Gilas Pilipinas advances to Olympic qualifying semifinals | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Gilas Pilipinas drops close loss to Georgia but still marches on to FIBA OQT semis Gilas Pilipinas still advances...
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Gilas Pilipinas drops close loss to Georgia but still marches on to FIBA OQT...
MANILA, Philippines – It was a loss that somehow felt very much like a win. Gilas Pilipinas secured its place in the semifinals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, despite a...
View ArticleEnd of an era: Philippine esports pillar OhMyV33NUS leaves Blacklist
MANILA, Philippines – In a stunning development, Johnmar “OhMyV33nus” Villaluna announced her departure from longtime home Blacklist International, the organization confirmed on Thursday, July 4. One...
View ArticleReturn flight home rebooked as Gilas Pilipinas stays in Olympic hunt
MANILA, Philippines – Tim Cone is normally inconsolable after a loss. But perhaps for the first time in his career, Cone gladly settled for a defeat as Gilas Pilipinas earned its place in the final...
View ArticleKai Sotto hurt ahead of Gilas Pilipinas’ Olympic bid semis
MANILA, Philippines – The availability of Kai Sotto for the rest of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, is a major concern for Gilas Pilipinas as he sustained a suspected rib...
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Tandem or not? 2 Cebu City mayors hold separate state of the city addresses
It appears that a bigger storm is brewing in the Queen City of the South after two mayors, one acting, and the other on preventive suspension, each held their own State of the City Address (SOCA)....
View ArticleExpect pricier flights: NAIA terminal fees may climb 73% after privatization
MANILA, Philippines – The consortium led by Ramon Ang’s San Miguel Corporation is set to take over and rehabilitate Manila’s aging airport by September 2024. And it seems that passengers will soon...
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Suspended NFA employees ask Court of Appeals to junk Ombudsman’s order
MANILA, Philippines – Suspended National Food Authority (NFA) employees have sought the Court of Appeals’ (CA) intervention in their pending case before the Office of the Ombudsman. On July 4, 27...
View ArticleOne-and-done: Alas Pilipinas crashes out of Challenger Cup as Vietnam...
MANILA, Philippines – It’s a one-and-done stint for Alas Pilipinas in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup as world No. 34 Vietnam rolled to a 25-14, 25-22, 25-21 knockout quarterfinal sweep at the Ninoy...
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FELIP releases first solo album ‘7sins’
MANILA, Philippines – FELIP, also known as SB19’s Ken, released his first solo album ‘7sins’ on Friday, July 5. He described the nine-track album as a “journey of acknowledging human shortcomings.”...
View ArticleArgentina adds to Gilas Boys’ woes in FIBA U17 World Cup
MANILA, Philippines – Still not enough. After dropping their first four matches with an average losing margin of 65.5 points, Gilas Boys put up a valiant late-game stand against Argentina, but still...
View ArticleNATO chief Stoltenberg sidesteps questions on Biden’s health
BRUSSELS, Germany – NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg sidestepped questions on Friday, July 5, about US President Joe Biden’s health ahead of an alliance summit in Washington next week, saying one reason...
View ArticleBelen, Canino make most of long-awaited Alas team-up after UAAP wars
MANILA, Philippines – Bella Belen and Angel Canino have long been tabbed the brightest young stars of Philippine volleyball, ever since they quickly found their footing in the UAAP. Both historic...
View ArticleSolGen files petition to cancel Alice Guo’s birth certificate | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Solicitor-General files petition to cancel Alice Guo’s birth certificate Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra, the...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs Brazil – FIBA OQT 2024 semifinals
MANILA, Philippines – Two more wins and Gilas Pilipinas will play in the Paris Olympics. The Philippines aims to inch closer to that goal as it battles Brazil in the knockout semifinals of the FIBA...
View ArticleChina hands hapless Gilas Boys 6th straight loss in FIBA U17 World Cup
MANILA, Philippines – Another game, another drubbing of Gilas Boys in the FIBA U17 World Cup. Playing against a fellow Asian squad for the first time this tournament, the Gilas Pilipinas under-17...
View ArticleWATCH: How Alyssa Valdez serves up fun, volleyball savvy in free camps
MANILA, Philippines – Alyssa Valdez knows volleyball has given her so much. So as early as now, the 31-year-old volleyball star wants to give back to the sport by providing aspiring players a place to...
View ArticlePope Francis appoints Filipino priest as new archbishop in Guam
MANILA, Philippines – Pope Francis has picked a Filipino priest as the new archbishop in Guam. The Vatican City announced the appointment of Most Reverend Ryan Jimenez as the new archbishop of the...
View Article[Two Pronged] Our teenage daughter caught my wife and me having sex
Rappler’s Life and Style section runs an advice column by couple Jeremy Baer and clinical psychologist Dr. Margarita Holmes. Jeremy has a master’s degree in law from Oxford University. A banker of 37...
View ArticleAs Biden digs in, fellow Democrats face a dilemma
US President Joe Biden has defiantly rejected calls that he step aside from the presidential race against Republican opponent Donald Trump, presenting a challenge to fellow Democrats who are concerned...
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