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UK universities join retreat from Elon Musk’s X, citing misinformation on...
Universities and other higher education establishments have joined a retreat among British institutions from Elon Musk’s X social media platform, citing its role in spreading misinformation that...
View ArticleWinless San Miguel crashes out of EASL contention after blowout loss to...
MANILA, Philippines – San Miguel’s fortunes in the East Asia Super League have not changed. The Beermen remained the only winless team in the continental showdown after absorbing a 94-63 road drubbing...
View ArticleMeta ends US fact-check program | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Meta ends US fact-checking program, leaving partners blindsided Meta scraps its longstanding fact-checking program...
View Article‘We’re here to be competitive’: NorthPort surge continues with rare win vs...
MANILA, Philippines – If there were still any doubts, a rare win over Barangay Ginebra showed NorthPort can hang with the big boys of the PBA. The Batang Pier beat the Gin Kings for the first time in...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: Misa Mayor for Nazareno 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula is leading the Misa Mayor (fiesta Mass) for the Feast of Jesus Nazareno at the Quirino Grandstand at midnight on Thursday, January 9....
View ArticleLIVE: Traslacion 2025 begins
MANILA, Philippines – The image of the Jesus Nazareno leaves Quirino Grandstand early morning Thursday, January 9, for the Traslacion. The Traslacion is the traditional procession of hundreds of...
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IN PHOTOS: The mood at Pahalik 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Aside from the Traslacion, one of the prominent traditions during the annual Feast of Jesus Nazareno is the Pahalik. In Pahalik, devotees line up — mostly for hours — to touch...
View ArticleMiracles and sacrifice: Why millions join the Traslacion
MANILA, Philippines – Devotees of the Black Nazarene, believed by generations to have performed miracles, are called mamamasan. Every January 9, millions of them join the Traslacion, a grand...
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IN PHOTOS: Feast of Jesus Nazareno 2025 in Bacolod, Cavite, Davao Region,...
Catholic devotees flocked to the streets of, not just Manila, but also in the different provinces around the Philippines to participate in their own Traslacion, celebrating the Feast of Jesus...
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Marcos picks new chief of court that handles his family’s ill-gotten wealth...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently named the new chief of the Sandiganbayan, the anti-graft court that handles his family’s ill-gotten wealth cases. Marcos signed the appointment of Geraldine...
View ArticleWho is Pepsi Paloma, and why are people talking about her?
MANILA, Philippines – Why is the late Pepsi Paloma being talked about again? On January 9, actor and comedian Vic Sotto filed a cyber libel complaint against filmmaker Darryl Yap over the teaser for...
View ArticleAncajas aims to boost IBF ranking against Mepranum
MANILA, Philippines – Whether Jerwin Ancajas’ temporary break with trainer Joven Jimenez works wonders will be known when the former world champion tangles with veteran Richie Mepranum on January 25...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: syd hartha
MANILA, Philippines – Folk-pop artist syd hartha is returning to the Rappler HQ on Thursday, January 9, for the very first 2025 episode of Rappler Live Jam! The “paruparo” singer has always prided...
View Article[Ilonggo Notes] Binastos sa Ilonggo
I grew up in a household where swearing and cussing were considered crass and vulgar. I don’t recall hearing my parents, aunts or uncles using these words, except perhaps very rarely in a fit of...
View ArticleVic Sotto files complaint vs Darryl Yap over Pepsi Paloma teaser | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Vic Sotto files complaint vs Darryl Yap for Pepsi Paloma movie trailer TV personality Vic Sotto files a complaint...
View ArticleNew York’s top court denies Trump’s bid to halt sentencing
NEW YORK, USA – New York’s top court rejected on Thursday, January 9, Donald Trump’s request to halt the president-elect’s sentencing for his conviction on criminal charges stemming from hush money...
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San Miguel removes 7,000 tons of waste from Pampanga River to help mitigate...
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Nearly 7,000 tons of silt and waste have been removed from the Pampanga River in a cleanup initiative by San Miguel Corporation (SMC) to help mitigate flooding throughout...
View ArticleMary Jane Veloso spends 40th birthday in the Philippines, but in jail
MANILA, Philippines – Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina who was formerly on Indonesia’s death row, is finally celebrating her birthday in her home country on Friday, January 10, but still behind bars....
View ArticleWhat causes wildfires in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles, California — home to over half a million Filipinos — is currently being ravaged by wildfires. Some Filipino caregivers and domestic workers have been forced to evacuate their homes with...
View ArticleCarl Tamayo’s career game wasted as Changwon falls to Seoul in KBL
MANILA, Philippines – Carl Tamayo set the most points scored by a Filipino Asian Quota import in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) in the Changwon LG Sakers’ 92-88 loss to the Seoul Samsung Thunders...
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