[WATCH] Hindi ito Marites: When to invoke the Mutual Defense Treaty?
MANILA, Philippines – For a while, it seemed it didn’t matter much to Filipinos that the Philippines has a Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) with the United States. The Philippines had just come out of...
View ArticleStill dominant: Kai Sotto impresses in B. League return after stellar Gilas...
MANILA, Philippines – After a stellar run with Gilas Pilipinas in the second window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, Kai Sotto showed no signs of slowing down as he delivered a pair of high-scoring...
View ArticleICC president says war crimes tribunal is in jeopardy
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – The president of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday, December 2, said threats facing the institution, including possible US sanctions and Russian warrants for...
View ArticleImpeachment filed against Sara Duterte | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Impeachment complaint filed against VP Sara Duterte An impeachment complaint is filed against Vice President Sara...
View ArticleVanuatu urges World Court to recognize climate change harms
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – Vanuatu on Monday, December 2, urged the United Nations’ top court to recognize the harm caused by climate change in its judgment on the legal obligation of countries to fight...
View ArticleFULL TEXT: The first impeachment complaint vs VP Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines – A total of 16 signatories supported by former senator Leila de Lima slapped the first-ever impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, December 2. The...
View ArticlePope Francis names Quiapo Church rector Jun Sescon as new Bataan bishop
MANILA, Philippines – Pope Francis named Father Rufino “Jun” Sescon Jr., rector of Quiapo Church, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Balanga in Bataan. Sescon, 52, replaces Ruperto Santos, whom the...
View ArticleGiddy-up: Josh Giddey erupts for triple-double as Bulls whack Nets
Josh Giddey amassed 20 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists while leading the host Chicago Bulls to a 128-102 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night (Tuesday, December 3, Manila time). The...
View Article[Kitchen 143] Buon cibo at Francesco’s San Juan
Kitchen 143 now heads out of the home kitchen and visits old and new favorite restaurants in and out of Metro Manila. In this episode, Kitchen 143 host Michelle Aventajado of Momma ‘N Manila visits...
View ArticleNBI arrests Marawi vice mayor over 2013 Caloocan murder
MANILA, Philippines – Authorities arrested on Monday, December 2, the vice mayor of Marawi City in connection with murder and attempted murder cases in Caloocan City. The National Bureau of...
View ArticleHarry Roque goes to UAE, evades arrest | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Evading House arrest, Harry Roque went to UAE Former Malacañang spokesperson Harry Roque supposedly evaded arrest...
View Article#AmbagNatin Batangas: How informed voters can fight patronage politics
BATANGAS, Philippines – Journalists, together with representatives from the academe and the government, spoke about how a well-informed and critical citizenry can fight patronage politics and...
View ArticleSouth Korea President Yoon declares martial law
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday, December 3, declared martial law in an unannounced late night address broadcast live on YTN television, claiming he would...
View ArticleRitwal at simbolo: Ang araw na naging obispo si Elias Ayuban Jr.
MANILA, Philippines – Paano nagiging obispo ang isang paring Katoliko? Sa isang ritwal na puno ng simbolo, ginawang obispo at iniluklok sa Diocese of Cubao nitong Martes, ika-3 ng Disyembre, ang...
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At World Court, Philippines urges adoption of environmental legal remedy
MANILA, Philippines – Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra, representing the Philippines at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), urged the international community to adopt an environmental legal...
View ArticleCreamline downs Choco Mucho, rebounds from failed 3rd-set rally; Chery halts...
MANILA, Philippines – The Creamline Cool Smashers remained the gold standard in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference after taking down sibling rival Choco Mucho Flying Titans in a four-set...
View ArticleUST fends off Adamson, books UAAP women’s hoops finals rematch vs NU
MANILA, Philippines – The UST Growling Tigresses staved off the resurgent Adamson Lady Falcons’ stand, 71-59, to advance to the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball finals at the Mall of Asia Arena on...
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Capas court grants Metro Clark another TRO, continues landfill operations
PAMPANGA, Philippines – A Regional Trial Court in Capas has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) allowing Metro Clark Waste Management Corporation (MCWMC) to continue operating its sanitary...
View ArticleIn The Public Square: Risa Hontiveros and the Opposition
A week ago, Senator Risa Hontiveros formally ended the long-running legislative inquiry into Philippine overseas gaming operators (POGOs). She had led the probe as chair of the Senate committee on...
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Faith 101: Who is Jun Sescon, new bishop of Balanga in Bataan?
From being an assistant to Cardinal Jaime Sin in the early 2000s, Father Rufino “Jun” Sescon Jr. has gained prominence as one of the country’s most charismatic preachers. On Tuesday, December 3, Pope...
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