Rene Baterbonia, who dreamed of becoming a professional player, needed no extra motivation as he saw basketball as a way to give his family a better life

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Shalit became a beloved figure in American media thanks to his distinctive, pun-filled takes on American film

For all its historical significance, the Museo Histórico de la Universidad de Sta. Isabel in Naga City remains low-key, drawing its appeal from the stories it tells rather than from grandeur

What Ayala Land is facing today are phase-driven or cyclical market downturns. The company’s underlying business model is robust enough to thrive beyond these temporary setbacks.

'As a coach, I’m entrusted by you, the parents, and the families, with first and foremost, their well-being. And in this, I feel I failed. And I’m sorry,' says Tab Baldwin in his first statement since the deaths of his basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili

'The strait will officially open as soon as we sign, which could be soon, very soon, maybe over the weekend in Europe,' says US President Donald Trump

Bea Cupin walks you through what we know about the floating platform inside Bajo de Masinloc and what experts and even military officials fear the most

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: The Ateneo de Manila University

Catch the rising Filipino artist perform songs from his latest EP, 'Kung Ano Ano'

Taylor Swift has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Nerve looks into the superstar’s lyrics, how they have evolved, and how they have shaped her image as an artist.

Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin has yet to either appear publicly or release a statement since players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili died during the Blue Eagles' team building in Aurora

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will be the first German head of state to go on a state visit to the Philippines since 1963

The company said its efforts, dating to late 2025 and early 2026, appeared to have had little or no effect, but it is another indication of how central generative AI is becoming in digital influence campaigns

The Department of Education introduces a four-level framework to guide schools on what kind of learning mode to implement for specific emergencies

The attacks are the latest development in an escalating exchange of strikes that threatens to reignite a full-scale war, which was paused in early April when the two sides agreed to a fragile ceasefire

The initiative will equip around 3,000 young people with the skills needed to boost their access to employment opportunities

The PSC is set to provide financial aid to the families of Ateneo basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, who died from drowning during the Blue Eagles' team building in Aurora

‘We cannot pass judgment this early,’ says UAAP executive director Rebo Saguisag as the league gathers information and waits for official reports on the deaths of Ateneo basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili

While an obstruction of justice complaint has been filed against the senator, no further developments have occurred since the time the false claim was posted

'I urge the Filipinos and the police there to keep asking why he was still allowed around children in spite of these warnings,' Efi Baldwin says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says that while changes in the deal were still possible, the tentative agreement showed his country had emerged stronger from the conflict

UnionBank Visa Credit Cards empower more Filipinos to get more value from their everyday spending

Using technology introduced by the Central Philippines State University (CPSU)-Ilog, the town’s entrepreneurs say they are now able to harvest and fatten mud crabs even in challenging conditions

Facebook and Messenger experience widespread outage, affecting users globally as reports surge on social media platforms.

The landmark listing cements Elon Musk's status as the first trillionaire ever and propels SpaceX into the ranks of the world's most valuable companies

The resignation of Cotabato Mayor Bruce Matabalao from the United Bangsamoro Justice Party could weaken the party's political position in Cotabato City, BARMM's administrative center

Shipping industry associations are pushing for an open pilotage policy that will promote healthy competition in all ports in the country, leading to lower freight costs for the benefit of the public

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr., as well as his wife and son, are barred from entering and doing business in and with China

The anti-graft court says there is 'no sufficient factual grounds to support the contention of the prosecution'

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said a deal is close, while also threatening to intensify bombing

Proceeds from the Galaxy Manila Marathon will go to the victims of the earthquake

The House prosecution panel taps three law firms so far: PECABAR, Kapunan and Castillo Law Offices, and SALiGAL

The local government says 95% of the debris at the site has been cleared, citing information from the public works department

Denis Obrezko appears in Boston federal court in connection with a case that US authorities alleged concerned a large-scale cyber espionage campaign being carried out by a group known as Void Blizzard

Findings about a novel targeted therapy for pancreatic cancer represent genuine hope. However, it may take time for Filipinos to trust it after its trauma from the Dengvaxia controversy.

A pre-trial conference can help expedite proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, and avoid setbacks endured during the Corona trial, which didn't have a preliminary hearing

Today’s headlines: Ateneo players, Bajo de Masinloc, Mindanao earthquake

Naruto Uzumaki and Donald Trump are wildly different character types and implying Trump is a Naruto figure is completely out of place

Aid groups operating in the worst-hit areas of Malapatan and Glan said there was an urgent need for shelter, food, and especially water. However, they said damaged roads and bridges continue to hamper relief operations and delay the delivery of assistance to isolated areas.

The poll intends to fill the vacant seat at the House of Representatives after the expulsion of former representative Kiko Barzaga last June 2

Anthropic says it received an export control directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all foreign nationals, without being given specific details of its national security concern

Risa Hontiveros cannot be more perfect for the role. For one thing, she is ready, willing, and able. She’s not one to seek any leadership draft, but when duty calls, she steps up, and does it for the right reason.

An emerging view challenges the 16-vote threshold for convicting VP Sara, even as presiding officer Gatchalian already stands by it

Today’s headlines: Tab Baldwin, Gibo Teodoro, Taylor Swift

Chancellor Shidik Zed Abantas says nearly 90% of their offices had already undergone repairs and renovations before the earthquake struck

The Seoul Central District Court finds Yoon guilty of abuse of power and aiding the enemy, saying he conspired in the October 2024 drone incursion from the outset

Independence Day is not just something we celebrate. It is something we keep trying to understand—especially in times like these. Every June 12th, we parade the word kalayaan as if it is already settled. As if it is a quest completed.

Despite Ateneo releasing various statements concerning the deaths of Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, school officials and members of the Blue Eagles coaching staff have yet to talk about the tragedy in a public setting

Risa Hontiveros and Bam Aquino have built their public identities on speaking for the vulnerable. A poor boy from Mindanao dies in the custody of their alma mater, and they say nothing. The DDS will make sure that such silence will be remembered.

Ateneo says men's basketball coach Tab Baldwin and team manager Epok Quimpo are on leave 'to ensure all participants can cooperate freely without any actual or perceived pressure'

The rate hike comes amid higher generation charges brought by tight supply conditions in the Luzon grid

'An event may be accidental in the sense that no one wished it, and yet remain the product of a failure to exercise the care the law demands,' the NBI says

The defacement turns the Senate website black, with text protesting the current chaos in the institution

Rovelyn Baterbonia remains unconvinced of Ateneo’s explanation, saying she wants a detailed account of the events leading up to the drowning of her son Rene during the Blue Eagles’ team building

Alex Eala falls to American world No. 19 Iva Jovic for the second time in less than a month as the Filipina crashes out of the Queen's Club Championships

The broader question this case raises extends beyond the Lopez family and First Gen. It is testing the most basic assumption on which Philippine minority shareholder protection rests.

Duterte has not made any in-person appearances during the recent hearings on his crimes against humanity charges. He was also absent during the first status conference on his case on May 27.

The International Criminal Court pre-trial chamber actually confirmed all the charges against Duterte on April 23, saying that ‘there are substantial grounds to believe that Mr. Duterte is criminally responsible for the crimes charged’

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