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Malaysia’s eviction of sea nomads casts light on precarious lives
SEMPORNA, Malaysia – Patches of palm thatch entwined with a few forlorn stilts sticking out of the emerald waters in a Malaysian marine park off the island of Borneo are the only traces remaining of...
View ArticleCone says no expectations for Malonzo, Go return as Ginebra eyes finals stint
CAVITE, Philippines – Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone does not expect Jamie Malonzo and Isaac Go to return anytime soon even as the Gin Kings remain shorthanded in the thick of the PBA Governors’...
View ArticleCebu City’s next generation advanced emergency response center goes live
This article is a press release from the Cebu City government and NGA 911 Philippines. Cebu City, one of the country’s largest cities, is now the first city outside of Luzon equipped to revolutionize...
View ArticleLa Union tops sports tourism initiatives again at ATOP Awards
ILOCOS NORTE, Philippines – La Union’s flagship tourism event has been inducted into the Hall of Fame at the just-concluded Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) Pearl Awards. The...
View ArticleUN says Israeli tanks burst into peacekeeper base, Israel gives different...
The United Nations said on Sunday, October 13, Israeli tanks had burst through the gates of a base of its peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, the latest accusation of Israeli violations and...
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7 new films to haunt us during Halloween 2024
We love a good horror film. In 2023, we had the likes of Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme and Sister Death to torment us. Now that it’s October once again, there’s a new batch of horror films that...
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[EDITORIAL] Ito na ba ang simula ng katapusan ng Davao Death Squad?
Parang jigsaw puzzle, nabubuo na ang larawan ng mafia network ni dating pangulo Rodrigo Duterte. “Mosaic of gore and plunder” ang tawag nga riyan ni Inday Espina-Varona. Tulad ng isang gangster...
View ArticleMichael Jackson, Hendrix, Oasis items on sale at Propstore music auction
RICKMANSWORTH, England – From Michael Jackson’s jackets to Noel Gallagher’s guitars, music memorabilia will head to auction next month in a sale estimated to raise around 2 million pounds ($2.61...
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Rebuilding Cambodian cinema, one actor at a time
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – “Back in 2003 to 2004, when Khmer films were booming, I was captivated. I’d sneak off to the cinema whenever I could, eager to catch the latest releases,” said Cheng Ratana, a...
View ArticleArab American group rejects both Trump and Harris over their support for Israel
The Arab American Political Action Committee said on Monday, October 14, it will not endorse US Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris or Republican former President Donald Trump, citing what it...
View ArticleHarris blasts Trump’s ‘enemy from within’ comments at Pennsylvania rally
ERIE, USA – Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Monday, October 14, slammed Donald Trump for his ominous comments about “the enemy within” the United States and threat to deploy the...
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[OPINION] How is COP29 relevant to Filipinos?
The next round of climate negotiations (COP29) will take place this November in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is a conference whose success will be decided on countries being able to reach agreements when it...
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Israel strikes north Lebanon town, UN expresses concern about peacekeepers
Israel expanded its targets in its war with Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on Monday, October 14, killing at least 21 people in an airstrike in the north, health officials said, while millions of...
View ArticleBig Bad Wolf Books to hold first school-based book sale
The following is a press release from Big Bad Wolf Books. MANILA, Philippines – Big Bad Wolf Books, renowned as the world’s biggest book sale event, is set to make history this November with its...
View ArticlePorac councilor suspended over Lucky South 99 POGO has been dead for over a year
PAMPANGA, Philippines – One of the officials in Porac, Pampanga, suspended by the Office of the Ombudsman over the Lucky South 99 offshore gaming operations in the town has been dead for more than a...
View ArticleTaiwan details record surge in Chinese warplanes involved in war games
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan’s defense ministry on Tuesday, October 15, detailed the surge in Chinese warplane activity around the island during war games the previous day, saying it had detected a record...
View ArticlePhilippines says ‘Chinese maritime militia’ boat sideswiped fisheries vessel
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ Bureau of Fisheries said a “Chinese maritime militia” boat deliberately sideswiped one of its two vessels that were conducting a routine maritime patrol in the...
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FACT CHECK: Circulating year-long free MRT-3 train rides promo is fake
Claim: The Metro Rail Transit Line-3 (MRT-3) is offering free rides for the entire year as part of its 30th anniversary. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was made in a series of...
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[OPINION] Engaging political dynasties
It is now almost four decades since the 1987 Constitution decreed that political dynasties should be outlawed. Unfortunately, the legal measures and instrumentalities that are supposed to enable this...
View ArticleDuque wins P41-B DOH fund transfer admin case | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Duque cleared in admin case on P41-B DOH fund transfer The Ombudsman clears former health secretary Francisco...
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