Meralco falls to Ryukyu anew as EASL semis bid suffers blow
ANTIPOLO, Philippines – Meralco’s playoff hopes in the East Asia Super League took a hit as it absorbed an 89-71 home beating at the hands of Japan’s Ryukyu Golden Kings at the PhilSports Arena on...
View ArticleSen Risa Hontiveros files substitute anti-teen pregnancy bill | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Hontiveros files substitute anti-teen pregnancy bill to amend criticized version Senate Deputy Minority Leader...
View ArticlePrice in the Philippines: Samsung Galaxy S25 starts at P51,990
CALIFORNIA, USA – Samsung on Thursday, January 23, Philippine time, announced its new S-series flagship phones that compete with the likes of the Apple iPhone in the premium segment. This year’s S25...
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Best feature: The Samsung Galaxy S25 gets the human-sounding ‘Gemini Live’...
CALIFORNIA, US – The Samsung S24 was a milestone for the company as the phone was the first to attempt a comprehensive package built around artificial intelligence. Among other things, the S24 phones...
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LIVE UPDATES: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked – January 2025
Every year, Samsung announces its new model for its flagship S series at its January Unpacked event — the first of two expected Unpacked events in a year, with the second one usually reserved for its...
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[Good Business] The problem of fake PWD IDs: Vigilance at a cost
Everyone loves a good discount. Any wisecracking consumer would love to take advantage of a supposed deduction to their expenses, especially with the soaring prices of commodities. So much so that...
View ArticleAfter Gaza ceasefire, Houthis free OFW hostages aboard Galaxy Leader
MANILA, Philippines – After more than a year since taking them hostage aboard their ship, Yemeni Houthi rebels have released the 17 Filipino seafarers aboard the Galaxy Leader ship, President...
View ArticleFirst call: PH’s Manalo, US State Secretary Rubio tackle China’s ‘dangerous,...
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo and his newly-confirmed counterpart, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, discussed late Wednesday, January 22, China’s...
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‘Better chance’ for SGA as redemption bid in Dubai begins
MANILA, Philippines – Winning the Dubai International Basketball Championship is paramount for Strong Group Athletics, especially with the way it fell short of the crown last year. And head coach...
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In alphabetical ballot, why is Bong Revilla’s name up top?
There’s a conspiracy theory going around that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is out to give reelectionist Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. an unfair advantage by placing his name among the first...
View ArticleU.S. relocates Typhon missile launchers to new site in the Philippines | The...
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: US deploys Typhon missile launchers to new location in Philippines The U.S. military moves its Typhon launchers,...
View Article‘Renewed commitment’: PH defense chief Teodoro meets Trump’s National...
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr met with newly appointed United States National Security Advisor Mike Waltz at the White House on Thursday, January 23 (January...
View ArticleMichael Bloomberg steps in to help fund UN climate body after Trump withdrawal
WASHINGTON, USA — Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s philanthropy arm said on Thursday, January 23, it will provide funding to help cover the US contribution to the UN climate body’s budget,...
View ArticleLevi Jung-Ruivivar redshirts NCAA gymnastics season to recover from eating...
MANILA, Philippines – Filipina-American gymnast Levi Jung-Ruivivar on Thursday, January 23, announced that she is redshirting the current US NCAA women’s gymnastics season as she hopes to recover from...
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Netflix movie musical ‘Emilia Perez’ leads 2025 Oscar nominees
LOS ANGELES, USA – Netflix’s Spanish-language musical Emilia Perez topped the list of movies nominated on Thursday, January 23, for Academy Awards, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked. Emilia Perez,...
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FULL LIST: Nominees, Oscars 2025
LOS ANGELES, USA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced nominations on Thursday, January 23, for the 97th Oscars. Winners will be announced at a live, televised ceremony from...
View ArticleRondina fuels strong finish as Choco Mucho trumps PLDT for 3rd straight win
MANILA, Philippines – Sisi Rondina powered a decisive finish as Choco Mucho claimed its third straight win in the PVL All-Filipino Conference by way of a 21-25, 25-22, 25-18, 25-18 victory over PLDT...
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[OPINION] PSE hierarchy blamed for the market’s continued tepid performance
Blame on the continued tepid performance of the market since the start of the year has shifted to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) hierarchy, starting from its president and chief executive...
View ArticleAngeles City reports 5 suspected HFMD cases
ANGELES, Philippines – The Angeles City local government urged the public to observe proper hygiene after issuing a warning on suspected cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) on Thursday,...
View ArticlePhilippines to cooperate if ICC issues warrants | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Philippines to ‘respond favorably’ if ICC seeks Interpol arrest warrants over drugs crackdown The Philippines...
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