Rockets level series behind Jalen Green as Warriors lose Jimmy Butler to injury
Jalen Green shot 8-for-18 from three-point range en route to 38 points as the Houston Rockets evened their Western Conference first-round playoff series with a 109-94 over the visiting Golden State...
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EMB halts sugar firm’s waste discharge after Negros Occidental molasses spill
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) in Western Visayas has ordered the Binalbagan-Isabela Sugar Company (BISCOM) to stop discharging liquid waste into community...
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Iloilo’s top 2025 races see uneasy alliances, internal clan rifts
ILOILO, Philippines – In the vote-rich province of Iloilo, the influence of longstanding political dynasties continues in many local districts even as family members turn against each other and new...
View Article‘Outdated metrics must go’: Manila to host middle income countries conference
MANILA, Philippines — For two days in Makati City, the Philippines’ economic hub, members of the Like-Minded Group of Middle Income Countries and other states from the region will meet for a...
View ArticleWhy you should think twice before using shorthand like ‘thx’ and ‘k’ in your...
My brother’s text messages can read like fragments of an ancient code: “hru,” “wyd,” “plz” — truncated, cryptic and never quite satisfying to receive. I’ll often find myself second-guessing whether...
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FACT CHECK: No new pope as of April 25, conclave not yet held
Claim: Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has been elected as the new pope, taking the name Pope Luis I. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube channel “History Documentary Hub,” which...
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SM Supermalls, DOLE to launch nationwide Labor Day job fairs
In celebration of Labor Day, SM Supermalls reaffirms its dedication to supporting Filipino job seekers by providing accessible employment opportunities through strategic partnerships and nationwide...
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[FMA] FMA launches 2025 Digital Rights Electoral Agenda; calls for collective...
On April 23, the Foundation for Media Alternatives launched the 10-Point Digital Rights Electoral Agenda, bringing together digital rights experts, journalists, and human rights advocates whose...
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Bukidnon IP leader seeks equitable governance in gubernatorial bid
BUKIDNON, Philippines – Residents of Maramag, Bukidnon felt a range of emotions as gubernatorial candidate Arbie “Bagani” Llesis shook their hands and introduced himself. There was surprise, shyness,...
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LOOK: What are these mysterious cracked displays at a Makati footbridge?
Amid the picture-perfect murals of Makati, there’s a new art installation series that seems more rugged than the others. Have you seen these new murals? First seen in the Dela Rosa Walkway on April...
View ArticleMonumental comeback: Thunder rally past Grizzlies for 3-0 series lead
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and Jalen Williams had 26 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to an improbable 114-108 win over the Memphis Grizzlies to take a 3-0 lead in their Western...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Death and funeral of Pope Francis
Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died at the age of 88 on Monday, April 21. The Vatican is now preparing for the papal funeral and the election of the next pope. Bookmark...
View ArticleGold standard: Standard Insurance PH claims Tour of Luzon Stage 2 team time...
VIGAN, Philippines – In a finish rivaling the sweltering Vigan City heat, Standard Insurance Philippines claimed the 2025 Tour of Luzon Stage 2 team time trial race with a time of one hour, 22...
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Villars’ PrimeWater deal in Bulacan under probe for ‘very poor’ service
MANILA, Philippines – The joint venture of the Villar-owned PrimeWater with the local water district of San Jose Del Monte (SJDM) City in Bulacan is under a multi-pronged investigation for “very poor”...
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IN PHOTOS: Canada prime minister, residents mourn Filipino festival tragedy...
MANILA, Philippines – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney joined members of the Filipino community and other Vancouver locals in mourning those killed after a man rammed a vehicle into a crowd at a...
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How ‘Lolo Kiko’ blessed a Yolanda survivor
LEYTE, Philippines – It was in November 2013 when Jenita Aguilar held her son Rujin in her arms for the very last time. Her family was among the thousands in the Eastern Visayas region whose lives...
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FACT CHECK: No Comelec ruling yet on DQ case vs Vendors party-list group
Claim: The party-list group Vendors, which lists online personality Deo “Diwata” Balbuena as its fourth nominee, has been disqualified from the 2025 midterm elections. Rating: FALSE Why we...
View ArticlePH Navy dismisses China’s Sandy Cay ‘sovereignty’ claim: Diversion, malign...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Navy on Monday, April 28 said China lied in claiming that it had “implemented maritime control and exercised sovereign jurisdiction” over Sandy Cay, a reef close...
View ArticleDeepSeek available to download again in South Korea after suspension
SEOUL, South Korea – Chinese artificial intelligence service DeepSeek became available again on South Korean app markets on Monday, April 28, for the first time in about two months, when downloads...
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IN PHOTOS: Youth lead 504th Kadaugan sa Mactan in Cebu
CEBU, Philippines – Under the scorching heat of the sun, thousands of spectators gathered at the Liberty Shrine in Lapu-Lapu City on Sunday, April 27 to witness the 504th Kadaugan sa Mactan, an annual...
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