[Edgewise] Democratic leaders acting weak-kneed as Trump takes over
Instead of lifting the gloom among their supporters and fanning what remains of the fiery enthusiasm ignited by Kamala Harris’ last-minute run, many top leaders of the Democratic Party seem all too...
View ArticleTrump pardons most of U.S. Capitol rioters | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Trump pardons nearly all charged with January 6 US Capitol riot President Donald Trump on Monday, January 20...
View ArticleNo masturbation: What’s inside the anti-teenage pregnancy bill
Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE), which is included in Senate Bill (SB) No. 1979 or the proposed Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act, sparked uproar in the predominantly Catholic Philippines...
View ArticlePolice colonel close to Royina Garma ordered detained anew
MANILA, Philippines – A colonel close to retired police colonel Royina Garma was ordered arrested again by the House of Representatives’ quad committee. Quad committee’s vice chairperson and Antipolo...
View ArticleThe key takeaways from Donald Trump’s inauguration speech
Donald Trump has been sworn in as president of the US for a second term – and this time there won’t be any arguments about crowd sizes. The most glaringly obvious difference in optics this time round...
View ArticlePetro Gazz burns Chery Tiggo from 2 sets down; Contenders Creamline, Cignal...
MANILA, Philippines – The Petro Gazz Angels rose from the dead to cap off a big PVL triple-header at the PhilSports Arena on Tuesday, January 21, rallying from two sets down to stun the Chery Tiggo...
View ArticleVintage Djokovic quells Alcaraz challenge to reach Australian Open semis
MELBOURNE, Australia – Novak Djokovic beat young rival Carlos Alcaraz, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4, in a gladiatorial battle worthy of a title clash to charge into the Australian Open semifinals on Tuesday,...
View ArticleTrump’s inaugural brings the world’s billionaire elites en masse to DC
WASHINGTON, USA – The attendees at a US presidential inauguration do not often resemble the annual gathering of the world’s richest in Davos, Switzerland, which kicked off on Monday, January 20, but...
View ArticleKadeem Jack saves day as NorthPort survives San Miguel; import-less...
MANILA, Philippines – Count on import Kadeem Jack to save the day for NorthPort when the game is on the line. Unstoppable all game long, Jack sank the game-winning basket for the Batang Pier as they...
View ArticleDarryl Yap releases ‘The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma’ trailer amid legal battle...
MANILA, Philippines – Director Darryl Yap proceeded to release the trailer of contentious film The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma on Tuesday, January 21, amid his ongoing legal battle against actor-host Vic...
View ArticleFueled by matchup vs idol Castro, Nonoy stars as Terrafirma stuns TNT to...
ANTIPOLO, Philippines – A first-time encounter with one of the players he looks up to brought the best out of rookie Mark Nonoy. Nonoy turned in his finest PBA performance to date as he fired a...
View ArticleCone lauds ‘best game’ from Ginebra in 28-point blowout of Rain or Shine
ANTIPOLO, Philippines – There were a few bumps here and there, but Barangay Ginebra finally flexed its might in what head coach Tim Cone described as the Gin Kings’ “best game” of the PBA...
View ArticleCan we let go of our greed? It’s what ‘Squid Game’ director, actor want to know
LOS ANGELES, USA – Squid Game, now on Season 2, with a third premiering in June this year, may still be riveting audiences with its deadly versions of children’s games. But for director Hwang...
View ArticleTrump administration to criminally probe officials who resist immigration...
WASHINGTON, USA – President Donald Trump‘s administration has directed federal prosecutors to criminally investigate state and local officials who attempt to resist its immigration enforcement...
View ArticleMeralco falls to Ryukyu anew as EASL semis bid suffers blow
ANTIPOLO, Philippines – Meralco’s playoff hopes in the East Asia Super League took a hit as it absorbed an 89-71 home beating at the hands of Japan’s Ryukyu Golden Kings at the PhilSports Arena on...
View ArticleSen Risa Hontiveros files substitute anti-teen pregnancy bill | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Hontiveros files substitute anti-teen pregnancy bill to amend criticized version Senate Deputy Minority Leader...
View ArticlePrice in the Philippines: Samsung Galaxy S25 starts at P51,990
CALIFORNIA, USA – Samsung on Thursday, January 23, Philippine time, announced its new S-series flagship phones that compete with the likes of the Apple iPhone in the premium segment. This year’s S25...
View ArticleBest feature: The Samsung Galaxy S25 gets the human-sounding ‘Gemini Live’...
CALIFORNIA, US – The Samsung S24 was a milestone for the company as the phone was the first to attempt a comprehensive package built around artificial intelligence. Among other things, the S24 phones...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked – January 2025
Every year, Samsung announces its new model for its flagship S series at its January Unpacked event — the first of two expected Unpacked events in a year, with the second one usually reserved for its...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Regina Song
MANILA, Philippines – Singapore-based singer-songwriter Regina Song is bringing her music to the Rappler Live Jam stage on Thursday, January 23! Having been writing music since she was 13 years old,...
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