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Trump’s foreign aid cuts ‘catastrophic,’ says global Catholic charity arm
VATICAN CITY – The Roman Catholic Church’s worldwide charity arm sharply criticized President Donald Trump‘s cuts to US foreign aid on Monday, February 10, saying his plans to end funding for relief...
View ArticleSCHEDULE: Campaign sorties, where the senatorial candidates are — February...
MANILA, Philippines – The candidates for Senate seats are allowed to campaign officially starting Tuesday, February 11. While the Commission on Elections approved the candidacy of 66 aspirants, their...
View ArticleCampaign period for the 2025 midterm begins for senatorial bets, party-list...
MANILA, Philippines – The official campaign period for national elective aspirants for the 2025 midterms began on Tuesday, February 11, subjecting dozens of senatorial hopefuls and party-list groups —...
View ArticleIs China tapping its nationals in the Philippines to spy?
One thing stands out in the recent arrests of Chinese suspected to be spies: they’re all long-time residents of the Philippines, some with work visas and others married to Filipinos. For those of us...
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Makabayan’s 11-person slate begins uphill climb to the Senate in campaign...
MANILA, Philippines – The left-leaning Makabayan bloc started the campaign period for the 2025 elections with house-to-house visits in various parts of Metro Manila and in other provinces on Tuesday,...
View ArticleElon Musk-led group makes $97.4 billion bid for control of OpenAI
Musk’s bid intensifies tensions with OpenAI CEO Altman Consortium includes xAI, Baron Capital and others Offer complicates OpenAI’s transition to for-profit organization, analysts say A consortium led...
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WATCH: Makabayan holds rally on first day of campaign period
MANILA, Philippines – The progressive coalition Makabayan gathered in Manila on Tuesday, February 11, for a mini-rally to start a long day of activities on the first day of the campaign period for the...
View ArticleWATCH: Kiko Pangilinan, Bam Aquino start campaign period with Mass at UP Diliman
MANILA, Philippines — Opposition bets former senators Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino spent the first hours of the campaign period for national and party-list candidates with Holy Mass inside the...
View ArticleStudent groups push back as campus press comes under threat in Camarines Sur
ALBAY, Philippines – Hundreds of campus journalists and student leaders convened Sunday, February 9, forming a group to resist what they saw as escalating attacks on press freedom in the Bicol Region....
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Metro Pacific acquires Ayala’s telehealth platform KonsultaMD
MANILA, Philippines – Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) continues to expand its healthcare business. Its digital healthcare unit Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation (mWell) has inked a...
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Margarita Fores’ restaurants through the years
MANILA, Philippines – The late chef Margarita Fores‘ impact on the Philippine culinary scene is undeniable. As one of the country’s most celebrated Filipino chefs, she built an empire of restaurants...
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‘Ex Ex Lovers’ director JP Habac on romcom return with dream Marvin-Jolina...
It was just another episode of the Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast hosted by filmmakers and longtime friends JP Habac and Antoinette Jadaone that prompted the idea for the long-awaited reunion movie of...
View ArticleSenatorial candidates kick-off their campaigns | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Marcos’ 2025 Senate bets kick off polls with show of force in bailiwick President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s new role...
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Pope Francis tells US bishops Trump’s immigration policy ‘will end badly’
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis sharply criticized US President Donald Trump‘s immigration crackdown in an unusual open letter to America’s Catholic bishops on Tuesday, saying criminalizing migrants and...
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Honoring Margarita Fores’ legacy: Chefs, celebrities, groups pay tribute to...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine culinary scene just lost a legend as renowned chef and restaurateur Margarita Forés’ death was confirmed on Tuesday, February 11. She was 65. As the founder of the...
View Article[VLOG] Makabayan bets vow to vote in favor of VP Sara’s conviction if elected...
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s name is not on the 2025 ballot, but her fate will be a campaign issue. As Senate President Chiz Escudero floats the possibility of an impeachment...
View ArticlePH, US military chiefs discuss ‘modernization initiatives’ in call
MANILA, Philippines — The top generals of the Philippine and United States (US) militaries talked about “military modernization activities” and “increasing the scope and capacity of joint exercises,”...
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Silent wedding celebrates love, empowerment for Dapitan’s deaf community
DAPITAN, Philippines – Struggling to live normally in a society that largely sees them as a liability, Ian Porlas and Mary Jane Abubutal, both deaf and nonverbal, exchanged vows in a silent but solemn...
View Article[Finterest] What is the PSEi, and why does it matter?
MANILA, Philippines – On Monday, February 3, the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) welcomed two new members: AREIT and China Banking Corporation (CBC). If you’re new to investing or the stock...
View ArticleNo semis: Meralco absorbs double OT heartbreaker from New Taipei in EASL
MANILA, Philippines – Just like in the PBA, Meralco suffered a heartbreaking end to its campaign in the East Asia Super League (EASL). The Bolts fell short of a semifinal berth in the EASL after...
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