Harris blasts Trump’s ‘enemy from within’ comments at Pennsylvania rally
ERIE, USA – Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Monday, October 14, slammed Donald Trump for his ominous comments about “the enemy within” the United States and threat to deploy the...
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[OPINION] How is COP29 relevant to Filipinos?
The next round of climate negotiations (COP29) will take place this November in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is a conference whose success will be decided on countries being able to reach agreements when it...
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Israel strikes north Lebanon town, UN expresses concern about peacekeepers
Israel expanded its targets in its war with Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on Monday, October 14, killing at least 21 people in an airstrike in the north, health officials said, while millions of...
View ArticleBig Bad Wolf Books to hold first school-based book sale
The following is a press release from Big Bad Wolf Books. MANILA, Philippines – Big Bad Wolf Books, renowned as the world’s biggest book sale event, is set to make history this November with its...
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[OPINION] Engaging political dynasties
It is now almost four decades since the 1987 Constitution decreed that political dynasties should be outlawed. Unfortunately, the legal measures and instrumentalities that are supposed to enable this...
View ArticleDuque wins P41-B DOH fund transfer admin case | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Duque cleared in admin case on P41-B DOH fund transfer The Ombudsman clears former health secretary Francisco...
View ArticleIsrael kills at least 50 in Gaza, forces encircle northern Jabalia
CAIRO, Egypt – Israeli military strikes killed at least 50 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip as Israeli forces tightened their squeeze around Jabalia in the north of the enclave on Tuesday, October...
View ArticleJasmin Bungay is 2nd runner-up in Miss Globe 2024
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ Jasmin Bungay notched a second runner-up finish during Miss Globe 2024’s coronation night on Wednesday, October 16 (Manila time) at the Tirana Olympic Park in...
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[OPINION] The enforced disappearances of James and Felix
The Alipato at Muog documentary, tackling the case of Jonas Burgos, blazed through the silver screen last August, all thanks to Cinemalaya. The documentary even made a bigger fire when the Movie and...
View ArticleMeta must face US state lawsuits over teen social media addiction
Facebook parent company Meta must face lawsuits by US states accusing it of fueling mental health problems among teens by making its Facebook and Instagram platforms addictive, a federal judge in...
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Camille Villar ramps up FB ad spending before COC filing
Like her father, mother, and brother before her, Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar is entering the 2025 senatorial race with more resources than her rivals for her advertising campaign. She has billboards...
View ArticleHarris pledges marijuana reform, defends record in Charlamagne interview
DETROIT, USA – US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris defended her record as a prosecutor, pledged to decriminalize marijuana, and push for police reform as she aimed to shore up support...
View ArticleHome heist: Underdog Team Asia takes lead over favored Team Europe in Reyes...
MANILA, Philippines – The opening day of the inaugural 9-ball Reyes Cup did not disappoint in the slightest as Team Asia seized a surprising 3-2 lead over favored Team Europe with multiple nail-biting...
View Article[GAMES & GADGETS] Product announcements, prices, and promos: October 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Keep track of the latest smartphone, tablet, laptop, game, and other consumer electronics announcements, including details on price, availability, and promos from your favorite...
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RESULTS: October 2024 Licensure Examination for Fisheries Professionals
The following is press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 1,005 out of 1,509 passed the Licensure Examination for...
View ArticleBrownlee laments defensive shortcomings vs San Miguel as 49-point eruption...
MANILA, Philippines – Defensive shortcomings doomed Barangay Ginebra even as Justin Brownlee tried to put the Gin Kings on his back with one of his finest scoring performances in the PBA Governors’...
View ArticleCarlo Biado masterclass caps astounding Team Asia 4-0 sweep of Reyes Cup day 2
MANILA, Philippines – From underdogs to alpha dogs. Team Asia had a night to remember in the second day of the inaugural Reyes Cup, pulling off a mesmerizing 4-0 sweep of its matches against favored...
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Spending of 3 Villar senators over 2 decades underscores rising cost of...
A fourth Villar is running for the Senate. Las Piñas Representative Camille Villar has thrown her hat into the ring after two terms as district representative in the city that her family has ruled for...
View ArticleOne Direction singer Liam Payne dies after falling from Buenos Aires balcony
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Former One Direction singer Liam Payne was found dead outside a hotel in Buenos Aires after the 31-year-old fell from his third-floor room balcony, Argentine police said on...
View Article[OPINION] Fil-Ams, immigration, and the 2024 US election
Unless you’ve been living under Scarborough Shoal, you might have noticed that 2024 is an election year in the not-so-United States of America. Unlike the Philippines, where elections are decided by...
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