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Concerts to Watch in August 2024:
August starts next week, meaning more artists are coming over. Check out our roundup of concerts happening this August 2024.
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Image from the original article. Source: US should look before it leaps into South China Sea: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth took a trip across the Pacific recently and it came at an uncertain time ...
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Key Facts: Caution Needed Before Engaging in South China Sea
Apr 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asiatimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asiatimes.com
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's recent Pacific trip occurred amid rising tensions between the US and China.
- The Philippines views Taiwan as a strategic buffer and supports US military presence, while public sentiment in the Philippines remains critical of China.
- The military tensions and close connection between Taiwan and the Philippines pose significant risks of conflict escalation.
- A cautious diplomatic approach is essential to prevent escalation in the South China Sea.
Washington must 'look before it leaps' and adopt a far more cautious approach.— Lyle Goldstein, director of Asia engagement at Defense Priorities, warns against reckless intervention in the South China Sea.
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits waters off Sultan Kudarat in the Philippines: A magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit the waters off Sultan Kudarat province early Sunday ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/04/20/magnitude-59-earthquake-hits-waters-off-sultan-kudarat-in-the-philippines
CNA Apr 17
Image from the original article. Source: Nora Aunor, one of the Philippines' biggest stars, dies at 71: Aunor died on Wednesday (Apr 16), according to social media posts from her children.
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Key Facts: Global Coverage of Nora Aunor's Passing
Apr 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pep.ph
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pep.ph
- International news outlets like CNN, BBC, and NBC reported on the death of Nora Aunor on April 16, 2025.
- Aunor, an icon of Philippine cinema, passed away at the age of 71, and her popularity was recognized worldwide.
- Social media is filled with tributes from friends, fans, and individuals she impacted throughout her life.
- The controversial Nora Aunor dolls were produced without her consent and may increase in value following her death.
"Her voice, presence, and artistry shaped a legacy that will never fade."— Lotlot de León on her mother Nora Aunor, who passed away on April 16, 2023.
Good Friday ritual: In the Philippines, believers are nailed to the cross: Dozens of Catholics in the Philippines literally experience a Good Friday ritual on ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Alexie Brooks of the Philippines is Miss Eco International 2025: The Philippines has cemented its status as a powerhouse country in the Miss Eco International ...
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Key Facts: Philippine Beauty Crowned Miss Eco International 2025
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: philstarlife.com
- Alexie Brooks of the Philippines has been crowned the new Miss Eco International.
- The event took place on April 20, 2025, at Hilton Alexandria Green Plaza in Egypt.
- During the Q&A segment, she emphasized the urgent need to combat climate change.
- Brooks also won Best National Costume, securing her spot in the Top 20.
"You know, if you want me to be realistic, climate change is impacting our world right now, and the only thing that we can do is to act towards it."— Alexie Brooks, Miss Eco International 2025, addressing climate change during the pageant's Q&A segment.
Philippines devotees nailed to crosses to re-enact Christ’s crucifixion: Christian devotees from the Philippines were nailed to a cross on Friday in a ...
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Philippines, China accuse each other of dangerous moves in disputed South China Sea shoal
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Beijing Responds to Google Label in South China Sea: Manila uses "West Philippine Sea" for waters in its maritime zone, where China's expanding presence ...
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Imee Marcos: Sara Duterte’s endorsement not ‘reward’ for Senate ICC probe: Senator Imee Marcos says the endorsement was a result of her friendship with the Vice ...
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CNA Apr 15
Captured underwater drone sent messages to China: Philippine military: MANILA: Five underwater drones found by Philippine fishermen were capable of gathering ...
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Super spicy! Jack Black’s Minecraft song Steve’s Lava Chicken becomes shortest ever UK Top 40 hit
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Philippines calls joint US drills ‘defence rehearsal’ as China tensions simmer: The annual drills will include training on the NMESIS anti-ship missile system ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/philippines-calls-joint-us-drills-defence-rehearsal-as-china-tensions-simmer
Rodrigo Duterte’s Other Crimes in the Philippines: The former Philippine president's crimes are much more extensive than those on the docket at the International ...
thediplomat.com/2025/04/rodrigo-dutertes-other-crimes-in-the-philippines/
Catholics celebrate Palm Sunday across the world, from Vatican City to the Philippines
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Manila Bulletin Apr 16
EU deploys for first time 72 election observers in PH
mb.com.ph/2025/4/16/eu-deploys-for-first-time-72-election-observers-in-ph
Philstar Life Apr 19
Nora Aunor's wake to open for public viewing until April 20: Details for the state funeral have yet to be announced.
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Inquirer.net Apr 16
Jia De Guzman leaving Japan’s Denso, focuses on Alas Pilipinas: MANILA, Philippines — Jia De Guzman is parting ways with the Denso Airybees after two seasons in ...
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Clodagh Rodgers: UK Eurovision singer dies aged 78: Clodagh Rodgers, who is from Warrenpoint, County Down, is known for songs such as Jack In The Box and Come ...
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Manila Bulletin Apr 15
'Nakakainis': Abalos irked by 'inefficient' OEC, contract verification processes
mb.com.ph/2025/4/15/nakakainis-abalos-irked-by-inefficient-oec-contract-verification-processes
'West PH Sea' prominence on Google Maps cheered: Social media had been abuzz since Monday as netizens noticed that “West Philippine Sea” (WPS) was ...
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VP Sara Duterte's Holy Week message: 'God save the Philippines': MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Holy Monday called on the ...
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Manila Bulletin Apr 17
China, ASEAN must stand united amid tariff war—envoy
mb.com.ph/2025/4/17/china-asean-must-stand-united-amid-tariff-war-envoy
Manila Standard Apr 16
PH finswimmers capture 6 golds in Taiwan; Otom wins in world tilt: The Philippines collected a total of 11 medals—six gold, three silver and two bronze—at the ...
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Philippines: Kanlaon volcano kicks up thick ash plumes 800m up in the air, 30+ earthquakes
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Philstar Life Apr 17
Nora Aunor didn't die during surgical procedure, says her son Ian de Leon: She passed away on April 16 at 71.
philstarlife.com/celebrity/312778-nora-aunor-didnt-die-during-surgical-procedure-says-son
Manila Standard Apr 16
Dongfeng Motors PH backs MPTC Tour of Luzon 2025: Dongfeng Motors Philippines, through its exclusive distributor Legado Motors Inc., proudly announces its ...
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Philstar Life Apr 15
Dennis Padilla asks public to spare brother Gene from criticisms amid public spat with the Barrettos
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9 mega projects in Manila: Subway, airports, rail, bay bridge, reclamation: The traffic in the capital: brutal. The chaos: Real. But the potential? Limitless
gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/9-mega-projects-in-manila-subway-airports-rail-bay-bridge-reclamation-1.500092565
Philippines' SM Group takes on convenience store leader 7-Eleven: MANILA -- Philippine retailer SM Group is accelerating Alfamart convenience store openings ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Retail/Philippines-SM-Group-takes-on-convenience-store-leader-7-Eleven
Founder who used Filipino workers instead of AI to run app charged in New York : Former CEO of Nate Albert Saniger faces charges of $40m fraud related to ...
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Philippines: Mindanao hydropower comeback in the works for Agus-Pulangi complex (Maria Cristina falls)
gulfnews.com/business/energy/philippines-mindanao-hydropower-comeback-in-the-works-for-agus-pulangi-complex-maria-cristina-falls-1.500094114
Alex Eala off to strong start at Oeiras Open, dispatches Dutch foe: MANILA, Philippines–Riding high after her Miami Open breakthrough, Alex Eala picked up where ...
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The Who Part Ways With Drummer Zak Starkey After Three Decades: The Who have fired longtime drummer Zak Starkey after a three-decade stint in the band ...
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Duterte praise, PH election spin driven by fake accounts - | study: BANGKOK — A sophisticated network of fake social media accounts sprang to the impassioned ...
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Charli XCX Apple dance creator sues Roblox over emote: Charli XCX and Kylie Jenner are among the celebs who've copied Kelley Heyer's viral dance to the song.
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Liberal Party drops Drake-inspired diss track: A Drake-inspired diss track taking aim at Labor’s management of the cost of living crisis is the latest stunt in ...
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Philstar Life Apr 13
Lady Gaga brings 'Mayhem' to the masses at Coachella: Lady Gaga returned to a massive audience for the first time in eight years to headline the ...
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Martha Stewart trolls Katy Perry over minutes-long space flight
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ABS-CBN Apr 14
West Philippine Sea is now on Google Maps | ABS-CBN News: The portion of the South China Sea west of the Philippines is now labeled by Google Maps as the West ...
abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/4/14/west-philippine-sea-is-now-on-google-maps-1643
Philstar Life Apr 14
Benjie Paras shuts down split rumors between Kobe Paras and Kyline Alcantara: Kobe Paras and Kyline Alcantara sparked breakup rumors after eagle-eyed social ...
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Philstar Life Apr 13
Tech CEO charged with fraud as his 'AI' shopping app is allegedly powered call center in PH
philstarlife.com/geeky/824210-tech-ceo-charged-with-fraud-ai-powered-shopping-app-ran-call-center-ph
Philstar Life Apr 13
Xian Lim, Gabbi Garcia to host Miss Universe Philippines 2025: More details are being unveiled for the highly-anticipated Miss Universe Philippines 2025!
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EW Apr 17
Bobby Brown says Britney Spears 'butchered' his hit 'My Prerogative': 'I couldn't take it'
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Bobby Brown Says Britney Spears 'Butchered' Cover of 'My Prerogative': Bobby Brown during a podcast said Britney Spears 'butchered' a cover of his 1988 ...
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Katy Perry brutally mocked by fast-food chain after return from space: ‘Can we send her back?’
independent.co.uk/life-style/katy-perry-space-blue-origin-wendys-kesha-b2733434.html
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abc.net.au/news/science/2025-04-16/superb-fairy-wren-song-personality-bird-behaviour-complexity/105175252
‘Ruben Amorim, he’ll bring the glory days again’ – Man Utd fans explain their song of defiance
nytimes.com/athletic/6281793/2025/04/16/bonnie-tyler-manchester-united-fans/
Futurism Apr 14
Passengers Trapped in Rocket With Katy Perry Wished She Would Sing Something Else
futurism.com/the-byte/passengers-katy-perry-wished-sing-something-else
AI-generated music accounts for 18% of all tracks uploaded to Deezer: About 18% of songs uploaded to Deezer are fully generated by AI, the French streaming ...
reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/ai-generated-music-accounts-18-all-tracks-uploaded-deezer-2025-04-16/
What’s So Funny About These Albums?: Jordan Firstman, Mae Martin, Cat Cohen and Kyle Mooney have joined a long list of comedians who make music ...
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Lady Gaga Proves Why She’s a Once-in-a Generation Pop Icon During Coachella Set: Lady Gaga closed out the first night of Coachella 2025 with a stunning ...
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Library of Congress Defends National Recording Registry After Bill Maher’s ‘New Rules’ Jab
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Mexican president opposes ban on songs glorifying cartels: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that she opposed a ban on songs glorifying drug traffickers ...
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'Albo's gotta leave': Coalition drops first 'diss track' of the election campaign
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CBS News Apr 14
Katy Perry sings "What a Wonderful World" during historic all-women spaceflight: Pop star Katy Perry, one of the six women aboard Blue Origin's spaceflight ...
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This Bruce Springsteen song has been voted No. 1 by fans in March Madness-style bracket
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Carrie Underwood emotionally reflects on 'how difficult it is' to be vocal about her faith
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To China, Hegseth’s Philippines Trip Was an Escalation : Beijing views deepening Philippines-U.S. military cooperation as a direct security challenge ...
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Khaleej Times Apr 12
Filipino music icon Pilita Corrales dies at 85; people mourn 'Asia's queen of songs'
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US Anti-ship Missile System to Have Extended Deployment in Philippines: Report: The NMESIS system will be used during the upcoming Balikatan military exercises ...
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The book never written: Of Raila’s departed bodyguard: Mr Oduor's memoirs would probably have been entitled, “Standing Next to History: Protecting Raila Odinga — ...
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Manila Bulletin Apr 11
Extradition? No can do, because Duterte admin withdrew from ICC--Remulla
mb.com.ph/2025/4/10/extradition-no-can-do-because-duterte-admin-withdrew-from-icc-remulla
Marcos must end the war on the press that Duterte started: Beh Lih Yi leads the Asia program at the Committee to Protect Journalists, a global organization ...
asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Marcos-must-end-the-war-on-the-press-that-Duterte-started
Fintech founder charged with fraud after ‘AI’ shopping app found to be powered by humans in the Philippines
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Philippines' Kanlaon volcano eruption resumes, says seismology agency: A volcano in the central Philippines erupted on Tuesday morning, ejecting an ash-laden ...
reuters.com/business/environment/philippines-kanlaon-volcano-eruption-resumes-says-seismology-agency-2025-04-08/
Fake social media accounts drove praise of Duterte and now target Philippine election
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China Warns US Over F-16 Sales: Beijing views Taiwan as part of its territory and has territorial disputes with the Philippines but Washington has sold both ...
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Philippines adds speedy warship to maritime arsenal: The ship’s arrival follows months of confrontations between Philippine and Chinese vessels in the South ...
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Philippines, US launch joint drills aimed at 'deterrence': Philippines, US launch joint drills aimed at 'deterrence' - Asia & Pacific - The ...
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Cologne rocker criticizes media: Wolfgang Niedecken wants more anti-right songs on the radio
spiegel.de/panorama/leute/wolfgang-niedecken-koelschrocker-fordert-mehr-songs-gegen-rechts-im-radio-a-ae926033-2466-4305-94e0-df334f4651ec
Early holiday, more fans: Philippines schools adapt to climate change: Kindergarten teacher Lolita Akim fires up five standing fans with three more at the ready ...
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CEO secretly kept human workers at a Philippines call centre for his ‘AI’ shopping app
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Inquirer.net Apr 10
Alex Eala opens up on visa challenges with Philippine passport: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis star Alex Eala admitted that holding a Philippine passport ...
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Vlogger says Roque behind 'Pulvoron video' edited to look like PBBM: MANILA, Philippines — The so-called "pulvoron video," which showed a man allegedly ...
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Alleged Cebuano scam mastermind detained in US blames agents for fraud: Friends of two Cebuanos detained in the US ask President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ...
rappler.com/philippines/visayas/alleged-cebuano-scam-mastermind-detained-us-blames-agents-fraud/
ICC warrant legal, gov't way of yielding Duterte 'not' - | Azcuna: A retired member of the Supreme Court believes the arrest warrant against former ...
globalnation.inquirer.net/272517/icc-warrant-legal-govt-way-of-yielding-duterte-not-azcuna
PH adds corvette-class warship to naval assets: The first of the country's two corvette-class warships, the BRP Miguel Malvar, will soon patrol the West ...
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Manila Bulletin Apr 07
'May pasalubong?': Ortega glad that VP Duterte is back in the Philippines
mb.com.ph/2025/4/7/may-pasalubong-ortega-glad-that-vp-duterte-is-back-in-the-philippines
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