WATCH: Leo XIV, the pope who has toured the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Did you know that Pope Leo XIV, formerly Father Robert Prevost, has toured the Philippines at least thrice over the past two decades? Father Peter Casiño, local prior of...
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FACT CHECK: Spliced video falsely claims Comelec hit Oriental Mindoro bet for...
Claim: A Facebook video shows Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia criticizing an incumbent Oriental Mindoro official for being present during government aid distribution, a...
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India and Pakistan agree to an immediate ceasefire
United States President Donald Trump said on Saturday, May 10, that India and Pakistan had agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” after a fourth day of strikes and counter-strikes against each...
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Arrows fly, Bulldogs cry: How La Salle can snatch UAAP volleyball crown over NU
MANILA, Philippines – The best-of-three UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball finals kick off on Sunday, May 11, pitting the defending champion NU Lady Bulldogs against the powerhouse La Salle Lady...
View ArticleWesley So draws with Duda; Caruana, Praggnanandhaa up in Superbet Romania
MANILA, Philippines – After a win and a loss, Wesley So settled for a draw with Jan-Krzysztof Duda in the third round of the 2025 Grand Chess Tour Superbet Chess Classic Romania on Friday, May 9...
View ArticleAlex Eala, Coco Gauff in sync, dominate Italian Open doubles opener
MANILA, Philippines – It did not take long for Alex Eala and world No. 3 Coco Gauff to learn to function like a well-oiled unit. In their first team-up, the 19-year-old Eala and the 21-year-old Gauff...
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Pope Leo tells cardinals they must continue ‘precious legacy’ of Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY – Pope Leo XIV signaled on Saturday, May 10, he would continue with the vision and reforms of Pope Francis, telling the world’s Catholic cardinals the late pontiff left a “precious...
View ArticleWATCH: Cardinal Tagle and the candy he gave to Pope Leo XIV
MANILA, Philippines – Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle recounted light moments in the two papal elections he has attended: the 2013 conclave which elected Pope Francis, and the 2025 conclave which elected...
View ArticleJapeth Aguilar shines vs Converge twin towers as Ginebra rules in Pampanga
MANILA, Philippines – Japeth Aguilar held his own against two of the finest young bigs in the PBA and powered Barangay Ginebra to an 85-66 win over Converge in the Philippine Cup at the Bren Z. Guiao...
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LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV election and inauguration
American Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the 267th leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, May 8, after a two-day conclave to choose the new pope. Taking the name Leo XIV, he is the first...
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FACT CHECK: Local surveys showing Duterte family, others winning, are fake —...
Claim: Pulse Asia Research Inc. released a series of local election preference surveys conducted in Davao City, Cagayan de Oro, Davao del Norte, and Davao de Oro. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked...
View ArticleTuguegarao mayoral bets bring up DQ petitions vs each other as campaign...
CAGAYAN, Philippines – The two mayoral candidates in Tuguegarao City have both presented their promises and platforms in online and in-person rallies throughout the 45-day campaign period to persuade...
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Wine not? How La Rosa Vino shares the wine experience with Filipinos
MANILA, Philippines – The idea of drinking wine often intimidates Filipinos. Rose Abes, owner of La Rosa Vino, noted this, adding that in the Philippines, wine is usually associated with “fancy and...
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FACT CHECK: Maguindanao del Norte gubernatorial bet Teng Mangudadatu has not...
Claim: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) disqualified Suharto “Teng” Tan Mangudadatu from running for governor of Maguindanao del Norte in the 2025 local elections due to his failure to prove...
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‘God’s love is manifested through voting’– ex-CBCP president
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Leading a special Holy Mass in Davao City a day before the local and national elections on Monday, May 12, a former Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)...
View ArticleToo hot: Pogoy breaks out as TNT turns back Meralco for 3rd straight win
MANILA, Philippines – When Roger Pogoy is blazing hot, not even one of the best defensive teams in the PBA can stop him. Pogoy torched defending Philippine Cup champion Meralco with a season-high 34...
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In longtime Malapitan stronghold, Trillanes promises ‘Bagong Caloocan’
MANILA, Philippines – Caloocan City mayoral candidate and former senator Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV vowed to establish a “Bagong Caloocan” if elected, as he wrapped up the final stretch of his...
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Pope Leo XIV appeals for ‘no more war’ in first Sunday message
VATICAN CITY – Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world’s major powers for “no more war” in his first Sunday message to crowds in Saint Peter’s Square since his election as pontiff. The new pope, elected on...
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FACT CHECK: No survey conucted in Cebu – Pulse Asia
Claim: Pulse Asia Research Incorporated conducted a survey in Cebu with 1,200 respondents in key cities, towns and municipalities, which resulted in a majority vote in favor of Cebu gubernatorial...
View ArticlePhilippines votes against backdrop of Marcos-Duterte feud
MANILA, Philippines – In what is seen to be a referendum of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration, Filipinos entered election day of the 2025 midterm polls on Monday, May 12. During the...
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