UE defies odds, snags first UAAP Mobile Legends crown
MANILA, Philippines – The University of the East had the final laugh. Defying expectations, the UE Zenith Warriors delivered a masterclass in the finals, stunning the erstwhile undefeated University...
View ArticleJune Mar Fajardo starts 9th MVP bid with monster game in San Miguel escape
MANILA, Philippines – After picking his eighth Most Valuable Player nod last weekend, June Mar Fajardo positioned himself this early as the favorite to win the award once again. Fajardo delivered...
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Former ambassador Howard Dee dies
MANILA, Philippines – Former ambassador to the Holy See Howard Dee died on Wednesday, August 21, after suffering a stroke the day before. He was 94. Dee’s death at 2:38 pm on Wednesday was confirmed...
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Harry Roque’s ‘footprint is everywhere’ in POGO documents, testimonies – PAOCC
MANILA, Philippines – Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque‘s name consistently appears in documents and testimonies related to Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO), the Presidential...
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FACT CHECK: Circulating selfie of Alice Guo, Risa Hontiveros is fake
Claim: Suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and Senator Risa Hontiveros are close friends, as evidenced by a widely circulated selfie of the two. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The TikTok...
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How this satellite project breeds new generation of Filipino space engineers
The five-year-old Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has big ambitions in developing the country’s space technology and industry. It has been working on bigger and better satellites — like the...
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FACT CHECK: Diabetes ‘cure’ Golden Insu not FDA-approved
Claim: The product Golden Insu, marketing itself as a doctor-recommended cure for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, is approved by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Rating: FALSE Why we...
View Article[REFLECTION] The Jesuit in slippers: Roque Ferriols at 100
He would cringe at his Wikipedia entry which calls him a philosopher. The Jesuit Roque Angel Jamias Ferriols, whose 100th birth anniversary the Ateneo de Manila community is celebrating this year,...
View ArticleRookie Lemetti stars late as Rain or Shine turns back Ginebra to stay unbeaten
MANILA, Philippines – No wonder Rain or Shine made Felix Lemetti the eighth pick in the PBA Draft. The relatively unknown rookie took over in the fourth quarter as the Elasto Painters scored a 73-64...
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Calabarzon activist goes missing after release from detention
MANILA, Philippines – An activist based in Calabarzon has gone missing right after his release from police detention. Progressive groups have raised the alarm over the case of Rowena Dasig who went...
View ArticleCignal overcomes Tushova’s 50-point explosion, Akari stays perfect to reach...
MANILA, Philippines – Cignal survived a record-setting performance by Capital1 import Marina Tushova and secured its place in the semifinals of the PVL Reinforced Conference. Tushova dropped a PVL...
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‘Not courage, but love’: Missing activist film defies state ban
MANILA, Philippines – “We will defy [the ban],” filmmaker JL Burgos said on Saturday, August 24, as his documentary film Alipato at Muog finished screening at the University of the Philippines (UP)...
View ArticleGaza talks resume in Cairo as suffering worsens under Israeli campaign
CAIRO, Egypt – Gaza ceasefire and hostage negotiators discussed new compromise proposals in Cairo on Saturday, August 24, seeking to bridge gaps between Israel and Hamas as the UN reported worsening...
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[The Wide Shot] Rising to the Roque Ferriols challenge
When Filipinos chose Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over Leni Robredo despite warnings from religious leaders, many in the Catholic Church bowed their heads in collective shame. Why didn’t Filipinos listen? For...
View ArticleAkdang Pinoy 2024: The Instagram community fostering a love for Philippine...
MANILA, Philippines – Calling all bookworms! If you’re looking to discover some literary gems from Filipino authors or want to find a community that loves Philippine literature, you’re in luck because...
View ArticleMarbil stands firm on prolonged search for Quiboloy
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Philippine National Police Chief General Rommel Francisco Marbil said Sunday, August 5, that the hunt for fugitive Apollo Quiboloy and four of his church associates on a...
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Meet Jica and Chico Sy, Henry Sr.’s grandkids, future leaders of SM
The Sy siblings are once again the richest in the Philippines in 2024, according to Forbes Asia, now led by the second generation of the Sys. All of SM founder Henry Sy’s six children, however, are...
View Article‘Overcoming adversity’: NLEX wastes huge lead vs Phoenix but holds on to stay...
MANILA, Philippines – No team wants to fritter away a sizable lead, but a win is a win. NLEX head coach Jong Uichico chose to look at the silver lining as the Road Warriors stayed unbeaten in the PBA...
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Gawilan, Bantiloc tasked to carry PH flag in Paralympics opening ceremony
MANILA, Philippines – Para swimmer Ernie Gawilan and para archer Agustina Bantiloc will carry the flag for the six-strong Team Philippines in the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics on...
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At this year’s Binisaya Film Festival, perspective is king
“The festival is always interested in the filmmaker’s voice and the exciting new perspective the film is bringing into the world,” Keith Deligero, filmmaker and founder of the Binisaya International...
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