Bishop Pabillo warns against ‘politico-led’ people’s initiative
MANILA, Philippines – Bishop Broderick Pabillo, one of the Catholic Church’s most outspoken leaders in the Philippines, warned the public against moves to amend the 1987 Constitution through people’s...
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FACT CHECK: Offers for emergency loan posted by fake Malasakit Center page
Claim: Malasakit Centers, the government’s one-stop shop for medical services, are offering emergency loans for hospital bills. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was made on December...
View ArticleFilipina trainee Elisia Parmisano is K-pop girl group PRISM’s 1st member
MANILA, Philippines – Pinoy pride is strong once again in the world of K-pop as 14-year-old Elisia Parmisano was announced as the first member of the upcoming K-pop girl group PRISM on Wednesday,...
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Three strikes? Imee criticizes gov’t again, this time over fuel transfer from...
The sister of Malacañang’s chief resident called it a “strike three” – the supposed “inexplicable silence” of the Philippine and United States governments over the transfer of fuel from a storage...
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After campus uproar, Ateneo suspends car park renovation
MANILA, Philippines – Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) suspended its plan to upgrade and improve the North Carpark inside the campus after at least 800 members of the community rejected the project....
View ArticleIsrael to face Gaza genocide charges | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Israel to face Gaza genocide charges at World Court The International Court of Justice is set to hold hearings on a case...
View ArticleTaiwan spotlights China crackdown on Hong Kong ahead of key poll
TAIPEI, Taiwan – As Taiwan prepares to hold a closely watched election on Saturday, January 13, the main political parties have highlighted China’s crackdown in Hong Kong and rejected Beijing’s model...
View ArticleAlcantara on track to become top PH tennis doubles player
MANILA, Philippines – Francis Casey Alcantara stayed on track to become the country’s new No. 1 in lawn tennis men’s doubles after getting off to a hot start in 2024. Currently ranked 199th in the...
View ArticleIBON holds 2024 Yearstarter Birdtalk
This is a press release from IBON Foundation. With the start of a new year, IBON will be holding the 2024 Yearstarter Birdtalk, a semi-annual forum that aims to discuss the current economic and...
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[In This Economy] As new finance chief, will Ralph Recto usher in new taxes...
The cat is finally out of the bag. On January 11, it was confirmed that Batangas 6th District Representative Ralph Recto will be replacing Benjamin Diokno as finance secretary. For many months, Diokno...
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Miles Ocampo opens up on breakup with Elijah Canlas
MANILA, Philippines – Miles Ocampo has opened up on her breakup with Elijah Canlas two months after it was publicized. In a YouTube vlog by Karen Davila uploaded on Thursday, January 11, the actress...
View ArticleSan Miguel claims playoff bonus in Fajardo return, sends Blackwater to 10th...
MANILA, Philippines – San Miguel earned a coveted twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup after picking up a 125-117 win over Blackwater at the Araneta Coliseum on...
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Thousands to rally for Taiwan election; China vows to ‘smash independence plots’
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Tens of thousands of people will attend final pre-election rallies in Taiwan on Friday, January 12, ahead of critical presidential and parliamentary polls, as China’s defense ministry...
View ArticlePope Francis halts speech saying he has ‘a touch of bronchitis’
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis was unable to complete a speech on Friday, January 12, complaining of “a touch of bronchitis” during an address to a group of French religious communications experts at the...
View ArticleJune Mar Fajardo back as San Miguel forms deadly twin towers for playoffs
MANILA, Philippines – It only gets better for San Miguel when June Mar Fajardo is around. Fajardo came back from a six-game absence and helped the Beermen secure a twice-to-beat bonus in the PBA...
View ArticleMarcos appoints Ralph Recto as new finance chief | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Diokno posts long list of achievements before stepping down as finance chief Outgoing Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno...
View ArticleNo upset as Meralco survives Terrafirma challenge to stay in hunt for playoff...
MANILA, Philippines – Meralco avoided the upset ax and turned back Terrafirma, 109-102, to stay in the hunt for a playoff bonus in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Araneta Coliseum on Friday, January...
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FACT CHECK: No NATO pledge to defend PH in South China Sea
Claim: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will defend the Philippines against China amid ongoing tensions in the South China Sea. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video...
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‘He may bring you happiness’: A beginner’s guide to Sonny Angels
MANILA, Philippines – There’s a big chance you’ve often heard the phrases “Sonny Angels” and “healing your inner child” mentioned together – and with good reason. But what are Sonny Angels? Created...
View ArticleTaiwan ruling party’s Lai takes initial lead in presidential vote
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Lai Ching-te, the presidential candidate for Taiwan’s ruling party, took an initial lead in early vote counting on Saturday, January 13, potentially setting him on course to win an...
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