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DILG targets over 200 illegal online gaming operators with new task force
CLARK FREEPORT, Philippines – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) launched in Pampanga a special task force to crack down on over illegal internet gaming operations and scam...
View ArticleSONA 2024 LIVE UPDATES: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s 3rd State of the...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will deliver his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) at 4 pm on Monday, July 22, at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. The President is expected to zero in on...
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[EDITORIAL] Tatlong taon na lang Ginoong Marcos, ‘di na puwede ang...
Sa araw ng ikatlong State of the Nation Address ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr., umatras si US President Joe Biden sa paglahok sa eleksiyon at sa halip ay inendorso ang Vice President niyang si...
View ArticleJones Cup MVP Chris McCullough refutes game-fixing claims in Strong Group...
MANILA, Philippines – Strong Group import Chris McCullough called allegations of game-fixing “ridiculous” after receiving criticism for his struggles in the virtual championship match for the William...
View ArticleDuterte’s drug war killings: Cases closed, no action
Rodrigo Duterte’s campaign against illegal drugs killed an estimated 30,000 people, according to the count of human rights groups. Of the 30,000, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has admitted to...
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Rappler Recap: House opens third regular session of 19th Congress
MANILA, Philippines – Members of the House of Representatives on Monday, July 22, reconvened for the third regular session of the 19th Congress. In his opening speech, House Speaker Martin Romualdez...
View ArticleMarcos lauds Biden for exiting US presidential race
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. chimed in on US politics on Monday, July 22, following the decision of US President Joe Biden not to seek reelection in November. In a...
View ArticlePogacar achieves first Tour de France, Giro d’Italia double since 1998
NICE, France – Tadej Pogacar became the first rider to achieve the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia double since 1998 when he claimed his third Tour title on Sunday, July 21, cementing his domination...
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Cebu Pacific to launch Cebu-Osaka flights starting October 15
MANILA, Philippines – Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is launching direct flights from Cebu to Osaka, Japan. Starting October 15, 2024, Cebu Pacific will operate flights between the two destinations...
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Signal No. 2 up as Typhoon Carina slightly intensifies
MANILA, Philippines – Signal No. 2 was raised due to Typhoon Carina (Gaemi) for the first time on Tuesday morning, July 23, as the tropical cyclone slightly intensified over the Philippine Sea....
View ArticleFrench restaurant Metronome to close permanently
MANILA, Philippines – Metronome is closing its doors permanently, the French fine dining restaurant announced “with deep regret” in an Instagram post on Monday, July 22. .igframe iframe{ background:...
View ArticleTransphobic much? Filipinos swarm viral ‘misgendering’ incident in Cebu resto
CEBU, Philippines – Filipino netizens took to social media to vent their frustrations and post arguments on a viral incident in a Cebu restaurant on Monday, July 22, involving a waiter and an LGBTQ+...
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FACT CHECK: Male sexual enhancement pill Japan Tengsu not FDA-approved
Claim: The product Japan Tengsu, which claims to boost stamina and increase the sex drive and sperm quality of men, is approved by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Rating: FALSE Why...
View ArticleSALN TRACKER: Marcos, Sara Duterte, and the Cabinet
MANILA, Philippines – Government officials and employees are required to submit their Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs). Journalists have always engaged in a back and forth with...
View ArticleAfter protests, Bangladesh government to formally accept ruling on job quotas
DHAKA, Bangladesh – The Bangladesh government is expected to formally accept on Tuesday, July 23, a court ruling to lower quotas for state jobs, media reported, meeting a key demand of the students...
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Undeterred by downpour, groups march to reject Marcos’ Bagong Pilipinas
MANILA, Philippines – As Philippine lawmakers and officials enjoyed the comfort and security of the P20-million event held in Batasang Pambansa, protesters endured heavy downpour in Commonwealth...
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FACT CHECK: Post on DSWD educational cash aid is fake
Claim: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will provide educational cash assistance for school year 2024-2025 for those who have registered through an online link. Rating: FALSE...
View ArticleAustralia police charge man with trafficking child from Indonesia for sex work
Australian police said on Tuesday, July 23, a 43-year-old man had been charged with allegedly trafficking a teenager from Indonesia for sex work, while a woman was arrested in Jakarta for allegedly...
View ArticleWho is Kim Beom-su, founder of South Korean tech giant Kakao?
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korean authorities arrested Kim Beom-su, the billionaire founder of tech giant Kakao Corp, on Tuesday, July 23, on accusations of stock manipulation during the acquisition...
View ArticleDeluge of stars expected at Venice Film Festival after 2023 drought
ROME, Italy – Stars will bedeck this year’s Venice Film Festival, as the beach-lined Lido bounces back from the 2023 actors’ strike that deprived the red carpet of its usual glamour. The 2024 edition,...
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