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Marcos brings El Niño aid to Bacolod, but protesters say it’s not enough
BACOLOD, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Western Visayas has started assessing the extent of the damage caused by the recent El Niño phenomenon episode in the region so the...
View ArticleCOA upholds disallowance of COVID-19 aid to FDCP employees
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Audit (COA) upheld its decision to issue notices of disallowances against the Film Development Council of the Philippines’ (FDCP) distribution of financial aid...
View ArticleAlex Eala falls in last qualifying round of Wimbledon
MANILA, Philippines – The dream to have a Filipino female tennis player advance to the main draw of a Grand Slam will have to wait. Alex Eala tried her darnedest to become the first Filipina in...
View ArticleSSS uncovers nearly P40M in unremitted workers’ premiums in Soccsksargen, BARMM
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines – The Social Security System (SSS) has found that nearly P40 million in insurance premiums of workers have remained unremitted by employers in the Soccsksargen and...
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Philippine eagles Carlito and Uswag released in Leyte
LEYTE, Philippines – Philippine eagles Carlito and Uswag flew free from captivity on Friday, June 28, reintroducing the majestic raptor’s species into the Anonang-Lobi mountain range of Leyte. It was...
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US presidential debate: Some undecided voters see a disastrous Biden night
A group of US voters who were unable to choose between Joe Biden and Donald Trump before Thursday’s, June 28, presidential debate delivered their verdicts after the contest and it was almost...
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Remembering Alice Lluch Andrada, Philippine women’s golf trailblazer
On June 27, 2024, a pioneer in Philippine sports was laid to rest in her beloved hometown of Iligan City where she was born to another pioneer, businessman Captain Benjamin B. Andrada, a native of...
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FACT CHECK: Romualdez not suspended from House of Representatives
Claim: House Speaker Martin Romualdez was suspended from office. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video bearing the claim, posted on June 25, has gained 18,894 views, 455 likes, and...
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‘Almost is not enough’: Gilas Pilipinas far from satisfied after close loss...
MANILA, Philippines – Moral victories are not enough for Gilas Pilipinas. Team manager Richard del Rosario said the squad is far from satisfied after a close loss to Turkiye (Turkey) in the first of...
View ArticleCagayan de Oro water firm workers picket for peace amid bosses’ squabble
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Organized workers of the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) staged daily pickets starting on Thursday, June 27, appealing for a peaceful working environment amid...
View ArticleWATCH: Creating lesbian safe spaces at The Sunny Club
MAKATI, Philippines – The Philippines has a very vibrant LGBTQ+ culture. Just within the nation’s capital people can visit Bonifacio Global City in Taguig or Poblacion, Makati, and find a string of...
View ArticleUS judge sends Knicks-Raptors dispute to NBA commissioner
The New York Knicks’ lawsuit that accused rivals the Toronto Raptors of hiring a “mole” who gave the Raptors scouting reports and other confidential material should be resolved by the NBA, not the...
View Article[OPINION] Grading Marcos admin’s performance on the climate agenda
At the start of his term, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. mentioned the climate crisis as a focus agenda of his administration. Within the next two years, its impacts have never been more directly...
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Preach! Homilies should be relatable, say churchgoers
MANILA, Philippines – What makes a great homily? During one of his Wednesday general audiences, Pope Francis urged priests to shorten their homilies to no more than eight minutes in order to keep...
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4 underseen queer Filipino artists to watch out for
MANILA, Philippines – Queer talent, whether in mainstream media, art, culture, or otherwise, has always been present in the Philippines. But for a host of reasons, they often remain undeservedly...
View ArticleWho’s Matatag? Meet the Palarong Pambansa 2024 mascot
Have you seen the official mascot for the 2024 Palarong Pambansa? It’s a blue bird named Matatag, wearing an athletic kit and carrying a torch. Inspired by the Cebu flowerpecker, the bird is endemic...
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Teens honor late Cagayan de Oro journalism pioneer with mobile library project
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – The teenage grandchildren of one of the pioneers of community journalism in Cagayan de Oro, Bienvenido “Ben” Emata Jr., are honoring him by giving back to his home...
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‘Nahirapan akong pumili’: Marcos needs more time to choose new DepEd chief
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. admitted on Saturday, June 29, that he was having difficulty choosing the next Department of Education (DepEd) secretary given the demands of the job and the “valid...
View ArticleWarriors, Chris Paul to push back $30M deadline – reports
Friday’s deadline to guarantee Chris Paul’s $30-million contract for next season with the Golden State Warriors will come and go, multiple outlets reported, with both sides in agreement to push the...
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[Uncle Bob] No whores at the Oarhouse
This is not the Malate I was born and grew up in. In the 1960s and 1970s, it was a laid-back, leafy district of churches, Catholic schools like mine, small businesses and low-rise wooden houses served...
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