party as she campaigned with Democratic...
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Juan Ponce Enrile acquitted of plunder in pork barrel scam
MANILA, Philippines – Juan Ponce Enrile, former senate president and now chief presidential legal counsel, has been acquitted of plunder in the pork barrel scam, effectively making it a 0-3 loss for...
View ArticleUS port workers and operators reach deal to end East Coast strike immediately
US dock workers and port operators have reached a tentative deal that will immediately end a crippling three-day strike that has shut down shipping on the US East Coast and Gulf Coast, the two sides...
View ArticleBruce Springsteen backs Kamala Harris in latest celebrity endorsement
Rocker Bruce Springsteen endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Thursday, October 3 for the November 5 election, becoming the latest celebrity to back the US vice president...
View ArticleFormer Colorado county clerk sentenced to 9 years for voting machine breach
A former Colorado county clerk convicted of illegally tampering with voting machines was sentenced to nine years in prison on Thursday, October 3, after repeating Donald Trump’s false claims of voter...
View ArticleSinger Garth Brooks accused of rape by makeup artist
LOS ANGELES, USA — Country music superstar Garth Brooks was accused of rape and sexual assault in a lawsuit filed by an unnamed hair and makeup artist on Thursday, October 3. In a complaint submitted...
View ArticleBusiness owners gunned down in Pampanga
PAMPANGA, Philippines – A husband and wife, who were also business partners, were gunned down by motorcyle-riding men along the road in Mexico, Pampanga on Friday afternoon, October 4, authorities...
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LOOK: PH shows off cuisine at Italy’s Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2024 fair
MANILA, Philippines – Proud to be Pinoy! The Philippines showcased its diverse gastronomy and rich culinary heritage at the Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2024 fair from September 26 to 30 in Turin,...
View ArticleHaitian gang slaughters at least 70 people as thousands flee
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Gang members brandishing automatic rifles stormed through a town in Haiti’s main breadbasket region, killing at least 70 and forcing over 6,000 to flee, causing widespread...
View ArticleCordillera indigenous activist Joan Carling wins Right Livelihood Award
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – An indigenous activist from the Cordillera is one of the recipients of the 2024 Right Livelihood Award, also known as the Alternative Nobel Prize. The award, presented...
View Article[Ilonggo Notes] Of ‘Star’, ‘Upper’ and ‘Lower’ sections in school
One day, I was chatting with a group of friends from high school — classmates of a younger brother, and I’ve known them all since high school in the early 70s. Enjoying our senior discounts and over...
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[OPINION] Culture and traditional politics
There’s nothing really wrong with traditional politics. That is, if by “traditional” we mean politics shaped by the indigenous culture and honed by centuries of usage. It is unfortunate that the word...
View Article1-Rider’s Boni Bosita makes a surprise bid for senator. Will he be a dark horse?
MANILA, Philippines – Congressman Bonifacio “Boni” Bosita of party-list group 1-Rider unexpectedly filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for senator on Friday, October 4, running as an independent....
View Article‘Good first step’: Celtics lean on backups in Abu Dhabi escape over Nuggets
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – The importance of continuity and depth. That’s what the Boston Celtics leaned on, plus a formidable effort from their reserves, keying a crucial second-half run to...
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