Do hosts win more medals? Are athletes getting older? 128 years of Olympic history...

The modern Olympic Games offer a window into almost 130 years of social and cultural change. They reflect the fall of nations, war, the shifting...
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Kamala Harris is likely to become the Democratic nominee for president. So who is...

After three weeks of pained debates in the media and within the Biden administration itself, the 61% of Americans who wanted Joe Biden to...

Finance chief says on track for rate cut

MANILA —The Philippines' finance minister Ralph Recto said on Tuesday the country is on track for a cut in policy rates this year due...

Pinoys hope other celebrities can emulate Gerald Anderson in rescue efforts

Filipinos online are wishing there will be more personalities like actor and military reservist Gerald Anderson who actively helped in rescue operations as the...
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Typhoon Gaemi sinks freighter off Taiwan, heads to China coast

TAIPEI/BEIJING — Typhoon Gaemi swept through northern Taiwan on Thursday, killing two people, triggering flooding and sinking a freighter offshore before heading across the sea...

‘Fly Me to the Moon’: Romcom about ‘selling the Moon landing’ reviewed by a...

Fly Me to the Moon is a light and entertaining romantic comedy. It’s also a slick and impressive film that reminds you (as did...
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‘Trying my best to stay positive’: Ninong Ry posts update on flooded Malabon home

(Updated; July 25, 7 p.m.)  Chef and culinary vlogger Ninong Ry gave an update about his flooded home in Malabon City as Metro Manila suffered...

BSP suspends forex trading

MANILA — The Philippine central bank said on Thursday foreign exchange trading will remain suspended following the government's announcement to suspend work in offices in...
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Tanker capsizes off Philippines, one crew missing, battle to contain oil spill

MANILA — A marine tanker carrying industrial fuel sank in rough seas off the Philippines on Thursday, causing a large oil spill as coast guard...
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US looking to bolster Philippines’ ability to operate in its waters

WASHINGTON —The United States is looking to bolster the capabilities of the Philippines to operate lawfully in its waters, a senior White House official...

Fish Out of the Pond: Koi spotted in DLSU Taft campus flood

A student publication posted a video of a flooded campus garden on Taft Avenue in Manila, showing koi fish that had escaped from their...
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VP Sara Duterte’s office launches relief ops amid reports of overseas trip

Vice President Sara Duterte reportedly flew overseas on Wednesday amid heavy rainfall in Luzon and relief efforts are ongoing in Mindanao. This was as...
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Safety tips as floodwaters invade Metro Manila homes

Filipinos were reminded about safety tips concerning electricity as homes and establishments get flooded amid the continuous downpour of rain due to the southwest...

Rundown: ‘Libreng sakay’ for commuters amid Typhoon Carina, habagat

Several local government units (LGUs) and agencies as well as police districts offer free transportation for commuters amid the flooding caused by Typhoon Carina-enhanced...
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Rundown: Malls offering shelter in Metro Manila, other provinces amid flood, heavy downpour

A number of shopping centers in areas affected by the southwest monsoon (habagat) intensified by Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) are offering shelter to...