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Can Gilas Pilipinas win big again over retooled Hong Kong?
MANILA, Philippines – Even after its huge win over the Tall Blacks of New Zealand, Gilas Pilipinas still needs a victory in its last game in the second window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. And up...
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IN PHOTOS: NUSTAR Cebu’s completed luxury mall
MANILA, Philippines – Cebu City has raised the bar for luxury destinations in the Philippines with the completion of The Mall at NUSTAR, the crown jewel of NUSTAR Resort and Casino. The four-level...
View ArticleWATCH: 15 years after the Ampatuan massacre
MANILA, Philippines – Fifteen years have passed since the events of the Ampatuan massacre in the town of Ampatuan, Maguindanao. The shocking event took the lives of 58 people. Thirty-two of the...
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LIST: 18 Korean, Japanese shows coming to Disney+
The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific has announced the roster of APAC originals coming to Disney+ in late 2024, and 2025 to 2026. These shows, created by the streaming platform, feature stories from...
View ArticleWarriors march to NBA Cup knockout rounds
Andrew Wiggins poured in a season-best 30 points, Stephen Curry added 19, and the Golden State Warriors clinched first place in West Group C of the NBA Cup with a 112-108 road victory over the New...
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Is the Philippines EV car market ready for takeoff?
MANILA, Philippines – For the first time in Philippine history, Vietnamese cars are now being sold in the country, a sign of how our once-backward, war-torn neighbor has overtaken us economically....
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IN PHOTOS: Riding across the tides, skimboarding gains waves in Butuan City
BUTUAN CITY, Philippines – Growing slowly for over a decade, the small community of board-riding enthusiasts here has gained waves through the extreme sport of skimboarding as they gathered in Masao...
View ArticleSt. Benilde dethrones San Beda in rout, sets up first NCAA finals duel vs Mapua
MANILA, Philippines – St. Benilde completed a season sweep of San Beda as it found its way back to the NCAA finals. Powered by MVP frontrunner Allen Liwag, the Blazers dethroned the Red Lions, 79-63,...
View ArticleIsraeli settlers set sights on Trump support for full control of West Bank
SHILO, West Bank – After a record expansion of Israeli settlement activity, some settler advocates in the occupied West Bank are looking to Donald Trump to fulfill a dream of imposing sovereignty over...
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Disappointment resounds among groups over $300-billion COP29 deal
MANILA, Philippines – Disappointment resounded among delegates of civil society after the climate negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded with what some call a “paltry” climate finance goal of...
View ArticleWatch: Top 5 News Stories This Week, Nov 16–22
Another highly eventful week in the news, both local and global, has transpired. Here are five news stories from the week, delivered by Rappler, that we think are most important for you to know:#5...
View ArticleSurging Bucks top Hornets despite LaMelo Ball’s 50 points
The Milwaukee Bucks survived a career-best 50-point night from LaMelo Ball to beat the visiting Charlotte Hornets, 125-119, and extend their winning streak to four in a row. Giannis Antetokounmpo had...
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From factory to the fashion industry: Jo Ann Bitagcol says, ‘Do not limit...
MANILA, Philippines – Jo Ann Bitagcol was 18 years old when she was discovered as a model in a panciteria in Malolos. It was Good Friday, and the panciteria was the only spot open. She was with a...
View ArticleVerstappen lights up Las Vegas with fourth F1 title
LAS VEGAS, USA – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen lit up the Las Vegas night after securing his fourth Formula One title in a row in a race won by George Russell in a Mercedes one-two with Lewis Hamilton on...
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IN PHOTOS: Monasterio de Sta. Clara in Pampanga, a refuge of hope
PAMPANGA, Philippines – If you have prayers that need urgent answers, or are in a predicament that requires divine intervention, offer an egg to Sta. Clara and expect a favorable result – sometimes...
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How to improve road safety in PH? Better education, law enforcement, says UN...
MANILA, Philippines – About 12,000 Filipinos die due to road crashes every year, accounting for both pedestrians and motorists. United Nations Special Envoy for Road Safety Jean Todt said boosting the...
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LIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs Hong Kong – FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
MANILA, Philippines – After finally solving the New Zealand puzzle, Gilas Pilipinas looks to complete the two-game home sweep of the second window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers when it battles Hong...
View ArticleIsraeli army orders Gaza City suburb evacuated, spurring new displacement wave
CAIRO, Egypt – The Israeli military issued new evacuation orders to residents in areas of an eastern Gaza City suburb, setting off a new wave of displacement on Sunday, November 24, and a Gaza...
View ArticleThe Palanca Awards confers the Hall of Fame Award to 4 creative writers in 2024
The Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature — the country’s most prestigious literary competition — late last week conferred four creative writers the Hall of Fame (HoF) award for year 2024:...
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[EDITORIAL] More smoke and mirrors from Sara Duterte
Akala namin wala nang tatalo sa comment ni Sara Duterte na minsa’y nagkaroon siya ng impulse na pugutan ng ulo si Presidente Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Ngayon, sabi niya sa isang blogger: “May kinausap na...
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