Scoring frenzy: Adams goes for 50 vs import-less Blackwater in San Miguel romp
MANILA, Philippines – San Miguel import Jordan Adams pounced on a hapless Blackwater side that played without a reinforcement. Adams erupted for 50 points as the Beermen completed a come-from-behind...
View ArticleObiena finishes 5th in Silesia Diamond League as Duplantis resets world...
MANILA, Philippines – A seesaw season continued for Filipino pole vault star EJ Obiena as he missed the podium in the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial in Chorzow, Poland, on Sunday, August 25. Obiena...
View ArticleCOA denies PCSO appeal on Provident Fund disallowance in 2012
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Audit (COA) has rejected the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s (PCSO) petition for review regarding the disallowed P313.51 million payment to the PCSO...
View ArticleManny Pangilinan commits to support PH hosting of 2025 FIVB Men’s World...
MANILA, Philippines – Business tycoon Manny Pangilinan committed his support as the country hosts the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in September 2025. As host, the Philippines automatically...
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FACT CHECK: CNN report of Anderson Cooper about ‘cocaine-addicted’ PH...
Claim: CNN has a news report with the headline “PHILIPPINES FACES UNIQUE CHALLENGE WITH COCAINE-ADDICTED PRESIDENT” referring to Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The said news report was from CNN anchor Anderson...
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Remember our country’s heroes with these 17 films and a series
This article is an updated version of “10 movies featuring PH national heroes” published in 2014. MANILA, Philippines — Films have always been a great avenue for audiences to gain insights on history....
View ArticleFormer Azkals coach Sven-Göran Eriksson dies at 76
MANILA, Philippines – Former Philippine national men’s football team coach Sven-Göran Eriksson died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 76. “Our father Sven-Göran Eriksson fell asleep...
View ArticleCassandra Ong, Sheila Guo in Congress custody | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: House detains raided POGO worker Cassandra Ong The National Bureau of Investigation turns over Cassandra Li Ong to...
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Trucks rerouted due to Quiboloy group protest
DAVAO, Philippines – The Davao City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) has issued an advisory for all truck drivers to take alternate routes due to an ongoing street protest by followers...
View Article‘Good for the game’: NBA star Kyle Kuzma likes PBA’s all-new 4-point shot
MANILA, Philippines – As the Philippine Basketball Association’s (PBA) four-point shot continues to draw mixed reactions from basketball fans, Washington Wizards star Kyle Kuzma gave the league’s...
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China blocks Philippine resupply mission to Escoda Shoal
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday, August 26, National Heroes’ Day in the Philippines, urged their Chinese counterparts to follow international law and “stop deploying...
View ArticleCOA grants ex-CAAP officials’ appeal to lift P359-M disallowance
MANILA, Philippines – Voting 2-1, the Commission on Audit (COA) granted three separate appeals filed by former Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) officials to lift disallowed cash...
View ArticleBritish band Oasis to reunite ‘Definitely Maybe’?
LONDON, United Kingdom – Oasis, one of the 1990s rock bands that defined Britpop, is set to reunite as brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher teased an announcement early on Tuesday, August 27, and a...
View ArticleCreamline ends Petro Gazz 3-peat bid in stunning sweep, PLDT ousts Chery in 5
MANILA, Philippines – The Creamline Cool Smashers proved their championship DNA extends beyond their usual stars as they rolled to a stunning 25-23, 25-19, 25-18 sweep of rivals Petro Gazz Angels,...
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#ZeroBudgetForOVP trends as Sara Duterte dodges questions in House hearing
MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos online were quick to share their anger and frustration at Vice President Sara Duterte as she dodged questions about the funds of the Office of the Vice President (OVP)...
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Deepfake technologies ramp up disinformation on diabetes ‘cures’
Honey Carandang, a psychologist, was browsing through her Facebook feed when she spotted the video that featured Rappler CEO Maria Ressa “talking” about diabetes. The video was a deepfake that used a...
View ArticleAlice Guo, siblings escaped the Philippines by boat | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Alice Guo and siblings fled Philippines by boat Sheila Guo, the supposed sister of dismissed Bamban mayor Alice...
View ArticleJustin Brownlee erupts for career-high 51 as Ginebra escapes San Miguel for...
MANILA, Philippines – At 36 years of age, there’s still no stopping Justin Brownlee once he takes over for the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. Coming off a stinging loss to the Rain or Shine Elasto...
View Article#WalangPasok: Class suspensions, Wednesday, August 28, 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Some areas suspended classes for Wednesday, August 28, due to heavy rain from the southwest monsoon or habagat. This list will be updated once local or national authorities make...
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Teodoro’s wish: UN Security Council resolution vs China
Part of Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.’s wishes — if wishes came true — would be for the Philippines, its allies, and partners to hold China accountable for aggressive actions in the South...
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