Top pick Justine Baltazar nears PBA debut after signing with Converge
MANILA, Philippines – The keenly awaited PBA debut of Justine Baltazar is just around the corner as the No. 1 overall pick in the previous draft signed with Converge. The FiberXers announced the...
View ArticleAustralian teen Gout Gout’s record run earns Bolt comparison
Schoolboy sensation Gout Gout is bathing in new-found celebrity and savoring comparisons with Usain Bolt following his eye-catching runs at the Australian All Schools Athletics Championships in...
View Article[Be The Good] Protecting the ‘city of falls’ from false
After a whirlwind three weeks of travel and planning, I write this newsletter on the last day of our #AmbagNatin roadshow for 2024. Iligan, the “City of Majestic Waterfalls,” is the last stop of our...
View ArticleTrae Young, Hawks charge past Knicks, into NBA Cup semifinals
Trae Young scored 12 of his 22 points during a decisive third-quarter run as the Atlanta Hawks overcame a double-digit deficit to beat the host New York Knicks 108-100 in an NBA Cup quarterfinal on...
View ArticleWhat’s your GOTY? The DLC dilemma that is ‘Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’
MANILA, Philippines – Ah, yes. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Erdtree is one of the more controversial choices for this year’s The Game Awards 2024 Game of the Year (GOTY) awardees, not because...
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After favorable SC ruling, BCDA vows smooth transition in Camp John Hay
BAGUIO, Philippines – The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said that it will be business as usual at Camp John Hay as the Supreme Court en banc ruled “to deny with finality” the...
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FACT CHECK: Ad for joint pain ‘cure’ uses AI-edited video of Filipino doctor
Claim: Filipino physician Rocky Willis promotes the use of Bee Venom Advanced Joint and Bone Care Cream, a product that claims to relieve bone and joint pain. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this:...
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LIVE UPDATES: The Game Awards 2024
The Game Awards 2024 happens on Friday, December 13, 8:30 am, Philippine time. Top titles RPG Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and platformer Astro Bot lead the nominations with 7 apiece, including Game of...
View ArticleRussia says it will definitely respond to Ukraine’s latest ATACMS strike
MOSCOW, Russia – Russia will definitely respond to Ukraine’s latest use of US-made ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory, the Kremlin said on Thursday, December 12. Russia said on Wednesday that...
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FACT CHECK: UN did not file case against Marcos
Claim: The United Nations (UN) sued President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for losing trillions in public funds. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video bearing the false claim has garnered...
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RESULTS: December 2024 Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers Licensure...
The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 1,479 out of 2,625 passed the Agricultural and Biosystems...
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Should LRT, MRT trains run until midnight? A political party starts a...
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The political party Akbayan, along with youth volunteers from various organizations, gathered signatures at the MRT-3 Quezon Avenue station on Thursday, December 12, in...
View ArticleFINAL LIST: Comelec-approved senatorial candidates for 2025 elections
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on October 16, 2024, and later republished to reflect the final list of senatorial candidates. MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections...
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Behold the new OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M in Titanium and Bronze Gold
Continuing the launch of OMEGA’s latest Seamaster Diver 300M collection, a new edition is now unveiled in Grade 2 Titanium and Bronze Gold. This special model follows the stainless steel versions...
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Journalist Atom Araullo wins game-changing civil suit vs red taggers
MANILA, Philippines – GMA 7 journalist Atom Araullo won his civil suit against his red-taggers, scoring a game changing lower court win that could benefit other victims of red-tagging. The Quezon City...
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2024 Bar in numbers: Ateneo still on top, provincial schools shine
MANILA, Philippines – Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) law school has dominated the Bar Examinations once again. In the 2024 Bar exams results released on Friday, December 13, the Jesuit-run...
View ArticleLeo Austria returns as San Miguel head coach, Jorge Gallent moves to...
MANILA, Philippines – Leo Austria is back calling the shots for San Miguel. Austria returned as Beermen head coach in the middle of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup starting with their game against...
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[FMA] For 18-day campaign to end VAW, FMA highlights women’s rights online
From hate speech to non-consensual distribution of intimate media, many forms of gender-based violence are being committed in the digital space. Some people may disregard the consequences of online...
View ArticleRussia launches major missile attack on Ukrainian power facilities, Kyiv says
KYIV, Ukraine – Russia launched a large-scale missile attack on Ukrainian energy facilities during the morning rush hour on Friday, December 13, Kyiv said, while explosions were heard in the Black Sea...
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