Tokhang survivor who cheated death is going all out to charge Duterte’s cops
Efren Morillo, who survived a tokhang operation that killed four of his friends, is still fighting a war – a judicial battle to hold policemen, who almost shot him to death, accountable. Failing to...
View ArticleA ‘special’ situation awaits LeBron, Bronny, says Noah
MANILA, Philippines – The massive weight of expectations as a third-generation athlete was something Joakim Noah carried, and it’s the lessons from this experience that he wants to share to recent Los...
View ArticleWave of records crash in swimming as Palarong Pambansa 2024 day 2 concludes
CEBU, Philippines – The Palarong Pambansa 2024 swimming competition continued to make waves, literally and figuratively, as the Philippines’ best young athletes stayed relentless in breaking records...
View ArticleFloods cause major traffic standstill on vital Mindanao highway
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Vehicular traffic came to a standstill along the Narciso Ramos Highway, a vital road network that links Cotabato City to Pagadian City and Marawi City, after it became...
View ArticleQuiboloy’s co-accused arrested | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Apollo Quiboloy’s co-accused arrested in Davao City Philippine authorities arrest Paulene Canada, one of the...
View ArticleUS-trained Elaiza Yulo sparks Palaro 2024 gold rush, on track of 6-medal sweep
CEBU, Philippines – Young artistic gymnastics sensation Elaiza Yulo got off to a hot start in her Palarong Pambansa return after a one-year hiatus to train in the United States, snagging two golds in...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs Australia – Jones Cup 2024
MANILA, Philippines – After an easy 25-point romp of United Arab Emirates in its 43rd William Jones Cup opener, Strong Group-Pilipinas will be put to the test when it takes on Australia’s BSBL...
View ArticleMIBF clarifies book signing policy following criticisms from authors, small...
MANILA, Philippines – The Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) has clarified its policy prohibiting book signings for exhibitors who take up less than 15 booths during the event, following a slew of...
View ArticleIsrael targets Hamas military chief, Gaza officials say at least 71 killed
An Israeli airstrike killed at least 71 Palestinians in a designated humanitarian zone in Gaza on Saturday, July 13, the enclave’s health ministry said, in an attack that Israel said targeted Hamas’...
View Article‘Sayang’: Trackster Mico Villaran laments in-limbo Palaro 2024 record amid...
CEBU, Philippines – All athletes should head into competitions free of all worries except their task at hand, no matter what level. In essence, that was the sentiment shared by Palarong Pambansa 2024...
View Article2 UAAP, 2 NCAA teams complete SSL semifinal cast
MANILA, Philippines – Two UAAP teams and two more from the NCAA reigned supreme in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals on Saturday, July 13. The NU Lady...
View Article2 missing after southwest monsoon caused floods, landslides in Bukidnon
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Floods and landslides ravaged six towns in Bukidnon as a southwest monsoon or habagat caused intense rains in the province, disaster officials said on Saturday, July 13....
View ArticleGolden State GM vows Steph Curry will be ‘Warrior for life’
Subtracting one of the Splash Brothers signals the end of one of the most iconic backcourt pairings in the NBA, but Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. is certain Stephen Curry...
View ArticleWATCH: DepEd officials to probe Palaro 2024 track oval measurements
CEBU, Philippines – The Cebu City Sports Center track oval became the center of controversy after organizers of the Palarong Pambansa 2024 learned that the oval’s measurements were missing some two...
View ArticleNo surprise: NCR wins 17th straight Palaro overall crown, Calabarzon regains 2nd
CEBU, Philippines – National Capital Region (NCR) once again proved to be the supreme destination for the Philippines’ top young athletes after winning the Palarong Pambansa 2024 overall championship...
View ArticleUS alliance ‘cornerstone’ of PH security, Brawner tells American counterpart
MANILA, Philippines – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. on Tuesday, July 16, said the Philippine-United States alliance “remains a cornerstone” of Philippine...
View ArticleOman authorities name capsized oil tanker off industrial port as Prestige Falcon
DUBAI, UAE – Oman’s maritime security center told Reuters on Tuesday, July 16, the Prestige Falcon, a Comoros-flagged oil tanker, had capsized off the major industrial port of Duqm. Shipping data by...
View Article[Kitchen 143] Italian overload at Spaghetti Factory Makati
Kitchen 143 now heads out of the home kitchen and visits old and new favorite restaurants in and out of Metro Manila. In this episode, Kitchen 143 host Michelle Aventajado of Momma ‘N Manila visits a...
View ArticleFormer Pampanga mayor Tumang secures travel permit, skips House probe
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Former mayor of Mexico, Pampanga, Teddy Tumang, was able to secure a travel permit despite a hold departure order (HDO), a development disclosed Tuesday, July 16, during the...
View ArticleIsraeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 50, Palestinian health officials say
CAIRO, Egypt/GAZA, Palestine – Israeli forces battled Hamas-led fighters in several parts of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, July 16, and Palestinian health officials said at least 50 people were killed in...
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