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IN PHOTOS: 2025 Gabii sa Kabilin celebrates the ‘youthful’ treasures
CEBU, Philippines – Cebu City’s night of heritage returned for its 18th year on Friday, May 23, with the youth sharing the spotlight with the province’s rich cultural history and artistic origins....
View ArticleMpox cases rise in Mindanao, glanders in Siquijor | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Mindanao faces mpox spike as cases hit more than a dozen in 3 provinces Monkeypox infection cases rise in...
View ArticleUncertainties over Trump, Ukraine loom large ahead of Asian defense meeting
SINGAPORE – Uncertainties over the Trump administration’s security policies in Asia and Europe, the protracted war in Ukraine as well as fresh India-Pakistan tensions are likely to dominate Asia’s...
View ArticleHamas agrees to US proposal on Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian official says
CAIRO, Egypt – Hamas has agreed to a proposal by US special envoy Steve Witkoff for a Gaza ceasefire, a Palestinian official close to the group told Reuters on Monday, May 26, paving the way for a...
View ArticleNo slowdown: Gilas Youth annihilates Singapore by 64 for 3-day, 3-win run in...
MANILA, Philippines – There’s just no stopping Gilas Pilipinas Youth in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers. Playing in its third game in as many days, the LA Tenorio-mentored team cruised to yet...
View ArticleNCR sweeps all-around golds in men’s artistic gymnastics to grab Palarong...
ILOCOS NORTE, Philippines – King Cjay Pernia stamped his class anew in the Palarong Pambansa as mighty National Capital Region completed a golden sweep of the all-around events in the men’s artistic...
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2025 Aries Rufo Journalism Fellowship welcomes new cohort of campus journalists
MANILA, Philippines – Rappler, in partnership with the Journalism for Nation Building Foundation (JNBF), has accepted nine campus journalists for this year’s Aries Rufo Journalism Fellowship. Named...
View ArticleMeet Princess Abante, the new House spokesperson
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives has named Princess Abante, daughter of outgoing Manila 6th District Representative Bienvenido “Benny” Abante, as the official spokesperson of the...
View ArticleIlocos Norte, Bukidnon electric cooperative execs face estafa, theft complaints
MANILA, Philippines – Former and current top officials of the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) and First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative (FIBECO) were sued before the Department of Justice (DOJ)...
View ArticleChinese ships trail Atin Ito’s Pag-asa convoy | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Atin Ito’s civilian mission to Pag-asa trailed by Chinese ships Two China Coast Guard ships are seen tailing the...
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ASEAN unveils strategic plan to integrate its economies
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN on Tuesday, May 27, announced an ambitious strategic plan that includes harmonizing trade standards and greater financial integration in an...
View ArticleSouth Korean actor Choi Jung-woo dies
MANILA, Philippines – Veteran South Korean actor Choi Jung-woo died, his agency Bless Entertainment confirmed on Tuesday, May 27, according to a Soompi report. The exact cause of death was not...
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Pope Leo meets Italian Serie A champions Napoli
VATICAN CITY – Pope Leo XIV welcomed Italy’s newly crowned Serie A champions Napoli to the Vatican on Tuesday, joking about his own soccer allegiances. Napoli won their fourth “Scudetto” on Friday...
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FACT CHECK: Photo of Duterte ‘CD statue’ is AI-generated
Claim: A photo depicting a statue of detained former president Rodrigo Duterte, is constructed using recycled compact discs (CDs). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook post containing...
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FACT CHECK: Sara Duterte video message for PMA class of 2025 is manipulated
Claim: A Facebook video shows Vice President Sara Duterte addressing all 2025 graduates in the country in a video message. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video, posted on May 22, has...
View ArticleCJ Opiaza poised to be Miss Grand International 2024 as Rachel Gupta steps down
MANILA, Philippines — In an unexpected announcement on Wednesday, May 28, Miss Grand International 2024 Rachel Gupta confirmed that she was stepping down from her title. In an Instagram post, Gupta...
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Artists from Luzon, Mindanao shine in ‘Tobacco-Free Generation’ cartoon contest
Adryn Marquez and Vinara, both from Mindanao, have emerged as the champions of both the Junior and Senior divisions of the Fight for Tobacco-Free Generation: Freestyle Comics and Editorial Cartoon...
View ArticleTaduran forces Shigeoka retirement following delicate brain procedure
MANILA, Philippines – Pedro Taduran sent Ginjiro Shigeoka into forced retirement following the Filipino champion’s split decision win in their rematch for the International Boxing Federation (IBF)...
View ArticlePope Leo appeals for Gaza ceasefire, laments deaths of children
VATICAN CITY – Pope Leo XIV appealed on Wednesday, May 28, for a ceasefire in Gaza and called on Israel and Hamas militants to completely respect international humanitarian law. “In the Gaza Strip,...
View ArticleArnie Teves rearrested in Timor-Leste | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Timor-Leste rearrests former lawmaker Arnie Teves Timor-Leste rearrests former lawmaker Arnie Teves Jr., and...
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