Iran’s president calls on Pope Francis to use influence to stop war in Middle...
DUBAI, UAE – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Pope Francis to use his influence with Christian governments to stop war in the Middle East, semi-official Fars news agency reported on...
View ArticleCanada to bring biggest trade delegation to Manila in December
MANILA, Philippines – Canada is sending its biggest trade delegation to the Philippines in hopes of securing opportunities in a more investor-friendly Manila. The “powerhouse delegation,” which is...
View Article[Rappler Investigates] ICC, Interpol bane of Duterte’s existence?
If you’ve been following the House quad committee hearings (quad because the body consists of four — dangerous drugs, public order and safety, human rights, and public accounts committees) led by...
View ArticleCOP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan: Key quotes and statements
MANILA, Philippines – The 2024 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference or COP29 is happening in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22. Climate finance, fossil fuel transition, and money for...
View ArticleMax is now available in the Philippines: Here’s what you need to know
MANILA, Philippines – Max, a global streaming platform from Warner Bros. Discovery, is now available to stream in the Philippines starting November 19. It also launched in Indonesia, Malaysia,...
View ArticleFilipino farmer at COP29 pushes for agroecology as climate solution
BAKU, Azerbaijan – Leodegario Velayo, a 59-year-old farmer-leader from Gapan, Nueva Ecija, urged global leaders at the United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP29 to listen to farmers and take...
View Article[OPINION] Climate action: A cornerstone of enhanced Canada-Philippines ties
Climate change and the environment are top of mind for many at this time of year. At the global level, the annual Conference of the Parties on biodiversity and nature concluded earlier this month, and...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs New Zealand – FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
MANILA, Philippines – Will the fifth time be the charm for Gilas Pilipinas? Still winless in four tries against New Zealand in FIBA competition, Gilas Pilipinas aims to finally solve the Tall Blacks’...
View ArticleRussia fires intercontinental ballistic missile in attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says
KYIV, Ukraine – Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on Ukraine on Thursday, November 21, Kyiv’s air force said, in the first known use in the war of a powerful...
View ArticleICC issues arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leader
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands – Judges at the International Criminal Court have issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense chief, as well as a Hamas...
View ArticleUnder Marcos Jr., terror cases on the rise against ‘easy targets’
The feared terrorism laws continue to be used against dissenters under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., according to human rights groups concerned about recent cases targeting faintly-political...
View Article[Only IN Hollywood] Epic ‘Dune’ series prophesies rise of sisterhood
LOS ANGELES, USA – “Sisterhood is powerful. In a nice change from recent Earth history, women are the series’ defining force, before and behind the camera.” That was how Los Angeles Times’ Robert...
View ArticleBreaking the mold: Miss Universe Philippines candidates, aspirants who have...
MANILA, Philippines – Universe, are you ready for them? In 2012, the Miss Universe organization began welcoming transgender candidates, with Spain’s Angela Ponce being the first to transgender woman...
View ArticleSara Duterte visits detained aide at Batasan, stays overnight | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Sara Duterte spends night in Batasan to visit detained aide Vice President Sara Duterte – who had initially wanted...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: ‘Naughty and Nice’ comedy by Jon Santos
MANILA, Philippines – You’ve seen him impersonate all the post-1986 Philippine presidents and every Filipina beauty queen. Jon Santos’ comedy has become a long-running commentary on Philippine...
View ArticleAlex Eala shown quarters exit by Thai rival in Japan tourney
MANILA, Philippines – For the good part of the last two years, Alex Eala has been the best player in Southeast Asia as evidenced by her performance in the professional tour and her ascent in the world...
View ArticleRESULTS: November 2024 Licensure Examination for Agriculturists
The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 3,628 out of 7,144 passed the Agriculturists Licensure...
View ArticleHow long will Sara Duterte stay at the House?
MANILA, Philippines – Amid calls for his sister to leave the House premises, Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo “Pulong” Duterte on Friday, November 22, wrote to House committee on good...
View Article‘Hello, Love, Again’ sets new Philippine box-office record, overtakes ‘Rewind’
MANILA, Philippines – The film Hello, Love, Again, starring Kapamilya star Kathryn Bernardo and Kapuso heartthrob Alden Richards, is the new Philippine box-office record holder. ABS-CBN announced on...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: No posts from NBA stars on Kai Sotto’s Gilas game vs New Zealand
Claim: National Basketball Association (NBA) stars Lebron James, Kevin Durant, Jordan Clarkson, Shaquille O’Neil, and Patrick Beverley made social media posts praising Filipino basketball star Kai...
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