Father Danny Pilario, anti-EJK priest, is new Adamson University president
MANILA, Philippines – Father Daniel Franklin “Danny” Pilario, a Cebuano theologian known for his fight against drug war killings, is the seventh president of the 91-year-old Adamson University....
View ArticleCine de Oro Film Festival IV opens December 15 in Cagayan de Oro
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines – Cagayan de Oro City’s premier development film festival is all set for its opening night on Friday, December 15, the eve of the 13th anniversary of the Tropical...
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IN PHOTOS: Stunning red carpet looks at the Asia Artist Awards 2023
MANILA, Philippines – The Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2023 saw numerous stars from South Korea, Japan, China, and the Philippines come together for a night of exciting performances and a celebration of...
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China ships linger in Ayungin after blasting water-cannons at PH resupply...
MANILA, Philippines – At least nine Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM) ships and one China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel remain inside and within the vicinity of Ayungin Shoal, a feature some 105 nautical...
View ArticleCebu jeepney drivers, operators see no future in PUV consolidation
CEBU, Philippines – For more than 20 years, partners Maricris Cantiveros and Rolando Baclohan have struggled to make ends meet with the latter’s daily earnings as a jeepney driver. Baclohan earns at...
View ArticleAbdusattorov foils Wesley So; Carlsen trips Caruana in Champions Chess semis
MANILA, Philippines – Wesley So ran out of tricks and yielded the first set of his semifinal tussle with Nodirbek Abdusattorov on Wednesday, Dececember 13 (Thursday, December 14, Philippine time) in...
View ArticleSouth Korea, Japan scramble jets as China, Russia warplanes enter Seoul’s...
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea scrambled fighter jets on Thursday, December 14, when two Chinese and four Russian military planes entered its air defence zone, South Korea’s military said. The...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Asia Artist Awards 2023
Dubbed Asia’s Oscars and Grammy Awards, the Asia Artist Awards fetes Asian artists who’ve done outstanding work in television, film, and music in the region. The 2023 edition of the awards ceremony...
View ArticlePhilippines ‘wargaming’ Chinese hostilities as sea standoffs intensify
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is contingency planning for an escalation of hostilities in the South China Sea, according to a senior military official, including a scenario where crew repel...
View ArticleWesley So, Magnus Carlsen dispute CCT Finals crown, $200,000
MANILA, Philippines – Wesley So won over Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the tiebreaker on Thursday, December 14 (Friday, December 15, Manila time) to forge a title clash with world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in...
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Paramore opens up on ‘uncertainty’ of band’s future
MANILA, Philippines – Alt-rock band Paramore revealed that there is “a level of uncertainty” to their future as a band. In an interview with American pop culture site UPROXX on December 14 (Manila...
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FACT CHECK: ‘SM Christmas Gift’ link is a phishing website
Claim: A link circulating through private messages redirects users to a Christmas gift offered by SM Supermalls. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was submitted to Rappler via email...
View ArticleDespite COP28 deal on fossil fuels, 1.5°C goal likely out of reach
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A deal for the world to transition away from fossil fuels was hailed as a historic achievement on Wednesday, December 13, at the United Nations climate summit in Dubai,...
View ArticleLeading Hong Kong democrat’s son says trial outcome pre-determined
TAIPEI, Taiwan Dec 15 (Reuters) – The son of leading China critic and Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai said on Friday, December 15, he thought the outcome of his father’s trial next week had already...
View ArticleWho is Sonia Malaluan, new MARINA chief?
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. named Sonia Bautista Malaluan, a career official who worked her way up the ladder at the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), as the new...
View ArticleCOP28 deal welcomed by businesses seeking climate clarity
This week’s landmark climate deal at COP28 will only help accelerate efforts to green the global economy if it is backed up with deeper shifts in national rules, business leaders said. But some...
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Artist sued for causing pollution over burning effigy, wins big for free speech
MANILA, Philippines – Longtime artist Max Santiago has been making effigies for twenty years, but for the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, he was sued for...
View ArticleTime to feast! Food gifts, treats to sweeten up the holidays
MANILA, Philippines – It’s time to deck the halls (if you haven’t yet) with the best food gifts and sweet treats to make the holiday season even more special. Whether you’re celebrating with friends,...
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View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Mapua vs San Beda, NCAA Season 99 finals Game 3 – December 17
MANILA, Philippines – After a week’s rest, the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament finally comes to an end as the Mapua Cardinals and San Beda Red Lions clash in a winner-take-all finals Game 3...
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