WATCH: A Catholic archbishop sails West Philippine Sea to pray for China
MANILA, Philippines – Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas led a fluvial procession on Tuesday morning, July 16, to pray for peace in the face of China’s aggressive behavior in the West...
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First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos dons 3 stars as newest Philippine Coast Guard...
Liza Araneta-Marcos, lawyer and wife to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., just got a new title: Vice Admiral of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA), or the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)’s...
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No surprise: NCR wins 17th straight Palaro overall crown, Calabarzon regains 2nd
CEBU, Philippines – National Capital Region (NCR) once again proved to be the supreme destination for the Philippines’ top young athletes after winning the Palarong Pambansa 2024 overall championship...
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US alliance ‘cornerstone’ of PH security, Brawner tells American counterpart
MANILA, Philippines – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. on Tuesday, July 16, said the Philippine-United States alliance “remains a cornerstone” of Philippine...
View ArticleOman authorities name capsized oil tanker off industrial port as Prestige Falcon
DUBAI, UAE – Oman’s maritime security center told Reuters on Tuesday, July 16, the Prestige Falcon, a Comoros-flagged oil tanker, had capsized off the major industrial port of Duqm. Shipping data by...
View ArticleBusiness Sense: Dito Telecommunity bets on SMEs
MANILA, Philippines – Third telco player Dito Telecommunity is betting on small and medium enterprises or SMEs to deliver much-needed growth over the coming years. Dito is aiming to break even by 2025...
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$500 for sexual slavery: PH ‘still fails’ Japan’s war victims
BULACAN/PAMPANGA, Philippines – While the Philippines was starting a new military agreement with Japan, the now defunct imperial army’s Filipino victims during the World War II were wondering whether...
View Article[Be The Good] Weave your story into the state of the nation
Refurbishing in Batasan, government departments compiling accomplishment reports, civil society groups protesting in the streets. The signs are unmistakable – it’s SONA season once again. The upcoming...
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Comelec’s Garcia eyes case vs detractors, denies having offshore accounts
MANILA, Philippines – Commission on Elections Chairman George Garcia plans to file a case against detractors alleging that a Comelec official accepted a bribe to favor a poll tech provider. In a press...
View ArticlesiMana: Katungod han mga Kababayin-an han ira Kahimsogang Panreproduktibo
Universal Health Care (UHC), also known as Kahimsogan Para Ha Ngatanan in Waray-Waray, is a phrase that has yet to achieve full sincerity in the Philippines. With PhilHealth members covering at least...
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Meet Catalea, the Negros-based rapper carving her place in the music scene
Last June 30, Negros-based artist Catalea was among those who graced the stage of the “Love Laban 2 Everyone” Pride Festival, put together by Pride PH, in Quezon City, also the site of what is now...
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Bangko Sentral to fine banks up to P1M for each forex transaction violation
MANILA, Philippines – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) approved stricter penalties and new reporting guidelines for foreign exchange (forex) transactions. Among the key amendments in Circular No....
View ArticleWhy is the China Coast Guard’s biggest ship still in Escoda Shoal?
For over two months now, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)’s BRP Teresa Magbanua has been keeping watch over Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, because of concerns that China is trying...
View ArticlePatrick Beverley leaves NBA to play in Israel
Patrick Beverley announced on his podcast Tuesday, July 16, that he is leaving the NBA to play next season in Israel. The 36-year-old free agent guard is a three-time NBA All-Defensive selection and a...
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#ShareAsia: Muay Thai is a must-see in Thailand
Watching Muay Thai at Rajadamnern Stadium in Bangkok is an experience that you can’t miss out on when in Thailand. The iconic stadium offers a vibrant atmosphere for the sport that has fans locked in...
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Carina strengthens into tropical storm east of Aurora
MANILA, Philippines – Carina intensified from a tropical depression into a tropical storm on Saturday afternoon, July 20, while staying over the Philippine Sea. It has been given the international...
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US dining chain Dave & Buster’s to open first PH branch in OPUS Mall
MANILA, Philippines – The Bistro Group is bringing Dave & Buster’s, the famous entertainment and dining chain from the US, to the Philippines! Hailing from Coppell, Texas, Dave & Buster’s is...
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[Two Pronged] I still love my husband, but I’m having an affair with my...
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 Article2 out of 6: What has been done and what else must be demanded?
“Bagong Pilipinas” (A New Philippines), President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. proclaimed. But how different must things be for Filipinos to feel a genuine sense of progress—one that matches the...
View ArticleTrump to hold first campaign rally after assassination attempt
MICHIGAN, USA – Donald Trump will hold his first campaign rally on Saturday, July 20, since he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt one week ago and fresh from his nominating convention where his...
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