Ashley Ortega reveals score between her and Mavy Legaspi
MANILA, Philippines – Ashley Ortega revealed that she and her fellow Kapuso star, Mavy Legaspi, are dating. In a Fast Talk with Boy Abunda episode that aired on Monday, February 10, Abunda asked the...
View ArticlePulse Asia: Tight race for 2025 Senate race | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: It’s a tight race to the ‘Magic 12’ in January 2025 Senate race survey The latest preference survey by pollster...
View ArticleAfter back-to-back medals, EJ Obiena falls to 7th in Germany meet
MANILA, Philippines – Consistency is one thing EJ Obiena looks to build on as he placed second to last in his latest meet. Coming off back-to-back podium finishes in his first two events of the year,...
View ArticleSoon, a quicker way to reach Sagada from Manila
BAGUIO, Philippines – A bus trip from Manila to Sagada would take roughly 11 to 12 hours. But by next year, you can be in Sagada from Manila in maybe three hours. An airport in Candon is set to be...
View ArticleMunimuni announces locations for ‘Alegorya’ Philippine tour
MANILA, Philippines – Indie band Munimuni has just announced the key locations for its upcoming “Alegorya” Philippine tour. On Monday, February 10, the band shared that it would be making stops in...
View ArticleTrump’s foreign aid cuts ‘catastrophic,’ says global Catholic charity arm
VATICAN CITY – The Roman Catholic Church’s worldwide charity arm sharply criticized President Donald Trump‘s cuts to US foreign aid on Monday, February 10, saying his plans to end funding for relief...
View ArticleSCHEDULE: Campaign sorties, where the senatorial candidates are — February...
MANILA, Philippines – The candidates for Senate seats are allowed to campaign officially starting Tuesday, February 11. While the Commission on Elections approved the candidacy of 66 aspirants, their...
View ArticleCampaign period for the 2025 midterm begins for senatorial bets, party-list...
MANILA, Philippines – The official campaign period for national elective aspirants for the 2025 midterms began on Tuesday, February 11, subjecting dozens of senatorial hopefuls and party-list groups —...
View ArticleIs China tapping its nationals in the Philippines to spy?
One thing stands out in the recent arrests of Chinese suspected to be spies: they’re all long-time residents of the Philippines, some with work visas and others married to Filipinos. For those of us...
View ArticleRappler Recap: Kiko Pangilinan, Bam Aquino ride pink wave for Senate comeback
MANILA, Philippines – Former senators Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino concluded their campaign kick-off in the vote-rich province of Cavite on Tuesday, February 11. The campaign rally in Dasmariñas...
View ArticleCreamline, Petro Gazz extend PVL win streaks
MANILA, Philippines – The top two teams in the 2024-2025 PVL All-Filipino Conference maintained momentum after extending their respective win streaks. The Creamline Cool Smashers romped to their 19th...
View Article‘Marcos ako’: Reelectionist Imee refutes family feud claims at start of 2025...
ILOCOS NORTE, Philippines — Before an arena filled with her family’s loyal supporters and flanked by fellow administration-backed Senate bets, Senator Imee Marcos said she was “hurt” by talk that she...
View ArticleMetro Pacific acquires Ayala’s telehealth platform KonsultaMD
MANILA, Philippines – Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) continues to expand its healthcare business. Its digital healthcare unit Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation (mWell) has inked a...
View ArticleMargarita Fores’ restaurants through the years
MANILA, Philippines – The late chef Margarita Fores‘ impact on the Philippine culinary scene is undeniable. As one of the country’s most celebrated Filipino chefs, she built an empire of restaurants...
View Article‘Ex Ex Lovers’ director JP Habac on romcom return with dream Marvin-Jolina...
It was just another episode of the Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast hosted by filmmakers and longtime friends JP Habac and Antoinette Jadaone that prompted the idea for the long-awaited reunion movie of...
View ArticleSenatorial candidates kick-off their campaigns | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Marcos’ 2025 Senate bets kick off polls with show of force in bailiwick President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s new role...
View ArticlePope Francis tells US bishops Trump’s immigration policy ‘will end badly’
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis sharply criticized US President Donald Trump‘s immigration crackdown in an unusual open letter to America’s Catholic bishops on Tuesday, saying criminalizing migrants and...
View ArticleHonoring Margarita Fores’ legacy: Chefs, celebrities, groups pay tribute to...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine culinary scene just lost a legend as renowned chef and restaurateur Margarita Forés’ death was confirmed on Tuesday, February 11. She was 65. As the founder of the...
View Article[VLOG] Makabayan bets vow to vote in favor of VP Sara’s conviction if elected...
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s name is not on the 2025 ballot, but her fate will be a campaign issue. As Senate President Chiz Escudero floats the possibility of an impeachment...
View ArticleCBCP approves ‘alternative’ Filipino version of ‘Hail Mary’
MANILA, Philippines – The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) approved “Ave Maria,” an “alternative” Filipino version of the “Hail Mary” prayer, during its recent plenary assembly....
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