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FACT CHECK: US Coast Guard did not escort Chinese ship back to mainland China
Claim: The US Coast Guard escorted a Chinese Navy fuel tanker back to mainland China. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: As of writing, the video containing the claim has 75,869 views, 1,700...
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LOOK: What to expect at Auro’s World Chocolate Fair from July 3 to 7
MANILA, Philippines – For its fifth run, Auro’s World Chocolate Fair is taking chocoholics on a brand-new adventure – this time on a legendary quest into the Dragon’s Den! The annual celebration of...
View ArticleLIFE & STYLE: Food, travel, art, culture, beauty, fashion – July 8-14, 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Looking for something new to try? Whether that’s food, travel, beauty, hobbies, or fashion, here are some top recos and upcoming events you can check out! Bookmark this page to...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs Georgia – FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas shoots for an unprecedented sweep of Group A and a spot in the final four of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, as it locks horns with...
View ArticleSoutheast Asian militant group Jemaah Islamiyah to be disbanded, say its...
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Senior members of Jemaah Islamiyah, the Southeast Asian militant network blamed for the deadly Bali bombings, have announced they are disbanding the group, according to a report...
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Binay mulls ethics complaint after Cayetano calls her crazy, ‘Marites’
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Nancy Binay is mulling an ethics complaint against her political nemesis, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, after the latter called her crazy and “Marites” (Filipino slang for...
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From farm to table: What you’ll find at National Food Fair 2024
MANILA, Philippines – For one week, SM Megamall is going to be a melting pot of regional cultures, local delicacies, beverages, and artisanal crafts! The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)...
View Article[GAMES & GADGETS] Product announcements, prices, and promos: July 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Keep track of the latest smartphone, tablet, laptop, game, and other consumer electronic announcements, including details on price, availability, and promos from your favorite...
View ArticleCourt junks charges vs Cebu anti-terror law rally protesters
CEBU, Philippines – The Municipal Trial Court in Cities Branch 9 of Cebu City has ordered the dismissal of criminal cases against eight people who joined a 2020 rally at the University of the...
View ArticleDOJ urges victims of ‘stolen identity’ in POGO mess to come forward, file suits
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has called on alleged victims of identity theft in the Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) mess to come forward and file complaints...
View ArticleDjokovic, Swiatek advance before Wimbledon celebrates British hero Murray
LONDON, UK – Novak Djokovic survived a minor scare in his hunt for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon trophy before Iga Swiatek produced a more assured display to reach the third round on an...
View ArticlePhilippines turned down US help amid South China Sea tensions – military chief
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has turned down offers from the United States to assist operations in the South China Sea, after a flare-up with China over missions to resupply Filipino troops...
View ArticleBallungay, Nonoy among late entries as 70 players apply for PBA Draft
MANILA, Philippines – Former UAAP stars Kai Ballungay and Mark Nonoy were among those who beat the deadline as a total of 70 players applied for the PBA Draft as submissions closed on Thursday, July...
View ArticleMarcos says K to 12 didn’t improve Filipinos’ employment prospects abroad
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday, July 5, that the K to 12 program didn’t result in better employment prospects abroad for Filipino graduates, underscoring the need...
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FACT CHECK: Aliens did not build the pyramids of Giza
Claim: The Giza Pyramids were not made by humans but by aliens. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook reel containing the claim has 384 shares, 327 comments, and 1,900 reactions as of...
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Solicitor-General files petition to cancel Alice Guo’s birth certificate
MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has filed a petition with a local Tarlac court seeking to cancel Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo’s birth certificate. Solicitor General...
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PwC Philippines introduces six new partners to the firm
Roderick “Rick” M. Danao, Chairman and Senior Partner of PwC Philippines, proudly announces the admission of six new partners—all CPAs (certified public accountants)—to the firm, effective 1 July...
View ArticlePorac mayor says extension office near Lucky South 99 POGO ‘never used’
PAMPANGA, Philippines – The local government of Porac, Pampanga, had an extension office in the same subdivision as the raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) Lucky South 99, but Mayor...
View ArticleGilas Pilipinas looks to unlock unpredictable Brazil in Olympic qualifying semis
MANILA, Philippines – Reaching the semifinals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament is already a massive accomplishment for Gilas Pilipinas. The overachieving Filipinos were not expected to pull...
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China anchors ‘monster ship’ in South China Sea, Philippine coast guard says
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday, July 6, that China’s largest coastguard vessel has anchored in Manila’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea,...
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