Israeli security cabinet told that Hamas leader Sinwar likely dead
Members of Israel’s security cabinet have been informed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a mastermind of the devastating Oct. 7, 2023 attack that triggered the Gaza war, is very likely dead, two...
View ArticleKerwin Espinosa on crucifying De Lima: ‘Bato made me do it’
Former senator Leila de Lima has already forgiven Kerwin Espinosa. From the moment Espinosa pinned her to illegal drugs eight years ago, up to the present time when he gave additional information...
View ArticleHindi ito Marites: China loves to hate this civic group
The Atin Ito coalition of civil society groups has launched two convoys to highly contested and, ergo, risky parts of the West Philippine Sea: Ayungin Shoal in December 2023, and Scarborough Shoal in...
View ArticleCOA orders DBP officials, employees to return P175 million in excess bonuses
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Audit (COA) upheld earlier findings that the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) overpaid its executives and employees their performance-based bonuses...
View ArticleMarcos names Dante Ang II as new Commission on Filipinos Overseas chair
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named Dante Francis “Klink” Ang II as the new chairman of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO). In a letter dated Wednesday, October 16,...
View ArticleNo fluke: Team Asia persists one-sided Reyes Cup onslaught, digs deeper Team...
MANILA, Philippines – Numbers don’t lie in sports, but perhaps, the inaugural 9-ball Reyes Cup is proving to be an unlikely example of an exception to the rule. Team Europe, comprised of three of the...
View ArticleHezbollah says it will escalate war with Israel after Hamas leader killed
Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group said on Friday, October 18, it was moving to a new and escalating phase in its war against Israel while Iran said “the spirit of resistance will be strengthened”...
View ArticleLanguage commissioner slams law vs mother tongue use in early education
PANGASINAN, Philippines – Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) Commissioner Melchor Orpilla has raised concern over a new law which scraps the mother tongue as the primary medium of instruction for early...
View ArticleAI misuse feared to impact integrity of 2025 elections. Here’s what concerned...
MANILA, Philippines – As the Philippines’ 2025 midterm elections approaches, there’s anxiety over the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the democratic exercise. In a #FactsFirstPH workshop at...
View ArticleTeam Asia completes fitting Efren tribute, denies Team Europe to win 1st-ever...
MANILA, Philippines – After four grueling days of world-class pool action, Team Asia penned the final chapter in the inaugural Reyes Cup 9-ball tournament with a captivating 11-6 conquest of favored...
View ArticleA whole lot of history: How this fan found dreams, community through Liam Payne
MANILA, Philippines — When he found out one morning that Liam Payne had died, Isaac Jeff Coloma tried his hardest to fight back tears. It was hard for him to process the demise of the former One...
View ArticleHow to plan a trip to Koh Samui, Thailand
Thailand is a famous beach destination. Its turquoise waters, white sand and powdery shores, captivating limestone formations, idyllic towns, and delicious food entice visitors to drop all their plans...
View Article[Newspoint] Preempting the ICC
Stories of indiscriminate and willful brutalities in Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs gain increasing credence as more informants come forward to testify at hearings in Congress now that he has been out...
View ArticleRESULTS: October 2024 Physicians Licensure Examination
The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Saturday, October 19, that 3,845 out of 6,600 passed the...
View ArticleTOPNOTCHERS: October 2024 Physicians Licensure Examination
The Professional Regulation Commission announced on Saturday, October 19, that 3,845 out of 6,600 passed the Physicians (Complete and Prelims) Licensure Examination this October 2024. Here is the list...
View ArticleTOP PERFORMING SCHOOLS: October 2024 Physicians Licensure Examination
The Professional Regulation Commission announced on Saturday, October 19, that 3,845 out of 6,600 passed the Physicians Licensure Examination. Here is the list of the top performing schools. Check...
View Article‘Builders, not barriers’: In Iloilo City, pols choose ‘unity’ over face-off
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Now they’re allies, now they’re not, and now they’re allies again. Two of the major political parties in this city — Team Uswag and Team Gugma-Sulong — have agreed not to...
View ArticleLiam Payne’s ex-partner calls for media restraint after ‘painful’ death
LONDON, United Kingdom — Liam Payne’s former partner, pop singer Cheryl, joined an outpouring of grief on Friday, October 18 over the death of the One Direction band member, calling for restraint in...
View Article[Rear View] ‘Warning: Ang programang ito ay Rated VP’
May isa akong dating classmate sa high school na laging masiyahin. Sya ang unang bumabati ng “Good Morning!” sa aming classmates chat group. Kasunod ng pagbati ang isang GIF, kadalasan kapeng umuusok,...
View Article[REFLECTION] Pope Francis’ vision of a merciful and humble missionary church
The month of October begins with the memorial of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, the patroness of missions. On the third Sunday of October, the Catholic Church celebrates “World Mission Sunday” and...
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