Rice smuggling not a ‘prevailing’ problem – BOC
MANILA, Philippines – Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio maintained on Tuesday, December 10, that rice smuggling is not a “prevailing and continuing problem,” in response to the...
View ArticleLongtime Casiey Dongallo mentor Obet Vital resigns from UE post, cites...
MANILA, Philippines – In a shock move, UE women’s volleyball interim head coach Dr. Obet Vital has resigned from his post on Tuesday, December 10, leaving the Lady Warriors without a mentor two months...
View ArticleAkari arrests 3-game, 10-set slide to end rollercoaster 2024; Petro Gazz...
MANILA, Philippines – After a lengthy three-game skid with no sets won, the Akari Chargers finally returned to the win column after bucking a first-frame setback to the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, 22-25,...
View ArticleEvacuees from Kanlaon eruption lack tents, drinking water, face masks | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Kanlaon evacuees worry over lack of tents, drinking water, face masks Evacuees in Negros Occidental lack tents,...
View ArticlePope, growing critical of Israel, to meet Palestinian president on December 12
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis will meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday, December 12, the Vatican said, as the Catholic pontiff has become more vocal in his criticism of Israel’s...
View ArticleRain or Shine rides 37-point 4th quarter to slay San Miguel; HK Eastern drops...
MANILA, Philippines – Rain or Shine showed its high potential in the early goings of the 2024 PBA Commissioner’s Cup, taking down San Miguel in a late pullaway, 107-93, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre on...
View ArticleWhat Sofronio Vasquez did right in ‘The Voice’ finale
First things first: The number of views and likes on the official YouTube channel of The Voice USA does not always translate to actual votes. If we go by social media metrics alone, Filipino...
View Article[Be The Good] Protecting the ‘city of falls’ from false
After a whirlwind three weeks of travel and planning, I write this newsletter on the last day of our #AmbagNatin roadshow for 2024. Iligan, the “City of Majestic Waterfalls,” is the last stop of our...
View ArticleVote buying emerges as major concern in Iligan City forum
LANAO DEL NORTE, Philippines – Vote buying emerged as a major concern during a forum in Iligan City, where participants highlighted the challenges in addressing the illegal practice due to the culture...
View ArticleOftana torches Magnolia in career game as TNT nails 1st win after 0-2 start
MANILA, Philippines – TNT rode the hot hand of Calvin Oftana from start to finish to outlast Magnolia, 103-100, for its first win in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on...
View ArticleAfter snubbing NBI probe, Sara Duterte says she has no plans to hide
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte said on Wednesday, December 11, that she has no plans to hide or leave the country if a warrant of arrest is issued against her in connection with her...
View ArticleQuiambao rises, Lopez falters as La Salle hits UP with finals Game 2 curse...
MANILA, Philippines – Not yet, say the defending UAAP men’s basketball champions. The La Salle Green Archers avoided a Season 87 finals sweep at the hands of the UP Fighting Maroons, earning a highly...
View ArticleHolt fuels turnaround as Ginebra trumps NLEX in Rosario debut
MANILA, Philippines – Barangay Ginebra sent NLEX crashing back to earth and gave Troy Rosario a triumphant welcome with a 109-100 win in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on...
View ArticleTopex Robinson at a loss after newest Kevin Quiambao endgame masterclass for...
MANILA, Philippines – Count on Kevin Quiambao to always stretch the limits of what is possible in Philippine collegiate basketball. Just when all hope seemed to be gone for La Salle late in Game 2 of...
View ArticleAuthorities seize uranium in Cagayan de Oro | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Uranium raid stuns quiet Cagayan de Oro neighborhood Authorities in combat gear and anti-radiation suits seize...
View ArticleFrancis Lopez owns up to endgame blunders: ‘No excuse’
MANILA, Philippines – A team that lost in devastating fashion in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball finals, the UP Fighting Maroons are pinning their hopes to not let the collapse cloud...
View ArticlePope Francis calls on Syrian rebels to stabilize country
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Wednesday, December 11, called on the Syrian rebels who toppled the regime of President Bashar al-Assad to stabilize the country, and govern in a way that promotes...
View ArticlePope Francis calls for new global accords on debt, military spending
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis called on Thursday, December 12, for new international agreements to reduce the debt burden faced by low-income countries and a shift in spending from arms and military...
View ArticleHeartbreak anew as eGilas falls short of bronze in eFIBA Season 3 World Finals
MANILA, Philippines – For the second straight year, Gilas Pilipinas’ esports team endured a heartbreaking end to its eFIBA World Finals campaign. A podium finish remained elusive as eGilas settled for...
View ArticleVP Sara refuses to discuss ‘fabricated’ confi fund receipts | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Sara Duterte on ‘fabricated’ receipts: I can’t discuss intelligence operations Vice President Sara Duterte refuses...
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