[ad_1] Protesters hold a rally at UP Diliman on July 4, 2020 to condemn the recently signed Anti-Terrorism Law. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News / Archive MANILA— A group of petitioners against the anti-terrorism law led by veteran journalist Ma. Ceres Doyo and Senators Leila de Lima and Francis Pangilinan asked …
Read More »Filipinos Divided Over Accuracy Of Government COVID-19 Data: SWS
[ad_1] Commuters head to the lined bus loading and unloading area along Agham Road in Quezon City on October 15, 2020. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News MANILA – Filipinos are divided over the accuracy of government data on COVID-19 patients, according to an independent Social Weather Stations survey released Thursday. Of …
Read More »LISTEN: Netflix Philippines premieres Julie Anne San Jose’s version of the song ‘Rocket to the Moon’
[ad_1] Netflix Philippines has released a cover of the song “Rocket to the Moon”, the lead single from the Netflix movie Over The Moon. Filipino singer Julie Anne San Jose sang and performed the cover, now on Netflix Philippines Facebook and YouTube channels. “When I first heard [the song cover], …
Read More »Duterte approves investigation into PH envoy retired to Brazil due to abuse accusations
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte approved an investigation into the Philippine ambassador to Brazil, Marichu Mauro, who was recalled on charges of mistreating a domestic worker. Duterte’s former aide and now Senator Christopher “Bong” Go confirmed this in a statement Thursday. “The impartial investigation will be conducted in …
Read More »A 4.5-magnitude earthquake shakes Batangas; intensities felt in Muntinlupa, QC
[ad_1] Source: Phivolcs MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Batangas and was felt in other areas, including Muntinlupa and Quezon City, on Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs said the earthquake occurred at 1:25 p.m., eight kilometers northwest of the town of Mabini. …
Read More »Biden, if elected, would consult his allies on US tariffs on China: advisers
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: Democratic US presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign stop in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, on October 27, 2020. REUTERS / Brian Snyder / File Photo WASHINGTON / NEW YORK – Democrat Joe Biden would immediately consult with top US allies before …
Read More »Hayley Williams affirms Paramore’s stance against homophobia: “There’s a reason there are only three people left in Paramore”
[ad_1] Hayley Williams has taken to social media to reaffirm Paramore’s stance against homophobia, suggesting that the band’s intolerance of anti-LGBTQ views was one of the reasons the former members left the group. How Stereogum Williams’ comments reportedly came after a recent comment allegedly made by former member Josh Farro, …
Read More »Aiko Meléndez, third anniversary boyfriend
[ad_1] MANILA – Actress Aiko Meléndez and her boyfriend, politician Jay Khonghun, celebrated their third anniversary as a couple. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Meléndez shared a photo of herself with Khonghun as she thanked her boyfriend for always being there for her. “I want to thank you for …
Read More »NBA players’ union ‘negative’ on NBA start proposal in December
[ad_1] Anthony Davis # 3 and LeBron James # 23 of the Los Angeles Lakers stand in half court during the second half against the Miami Heat in Game Two of the 2020 NBA Finals on October 2, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Douglas P. DeFelice / Getty Images …
Read More »TS Goni Intensifies to Severe Tropical Storm Ahead of Expected Entry to PAR
[ad_1] Image: Courtesy bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm Goni, which is being monitored outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), has rapidly escalated to a severe tropical storm, the state meteorological office said Thursday. In its 11 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) …
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