Apollo Quiboloy prays over then-vice presidential aspirant Sara Duterte during a rally in 2022. (Facebook / Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats) MANILA, Philippines — Some lawmakers have questioned Vice President Sara Duterte’s motives for gracing the “prayer rally” organized for controversial preacher Apollo Quiboloy on Tuesday night, with one senator saying that …
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Marcos eager to meet Blinken in Manila next week to formalize PH-US-Japan trilateral cooperation
BERLIN, Germany — President Marcos is looking forward to meeting United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Manila on Tuesday, March 19, to formalize the trilateral cooperation between the Philippines, Japan, and the US amid ongoing tensions in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Yummie Dingding/PPA Pool) …
Read More »US-Japan-PH trilateral meet set next week
A trilateral meeting between the Philippines, United States, and Japan on further enhancing defense and economic cooperation will be held in Manila next week, multiple sources said. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Japan Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa will be in the capital ahead of a planned summit of …
Read More »Lufthansa to build P8-B Clark airport hangar
Potential partnership with Maharlika Investment Corp. Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP) has conveyed its plans to construct a second hangar at the Clark International Airport (CIA), valued at P8 billion or $150 million, to enhance its aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations, in potential partnership with Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC). …
Read More »EU parliament adopts ‘historic’ rules on AI
Strasbourg, France—The European Parliament gave final approval on Wednesday to wide-ranging EU rules to govern artificial intelligence, including powerful systems like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Senior European Union officials say the rules, first proposed in 2021, will protect citizens from the possible risks of a technology developing at breakneck speed, while also …
Read More »Blackpink Jisoo donates proceeds from Youtube channel to charity
Global Kpop sensation Blackpink’s Jisoo intends to donate all the profits garnered from her personal Youtube channel, “행복지수 103% (Happiness Index 103%)” to the non-governmental organization Save the Children. Korean media outlet Allkpop stated that there were reports that the singer’s donation to the charity organization will be put towards …
Read More »2 teams forge ahead in Southwoods Invitational golf tilt
MANILA, Philippines – An in-form Shinichi Suzuki fueled another potential title charge at the Southwoods Invitational, teaming up with new partner Yoshikazu Hino to produce 90 points and tie Rolly Tolores and Faustito Caballero Jr. after the completion of the first round in Carmona, Cavite Thursday. Suzuki — a key …
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Dr. Issa Cellona encourages the continued commitment to remove the barriers to diversity, equity, and inclusivity In commemoration of International Women’s Day, celebrity dermatologist Dr. Clarissa “Issa” Cellona, founder and lead dermatologist of SKINCELL Advanced Aesthetic Clinics, posted an inspiring message on her clinic’s Instagram account. In a post made …
Read More »Paris Olympics door still open for Fil-Am gymnast Malabuyo
Fil-Americans Emma Malabuyo (left) and Lee Jung Ruivivar THERE is still a chance for Filipino-American bet Emma Malabuyo to earn a Paris Olympics’ berth with Lee Jung Ruivivar, with the fourth leg of the 2024 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Series coming up next month in Doha, Qatar. Organizers are …
Read More »4 short movies for Cannes filmfest helmed in Dapitan City
CEBU CITY – Dapitan will get global exposure after four short films that will be shown in an international film festival were shot in the city known as the “Shrine City of the Philippines.” DIRECTORS and crew get together after shooting four films in Dapitan City for the Cannes Film …
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