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Cagayan mayor shot dead
BAGUIO, Philippines – A mayor in Cagayan province was shot dead in the province on Wednesday night, April 23, Cagayan Valley regional police office confirmed. In a report, police said Rizal Mayor...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Death and funeral of Pope Francis
Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died at the age of 88 on Monday, April 21. The Vatican is now preparing for the papal funeral and the election of the next pope. Bookmark...
View ArticleHajji Alejandro’s daughter Rachel: ‘Nowhere else we would rather be than by...
MANILA, Philippines – Rachel Alejandro penned a touching tribute to her late father, OPM legend Hajji Alejandro, who died on April 21 after a battle with colon cancer. On her social media pages on the...
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Being alone has its benefits − a psychologist flips the script on the...
Over the past few years, experts have been sounding the alarm over how much time Americans spend alone. Statistics show that we’re choosing to be solitary for more of our waking hours than ever...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: Wake of Pope Francis at Saint Peter’s Basilica
Pope Francis, who died at age 88 on Monday, April 21, is lying in state for three days at Saint Peter’s Basilica. The Vatican may extend the timeframe for pilgrims to visit Pope Francis’ body in St....
View Article[In This Economy] Trump’s tariffs and Marcos’ radio silence
In the past two weeks, I got to travel around Europe, just as US President Donald Trump unleashed his crazy tariff offensive against almost every country in the world. My friends and I visited Finca...
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New faces challenge reelection bids of incumbent Bukidnon officials in 2025
BUKIDNON, Philippines – The province may not be known as a traditional poll battleground, but in recent years it has seen a shift in its election matchups. Local races, especially at the provincial...
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Why this kuripot probinsyana-turned-Manileña chooses Grab to save
Have you seen those TikTok videos romanticizing Manila life with warnings like “P1,000 mo, isang araw lang dito” (Your P1,000 is gone in a day here)? That used to be a big fear when I decided to move...
View ArticleVillafuerte rival Fortuno appeals DQ ruling in Camarines Sur 5th District race
ALBAY, Philippines — The political neophyte who is challenging Camarines Sur 5th District Representative Miguel Luis Villafuerte’s reelection bid has appealed a disqualification ruling against him by...
View ArticleSara Duterte backs Isko Moreno’s comeback bid in Manila
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte has endorsed former Manila Mayor Isko Moreno in his bid to reclaim the city’s top post. At Moreno’s campaign rally in Tondo on Thursday night, April...
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Chinese embassy in PH hired local firm for pro-Beijing campaign – Tolentino
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said on Thursday, April 24, that the Chinese embassy in the Philippines allegedly tapped a local marketing firm to spread pro-China...
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In Pampanga, a trio goes up against the Pineda dynasty
PAMPANGA, Philippines – It may have been stripped of the official title “culinary capital” of the Philippines, but Pampanga is a worthy gastronomic center, and very much a center of something else –...
View ArticleCavs’ Evan Mobley tabbed NBA Defensive Player of the Year
Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley, one of the best shot-blockers in the league, was named the 2024-2025 NBA Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday, April 24 (Friday, April 25, Manila time)....
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Mary Jane Veloso marks 15 years since arrest still behind bars
MANILA, Philippines – Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipina worker who was sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking she claims she had been duped into, has spent another year behind bars. Friday,...
View ArticleFAST FACTS: What to expect at Pope Francis’ funeral
VATICAN CITY — The funeral of Pope Francis, who died this week at the age of 88, takes place on Saturday, April 26, in Saint Peter’s Square. Here is a guide to how events are expected to unfold. Who...
View ArticleTaiwan envoy to Pope’s funeral says he aims to chat with world leaders
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan’s envoy to the funeral of Pope Francis aims to use his attendance to “have a good chat” with leaders of countries who are friendly to Taipei, taking the opportunity to boost...
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Mangan Taku! Cordillera’s culinary soul on display in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – If you find yourself at Burnham Park this week and wonder why the Rose Garden smells like your lola’s kitchen and a festival at the same time, congratulations, you’ve...
View ArticleSean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer defends ‘swinger’ lifestyle after rapper rejected...
NEW YORK, USA – Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyer told a judge on Friday, April 25 that the “swinger” lifestyle is common, laying out part of the hip-hop mogul’s strategy for securing an acquittal on sex...
View ArticleWarriors’ Draymond Green wins NBA Hustle Award
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was named the winner of the 2024-2025 NBA Hustle Award on Friday. Green, 35, averaged 9.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.0 blocks in...
View ArticleWe dare to hope: Pope Francis and the mercy of God
With great sadness in our hearts, Pope Francis passed away on April 21, Easter Monday. Personally, Pope Francis has transformed my understanding of the nature and mission of the Church. His heartfelt...
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