Rodrigo Duterte faces sedition complaint | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Duterte now faces sedition complaint, the same weapon he used against his critics Former president Rodrigo...
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Erwin Tulfo on disqualification case: No anti-dynasty law in PH
MANILA, Philippines – Reacting to the disqualification case filed against them, Senate frontrunner Erwin Tulfo said on Tuesday, February 18, that there is no enabling law prohibiting political...
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Gaza Arab plan may involve up to $20 billion regional contribution, sources say
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is expected to travel to Riyadh on Thursday, February 20, two Egyptian security sources said, where he is due to discuss an Arab plan for Gaza that may include...
View ArticlePope Francis has double pneumonia, says Vatican
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has the onset of double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Tuesday, February 18, complicating treatment for the 88-year pontiff and indicating a further deterioration in his...
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Ang Bandang Shirley, from formation to disbandment: A timeline
MANILA, Philippines – After 22 years, indie pop-rock band Ang Bandang Shirley has disbanded. The band’s remaining members, Debb Acebu, Miggy Abesamis, Kathy Gener, and Paolo Arciga, issued a joint...
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Japeth in, Mason out of Gilas lineup vs Chinese Taipei
MANILA, Philippines – Japeth Aguilar secured the last roster spot as Gilas Pilipinas battles Chinese Taipei on the road in the third and final window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers on Thursday,...
View ArticleUP clears 1-win finish in Season 86 women’s volleyball, stuns FEU for 2-0 start
MANILA, Philippines – The UP Fighting Maroons are off to a blazing start in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament, stunning the FEU Lady Tamaraws in four sets, 23-25, 25-23, 25-17, 25-23,...
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No more ‘bad juju’: Cone hopes Doha blowouts toughened Gilas vs Taipei, New...
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas’ previous losses were a bitter pill to swallow, but the only thing the team can do is move on as it plunges to the real action. Head coach Tim Cone said his wards...
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Dismay and defiance in Kyiv, as Trump takes ‘our enemy’s side’
KYIV, Ukraine – Ukrainians rejected an extraordinary broadside by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, saying they had no choice but to fight on against Russia as their key backer engages in talks...
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BINI tops local artists in The Official Philippines Chart
MANILA, Philippines – It’s the cherry on top, indeed. P-pop girl group BINI bagged the coveted Top Local Artist of the Year honor at the launch of The Official Philippines Chart on Wednesday,...
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FACT CHECK: No ‘deadly’ face mask from China circulating in PH
Claim: Deadly face masks laced with poison have arrived in the Philippines from China. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A post made on July 26, 2024, has resurfaced recently and is making the...
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Pope alert and cheerful in hospital, says Italy’s PM after visit
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis is alert and cheerful as he battles double pneumonia in hospital, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday, February 19, after paying a visit to the ailing...
View ArticleApple reveals budget variant iPhone 16e, priced at $599 in the US, and...
Apple launched its latest low-cost model, dubbed the iPhone 16e, on Wednesday as it looks to grab a bigger share of the mid-range smartphone market and fend off rivals such as Samsung and China’s...
View ArticleApple reveals first custom modem chip, shifting away from Qualcomm
Apple on Wednesday revealed its first custom-designed modem chip that will help connect iPhones to wireless data networks, a move that will make the company less reliant on chips from Qualcomm that...
View Article[OPINION] Honoring my grandmother as a campus journalist
In a political landscape where abuse of power and worsening poverty are often hidden, if not neglected, many local journalists are forced to write “safe stories” just to survive. For me, as an Aries...
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DENR chief to firms, LGUs: Protect fisherfolk affected by Manila Bay...
MANILA, Philippines – Developers and concerned local governments should protect the fisherfolk to be displaced by ongoing reclamation projects in Manila Bay, Environment Secretary Toni Yulo-Loyzaga...
View ArticleSaudi oil giant Aramco is returning to Philippines as Unioil levels up
MANILA, Philippines – Competition in the Philippines’ petroleum industry is heating up. After 17 years, Saudi oil giant Aramco is reentering the Philippine market as an investor after signing a deal...
View ArticlePope Francis shows slight health improvement | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Pope Francis, battling pneumonia, shows ‘slight improvement’ The Vatican says on Wednesday, February 19, Pope...
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LIST: Complaints filed against Rodrigo Duterte after his presidency
Given his consistent controversial policies and remarks, it was no surprise for former president Rodrigo Duterte to face complaints after relinquishing the presidency in 2022. After his term, Duterte...
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BINI plans to ‘dominate’ international scene in 2025
MANILA, Philippines – After capturing Filipinos’ hearts in 2024, BINI aims to charm its way into global stardom. After winning the Top Local Artist of the Year honor at the launch of The Official...
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