From Mexican to Filipino: Consunji group finalizes purchase of CEMEX Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – From its origins as a Mexican multinational investment, CEMEX Holdings Philippines (CEMEX) is now majority-owned by Filipino conglomerate Consunji Group, known for building...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: No INC statement backing VP Sara Duterte’s outburst vs Marcos
Claim: Religious group Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) expressed support for Vice President Sara Duterte following her recent outburst against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos,...
View ArticlePope Francis names Quiapo Church rector Jun Sescon as new Bataan bishop
MANILA, Philippines – Pope Francis named Father Rufino “Jun” Sescon Jr., rector of Quiapo Church, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Balanga in Bataan. Sescon, 52, replaces Ruperto Santos, whom the...
View ArticleGiddy-up: Josh Giddey erupts for triple-double as Bulls whack Nets
Josh Giddey amassed 20 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists while leading the host Chicago Bulls to a 128-102 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night (Tuesday, December 3, Manila time). The...
View Article[Kitchen 143] Buon cibo at Francesco’s San Juan
Kitchen 143 now heads out of the home kitchen and visits old and new favorite restaurants in and out of Metro Manila. In this episode, Kitchen 143 host Michelle Aventajado of Momma ‘N Manila visits...
View ArticleNBI arrests Marawi vice mayor over 2013 Caloocan murder
MANILA, Philippines – Authorities arrested on Monday, December 2, the vice mayor of Marawi City in connection with murder and attempted murder cases in Caloocan City. The National Bureau of...
View ArticleHarry Roque goes to UAE, evades arrest | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Evading House arrest, Harry Roque went to UAE Former Malacañang spokesperson Harry Roque supposedly evaded arrest...
View Article#AmbagNatin Batangas: How informed voters can fight patronage politics
BATANGAS, Philippines – Journalists, together with representatives from the academe and the government, spoke about how a well-informed and critical citizenry can fight patronage politics and...
View ArticleSouth Korea President Yoon declares martial law
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Tuesday, December 3, declared martial law in an unannounced late night address broadcast live on YTN television. Yoon said he had no choice...
View ArticleRitwal at simbolo: Ang araw na naging obispo si Elias Ayuban Jr.
MANILA, Philippines – Paano nagiging obispo ang isang paring Katoliko? Sa isang ritwal na puno ng simbolo, ginawang obispo at iniluklok sa Diocese of Cubao nitong Martes, ika-3 ng Disyembre, ang...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: DSWD ‘Christmas bonus’ post, registration form are fake
Claim: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced that Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries can receive a P4,500 Christmas bonus by filling out a registration...
View ArticlePampanga on verge of MPBL title repeat after Game 2 rout of Quezon
MANILA, Philippines – Pampanga moved on the cusp of being the first back-to-back champion in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League after a 79-60 thumping of Quezon in Game 2 of the finals held at...
View ArticleUST fends off Adamson, books UAAP women’s hoops finals rematch vs NU
MANILA, Philippines – The UST Growling Tigresses staved off the resurgent Adamson Lady Falcons’ stand, 71-59, to advance to the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball finals at the Mall of Asia Arena on...
View ArticleCapas court grants Metro Clark another TRO, continues landfill operations
PAMPANGA, Philippines – A Regional Trial Court in Capas has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) allowing Metro Clark Waste Management Corporation (MCWMC) to continue operating its sanitary...
View ArticleIn The Public Square: Risa Hontiveros and the Opposition
A week ago, Senator Risa Hontiveros formally ended the long-running legislative inquiry into Philippine overseas gaming operators (POGOs). She had led the probe as chair of the Senate committee on...
View ArticleFaith 101: Who is Jun Sescon, new bishop of Balanga in Bataan?
From being an assistant to Cardinal Jaime Sin in the early 2000s, Father Rufino “Jun” Sescon Jr. has gained prominence as one of the country’s most charismatic preachers. On Tuesday, December 3, Pope...
View ArticleMunzon clutch as NorthPort outlasts Magnolia to stay flawless
MANILA, Philippines – Big shots by Joshua Munzon late gave NorthPort enough cushion to fend off Magnolia, 107-103, and stay perfect in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on...
View ArticleAlex Eala advances to quarters in last tournament of 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala is making sure her last tournament for the year counts. Playing double duty, the 19-year-old Eala advanced to the quarterfinals in both singles and doubles of the ITF...
View ArticleFULL TEXT: The second impeachment complaint vs VP Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines – Stalwarts of the Philippine Left submitted to the House of Representatives the second impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, December 4. A total...
View ArticleCebu Archbishop Palma suspends Traditional Latin Mass
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma suspended the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) in the Archdiocese of Cebu “pending further discussion and until such time that we can...
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