At the buzzer: Stockton game-winner keeps Converge alive vs San Miguel
MANILA, Philippines – Alec Stockton propelled Converge to its first-ever playoff win in franchise history in the most dramatic fashion. Stockton sank the game-winning buzzer-beater as the FiberXers...
View ArticleNBA great, Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies of brain cancer
Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo died Monday, September 30, from brain cancer, the NBA announced. He was 58. Known for both his shot-blocking and finger-wagging in addition to a pronounced gravelly...
View ArticleImee Marcos defends withdrawal from admin coalition | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Imee Marcos withdraws from administration coalition’s 2025 Senate slate Defending her decision to withdraw from...
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Batanes downgraded to Signal No. 3 as Typhoon Julian moves over Luzon Strait
MANILA, Philippines – The weather bureau lifted Signal No. 4 for Batanes on Monday evening, September 30, but there are areas remaining under Signal Nos. 1 to 3 and parts of Northern Luzon still have...
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Philippines enters candidacy filing period for 2025 midterm elections
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines opened the weeklong window for aspiring politicians to formalize their candidacies in the 2025 midterm elections, a vote that is seen not just as a referendum on...
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Julian intensifies into super typhoon
MANILA, Philippines – Julian (Krathon) strengthened from a typhoon into a super typhoon early Tuesday, October 1, and also slowed down while moving away from extreme Northern Luzon. Julian now has...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Filing of certificates of candidacy for 2025 Philippine elections
The Philippines will elect 12 new senators and 63 party-list representatives for the 2025 midterm elections, on top of over 18,000 local officials, from governor down to town or city councilor. Many...
View ArticleENTERTAINMENT: Movies, music, TV, theater – October 7-13, 2024
Planning to catch the latest movie, watch a theater play, or just looking for new music to listen to? Here are some entertainment events and releases happening from October 7 to 13 to help you plan...
View ArticleMighty TNT wrecks NLEX in PBA quarterfinals ouster, secures semis spot
MANILA, Philippines – TNT once again proved why it’s the superior Manny Pangilinan-backed franchise in the PBA, blasting sister team NLEX straight to elimination, 125-96, to wrap up its 2024...
View ArticleSeries of ‘weak’ steam-driven eruptions observed at Taal Volcano
MANILA, Philippines – “Weak” phreatic or steam-driven activity has been observed at Taal Volcano in Batangas, state volcanologists said on Tuesday evening, October 1. There were five minor phreatic...
View ArticleVice President Sara Duterte’s trust rating drops | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Trust in Sara Duterte declines by 10 points amid budget discussions A Pulse Asia survey finds Vice President Sara...
View ArticlePope Francis to open major Vatican summit, but hot issues on hold
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis will open a month-long summit of global Catholic leaders on Wednesday, October 2, but it is likely to defer any decision on divisive issues such as women’s ordination and...
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Super Typhoon Julian starts to weaken near Taiwan Strait
MANILA, Philippines – Super Typhoon Julian (Krathon) began to weaken near the Taiwan Strait while remaining outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday evening, October 1. Julian’s...
View Article#WalangPasok: Class suspensions, Wednesday, October 2, 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Some areas suspended classes for Wednesday, October 2, due to Super Typhoon Julian (Krathon). This list will be updated once local or national authorities make announcements....
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Ex-Bacolod mayor Bing Leonardia runs for congressman
BACOLOD, Philippines – Excitement is building in Negros Occidental as former Bacolod City mayor Evelio “Bing” Leonardia filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) on Tuesday, October 1. Leonardia’s...
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In Antique, former allies Legarda, Cadiao battle for congressional seat
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – They ran on the same ticket in 2022, but, next year, former political allies Antique Representative Agapito Antonio “AA” Legarda and Governor Rhodora Cadiao will be facing...
View ArticleNo home edge as San Miguel falls to Korea’s Suwon in EASL opener
MANILA, Philippines – The one-two punch of EJ Anosike and June Mar Fajardo proved insufficient as San Miguel dropped its opener in the East Asia Super League at home to the visiting Suwon KT...
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FACT CHECK: News report on Central Bank lawsuit vs Enrique Razon is fake
Claim: An ABS-CBN News article reported that the Central Bank of the Philippines sued businessman Enrique Razon over his statements promoting a cryptocurrency platform during an interview on Tune In...
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FACT CHECK: Cataract, glaucoma ‘cure’ ad used AI-edited clips of Dick Gordon
Claim: Former senator Richard “Dick” Gordon promotes Acure+, an eye supplement that allegedly cures eye conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, nearsightedness, and poor eyesight. Rating: FALSE Why we...
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Pope Francis, starting Vatican summit, tells delegates not to impose pet agendas
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Wednesday, October 2, opened a global summit of Catholic leaders, which has postponed action on divisive issues such as women’s ordination until 2025, with a warning...
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