New measure gives civil society groups legislative voice in Himamaylan city...
BACOLOD, Philippines – Legislators in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, have approved a measure to enhance transparency and civil society participation in local governance. This, in effect, allows...
View Article[OPINION] To honor Aries Rufo
I was 23 and still pursuing a communication degree when I got accepted into the Aries Rufo Journalism Fellowship program in February 2023. It was also probably the first time I had heard about the...
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Alice Guo knocks on Malacañang’s doors, seeks fair probe into her dealings
MANILA, Philippines – Suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo wrote to Malacañang officials on Tuesday, June 18, denying the mountain of accusations against her, and requesting a fair investigation...
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BLACKPINK’s Rosé signs with The Black Label
MANILA, Philippines – Rosé of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has officially signed with The Black Label, the agency announced on Tuesday, June 18. “Based on deep trust between producer Teddy and artist...
View ArticleTaiwan keeping watch after Chinese submarine surfaces in Taiwan Strait
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan’s defense minister said on Tuesday, June 18, that they have a “grasp” of the situation after pictures appeared online of a Chinese nuclear submarine surfacing in the sensitive...
View ArticleMaxicare data breached in attack on third-party provider
MANILA, Philippines – The National Privacy Commission (NPC) confirmed on Tuesday, June 18, it received a data breach notification report “from Maxicare Healthcare Corporation through the NPC’s Data...
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Cyclists take on challenging terrains as bike festival begins in Baguio
BAGUIO, Philippines – Throughout the year, the temperature in Baguio City and surrounding areas is, on average, 10 degrees lower than in Metro Manila. These conditions are optimal for biking, though...
View ArticleCaloocan cops convicted of homicide over killing of father, son in 2016 drug...
MANILA, Philippines – A Caloocan City court has convicted four cops of homicide over the killing of two people – a father and his son – during a drug war operation in the city in 2016. Caloocan City...
View ArticleHouse of Representatives to prioritize ₱6.2-T budget for 2025
BALAYAN, Batangas— The proposed 2025 national budget will be prioritized when the Congress resumes on July 25, House Speaker Martin Romualdez said on Sunday, June 16. The proposed budget of ₱6.2...
View ArticleBritish actor Ian McKellen recovering after falling off London stage
LONDON, UK – British actor Ian McKellen, 85, fell off a London stage mid-performance and is now recovering after being taken to hospital, a theater spokesman told the BBC on Tuesday. McKellen is...
View ArticleHundreds die of extreme heat on Muslim pilgrimage, reports say
Hundreds of visitors have died during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca amid scorching heat, according to press reports and foreign ministries. At least 550 people have died on haj, diplomats told...
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FACT CHECK: No categorical statement from China recognizing PH claims
Claim: China recognizes the Philippines’ territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video bearing the claim has 62,348 views and 393 comments...
View ArticleBusiness Sense: Prime Infra automates waste management in Pampanga
Bookmark this page to watch the interview on Wednesday, June 19, at 6 pm MANILA, Philippines – Razon-led Prime Infrastructure is turning trash into cash by investing over P1 billion into an automated...
View ArticleLa Salle’s Nelle, UP’s Cansino lead early batch of PBA hopefuls
MANILA, Philippines – De La Salle Green Archer floor general Evan Nelle and former UP Fighting Maroons team captain CJ Cansino headline the early applicants for the PBA Rookie Draft set this July....
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VP Sara Duterte resigns as DepEd secretary
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte quit President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet, putting the final nail in the coffin of the Uniteam political alliance that won the 2022 elections in a...
View ArticleEx-Promil Kid CJ de Silva-Ong dies at 36: ‘She fought to the very end’
MANILA, Philippines – Former “Promil Kid” CJ de Silva-Ong died on Tuesday, June 18, her husband Wincy Ong announced. She was 36. De Silva-Ong suffered two strokes in the ICU before she passed away,...
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From techy to tasty: Top brands in the Philippines for 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Technology companies, e-commerce retailers, and fast-food giants were some of the most loved brands in the Philippines this 2024, according to a survey conducted by market...
View ArticleBomb goes off in Lamitan hours after mayor declares city Abu Sayyaf-free
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines – Authorities started an investigation into a bomb explosion at a gas station that marred the celebration of the 17th anniversary of the cityhood of Lamitan, Basilan, on...
View ArticleIndian heatwaves, floods kill 11, with 4 buried alive
GUWAHATI, India – India was battling extreme weather on Wednesday, June 19, that caused severe heatwaves, landslides, and floods, killing at least 11 people this week, among them a woman and her three...
View Article‘Every help welcome’: Galanza, Belen, Solomon reinforce Alas Pilipinas
MANILA, Philippines – Alas Pilipinas looks to quickly integrate Jema Galanza, Bella Belen, and Alyssa Solomon as the Philippine women’s volleyball team gears up for the FIVB Women’s Challenger Cup...
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