At debate, Trump shares falsehoods about pet-eating, infanticide
Immigrants eating pets. Democrats in favor of executing newborn babies. Israel ceasing to exist under a potential Kamala Harris presidency. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made numerous...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Debates on the 2025 Philippine national budget
Budget season has begun, as Congress receives the 2025 National Expenditure Program, containing the proposed P6.352-trillion budget for next year prepared by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s economic...
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Senateflix: Ang Pagbabalik ni Alice Guo
MANILA, Philippines – Muling humarap sa Senado ang dating mayor ng Bamban, Tarlac na si Alice Guo para sa pagpapatuloy ng hearing sa kanyang fake identity at kaugnayan niya sa operasyon ng mga POGO o...
View ArticleTaylor Swift wins seven VMAs, tying Beyonce for lifetime lead
Pop megastar Taylor Swift took home seven trophies on Wednesday, September 11, at MTV’s Video Music Awards, tying her with Beyonce for the most lifetime honors in the 40-year history of the video...
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[DECODED] When Filipinos stand up to China
When I was in high school, a batch mate accused me of infecting his crush with chickenpox. There are two reasons why this was outrageous: First, months had already passed since I recovered and second,...
View ArticleAustralia threatens fines for social media giants enabling disinformation
SYDNEY, Australia – Australia said it will fine internet platforms up to 5% of their global revenue for failing to prevent the spread of disinformation online, joining a worldwide push to rein in...
View ArticleEscudero on OVP budget issue: Set aside biases, ‘simply follow the process’
MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero urged Vice President Sara Duterte and House members to set aside their biases and adhere to the budget process amid escalating tensions...
View ArticleMiss International announces date for 2024 coronation night
MANILA, Philippines – Save the date, pageant fans! The Miss International Organization (MIO) is crowning its new queen on November 12 at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Japan. The organization made the...
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FACT CHECK: Link for ‘PCAFPD scholarship’ is fake
Claim: Interested students can apply for the Peace Corps Alumni Foundation for Philippine Development (PCAFPD) scholarship program through the link provided in a Facebook post. Rating: FALSE Why we...
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Severe Tropical Storm Bebinca maintains strength, enhances southwest monsoon
MANILA, Philippines – Severe Tropical Storm Bebinca, still located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), maintained its strength while enhancing the southwest monsoon or habagat on...
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House panel proposes to cut VP Sara Duterte’s budget by more than half – why,...
After talks of a possible reduced budget for the Office of the Vice President’s budget for 2025, the House of Representatives finally pulled the trigger on Thursday, September 12. In a press...
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[Ask The Tax Whiz] FAQs: Paying and filing under EOPT law
I’m already using the electronic Filing and Payment system or eFPS website. Can I still use the eBIRForms app to file my tax returns? Yes, but only in certain instances. As specified in RMC No....
View ArticleHarvey Weinstein hit with new criminal charges
NEW YORK, USA – Harvey Weinstein has been hit with new criminal charges, a prosecutor said on Thursday, September 12, as the Manhattan district attorney’s office prepares to retry the former movie...
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The Books per Kilo Fair, and 4 other by-the-kilo stores for readers on a budget
MANILA, Philippines – Want to try the by-the-kilo book experience? Catch the Books per Kilo Fair arranged by Nameless Books this September 14, 2024, at The Filinvest Tent in Alabang, Muntinlupa! While...
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Bebinca weakens into tropical storm but continues to enhance southwest monsoon
MANILA, Philippines – Bebinca weakened from a severe tropical storm into a tropical storm outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 8 am on Friday, September 13, but it is still enhancing...
View ArticleToughened by criticism, Kyle Negrito continues PVL career surge with Finals...
MANILA, Philippines – Slowly but surely, Kyle Negrito is carving her own identity in the PVL. Once a much-criticized backup of Jia de Guzman — arguably the greatest setter in Philippine volleyball...
View ArticleBoeing workers going on strike after 96% vote for walkout
SEATTLE, USA – Boeing’s US West Coast factory workers will walk off the job after 96% voted on Thursday, September 12, in favor of a strike, halting production of the planemaker’s strongest-selling...
View ArticleInvestigator backs WADA’s handling of Chinese swimmers case
An investigator has backed the World Anti-Doping Agency’s handling of a case involving 23 Chinese swimmers who failed drug tests weeks before the Tokyo Games and said WADA had not been complacent nor...
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[In This Economy] When tradition gets in the way of accountability
In congressional hearings, you know that sparks are about to erupt when people are standing up. This week, that’s exactly what happened at the House of Representatives when the appropriations...
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Ayala, Security Bank, San Miguel, SM among 13 PH firms in TIME’s 2024 best...
MANILA, Philippines – Thirteen Philippine firms made it to TIME’s 2024 list of the world’s best companies. Among Philippine companies, Ayala Corporation ranked by far the highest at 274th out of the...
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