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FACT CHECK: Viral video of Los Angeles on fire is AI-generated
Claim: A video shows massive fires engulfing the city of Los Angeles. Plumes of smoke can be seen rising from flaming skyscrapers and other buildings as the city is seemingly razed amid traffic chaos....
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FACT CHECK: Video of Indonesian preacher promoting hypertension ‘cure’ is...
Claim: Indonesian physician and preacher Dr. Zaidul Akbar promotes a remedy for hypertension that promises results in just one week. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The viral video...
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Clause that caused late publication of COA reports is still in 2025 budget law
The provision that caused the late publication of the Commission on Audit’s (COA) annual audit reports (AAR) still found its way into the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), this year’s budget law....
View Article2025 elections candidates spent P4-B in ads | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: 2025 candidates air P4-B worth of TV, radio ads before October 2024 candidacy filing Ads worth more than P4...
View ArticleDisplaced Los Angeles homeowners face price gouging after wildfires
LOS ANGELES, USA – Jay Gilberg bought a five-bedroom, 4,800-square-foot (446-sq-meter) home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades in June to merge two households, bringing his two...
View ArticleTerrence Romeo stays upbeat even as Terrafirma on verge of another winless...
MANILA, Philippines – Wins have been hard to come by for Terrafirma, but veteran guard Terrence Romeo opts to stay optimistic amid the Dyip’s persistent struggles. Terrafirma stayed winless in the PBA...
View ArticleRichard Gutierrez reveals ongoing annulment with Sarah Lahbati
MANILA, Philippines – Richard Gutierrez and former partner Sarah Lahbati are now going through an annulment process over a year after their split, the actor revealed on Friday, January 17. Gutierrez...
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NMP to return church panels in March but cases to continue, said Cebu governor
CEBU, Philippines – The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) has told Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia it would return in March the four pulpit panels reported stolen from the heritage church of...
View ArticleTNT stamps class vs Ginebra anew to extend hot PBA streak
MANILA, Philippines – TNT not only extended its winning streak in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup but also asserted its mastery over Barangay Ginebra. In a rematch of the Governors’ Cup finals, the Tropang...
View ArticleMikey Williams keen on TNT return: ‘Only time will tell’
MANILA, Philippines – A TNT return remains a target for Mikey Williams, but that happening anytime soon is a big question mark. Williams made a surprise PBA appearance as he watched his former team...
View ArticleWATCH: Top 5 News Stories This Week, January 12-18
A mall security guard kicks a student who was selling sampaguita; Vice President Sara Duterte gets a budget cut; premature campaign ads reach P4 billion, half of which belonged to Imee Marcos and...
View ArticleThe Green Report: The joy of running
MANILA, Philippines – The start of a new year often inspires many of us to take up a new hobby or two. Some people want to get their creative juices flowing, while others want to move more. Running is...
View ArticleTien the youngest man into Australian Open last 16 since Nadal
American qualifier Learner Tien became the youngest man to reach the Australian Open fourth round in 20 years as he beat an ailing Corentin Moutet, 7-6 (10), 6-3, 6-3, on Saturday, January 18,...
View ArticleTikTok faces US ban deadline as users brace for fallout
TikTok buzzed with nervous anticipation across the US on Saturday, January 18, as a looming federal ban threatened to sever access to the Chinese-owned app that has captivated nearly half of all...
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Seeking an adventure destination? There’s a wealth of options in the Philippines
The Philippines is famous for its idyllic rural towns, pristine coastlines and beaches, spectacular underwater ecosystems, and delicious food. However, the country is also home to many exciting...
View ArticlePower couple: Svitolina, Monfils both still standing in Australian Open
Elina Svitolina said the supportive presence of husband Gael Monfils meant a lot after the tennis power couple made shockwaves in sync at the Australian Open on Saturday, knocking out the women’s and...
View ArticleDeanna Wong, Jolina dela Cruz relish PVL comebacks in night of returns; PLDT...
MANILA, Philippines – It was a night of momentous returns and surprising results at the PhilSports Arena on Saturday, January 18, as the 2025 PVL All-Filipino Conference resumed with a loaded...
View ArticleKim, Jazz headline big foreign field in Philippine Open
MANILA, Philippines – Former Asian Tour Order of Merit (OOM) winners Sihwan Kim of the United States and Thailand’s Jazz Janewattananond banner the big and formidable foreign charge in the $500,000...
View ArticleManalo: ASEAN and China must start tackling thorny issues of South China Sea...
LANGKAWI, Malaysia – The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny “milestone issues,” including its scope and if it...
View ArticleMeralco adds to San Miguel woes, extends win run in Candon City
MANILA, Philippines – Meralco put the clamps on San Miguel in the fourth quarter to stretch its win streak in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup by way of a 100-93 victory at the Candon City Arena in Ilocos...
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