Philippines, Japan militaries hold first joint exercises in South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and Japan held their first joint military exercises in the South China Sea on Friday, August 2, the Philippine armed forces said, in the latest collaboration...
View ArticleIndonesian police given sole power to grant abortions for rape victims
JAKARTA, Indonesia – New rules issued this week by Indonesia will make the police the only authority allowed to give the go-ahead for abortions for rape victims, drawing criticism from rights...
View ArticleWATCH: Harvard Din & Tonics’ resident Filipino performs at home
MANILA, Philippines – As the Harvard Din & Tonics go on their biennial world tour, the collegiate acapella group’s resident Filipino, Sean Teo Ong, gets to visit home, too. Before Sean and his...
View ArticleRudy Fernandez calls time on 24-year hoops career as powerhouse Spain bows...
LILLE, France – Australia reached the Olympic men’s basketball quarterfinals despite losing 77-71 to Greece – who remained alive in Group A – after Spain lost, while Brazil beat Japan, 102-84, to...
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Navotas wetlands: Pollution, reclamation threaten ‘nature’s kidneys’
MANILA, Philippines – Across a fisherfolk village in Barangay Tanza 1 in Navotas City, you’ll come across the muddy and mushy tidal lands which appear only during the low tide. Beyond these mudflats...
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Vietnam President To Lam takes top job as Communist Party chief
HANOI, Vietnam – Vietnamese President To Lam was named to the nation’s top position, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, on Saturday, August 3, replacing Nguyen Phu Trong, who died...
View ArticleWho is Cris Aldeguer-Roque, the new DTI chief?
MANILA, Philippines – She’s not the officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Acting DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina “Cris” Aldeguer-Roque clarified on Saturday, August 3, that...
View ArticleIBA to award $50,000 to Italy’s Carini despite forfeiting Olympic bout with...
PARIS, France – The International Boxing Association (IBA) will award Italy’s Angela Carini, who lost her welterweight round of 16 bout against Algerian Imane Khelif at the Paris Olympics in 46...
View ArticleRaven Doctor named Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Miss Eco Teen has named Raven Doctor as Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2024, the organization announced on its social media pages on Saturday, August 3. “We are delighted to introduce...
View ArticleParis swimming sensation Marchand fends off ‘crazy’ comparisons to legends...
PARIS, France – Four finals, four gold medals, four Olympic records: Leon Marchand’s prowess in the Paris pool has been so extraordinary that some of his compatriots might not be surprised if he...
View ArticleEXPLAINER: Olympic women’s boxing and the Differences of Sexual Development...
PARIS, France – The presence at the Paris Olympics of two boxers who were disqualified from last year’s world championships has revived the discussion over whether athletes with Differences of Sexual...
View ArticleTaiwan condemns tearing up of banner at Olympic badminton venue
PARIS, France – Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the tearing up of a spectator’s banner reading “Taiwan go for it” by another spectator at the badminton venue at the Paris Olympics...
View Article‘Queen of Tears’ pop-up store coming to Manila
MANILA, Philippines – The BaekHong fever is still on! PULP Spaces announced on Saturday, August 3, that a pop-up store based on the hit Korean drama Queen of Tears is coming to Manila. The store will...
View ArticlePhilippines, Germany commit to concluding broader defense agreement
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and Germany have committed to concluding a broader defense cooperation arrangement, their defense ministers said in a joint statement on Sunday, August 4. German...
View Article‘Proud ako sa iyo’: Hidilyn Diaz all praises for fellow Olympic gold medalist...
MANILA, Philippines – In a moment of triumph late on Saturday, August 3, the Philippines was united in celebration as Carlos Yulo stunned the competition with a razor-thin escape in the Paris Olympics...
View ArticleWhere’s Saint Lucia? Olympic gold medalist Julien Alfred puts her country on...
PARIS, France – All eyes were on Sha’Carri Richardson as she attempted to end a long American wait for Olympic women’s 100 meters gold on Saturday, August 3 — but it was Julien Alfred, from an island...
View ArticleLily Monteverde dies at 85
MANILA, Philippines – Regal Entertainment founder Lily Monteverde, known as Mother Lily in the local entertainment industry, passed away at 85 years old. Monteverde’s death was confirmed by her son,...
View ArticleHere we go again: Olympic mixed relay practice canceled due to polluted Seine...
PARIS, France – Paris Olympics organizers have cancelled swimming training session on Sunday, August 4, for the triathlon mixed relay event after recent heavy rain affected water quality levels in the...
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Include Romania in your Europe bucket list! Here’s what you should know
Romania may not be at the top of your list when you plan your trip to Europe. However, the country was a pleasant surprise when I visited it. There are lots of cultural and historic attractions,...
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The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation wants humanity’s best be known
MANILA, Philippines – The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) believes good stories, especially those of individuals that have found their purpose in serving their communities, need to be known....
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