Surprising Philippine futsal crew blanks Turkmenistan in Asian Cup qualifiers
MANILA, Philippines – Katrina Guillou and Dionesa Tolentin netted timely goals in the second half to lift the Philippines past Turkmenistan in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers, 2-0, on Wednesday,...
View ArticleTNT extends win run to 5 games, but ‘highly upgraded’ Ginebra stands in the way
MANILA, Philippines – TNT may have won five games in a row in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, but its latest triumph leaves much to be desired for Tropang Giga head coach Chot Reyes, especially with a...
View ArticleJapan ‘gravely concerned’ about maritime tensions escalating, foreign...
MANILA, Philippines – Japan is gravely concerned about actions in the South China Sea that are raising tensions, and strongly opposes any unilateral attempt to change the status quo, its foreign...
View ArticleSan Miguel comeback falls short vs Eastern as winless EASL run continues
MANILA, Philippines – There seems to be no end in sight for San Miguel’s woes in the East Asia Super League. Already out of contention and only playing for pride, the Beermen fell short of their...
View ArticleSex and Sensibilities: Is virginity still a thing?
There are two common questions when we talk about virginity: “Are you still a virgin?” and “In the age of swiping left and right, is virginity still a thing?” In this episode of Sex and Sensibilities,...
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Cebu Pacific logs 24.5 million passengers in 2024, most are domestic travelers
MANILA, Philippines – The travel surge is real. Cebu Pacific on Thursday, January 16, said it logged a 17.6% increase in passengers totaling 24.5 million in 2024. There’s growth in both domestic and...
View ArticleHidilyn Diaz to join Philippine sports icons in PSA Hall of Fame
MANILA, Philippines – Filipina weightlifting icon Hidilyn Diaz will add another feather to her cap. Diaz, the country’s first Olympic champion, will be enshrined by the Philippine Sportswriters...
View ArticlePapal thriller ‘Conclave’ leads BAFTA nominations, music and horror fare well
LONDON, UK – Papal thriller Conclave led nominations for the BAFTA Film Awards on Wednesday, Januaty 15, with music-themed and horror productions also faring well at Britain’s top movie honors....
View ArticleGuard fired for chasing away girl selling sampaguita | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Security guard assigned in SM Megamall ‘dismissed’ after shooing away girl selling sampaguita A popular mall...
View ArticleRain or Shine gains ‘morale booster’ ahead of Ginebra clash
MANILA, Philippines – There’s sunshine after the rain for Rain or Shine. Coming off back-to-back losses, the Elasto Painters got back on track in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup after dealing erstwhile...
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Watch: Nintendo Switch 2 revealed
MANILA, Philippines – Nintendo on Thursday evening, January 16, published the first-look trailer for its highly anticipated new console, the Switch 2, the follow up to the hit Nintendo Switch console,...
View ArticlePope Francis using sling after injuring forearm in fall
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis injured his right forearm after a fall in his residence on Thursday, January 16, but did not suffer any broken bones and continued on with his agenda for the day, the...
View ArticleMagnolia playoff streak under Victolero still alive after escape vs Phoenix
MANILA, Philippines – Magnolia has not missed the playoffs since Chito Victolero took over the coaching reins. And the Hotshots steered clear of seeing that streak end as they stayed in contention in...
View ArticleIsraeli cabinet delay approval of Gaza ceasefire deal, as strikes on enclave...
Israel said it had delayed holding a cabinet meeting on Thursday, January 16, to ratify a ceasefire with Hamas, blaming the militant group for the hold-up, as Palestinian authorities said Israeli...
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FACT CHECK: Viral video of Los Angeles on fire is AI-generated
Claim: A video shows massive fires engulfing the city of Los Angeles. Plumes of smoke can be seen rising from flaming skyscrapers and other buildings as the city is seemingly razed amid traffic chaos....
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FACT CHECK: Video of Indonesian preacher promoting hypertension ‘cure’ is...
Claim: Indonesian physician and preacher Dr. Zaidul Akbar promotes a remedy for hypertension that promises results in just one week. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The viral video...
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Clause that caused late publication of COA reports is still in 2025 budget law
The provision that caused the late publication of the Commission on Audit’s (COA) annual audit reports (AAR) still found its way into the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), this year’s budget law....
View Article2025 elections candidates spent P4-B in ads | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: 2025 candidates air P4-B worth of TV, radio ads before October 2024 candidacy filing Ads worth more than P4...
View ArticleDisplaced Los Angeles homeowners face price gouging after wildfires
LOS ANGELES, USA – Jay Gilberg bought a five-bedroom, 4,800-square-foot (446-sq-meter) home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades in June to merge two households, bringing his two...
View ArticleTerrence Romeo stays upbeat even as Terrafirma on verge of another winless...
MANILA, Philippines – Wins have been hard to come by for Terrafirma, but veteran guard Terrence Romeo opts to stay optimistic amid the Dyip’s persistent struggles. Terrafirma stayed winless in the PBA...
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