Brazil’s top court says X paid pending fines to wrong bank
SAO PAULO, Brazil – Brazil’s Supreme Court said on Friday, October 4, that lawyers representing social media platform X did not pay pending fines to the proper bank, postponing its decision on whether...
View ArticleSupermodel Naomi Campbell admits failures at charity, denies misconduct,...
Supermodel Naomi Campbell acknowledged shortcomings in her role as a trustee of the Fashion for Relief charity, which she founded, media reports said on Friday, October 4. Campbell, however, insisted...
View Article#RapplerEats: Thai dishes with a twist from day to night
Looking for a good Thai restaurant that offers a refreshing twist? Greyhound Café might be the spot you’re looking for. From day to night, this modern Thai restaurant offers something for everyone –...
View ArticleWATCH: Can women be ordained Catholic deacons?
MANILA, Philippines – One of the raging debates in the Catholic Church is whether or not women can be ordained deacons. Deacons are ordained ministers who assist Catholic bishops and priests. They can...
View Article[Newspoint] A joke of a vote
Candidates have begun declaring for the midterm elections, in May. They also have begun declaring their party and coalition allegiances — turncoatism having become a casual matter of political...
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Ready, set, fly: Filipino basketball imports out to strut their stuff anew
MANILA, Philippines – With the UAAP and NCAA men’s basketball tournaments and the PBA Governors’ Cup playoffs in full-swing, Filipino basketball fans will be treated to more hoops action as the Japan...
View ArticleAnti-vaxx preacher who warned of zombie apocalypse runs for Davao mayor
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Rodolfo Cubos, a Davao-based preacher who once stirred a public scare with his anti-vaccine sermons during the COVID-19 pandemic, has now set his sights on local...
View ArticleIn Michigan, Harris meets Arab American leaders angry over Israel
Vice President Kamala Harris met with Arab American and Muslim leaders in Flint, Michigan, on Friday, October 4, as her presidential campaign seeks to win back voters angry at US support for Israel’s...
View ArticleBack to Genovia: ‘Princess Diaries 3’ officially in the works
MANILA, Philippines – Shut up, it’s finally happening! The Princess Diaries 3 is officially in the works after Adele Lim was hired to become the director of the new installment of the film series....
View ArticleOnce bitter rivals, Morenos, Emanos join forces in bid to win key Cagayan de...
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Former Cagayan de Oro mayor Oscar Moreno and the Padayon Pilipino of the Emano political family have ended years of rivalry to unite against a common adversary: the group...
View ArticleNorth Korea’s Kim Jong-un wants to speed up becoming a nuclear superpower
SEOUL, South Korea – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said his country will speed up steps toward becoming a military superpower with nuclear weapons and would not rule out using them if it came under...
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Allies turned rivals: Isko Moreno vs Honey Lacuna for Manila mayor
MANILA, Philippines – Former Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and incumbent Mayor Honey Lacuna, who have long considered each other like siblings, are now going head-to-head for the city’s top post. Moreno...
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Joaquin Domagoso runs for Manila councilor, as father Isko Moreno seeks...
MANILA, Philippines – Actor Joaquin Domagoso is following in the footsteps of his father, former Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, as he runs for councilor of Manila’s 1st District. Joaquin, 22, filed his...
View ArticleUnemployment eases to 4% in August 2024
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine unemployment rate eased to 4% in August 2024, from the year-high 4.7% recorded the previous month, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported as the...
View ArticleNograles siblings challenge Dutertes in Davao with mayoral, congressional bids
DAVAO, Philippines – Former Civil Service Commission (CSC) chairman Karlo Alexei Nograles filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for Davao mayor on Tuesday, October 8, while his sister launched her...
View ArticleChina to provide emergency medical supplies to Lebanon
HONG KONG – China will provide emergency medical supplies to Lebanon, China’s official foreign aid agency, the China International Development Cooperation Agency, said on Tuesday, October 8, as...
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Things to know: DepEd’s overload pay for teachers
MANILA, Philippines – As part of its efforts to improve teachers’ welfare, the Department of Education (DepEd) issued an order to streamline their workload. According to the order, teachers should not...
View ArticleOSG seeks judge’s inhibition, lawyer’s disqualification in terrorist...
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) filed motions seeking the inhibition of the judge presiding over the case challenging the terrorist designation of four Cordillera...
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Pinoy Abroad Success Squad: A live chat series about thriving overseas
MANILA, Philippines – It’s difficult to live abroad: navigating the cultures, bureaucracy, and dynamics of a foreign country, all while being alone or far removed from your family and friends. There...
View ArticleThousands flee Hurricane Milton, causing traffic jams and fuel shortages
TAMPA, USA – Hurricane Milton barreled toward Florida’s battered Gulf Coast as an enormous Category 5 storm on Tuesday, October 8, triggering massive traffic jams and fuel shortages as officials...
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