Lakers prep pitch, 3-year max deal for LeBron James – reports
LeBron James can take his talents elsewhere by declining a $51.4 million option in his contract for the 2024-2025 season before Sunday’s deadline, but the Lakers are looking to reroute the 39-year-old...
View Article[WATCH] The new Negros Island Region: What’s it about?
CEBU, Philippines – On June 13, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the Negros Island Region (NIR) Act, spelling a massive shift in economic resources and administrative authority in the Visayas....
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Archbishop Villegas starts rosary campaign to defend Philippines from China
MANILA, Philippines – One of the Philippines’ most popular Catholic bishops launched a 50-day rosary campaign beginning Thursday, June 27, to defend the Philippines from China as tensions rise in the...
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One less problem for Gilas Pilipinas as Latvian star Kristaps Porzingis...
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas has one less problem to think about as Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis sits out the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Latvia. The Celtics on Tuesday,...
View ArticleNewsbreak Chats: What 2025 looks like after the administration breakup
Bookmark this page to catch the discussion live on Thursday, June 27, at 4 pm MANILA, Philippines – The battle lines are drawn and the Uniteam is no more as Vice President Sara Duterte resigned from...
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FACT CHECK: Rejuvenating serum ad uses manipulated videos of celebrities
Claim: Television host Amy Perez and medical content creator Dr. Alvin Francisco, popularly known as Doc Alvin, are promoting a rejuvenating serum. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook...
View ArticleLea Salonga, Dolly de Leon to headline ‘Request sa Radyo’
MANILA, Philippines- Internationally-acclaimed stars Lea Salonga and Dolly de Leon will portray the lead role in the upcoming play Request sa Radyo, a Filipino adaptation of Wunschkonzert/Request...
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SCPW, SM Prime cap Wetland Center Design Competition for Macabebe Mangrove...
The Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands (SCPW), in partnership with one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime),...
View ArticleChinese APT behind cyberattacks on PH Coast Guard – DICT official
MANILA, Philippines – A Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) is behind the cyberattacks on the online sites of the Philippine Coast Guard, a Department of Information and Communications Technology...
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US envoy tells China: ‘Cease harassment of Philippine vessels’
MANILA, Philippines – United States Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson on Wednesday, June 26, urged China to “cease harassment of Philippine vessels,” more than a week after Chinese harassment...
View ArticleHaj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Hundreds of the pilgrims who died in fierce heat at this year’s haj were not officially registered with the Saudi authorities, with the result that many had no access to vital...
View ArticleWarriors would offer Paul George max contract – report
The Golden State Warriors are aggressively pursuing trade options for Los Angeles Clippers superstar Paul George and would offer him the four-year max extension he’s seeking, ESPN reported Wednesday,...
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These PH resorts are among top beach island resorts in Southeast Asia,...
MANILA, Philippines – Planning your next out-of-town beach trip? Take note of these luxury Philippine resorts that have been recognized by the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards for Asia Pacific 2024!...
View ArticleNTSB sanctions Boeing over release of 737 MAX investigation details, flags to...
WASHINGTON, USA – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said early on Thursday, June 27, it was sanctioning Boeing for disclosing non-public details of the ongoing investigation into a 737...
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FACT CHECK: Photo of PH Navy supply airdrop is from 2021 Christmas mission
Claim: A social media post shows the Philippine Navy air-dropping packages onto the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in Ayungin Shoal. Rating: MISSING CONTEXT Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook post...
View Article[Rappler Investigates] When China, Leila, Sara conspire
Almost without fail, whenever I am away or I go on a break, breaking news happens. This recent short vacation, which ended today, June 27, was no exception. Former senator and justice secretary Leila...
View ArticleAt least 7 suspected NPA rebels killed in Nueva Ecija military operation
ANGELES CITY, Philippines – At least seven suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in an encounter with government troops in Barangay Malbang, Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija on...
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RESULTS: June 2024 Special Professional Licensure Examination for Architects
The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 84 out of 217 passed the Special Professional Licensure...
View ArticleFAST FACTS: Gilas Boys ready for big stage in FIBA U17 World Cup
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine basketball youth team looks all set to challenge the world’s formidable squads. Led by Kieffer Alas, the Gilas Boys set their sights on the 2024 FIBA U17 World...
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FACT CHECK: No China war threat vs Philippines amid rising tensions
Claim: China has threatened war on the Philippines amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video bearing the claim, posted on June 25, has...
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