Comelec opens probe into Alice Guo’s 2022 candidacy
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) launched its investigation into the 2022 candidacy of suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, amid damning allegations of stolen identity....
View ArticleHeavy rains in India’s Mumbai disrupt transport, force schools to close
MUMBAI, India – Heavy rains flooded roads and railway lines on Monday, July 8, in India’s financial capital of Mumbai, disrupting flights and forcing the closure of schools and colleges, while...
View ArticlePalarong Pambansa 2024: Games, results, updates
The pinnacle showcase of Philippine grassroots sports takes center stage as the “Queen City of the South” Cebu City hosts the 2024 Palarong Pambansa from July 9 to 16. Prospect athletes from all...
View ArticleCBCP endorses Padre Pio Shrine of Batangas as international shrine
MANILA, Philippines – The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) endorsed the application of the iconic Padre Pio Shrine in Santo Tomas, Batangas, to become a Vatican-approved...
View Article‘Means a lot to me’: Giannis emotional as Greece ends 16-year Olympic wait
MANILA, Philippines – Giannis Antetokounmpo sat on the sidelines and wiped away tears of joy as Greece advanced to the Paris Olympics. That was how much it meant to him seeing Greece make the Games...
View Article2 ex-cops arrested in the killing of beauty queen, Israeli boyfriend
MANILA, Philippines – Two former policemen were arrested for their alleged involvement in the disappearance and murder of beauty queen Geneva Lopez and her Israeli partner Yitshak Cohen. Interior...
View ArticleTarlac Governor lauds Marcos’ ecozone initiative in Victoria
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Tarlac Governor Susan Yap, on Monday, July 8, lauded President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent proclamation designating parts of Victoria town into a special economic zone. In a...
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Mini-buses threaten to displace thousands of Dipolog tricycle, ‘habal-habal’...
DIPOLOG, Philippines – While local officials celebrated the arrival of 24-seat mini-buses in Dipolog City, around 2,300 motorcab (tricycle) drivers and operators, along with thousands of habal-habal...
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FACT CHECK: Manipulated video used in ‘vision cure’ ad
Claim: Cardiologist and online health personality Dr. Willie Ong endorses a product that claims to restore vision and eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. Rating: FALSE Why we...
View ArticleMukbang no more? DOH considers banning ‘mukbang’ after death of vlogger
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) is considering banning “mukbang,” or videos showing people eating a vast amount of food, following the death of a food content creator from Iligan...
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DITO CME says no ‘definitive’ deals amid foreign takeover talks
MANILA, Philippines – The controlling shareholder of third telco Dito Telecommunity said that there have been “no definitive agreements” executed amid talks of a foreign buyout. In a stock exchange...
View ArticleVanuatu prime minister visits Huawei, views policing technology
Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas visited technology company Huawei in Shenzhen and viewed surveillance technology used to enhance policing and reduce criminal activity, his office said...
View ArticleJoel Embiid calls new Sixers’‘Big 3’ with Paul George, Tyrese Maxey ‘amazing’
Sixers superstar Joel Embiid loves the look of the new Big 3 in Philadelphia while admitting that his “patience was tested” along the way. The 76ers just landed superstar Paul George on a max deal...
View ArticleOld Davao rivalry resurfaces as Duterte, Nograles kids face off over DSWD funds
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Reminiscent of the more than two decades of bitter political rivalry between their fathers, Representatives Paolo “Polong” Duterte of Davao’s 1st District and Margarita...
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FACT CHECK: No Supreme Court subpoena issued to Marcos
Claim: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a subpoena to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video containing the claim has garnered 10,398 views, 654 likes, and...
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Negros Occidental museum hires private sleuth to find stolen Amorsolo painting
BACOLOD, Philippines – The family running the Hofileña Museum in Silay City, Negros Occidental, has hired a private detective to help them find a stolen painting by the late national artist Fernando...
View ArticleSenate ready to order arrest of Alice Guo if she skips hearing anew
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate is ready to order the arrest of embattled Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac in case she snubs the hearing again, Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on...
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Schedules, venues: Palarong Pambansa 2024
CEBU, Philippines – With venues all set, here are the schedules of the games for Palarong Pambansa 2024 as posted on the official Palaro website as of July 5. According to organizers, a number of the...
View ArticlePoll machine bribery scheme? Comelec’s Garcia hits Marcoleta over ‘demolition...
MANILA, Philippines – SAGIP Representative Rodante Marcoleta mounted a press conference on Tuesday, July 9, to insinuate that a Commission on Elections official received bribe money to favor South...
View ArticleLIFE & STYLE: Food, travel, art, culture, beauty, fashion – July 8-14, 2024
Looking for something new to try? Whether that’s food, travel, beauty, hobbies, or fashion, here are some top recos and upcoming events you can check out! Bookmark this page to keep updated on the...
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