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Pope Francis suggests international study into possible genocide in Gaza

Pope says there should be a careful study to see if criteria for genocide are met Israel says accusations of genocide are baseless ...

Trump’s cabinet: Who’s been picked, who’s in the running?

President-elect Donald Trump has made a flurry of picks for his cabinet and other high-ranking administration positions following his election victory. Here are the early picks and top...
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Big spiders flown in and declared as ‘hairclips’ intercepted by Customs

Spiders flown from Indonesia that were deceitfully declared as "hairclips" were confiscated by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in Pampanga. The BOC-Port of Clark reported...

Cryptoverse: ‘Elation’ as bitcoin basks in Trump glow

Joe McCann was sitting in his Miami condo, eyes glued to screens flashing with bitcoin trades as the American election results rolled in. "When the...
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‘Instant ginhawa’: Pain relief brand unveils inhaler with carry string

What's better than inhalers? Those that come with carry strings! A pain reliever brand said that its inhaler can now be conveniently carried without fearing...
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Philippines posts $724 million balance of payment deficit in October

MANILA — The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) position hit a deficit of $724 million in October, the central bank said on Tuesday, a reversal of the $3.526...

Thailand records 30.6 million foreign tourists so far this year, up 29% year-over-year

BANGKOK — Thailand recorded 30.6 million foreign tourist arrivals from January 1 to November 17 and they spent 1.43 trillion baht ($41.3 billion), the tourism ministry said on...
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‘Icon na talaga’: Blackjacks meet ride-hailing app drivers who know 2NE1

Even ride-hailing drivers and riders are familiar with South Korean girl group 2NE1. Testimonies of some Pinoy "Blackjacks," the group's fandom name, encountering such individuals...

Australia police charge former radio show host Alan Jones with assault

SYDNEY — Australian police on Monday charged former radio show host Alan Jones with 24 assault and sexual touching offences, indictments that followed accusations in a...

‘Enchanting, frosty celebration’: How Okada Manila welcomed 2024 holidays

Baby, it’s cold outside—especially in Okada Manila, which officially kicked off the holiday season with the theme “Enchanting Crystal Winter” on Friday, November 15. Dubbed...

Philippines alliance will transcend administrations, Austin says

MANILA — United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday the U.S. alliance with the Philippines would transcend changes in administrations, as he reiterated his...

Marcos says discussed alliance in call with Trump

MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said he and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump discussed their countries' alliance and their desire to strengthen that deep relationship...
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‘Becoming a bad habit’: Parking slot reservers spotted with shopping cart

Parking lot reservers using a shopping cart for reservation were allegedly spotted in a shopping mall in Las Piñas City. Facebook page "Parkeserye," which posts...
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‘Miss Evacuees 2024’: UP Tacloban dormers go viral for pageant roleplay amid ‘Pepito’

Some dormers of a state university in Tacloban made the most of their temporary stay in a library building during Super Typhoon Pepito's (international...

U.S. defense chief says treaty with Philippines covers armed attacks in South China Sea

MANILA —  United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday the Mutual Defense Treaty between Washington and Manila applies to armed attack in the South...

BSP signals more rate cuts ahead

CEBU, Philippines — The Philippine central bank is "still in the easing cycle" and so more interest rate cuts can be expected at upcoming meetings and...
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Spotlight on Fort Strip as Nectar Nightclub explains reason for pending closure

Amid the pending closure of a popular LGBTQ-friendly bar in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City another revelation in its announcement surprised some Filipinos who...

Virac diocese appeals for help after ‘Pepito’ devastates Catanduanes

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Virac has issued an appeal for assistance following widespread damage caused by a monster typhoon. In a social media post...

Late Quincy Jones, Bond film producers bestowed with honorary Oscars

LOS ANGELES —  Just weeks after his death at the age of 91, renowned music producer and composer Quincy Jones was bestowed with an honorary Oscar...

At least eight killed as ‘Pepito’ struck Philippines

MANILA — At least eight people were killed as super typhoon Man-Yi hit the Philippine archipelago over the weekend, unleashing fierce winds and strong rains that...