Treñas tells Iloilo political parties to secure rally permits in advance
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – Iloilo Mayor Jerry Treñas has advised political parties and candidates to secure permits in advance when planning rallies or caucuses in barangay gyms. The reminder came...
View ArticleDuterte to challenge ICC jurisdiction soon, pursue release ‘when conditions...
MANILA, Philippines – Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte would be filing the challenge to the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) soon, and will separately apply for an...
View ArticleVanishing protectors and predators
In November 2022, several scientists in scuba gear dove over the side of a 440-foot research ship, which had been sent to the Saya de Malha Bank. Their goal that day was to film sharks. When they...
View ArticleEx-Negros Occidental governor, women’s advocates back Heidi Mendoza’s bid
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Former Commission on Audit commissioner and independent senatorial candidate Heidi Mendoza has found allies in former Negros Occidental governor Rafael “Lito”...
View ArticleIsrael to expand Gaza military operation with large-scale evacuations
JERUSALEM – Israel announced a major expansion of military operations in Gaza on Wednesday, April 2, saying large areas of the enclave would be seized and added to its security zones, accompanied by...
View ArticleComelec urges overseas voters: Don’t wait until last minute to pre-enroll
MANILA, Philippines – Nearly two weeks since the start of pre-enrollment for internet voting, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) urged Filipinos registered to vote overseas to avoid waiting until...
View ArticleFil-Aussie aims to make family proud as Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series...
MANILA, Philippines – The opening leg of the 2025 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series will be a homecoming for Filipina-Australian diver Xantheia Pennisi. Pennisi will get another chance to showcase...
View Article[WATCH] #ScamAlert: Rappler’s public forum on fighting scams in Laguna
MANILA, Philippines – Rappler held a roadshow in Laguna that aims to build people’s resilience against scams, and encourage them to be more critical of the content they consume online on March 28, at...
View ArticleComelec reassignment of Bohol provincial election supervisor sought
Lawyer Jordan Pizarras, a congressional candidate for the first district of Bohol, has filed a petition with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) requesting the reassignment of Bohol Provincial...
View ArticleReyes shines, Canino returns from scary neck injury as La Salle romps Ateneo...
MANILA, Philippines – It was business as usual for the La Salle Lady Spikers as they handed longtime rivals Ateneo Blue Eagles another whooping in UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball, this time to the...
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