If you are to believe the main cast of the POGO (Philippine offshore gaming operators) scandal — Alice Guo and Cassandra Li Ong — they are young Chinese-Filipino women who…
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UAAP champ La Salle rides 20-6 opening quarter, blasts Adamson for second win
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. MVP Kevin Quiambao and red-hot Doi Dungo lead La Salle’s pummeling of hapless…
DOT launches first Muslim-friendly cove in Boracay
Dominique Nicole Flores – Philstar.com September 11, 2024 | 7:06pm MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday, September 10, inaugurated the first Muslim-friendly cove Marhaba in Boracay to…
US diplomatic facility attacked in Baghdad, no casualties, embassy says
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Security sources tell Reuters two rockets had fallen near US forces stationed near…
Jema Galanza returns as Creamline ousts Farm Fresh, nears historic PVL bid
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Returning from national team duty, Creamline star Jema Galanza still looks very much…
Senate to investigate ‘backdoor’ illegal recruitment, human trafficking
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. In a privilege speech, Senator Raffy Tulfo tells the story of a group…
Cassandra Ong runs to SC for right to remain silent. What does this mean?
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Ong’s lawyer, Ferdinand Topacio, says his client will attend probes, but will invoke…
20 countries to brainstorm how ‘to talk sense’ into China — Philippine envoy
Cristina Chi – Philstar.com September 11, 2024 | 6:19pm MANILA, Philippines — Representatives of at least 20 nations are set to meet at the sidelines of the United Nations General…
Enjoy dainty afternoon tea for two at Lusso by Chef Margarita Forés
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. What’s the tea? Inspired by childhood memories in Hong Kong with her mother,…
Filipino influencers, troll farms tapped for pro-China narratives — study
MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese government is recruiting Filipino social media influencers and troll farms to push polished narratives that favor Beijing, according to a recently published study, with as…
Comelec moves COC filing for BARMM elections to November 4 to 9
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. The filing of certificates of candidacy for the 2025 BARMM elections was originally…
In The Public Square: Who’s promoting pro-Beijing stories in the Philippines?
MANILA, Philippines – A new research report has just dropped—and the findings shed light on how the Chinese government seeks to influence coverage of its development projects in the Philippines….