‘Better chance’ for SGA as redemption bid in Dubai begins
MANILA, Philippines – Winning the Dubai International Basketball Championship is paramount for Strong Group Athletics, especially with the way it fell short of the crown last year. And head coach...
View ArticleIn alphabetical ballot, why is Bong Revilla’s name up top?
There’s a conspiracy theory going around that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is out to give reelectionist Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. an unfair advantage by placing his name among the first...
View ArticleU.S. relocates Typhon missile launchers to new site in the Philippines | The...
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: US deploys Typhon missile launchers to new location in Philippines The U.S. military moves its Typhon launchers,...
View Article‘Renewed commitment’: PH defense chief Teodoro meets Trump’s National...
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr met with newly appointed United States National Security Advisor Mike Waltz at the White House on Thursday, January 23 (January...
View ArticleMichael Bloomberg steps in to help fund UN climate body after Trump withdrawal
WASHINGTON, USA — Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s philanthropy arm said on Thursday, January 23, it will provide funding to help cover the US contribution to the UN climate body’s budget,...
View ArticleLevi Jung-Ruivivar redshirts NCAA gymnastics season to recover from eating...
MANILA, Philippines – Filipina-American gymnast Levi Jung-Ruivivar on Thursday, January 23, announced that she is redshirting the current NCAA women’s gymnastics season as she hopes to recover from an...
View ArticleNetflix movie musical ‘Emilia Perez’ leads 2025 Oscar nominees
LOS ANGELES, USA – Netflix’s Spanish-language musical Emilia Perez topped the list of movies nominated on Thursday, January 23, for Academy Awards, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked. Emilia Perez,...
View ArticleFULL LIST: Nominees, Oscars 2025
LOS ANGELES, USA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced nominations on Thursday, January 23, for the 97th Oscars. Winners will be announced at a live, televised ceremony from...
View ArticleRondina fuels strong finish as Choco Mucho trumps PLDT for 3rd straight win
MANILA, Philippines – Sisi Rondina powered a decisive finish as Choco Mucho claimed its third straight win in the PVL All-Filipino Conference by way of a 21-25, 25-22, 25-18, 25-18 victory over PLDT...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: Visa-free entry to the US for Filipinos not part of Trump’s plans
Claim: US President Donald Trump is discussing the possibility of offering Filipinos visa-free travel to the US. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The TikTok video containing the claim has 1.5...
View ArticleSinner subdues Shelton, sets up Australian Open final vs Zverev
MELBOURNE, Australia – Defending champion Jannik Sinner continued his sizzling Australian Open run with a 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2, win over American 21st seed Ben Shelton to reach a second straight final at...
View ArticleAngeles City reports 5 suspected HFMD cases
ANGELES, Philippines – The Angeles City local government urged the public to observe proper hygiene after issuing a warning on suspected cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) on Thursday,...
View ArticlePhilippines to cooperate if ICC issues warrants | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Philippines to ‘respond favorably’ if ICC seeks Interpol arrest warrants over drugs crackdown The Philippines...
View Article‘No untoward incidents’ as PH rotates troops, brings supplies to Ayungin Shoal
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday, January 24, flexed the role of “effective diplomacy” in managing tensions in the West Philippine Sea, as the Philippines...
View ArticleCrossroad fight for Ancajas against Mepranum in Iligan
MANILA, Philippines – Jerwin Ancajas will know whether he’s still running on premium gas when he tangles with dangerous Richie Mepranum on Saturday, January 25, for the vacant Philippine super...
View ArticleNeed for ‘maturity’: San Miguel survives Converge to boost playoff hopes
ANTIPOLO, Philippines – San Miguel head coach Leo Austria encouraged his players to keep their emotions in check as the Beermen barely escaped Converge to boost their playoff hopes in the PBA...
View ArticleTrump immigration enforcement memo targets migrants who entered legally under...
WASHINGTON, USA — The Trump administration is empowering federal immigration officers to consider whether to strip temporary legal status from migrants who entered through former President Joe Biden’s...
View ArticleP-pop idol JL Gaspar wins in ‘Universe League,’ to debut in global boy group...
MANILA, Philippines – P-pop idol JL Gaspar is among the winners of Kpop idol survival show Universe League, and will be part of the nine-member global boy group AHOF (All-Time Hall Of Famer). The...
View ArticleChris McCullough, DeMarcus Cousins shine as Strong Group edges UAE in Dubai...
MANILA, Philippines – Back with a vengeance. Fueled by last year’s heartbreak, Strong Group Athletics wasted little time flexing its muscles in the Dubai International Basketball Championship as it...
View ArticleThis natural history artist wants you to look at the world with wonder
During her commutes to the University of Santo Tomas campus in España, Aissa Domingo often passed by the National Museum, a cultural centerpiece in the capital near the famed Luneta Park and Manila...
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