PH is 3rd runner-up in Miss Eco Teen International 2024
Raven Doctor showcased an outstanding performance for the Philippines by finishing as the runner-up in the Miss Eco Teen International 2024 pageant. She secured the title of Miss Eco Teen Asia 2024, placing third runner-up overall, while the crown went to Cece Wu from Canada. Other runners-up included representatives from Indonesia, Serbia, and China. Read […]
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Typhoon Leon makes landfall in Taiwan
KEELUNG, Taiwan (UPDATE) Typhoon Leon, also known as Kong-rey, made landfall in Taiwan on Thursday, becoming one of the most powerful storms to strike the island in many years. The typhoon generated waves as high as 10 meters, caused flooding, and resulted in at least one fatality. With maximum winds reaching 184 kilometers per hour […]
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‘An October to Remember’: Kiefer Ravena announces engagement with Diana Mackey
A few days after celebrating his birthday, Kiefer Ravena, a player, announced on Thursday that he is now engaged to beauty queen Diana Mackey. He shared the news on Instagram with the caption, “An October to Remember. ☺️” Read more…
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Project 8 confirms Marvin Agustin, Jolina Magdangal’s return to big screen
Project 8, a film production company based in Manila, has announced the return of Marvin Agustin and Jolina Magdangal in a new project. They teased fans on Instagram with the message, “Huyyy!!! This is the comeback you’ve been waiting for.” After over 20 years, the iconic duo MARJO (Marvin and Jolina) will be seen again […]
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Filipinos visiting loved ones’ graves hope to preserve tradition
Even before All Saints Day, numerous people have begun to pay their respects at the graves of their loved ones at the Manila North Cemetery. Emily Camino headed directly to the burial sites of her husband and parents right after arriving in Manila from the United States. For her, Halloween and All Saints’ Day locally […]
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Gov’t shuts down 2 more Pogos for defying ban
Law enforcement agencies recently closed down two suspected illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos), one located in Bataan and the other in Metro Manila, as the deadline set by President Marcos to put an end to this operation approaches at year’s end. Read more…
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North Korea likely to ask for nuclear technology from Russia in exchange for troops, South Korea says
South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun stated at the Pentagon on Wednesday that North Korea is “very likely to seek” advanced nuclear weapon technology from Moscow in return for sending troops to assist Russia in its conflict with Ukraine. Kim expressed that North Korea is expected to request technology transfers from Russia concerning tactical […]
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Pets in China are earning ‘snack money’ in cafes as their owners send them to work
In mid-September, Jane Xue sent her 2-year-old Samoyed named OK to her first day of work at a dog cafe in Fuzhou, southeastern China. “It feels like parents sending their kids off to school,” noted the 27-year-old PhD student as she dropped off OK for her new part-time role. Xue wanted her dog to enjoy […]
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A million children in Pakistan miss polio vaccine shots as cases spike
Polio is experiencing a resurgence in Pakistan, with officials reporting that over 1 million children missed their vaccinations last month. This highlights the difficulties in eradicating one of the world’s most stubborn diseases. In October alone, more than a dozen new polio cases were documented, increasing the total to 39 for the year, a sharp […]
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