Iran says it is open to talks but rejects pressure as US, EU impose sanctions
DUBAI, UAE – Iran’s foreign minister said that Tehran was open to diplomacy to solve disputes but not “threats and pressure,” state media reported on Saturday, after the US and three European powers...
View Article‘May ibubuga’: Alas Men embrace volleyball underdog tag after World...
MANILA, Philippines – As the clear underdogs of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, Alas Pilipinas embraces the pressure of hosting while debuting in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World...
View ArticleLa Salle buries rival Ateneo in second-half clampdown, rises to solo first
MANILA, Philippines – The mighty La Salle Green Archers kept true to early predictions in their first rivalry match of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament, blasting underdogs Ateneo Blue...
View ArticleRed-hot Marcio Lassiter claims all-time PBA 3-point record
MANILA, Philippines – San Miguel star Marcio Lassiter claimed a piece of history and further solidified his status as one of the finest shooters in PBA history. Lassiter knocked down four quick...
View ArticleHow Filipino Reveluvs made Red Velvet’s ‘My Dear ReVe1uv’ fan concert...
MANILA, Philippines — In Red Velvet’s first solo concert in the Philippines, R to V, the K-pop group was overwhelmed by Filipino Reveluv’s (also known as Luvies) energy and amount of fan projects....
View ArticleStill alive: RR Garcia heeds call as Phoenix stays in playoff chase
MANILA, Philippines – Phoenix suddenly pumped life into its playoff bid after a stretch of painful losses. RR Garcia took over in the fourth quarter as the Fuel Masters broke through in the PBA...
View ArticleArtist, educator Brenda Fajardo dies
MANILA, Philippines – Visual artist and university professor Brenda Fajardo passed away on Saturday, September 14. She was 84 years old. Her passing was confirmed by relatives on Facebook, and by the...
View ArticleDaniel Quizon earns Grandmaster title as PH rises in Chess Olympiad
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino Daniel Quizon earned his dream Grandmaster title on a dominant day for the Filipinos in the FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary on Saturday, September 14 (Sunday,...
View ArticleEarly Lassiter explosion in record game fuels historic San Miguel rout of...
MANILA, Philippines – Marcio Lassiter set the tone in a game that turned out historic not just for him but the entire San Miguel franchise. Lassiter caught fire early and clinched the PBA record for...
View ArticleLa Salle team motor Michael Phillips credits faith in inspiring teammates...
MANILA, Philippines – The La Salle Green Archers, as expected, now hold solo first place in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament with a 3-0 record following a 74-61 blowout of historic rival...
View ArticleLPA outside PAR now a tropical depression, LPA inside may follow suit
MANILA, Philippines – The low pressure area outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility developed into a tropical depression at 8 pm on Sunday, September 15, while the LPA inside PAR may soon follow...
View Article‘Scattered Flickers of Light’: The Education Outlook of the Megacity of Metro...
How might we imagine a livable Manila in the next few decades? How can we build an inclusive, sustainable, competitive megacity that embraces sustainable urbanism to support a high quality of life and...
View ArticlePhilippines not in a hurry to get mpox vaccine doses
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is not rushing to acquire mpox vaccines, echoing other countries as they give way to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said...
View ArticleIs Romualdez throwing shade at VP Sara? | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news int the Philippines and around the world: Speaker Romualdez calls out House critics who ‘misuse public funds’ House Speaker Martin Romualdez takes an...
View Article‘Our nation’s shame’: Marcos says PH must do more to stop online child abuse
MANILA, Philippines – An emotional President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines must do more to fight online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC), as the country has long been...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: Tropical Depression Gener not a super typhoon as of September 16
Claim: According to a September 16 weather update, tropical cyclone Gener is now a super typhoon and Signal No. 4 has been raised over the Philippines. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The...
View Article[Rappler’s Best] Marcos and his ordinary world
Did you spend your weekend with Duran Duran on Spotify? I did. Because mortals like us just had to make do with a playlist, unlike the well-heeled, bling-bling few who actually did see and hear them...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: Ad for discounted bags at online Gucci store is fake
Claim: Luxury brand Gucci is selling discounted Horsebit 1955 mini rounded bags on its online store. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook post bearing the claim has gained 742...
View Article[WATCH] Inside Track: President Marcos, is there something you ought to return?
On board a plane, surveying widespread damage caused by a typhoon, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. belies accusations he is politicizing the budget of his estranged Uniteam running mate,...
View ArticleTeam first: Lassiter shifts focus on San Miguel after hitting all-time PBA...
MANILA, Philippines – The quest to become the all-time PBA leader in career three-pointers is over for San Miguel star Marcio Lassiter. And he is just glad to finally get the job done after months of...
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