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POGO ban: Questions raised after Internet Gaming Licensees renaming

While President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) was warmly welcomed, the concept of "Internet Gaming Licensees" came to light...

Adorno Fathers reelect Batangas priest as superior general

The Order of the Clerics Regular Minor, also known as the Adorno Fathers, has reelected Filipino Fr. Teodoro “Ted” Kalaw as their superior general. The...

‘Shogun,’ ‘The Bear’ pile up nominations for TV Emmys

LOS ANGELES — Historical drama "Shogun," the sweeping story of a struggle for power in feudal Japan, racked up 25 nominations on Wednesday to lead this...

China’s Philippines embassy demands answers for propaganda against COVID vaccine

BEIJING  — The Chinese embassy in the Philippines said on Monday the United States should give an explanation to the Filipino people as soon as...

Blinken to shore up US relationships in Asia amid political uncertainty at home

Blinken to meet Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Laos Trip comes after Biden ends reelection bid U.S. and Japan to discuss military command upgrades WASHINGTON — Secretary...

‘Umbagang Pilipinas’: Effigy at SONA 2024 denounces ‘Bongbong vs Sara’ strife

Called “Umbagang Pilipinas”, the effigy created by rallyists for the third State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. depicted the brewing rivalry between...

Hontiveros lands on Philippine trends list of X after Marcos bans POGOs

The name of opposition Sen. Risa Hontiveros trended on the X (formerly Twitter) platform after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the ban on Philippine...

Simple Filipiniana, black gown, ethnic wear: What women wore at SONA 2024

Simplicity reigned during this year’s red carpet for the State of the Nation Address 2024. Even fashion icon Heart Evangelista said herself that she wanted...

Foreign leaders react to Biden ending reelection campaign

Following are reactions from foreign leaders and officials to U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to end his campaign to seek reelection in November: UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY: "Ukraine is grateful to President Biden for his unwavering support for Ukraine's...

Marcos’ mentions of POGO ban, West Philippine Sea in SONA 2024 cheered

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s mention of the West Philippine Sea and the ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in his third State of...

FULL TEXT: Marcos’ 2024 State of the Nation Address

Thank you, allow me to greet the former presidents who are with us here today. Allow me to greet the former presidents who are with...

Boss Toyo’s attendance at SONA 2024 questioned

"Bakit siya nasa SONA?" This was the question raised by some Filipinos online after YouTuber Boss Toyo was spotted walking the red carpet at Batasang...

Marcos orders closure of POGOs

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday banned gambling operations set up in the Philippines that target gamblers overseas, including Chinese mainlanders, because of crimes linked to the industry. Marcos...

Philippines ‘cannot yield’ its West Philippine Sea position, Marcos says

MANILA (Updated 7:36 p.m.) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday his country cannot yield or waver on its position in the South China...
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Met gala? Encantadia?: Imee Marcos turns heads with Moro armor-inspired SONA 2024 outfit

The president's sister, Sen. Imee Marcos, earned buzz for her outfit worn for her brother's third annual State of the Nation Address on July 22. The...