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· Carl Samson
Bondi gunmen’s travel to Philippines before terror shooting under probe
The two suspected gunmen in a terror attack that left 16 dead at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach last weekend had traveled to an Islamist militant stronghold in the Philippines weeks before the massacre, authorities said Tuesday. Catch up: Sajid Akram, 50, and his…
· Ryan General
Maria Ressa warns Trump’s US mirrors Philippines’ path to authoritarianism
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa said the erosion of democratic safeguards in the U.S. resembles the collapse of institutions in the Philippines under Rodrigo Duterte. Speaking with Jon Stewart for “The Daily Show” on Sept. 19 in the wake of Disney taking “Jimmy Kimmel…
· Ryan General
Philippines VP Sara Duterte used snack-brand names to get millions in government funds
Sara Duterte, vice president of the Philippines, has for the first time addressed allegations that her office used names based on Filipino snack brands to withdraw millions in government funds, a controversy now at the center of her impeachment. Speaking to a reporter at an…
· Carl Samson
China, Philippines issue safety advisories for citizens amid LA protests
China and the Philippines have issued safety advisories via their Los Angeles consulates, warning their citizens to remain alert amid demonstrations over federal immigration raids that led President Donald Trump to deploy 2,000 National Guard personnel over the weekend. China…
· Carl Samson
Storm-worn Philippines battles sixth typhoon in a month
The Philippines is reeling after Super Typhoon Man-yi, the unprecedented fourth major typhoon to strike in less than two weeks — and its sixth storm overall in a month — battered the country with devastating force. Making its first landfall Saturday night on Catanduanes Island…
· Michelle De Pacina
Tropical storm Trami hits Vietnam after killing over 100 in the Philippines
Tropical Storm Trami made landfall in Vietnam on Sunday, after causing severe flooding in the Philippines. The storm, described as the deadliest storm to hit the Southeast Asian country so far this year, left at least 110 dead in the Philippines. According to the Philippine…
· Editorial Staff
Kidnapped in the Philippines, Korean Students Bullied, Nightmare Lyft Ride
Good Morning – October 21, 2024 Your daily update on stories impacting the Asian and Asian American community, along with business, entertainment, and social trends. Wall Street Predicts a Harris Presidency
· Ryan General
American YouTuber kidnapped in the Philippines after marrying local woman
Elliot Onil Eastman, a 26-year-old American YouTuber from Vermont, was kidnapped by armed men in black from a coastal village in the Philippines on Thursday night, just months after marrying a local woman. The Philippine police reported that Eastman was shot in the leg while…
· Bryan Ke
‘Outside’: Watch the trailer for the Philippines’ first Netflix zombie film
Netflix has released the trailer for “Outside,” its first-ever zombie film produced in the Philippines. Released on Sept. 19, the trailer shows a man named Francis (Sid Lucero) taking his wife Iris (Beauty Gonzales) and sons Josh (Marco Masa) and Lucas (Aiden Tyler Patdu) to the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Olivia Rodrigo celebrates her 1st Philippines visit with halo-halo
Olivia Rodrigo shared her excitement about visiting the Philippines for the first time on Instagram, posting a photo of the traditional Filipino dessert halo-halo with the caption, “Halo-halo secured!!!!” The 21-year-old Filipino American artist arrived in the country on…
· Bryan Ke
Video: American tells Filipinos in the Philippines ‘No one wants you here’
An American man was filmed hurling offensive slurs at a group of locals in the Philippines. The video was first uploaded by TikTok user @cyberc4ndy__ on Sept. 11. As indicated in the TikTok post’s location, the incident occurred near Uptown Parksuites condominium in Bonifacio…
· Ryan General
Indonesia, Philippines recognized as top 2024 travel destinations
The 31st World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony, held in the Philippines on Sept. 3, honored destinations and businesses across the region for their outstanding contributions to the travel industry. Dubbed the “Oscars of the travel industry,” the event saw…
· Michelle De Pacina
US forces ready to support Philippines against South China Sea aggression: US admiral
American forces are prepared with a “range of options” to respond to increasing acts of aggression in the South China Sea if directed to do so in coordination with the Philippines, according to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Chief Adm. Samuel Paparo. U.S. readiness: While Paparo…
· Editorial Staff
‘Destiny’s Child’ graduates with honors in the Philippines
A photo of a banner congratulating a college student named Kelandria Michelle Beyonce A. Cruz for earning her degree and graduating cum laude in the Philippines has gone viral on social media. “She’s literally Destiny’s CHILD,” an X user wrote, referencing her first name that…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philippines, China forge tentative deal to ease South China Sea tensions
The Philippines has reached a “temporary arrangement” with China regarding resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre, a beached Filipino naval ship on Second Thomas Shoal. The arrangement follows discussions to manage maritime differences and de-escalate tensions in the South…
· Ryan General
Philippines men’s national basketball team stuns world No. 6 Latvia in FIBA OQT
Gilas Pilipinas, the Philippines man’s basketball team, pulled off a stunning upset, defeating world No. 6 Latvia, a team boasting NBA talent like Davis Bertans, 89-80 in their opening game of the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, on Wednesday. The…
· Michelle De Pacina
P-pop sensation Bini dominates inaugural Billboard Philippines charts
Billboard Philippines has launched its own version of the Hot 100 and the Top Philippine Songs charts, ranking the top songs in the country based on official streams from digital music services and download sales. In its inaugural week (July 6), girl group Bini dominated the Top…
· Editorial Staff
Miss Universe Philippines crowns first Black Filipino winner
Filipino American Chelsea Manalo made history on Wednesday by becoming the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Universe Philippines. Key points:
· Ryan General
Filipina developer creates AI app to fight language extinction in the Philippines
A Filipina developer is promoting language appreciation and fighting language extinction with an artificial intelligence (AI) platform called Night Owl GPT. Key details:
· Ryan General
Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz to try her hand at cooking after missing Olympic cut
Filipino weightlifting icon Hidilyn Diaz is planning to learn baking after failing to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Key points:
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