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Filipino Chess Masters Dominate World Senior Championships: Garma's Blitz Gold & Mangubat's Bronze!

Sports

25 Nov, 2024

Filipino Chess Masters Dominate World Senior Championships: Garma's Blitz Gold & Mangubat's Bronze!


The 32nd World Senior Chess Championship, held in Porto Santo, Portugal, from November 17th to 24th, saw a remarkable showing...

Philippine VP Sara Duterte Threatens President Marcos Jr.'s Assassination: A Nation on Edge

World

24 Nov, 2024

Philippine VP Sara Duterte Threatens President Marcos Jr.'s Assassination: A Nation on Edge


Security agencies in the Philippines are on high alert following a shocking public statement by Vice President Sara Duterte. In...

US and Philippines Forge Top-Secret Military Intelligence Deal: What You Need to Know

World

18 Nov, 2024

US and Philippines Forge Top-Secret Military Intelligence Deal: What You Need to Know


The United States and the Philippines have taken a significant step towards enhancing their military cooperation with the signing of...

Philippines Wins Big at Miss Universe 2024 Preliminaries: Unexpected Award & a Half-Filipina's Triumph!

Entertainment

17 Nov, 2024

Philippines Wins Big at Miss Universe 2024 Preliminaries: Unexpected Award & a Half-Filipina's Triumph!


The 73rd Miss Universe pageant's preliminary competition, held in Mexico, saw 126 contestants from across the globe showcase their national...

Philippine GDP Growth Likely Slowed in Q3 2024: Economists Point to Inflation and Muted Spending

World

4 Nov, 2024

Philippine GDP Growth Likely Slowed in Q3 2024: Economists Point to Inflation and Muted Spending


The Philippine economy likely slowed in the third quarter as household spending remained muted after the central bank cut interest...

Diplomats Urged to Secure Labor Deals for Filipino Workers Abroad

World

19 Sep, 2024

Diplomats Urged to Secure Labor Deals for Filipino Workers Abroad


Camarines Sur Representative Luis Raymund Villafuerte has issued a call to action for Philippine ambassadors, urging them to aggressively pursue...

Filipino Remittances Hit Seven-Month High in July, Reaching $3.08 Billion

World

18 Sep, 2024

Filipino Remittances Hit Seven-Month High in July, Reaching $3.08 Billion


Remittances from overseas Filipinos climbed for the third straight month in July to hit the highest level in seven months,...

Manny Pacquiao Knocked Out IShowSpeed In A Sparring Session: Watch The Video!

Entertainment

16 Sep, 2024

Manny Pacquiao Knocked Out IShowSpeed In A Sparring Session: Watch The Video!


Manny Pacquiao left IShowSpeed on the canvas during a bizarre crossover sparring session. Pacquiao is one of boxing's legendary names...

Peso Surges Past P55:$1 as US Job Data Weakens Dollar, What's Next for the Philippine Currency?

Business

9 Sep, 2024

Peso Surges Past P55:$1 as US Job Data Weakens Dollar, What's Next for the Philippine Currency?


The Philippine peso bounced back to P55:$1 level on Friday as weak employment data from the United States reduced the...

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2024:  Top Contenders for the Crown Revealed

Entertainment

7 Sep, 2024

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2024: Top Contenders for the Crown Revealed


The FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan, Manila will host the coronation night of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2024 this evening,...

Tiny Asteroid Lights Up Sky Over Philippines: 9th Ever Spotted Before Impact

Science

5 Sep, 2024

Tiny Asteroid Lights Up Sky Over Philippines: 9th Ever Spotted Before Impact


A roughly 1-meter (3-foot) asteroid burned up in Earth’s atmosphere over the Philippines near Luzon Island early Wednesday afternoon, according...

China Rammed Philippine Coast Guard Ship in South China Sea: US Condemns 'Dangerous' Actions

World

3 Sep, 2024

China Rammed Philippine Coast Guard Ship in South China Sea: US Condemns 'Dangerous' Actions


The South China Sea is claimed by almost every country in the region but its ripple effects are felt well...

Over 160 Rescued in Raid on Suspected Illegal Online Scam Hub in Philippines

World

2 Sep, 2024

Over 160 Rescued in Raid on Suspected Illegal Online Scam Hub in Philippines


Philippine authorities raided a suspected illegal online gaming and scam complex in Cebu province, and rescued more than 160 people...

China's Coral Reef Destruction in the West Philippine Sea Sparks Urgent Call for International Collaboration

World

1 Sep, 2024

China's Coral Reef Destruction in the West Philippine Sea Sparks Urgent Call for International Collaboration


Marine science and geopolitical experts are now calling on the government, private sector and the international community to collaborate to...

Jose Mari Chan's 'Christmas in Our Hearts' Sparks Debate: Is It Too Early for Holiday Music?

Entertainment

1 Sep, 2024

Jose Mari Chan's 'Christmas in Our Hearts' Sparks Debate: Is It Too Early for Holiday Music?


The Philippines, known for its vibrant culture and warm hospitality, has a unique tradition that sets it apart from the...

Philippines and China Clash in South China Sea: Ships Collide Near Disputed Shoal

World

22 Aug, 2024

Philippines and China Clash in South China Sea: Ships Collide Near Disputed Shoal


Chinese and Philippine vessels collided on Monday during a confrontation near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, the...

China and Philippines Collide Again in the South China Sea, Raising Tensions

World

20 Aug, 2024

China and Philippines Collide Again in the South China Sea, Raising Tensions


The South China Sea has once again become a flashpoint for tensions between China and the Philippines, with ships from...

China's New Coast Guard Vessel: A Powerful Addition to Its Maritime Arsenal

World

20 Aug, 2024

China's New Coast Guard Vessel: A Powerful Addition to Its Maritime Arsenal


China is upping its game in the South China Sea with a formidable new coastguard vessel poised to assert its...

ASEAN's Dormant Force: Will the South China Sea Conflict Finally Spark Unity?

World

19 Aug, 2024

ASEAN's Dormant Force: Will the South China Sea Conflict Finally Spark Unity?


A largely untapped alliance — which is indeed a mockery as it should have been the strongest source of support...

Voting Machine Company Smartmatic Executives Indicted for Bribing Philippine Officials

World

10 Aug, 2024

Voting Machine Company Smartmatic Executives Indicted for Bribing Philippine Officials


Three current and former executives from Smartmatic, the voting technology company suing right-wing media outlets over their 2020 election coverage,...

Cebu Pacific Flies High: Record Passenger Numbers But Profits Take a Dip

Business

9 Aug, 2024

Cebu Pacific Flies High: Record Passenger Numbers But Profits Take a Dip


Cebu Pacific, the Philippines' leading budget airline, reported record-breaking passenger numbers in the second quarter of 2024, carrying an impressive...

New Government Procurement Act: The Biggest Anti-Graft Law in Philippine History?

World

7 Aug, 2024

New Government Procurement Act: The Biggest Anti-Graft Law in Philippine History?


Time after time, the Philippines has been haunted by billions-worth of procurement scandals---from the botched NBN-ZTE deal in the 2000s,...

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