Student leaders: Extend causes beyond campus borders
MANILA, Philippines – During a recent gathering of almost a hundred youth leaders and campus journalists at the Rappler office, students agreed they should organize into alliances to create awareness...
View ArticleQuiboloy camp receives Senate panel subpoena
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – The Office of the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms has served a subpoena to Davao-based Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy in connection with a Senate...
View ArticleSearch operations end in landslide-devastated Davao de Oro village
DAVAO ORIENTAL, Philippines – After 15 days of search for survivors and bodies in the February 6 landslide in the mining village of Masara in Maco town, Davao de Oro, the local government announced...
View ArticleVice Media to no longer publish content on website – report
MANILA, Philippines – The Guardian on Friday, February 23, reported that embattled media group Vice Media will no longer be publishing content on its website Vice.com, and will lay off hundreds of...
View ArticleSwirling again! Rita’s Philippines returns in March
MANILA, Philippines – After a series of closures and mini reopenings, Italian frozen custard chain Rita’s is finally relaunching in the Philippines in March. In a Facebook post on Thursday, February...
View ArticleSupreme Court: Cagayan governor, counsel guilty of indirect contempt
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) said it found Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba and his lawyer guilty of indirect contempt and ordered them to pay fine in relation to a petition they filed in...
View ArticleAlex Eala gears up for payback in W75 Porto quarters
MANILA, Philippines – There’s one more reason for Alex Eala to feel pumped up after clinching a quarterfinal berth in the ITF W75 Porto in Portugal. Eala – who surprisingly scored an easy 6-0, 6-3...
View ArticleK-pop girl group TWICE aims for top of the Billboard
SEOUL, South Korea – With an upbeat new album all about love and friendship and a world tour under way, K-pop girl band TWICE has set its sights on a new high on the Billboard main chart, the group...
View ArticlePetals and rhythm: Baguio’s Panagbenga parade energizes city with festive flair
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The streets of Baguio City once again turned into a vibrant tableau on Saturday, February 24, as the 28th Panagbenga Festival Grand Street Dance Parade unfolded, showcasing...
View ArticleLondon museum seeks Taylor Swift superfan for advisory role
LONDON, United Kingdom – Calling all Taylor Swift superfans: your dream job has just been posted. Britain’s V&A museum is looking for a Taylor Swift superfan adviser, one of several advisory roles...
View ArticleMoon lander Odysseus tipped sideways on lunar surface but ‘alive and well’
The moon lander dubbed Odysseus is “alive and well” but resting on its side a day after its white-knuckle touchdown as the first private spacecraft ever to reach the lunar surface, and the first from...
View ArticleBeyonce secures first UK Number 1 spot in 14 years with ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’
LONDON, United Kingdom – US music superstar Beyonce secured her first UK no. 1 single in 14 years on Friday, February 23, when her new country hit “Texas Hold ‘Em” stormed straight to the top spot in...
View Article[OPINION] ‘Edsa-Pwera’ and the waning of a Constitution
“Panahon na para itama and hindi patas na Konstitusyon.” That’s the battle cry of the commercial that heralded the latest version of charter change. Yes, it tells the public that there’s inequality...
View ArticleTIMELINE: The arrest and detention of director Jade Castro, companions
Film director Jade Castro‘s arrest and detention renewed criticisms against local law enforcement. Due to the arrest of Castro and his companions, the film and entertainment industry – from directors...
View ArticleNew feat as EJ Obiena resets Asian indoor record in Germany tilt
MANILA, Philippines – Both the Asian indoor and outdoor pole vault records now belong to EJ Obiena. Obiena continued his stellar start to the year as he picked up his second straight gold medal after...
View Article‘Person with this ability’: PWDs in Aklan town earn from making Nito products
AKLAN, Philippines – About 20 kilometers away from the capital of Aklan is the municipality of Balete where artisans with disabilities (PWDs) have been earning through weaving Nito products. The PWD...
View ArticleWestern leaders in Kyiv to show support on war anniversary
KYIV, Ukraine – Four Western leaders arrived in Kyiv on Saturday, February 24, to show solidarity with Ukraine on the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, which has cost tens of...
View Article[OPINION] Symbols of Pinoy greatness: The Philippines’ tallest statues
The nation celebrates today what was considered in 1986 an act of Filipino greatness: the triumph of a peaceful uprising over a dictatorship. The historic event, said to be the first People Power...
View Article[The Slingshot] No, no, no, National Museum! The Boljoon artifacts do not...
One of the very first things one reads on the website of the National Museum of the Philippines is this requisite line – that it is “A trust of the Government.” That signifies that it is charged with...
View ArticleIN PHOTOS: PH celebs stun at Milan Fashion Week
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino celebrities continue to make waves in the international fashion scene and their presence at prestigious annual fashion shows are proof of that. Kicking off this year’s...
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