UK revisits social media regulation after far-right riots
LONDON, United Kingdom – The British government is considering changes to the Online Safety Act designed to regulate social media companies, following a week of racist rioting driven by false...
View ArticleBingo boom: DigiPlus sees income surge by 377% amid POGO crackdown
MANILA, Philippines – Gaming company DigiPlus has nearly quintupled its net income so far this year as Filipinos continue to flock to its physical bingo parlors and online gaming sites, especially as...
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After CA win: Maria Ressa tells Marcos gov’t, please stop appealing
MANILA, Philippines – “Please stop appealing,” this was the plea of Rappler CEO and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa following the company’s decisive victory at the Court of Appeals (CA). “I...
View ArticleLOOK: Hidilyn Diaz, Carlos Yulo share Olympic golden moment
MANILA, Philippines – The meetup couldn’t be any more historic and iconic. With the Eiffel Tower as their backdrop, weightlifting star Hidilyn Diaz and gymnastics ace Carlos Yulo — the Philippines’...
View ArticleApolinario tackles Lardizabal for world flyweight crown in Mexico
MANILA, Philippines – Dave Apolinario tangles with fellow unbeaten fighter Angel Ayala Lardizabal for the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) world flyweight crown on Friday, August 9...
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Couple involved in car rental scam nabbed for illegal dental practice
PAMPANGA, Philippines – A married couple running away from an alleged car rental scam was arrested on August 2 for illegally practicing dentistry in their residence in Sablan, Benguet. The Philippine...
View ArticleWith ‘Superpower,’ Zild creates a snapshot of his life over the past 2 years
MANILA, Philippines – It’s been two years since the release of Zild’s Medisina album, which told mundane stories of the singer-songwriter’s years spent growing up in the Metro – think Cubao and...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES, RESULTS: Team Philippines, 2024 Paris Olympics – August 10
MANILA, Philippines – Team Philippines’ campaign in the Paris Olympics is down to its final day with three more athletes competing on Saturday, August 10. Here is Team Philippines’ schedule (Manila...
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PH says China ‘endangered’ routine air patrol over Scarborough Shoal
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Saturday, August 10, said China’s air force “endangered the lives” of Filipino soldiers who were carrying out a “maritime security operation” over Scarborough...
View ArticleFAST FACTS: Things to know about MT Terranova owner Shogun Ships
MANILA, Philippines – Here are some information on Shogun Ships Company Incorporated (SSCI), the company that owns Motor Tanker Terranova. The tanker capsized and submerged off Limay, Bataan, last...
View ArticleOlympic golden boy Yulo, 1st-time medalist Villegas named PH closing flag...
MANILA, Philippines – Olympic gymnastics superstar and two-time gold medalist Carlos Yulo will be joined by boxer and first-time Olympic medalist Aira Villegas as the country’s closing ceremony flag...
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IN PHOTOS: Cinemalaya screening of ‘And So It Begins’
MANILA, Philippines – Ramona Diaz’s documentary, And So It Begins, premiered at the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival on Friday, August 9, at the cinema of Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque City....
View ArticleNikola Jokic vents ire on world champ Germany with triple-double; Serbia wins...
PARIS, France – Serbia claimed the men’s basketball bronze by defeating Germany, 93-83, at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, August 10, after it missed out on a chance for gold by losing by four, 95-91,...
View ArticleIn Manila, how China set up an influence, espionage network
As COVID-19 restrictions were slowly easing around the world, a man identified by Philippine intelligence operatives as an agent of China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) quietly slipped into the...
View Article‘Toxic environment’ amid coaching drama takes toll as Sarno struggles in...
MANILA, Philippines – Sports is mental just as much as it is physical. Sadly, weightlifter Vanessa Sarno admitted to have succumbed to what she called a “toxic environment” as her Olympic debut in the...
View ArticleApolinario bows to body-punching Mexican in IBF flyweight title fight
MANILA, Philippines – Dave Apolinario joined the swelling rank of Filipino fighters who yielded to body blows on Friday, August 9 (Saturday, August 10, Philippine time). Dropped by Mexican Angel Ayala...
View ArticleOlympic uniform mishap due to logistical issues, say POC, PH golf
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) pointed to logistical problems that left golfers Bianca Pagdanganan and Dottie...
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[The Wide Shot] Joining the Aglipay revolution
“Errol, ayan na (Errol, that’s it),” I whispered to our videographer, Errol Almario, as we covered a religious ceremony a week ago. Minutes before this, I told Errol that we need to capture a unique...
View ArticleAlleged accomplice in Percy Lapid killing dies during arrest attempt – report
MANILA, Philippines – The alleged accomplice of the convicted killer of broadcaster Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa died during the serving of an arrest warrant in Lipa City, Batangas on Sunday, August...
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‘The Casting Of Frank Stone’ preview: A potentially huge treat for horror fans
Horror game The Casting of Frank Stone combines the cinematic, narrative-driven aspect of The Dark Pictures Anthology made by Supermassive Games, and the surreal world of Dead By Daylight from...
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