Vintage Djokovic quells Alcaraz challenge to reach Australian Open semis
MELBOURNE, Australia – Novak Djokovic beat young rival Carlos Alcaraz, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4, in a gladiatorial battle worthy of a title clash to charge into the Australian Open semifinals on Tuesday,...
View ArticleTrump’s inaugural brings the world’s billionaire elites en masse to DC
WASHINGTON, USA – The attendees at a US presidential inauguration do not often resemble the annual gathering of the world’s richest in Davos, Switzerland, which kicked off on Monday, January 20, but...
View ArticleKadeem Jack saves day as NorthPort survives San Miguel; import-less...
MANILA, Philippines – Count on import Kadeem Jack to save the day for NorthPort when the game is on the line. Unstoppable all game long, Jack sank the game-winning basket for the Batang Pier as they...
View ArticleDarryl Yap releases ‘The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma’ trailer amid legal battle...
MANILA, Philippines – Director Darryl Yap proceeded to release the trailer of contentious film The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma on Tuesday, January 21, amid his ongoing legal battle against actor-host Vic...
View ArticleFueled by matchup vs idol Castro, Nonoy stars as Terrafirma stuns TNT to...
ANTIPOLO, Philippines – A first-time encounter with one of the players he looks up to brought the best out of rookie Mark Nonoy. Nonoy turned in his finest PBA performance to date as he fired a...
View ArticleCone lauds ‘best game’ from Ginebra in 28-point blowout of Rain or Shine
ANTIPOLO, Philippines – There were a few bumps here and there, but Barangay Ginebra finally flexed its might in what head coach Tim Cone described as the Gin Kings’ “best game” of the PBA...
View ArticleCan we let go of our greed? It’s what ‘Squid Game’ director, actor want to know
LOS ANGELES, USA – Squid Game, now on Season 2, with a third premiering in June this year, may still be riveting audiences with its deadly versions of children’s games. But for director Hwang...
View ArticleTrump administration to criminally probe officials who resist immigration...
WASHINGTON, USA – President Donald Trump‘s administration has directed federal prosecutors to criminally investigate state and local officials who attempt to resist its immigration enforcement...
View ArticleMeralco 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...
View ArticleBest 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...
View ArticleLIVE 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...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Regina Song
MANILA, Philippines – Singapore-based singer-songwriter Regina Song is bringing her music to the Rappler Live Jam stage on Thursday, January 23! Having been writing music since she was 13 years old,...
View Article‘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...
View ArticleIn 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 NCAA women’s gymnastics season as she hopes to recover from an...
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