[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Edwin Hurry Jr.
MANILA, Philippines – Harana Prank lovers, this one’s for you! Budding singer-songwriter and content creator Edwin Hurry Jr. is bringing his irresistible vocals to the Rappler Live Jam stage on...
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Ombudsman affirms graft indictment vs Pharmally officials
MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Ombudsman has affirmed its resolution that recommended the filing of graft charges against officials involved in the Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation mess....
View ArticleMaria Ressa to receive 2024 Cannes LionHeart award
MANILA, Philippines – Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Ressa is the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Cannes LionHeart award, Cannes Lion announced on Thursday, May 9. The award is given to an...
View ArticleCVIRAA 2024: Cebu City new king of Central Visayas high school hoops
CEBU, Philippines – After dethroning the reigning champion in the semifinals, Cebu City went on to dominate Cebu Province, 102-74, to rule the secondary boys basketball action in the Central Visayas...
View ArticleTikTok to label AI-generated images, video from OpenAI and elsewhere
TikTok said on Thursday, May 9, it would start using a technology aimed at helping it label images and video generated by artificial intelligence and uploaded to the video sharing service. TikTok said...
View ArticleDFA reminds diplomats to follow Philippine laws | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Amid China’s audio recording claim, DFA says: Diplomats must follow PH laws The Department of Foreign Affairs...
View Article‘Winning culture’: Perfect La Salle bags historic 3rd straight D-League crown
MANILA, Philippines – There were barely any doubts in La Salle’s third straight PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup conquest. “This is what we want, a winning culture,” said Green Archers’ assistant coach...
View ArticleEXPLAINER: Who are Israel’s main weapons suppliers and who has halted exports?
The United States has suspended a shipment of weapons to Israel, including heavy, bunker-busting bombs Israeli forces have used in their war against Hamas militants in Gaza that has killed nearly...
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EXPLAINER: What risks do advanced AI models pose in the wrong hands?
WASHINGTON, USA – The Biden administration is poised to open up a new front in its effort to safeguard US AI from China and Russia with preliminary plans to place guardrails around the most advanced...
View Article‘Magic bunot’: Deep Creamline bench spells difference in finals clash with...
MANILA, Philippines – Time and again, Creamline has proved it can get itself out of any sticky situation in the PVL and come out shining on the other side. The circumstances were no different on...
View ArticleLIST: Donation drives and initiatives for farmers affected by El Niño
MANILA, Philippines—With agricultural losses of approximately P5.9 billion attributed to the El Niño phenomenon as recorded by the Department of Agriculture (DA), interest groups in the country...
View ArticleCavs dominated Celtics in blowout victory; Series tied at 1-1
ORANI, Bataan— In the second round of the semi-finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Boston Celtics with a dominant 118-94 blowout victory tying the best-of-seven series, 1-1. In the...
View ArticleDrought hurts Negros Occidental’s muscovado sugar industry
BACOLOD, Philippines – The lingering drought, attributed to the El Niño phenomenon affecting the country, is gradually unsweetening the dollar-earning muscovado sugar industry of Negros Occidental....
View ArticleSurviving Bolick scoring spree, Meralco wary of NLEX star with semis spot on...
MANILA, Philippines – Meralco withstood an explosive performance by NLEX star Robert Bolick to close in on the semifinals of the PBA Philippine Cup. But if the Bolts want to secure their place in the...
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FACT CHECK: Decommissioned US submarine not in Philippine Sea for maritime...
Claim: The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) is in the Philippine Sea to conduct maritime security operations. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube...
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FACT CHECK: No reports of PH acquiring German-made frigates
Claim: The Philippine government is buying two German-made MEKO A210 frigates. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video bearing the claim has over 5,005 views and 129 likes as of...
View ArticleAño wants to expel Chinese diplomats after releasing call recording | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Año wants expulsion of Chinese diplomats over ‘malign influence and interference operations’ Philippine National...
View ArticleUS to announce new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine, official says
The United States is preparing a $400 million military aid package for Ukraine, as the US returns to a regular pace of supplying weapons to Kyiv after the passage of a $95 billion bill, a US official...
View ArticleBy containing ‘heart and soul’ Belga, TNT rips Rain or Shine to close in on...
MANILA, Philippines – It was not a coincidence that Rain or Shine suffered its most lopsided loss of the PBA Philippine Cup when Beau Belga got held to his lowest scoring output of the conference. As...
View ArticleUN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday, May 10, backed a Palestinian bid to become a full UN member by recognizing it as qualified to join and recommending the UN Security Council “reconsider...
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