Joanie Delgaco races for final time in Olympics, vies for 19th to 24th places
MANILA, Philippines – Filipina rower Joanie Delgaco will race for the last time in the Paris Olympics. Delgaco dropped to the classification final D of the women’s single sculls after placing fifth in...
View ArticleNo POGOs inside Cagayan special economic zone, says CEZA
PAMPANGA, Philippines – “There are no POGOs (Philippine offshore gaming operations) in the Cagayan special economic zone and freeport. There never was and never will be.” This was part of the...
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Cynthia Villar eyes return to Las Piñas politics in 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Cynthia Villar is eyeing a return to Las Piñas politics in 2025 as her second term in the Senate ends next year. In a chance interview with reporters on Wednesday, Julu...
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Pizza for a cause! a mano and Toyo Eatery collab for 3 new Filipino-inspired...
MANILA, Philippines – Ever had tortang talong pizza? Or Neopolitan pizza with banana ketchup-tomato sauce? What about lechon on a pizza? Amado Forés’ a mano and Chef Jordy Navarra’s Toyo Eatery have...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Benj Pangilinan
MANILA, Philippines – Benj Pangilinan is the latest Filipino artist to showcase his musical chops on the Rappler Live Jam stage! Pangilinan has been singing since he was a child, but he officially...
View ArticleTiramisu inventor Roberto Linguanotto dies at 81
MANILA, Philippines – Italian pastry chef and owner of renowned restaurant Le Beccherie, Roberto Linguanotto, died at 81 due to a long-term illness. In a Facebook post, the Italian restaurant...
View ArticlePutin doubles signing bonuses for volunteers to fight in Ukraine
MOSCOW, Russia – Russian President Vladimir Putin doubled upfront payments for volunteers to fight in Ukraine on Wednesday, July 31, a move aimed at facilitating military recruitment but likely to...
View ArticleUnable to flip script vs highly favored Chinese, Hergie Bacyadan exits Olympics
MANILA, Philippines – Pitted against one of the most decorated boxers in the division, Hergie Bacyadan suffered early elimination from the Paris Olympics. Bacyadan failed to flip the script against...
View ArticleThousands flock to first Japan-exclusive job fair for aspiring OFWs
MANILA, Philippines — Roland Esmeria was among the thousands of Filipinos who lined up in a Quezon City mall for a chance at getting a job in Japan. At 62, he was not done making a living for his...
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Metro Pacific expands dairy business with Bukidnon Milk Company
MANILA, Philippines – Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) is expanding its dairy arsenal. In a P700-million deal, Metro Pacific Agro Ventures (MPAV) will get a 100% stake in Universal...
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Death of Hamas military leader Deif in July confirmed, Israel says
JERUSALEM – The head of Hamas’ military wing, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza last month, the Israeli military said on Thursday, August 1, a day after the group’s political...
View ArticleBoxer Aira Villegas hopes familiarity an edge in Olympic quarterfinal bid
MANILA, Philippines – Filipina boxer Aira Villegas aims to put her familiarity with her next foe to good use as she hopes to inch closer to a guaranteed medal in the Paris Olympics. Villegas faces...
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BPI: No plans to start digital bank since ‘anything they can do, we can do...
Digital banks are all the rage nowadays, especially with the dramatic rise of GoTyme and Maya. But the head of Southeast Asia’s oldest bank, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), isn’t too...
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FACT CHECK: No ‘Wealth for Humanity’ in Marcos’ last will
Claim: The last will and testament of former president Ferdinand E. Marcos mentions a “Wealth for Humanity” fund for the benefit of the Filipino people. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The...
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Before Duterte’s POGO, Cagayan had ‘i-Gaming.’ Where did it go wrong?
Ulysis, not his real name, tried to uncuff himself from his bed on the night of June 5. He was trying to escape from the Lucky South 99 POGO — or Philippine offshore gaming operator — where many...
View ArticleCarlos Yulo sticks to positives from all-around final, sets sights on floor...
MANILA, Philippines – While a medal has always been the goal, Carlos Yulo opted to stick to the positives following his 12th-place finish in the men’s artistic gymnastics all-around final in the Paris...
View ArticleSex and Sensibilities: Learn more about HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that affects the immune system, but it can be managed, and persons living with HIV can lead healthy and normal lives. In today’s society, it is important...
View ArticleSwiatek stunned out of Paris tennis singles, Djokovic endures injury ahead of...
PARIS, France – Iga Swiatek must wait four more years to try and win an Olympic gold medal after the Polish top seed was shocked by China’s Zheng Qinwen in the semifinals of the tennis tournament, but...
View ArticleLIFE & STYLE: Food, travel, art, culture, beauty, fashion – July 29-August 4
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 ArticlePhilippines, Japan militaries hold first joint exercises in South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and Japan held their first joint military exercises in the South China Sea on Friday, August 2, the Philippine armed forces said, in the latest collaboration...
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