Clippers’ Paul George declines option, becomes free agent – report
Nine-time All-Star Paul George is opting out of the $48.8 million option to play for the Los Angeles Clippers and will become a free agent for next season, ESPN reported Saturday, June 29. George, 34,...
View ArticleCebu parents on LGBTQ+ kids: ‘We should be the first to accept them’
CEBU, Philippines – Parents showed support for their LGBTQ+ children and solidarity with the community by joining the annual “Gaksa Ko Bhe” celebration in Cebu City on Saturday evening, June 29. This...
View ArticleFrance begins voting in election that could hand power to far right
PARIS, France – French voters began voting on Sunday, June 30, in the first round of a snap parliamentary election that could usher in the country’s first far-right government since World War Two, a...
View ArticleWho are the delegates topping the Miss World PH 2024 fast-track challenges?
MANILA, Philippines – The search for the next Miss World Philippines (MWP) queen is definitely heating up as the pre-pageant activities for its 2024 edition are fully underway. On their social media...
View ArticleCarla Abellana reveals divorce with Tom Rodriguez now recognized by PH court
MANILA, Philippines – Almost two years after former husband Tom Rodriguez obtained a divorce decree in the United States, Carla Abellana confirmed that it has now been recognized by the Philippine...
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Golden boy: Who stands in the way of an EJ Obiena pole vault Olympic gold?
Heading to the 2024 Olympics, Filipino pole vault sensation EJ Obiena has taken the sport by storm, poising himself for a historic performance in Paris this July, and quite literally, rising to be one...
View ArticleTIMELINE: The rise of France’s far right
PARIS – After decades as political pariahs, the far right in France may finally have a chance to form a national government after a two-round legislative vote that begins on Sunday, June 30, and will...
View ArticleSunday Times newspaper backs opposition Labour Party in UK election
LONDON – Britain’s Sunday Times newspaper endorsed the main opposition Labour Party on Sunday, June 30, for the July 4 parliamentary election, saying in an editorial that the country needs a “radical...
View ArticleGilas Girls complete FIBA U18 Asia Cup sweep, earn Division A promotion
MANILA, Philippines – The Gilas Girls’ quest for a Division A promotion is finally complete. Led by Alyssa Rodriguez, the Gilas Pilipinas U18 women’s team completed the sweep of the FIBA U18 Women’s...
View ArticleCenter for Investigative Reporting sues Microsoft, OpenAI for violating...
MANILA, Philippines – The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) announced last Thursday, June 27, it was suing Microsoft and OpenAI for violating its copyright. The lawsuit filed by CIR, which...
View ArticleActor-director Manny Castañeda dies
MANILA, Philippines – Actor and director Manny Castañeda has died, according to a Facebook post on Monday, July 1 by Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) chairperson Jose “Joey” Javier...
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‘Laughable’: Labor groups slam meager P35 minimum wage increase in Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines – Minimum wage earners in Metro Manila will see a slight increase in their income, as the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in the National Capital Region (NCR)...
View ArticleChinese badminton player Zhang, 17, dies during event in Indonesia
Badminton Asia expressed condolences on Monday, July 1, following the death of 17-year-old Chinese player Zhang Zhi Jie, who died after collapsing on court during the Asian Junior Championships in...
View ArticleHistoric win for far right in French first-round vote
PARIS, France – Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party scored historic gains to win the first round of France’s parliamentary election, but the final outcome will depend on days of...
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Cagayan de Oro Pride celebration ends with vibrant march, strong call for...
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Hundreds took to the streets, calling for equality and the passage of a bill that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression,...
View Article‘Blessed to be here’: Joakim Noah relishes first Manila visit
MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos’ incomparable passion for basketball once again captivated a visitor, this time former NBA big man Joakim Noah. The two-time NBA All-Star stayed in the country for...
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State of HR 2024: Sprout Solutions talks AI and HR integration in latest summit
From Great Resignation to Quiet Quitting, the Human Resources (HR) industry has had its fair share of new concepts, trends, and challenges over the past few years. This time, they’re also one of the...
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Marcos, the inaccessible president
In late June, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. spoke to Filipino journalists about Vice President Sara Duterte’s exit from his Cabinet, what this means for the UniTeam, and his thoughts on...
View Article2 Negros Occidental cities shine in national anti-hunger initiative rankings
BACOLOD, Philippines – Two of the 13 Negros Occidental’s component city governments were hailed by Malacañang as among the top 10 local governments across the country as this year’s Walang Gutom (No...
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‘What we’ve always wanted’: Cone says Gilas Pilipinas stunner vs Latvia huge...
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas has gone through the worst in the past years that its recent success feels like a breath of fresh air. And an ultra-rare win over a European team further boosted...
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