Geopolitics Looms Over Eurovision, but Not Its Asian Edition

New York Times - Nov 14, 2026

So far, the contest’s organizers have kept politics offstage. The European edition shows how difficult that can be.

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Suspect nabbed in Zamboanga drug bust; P680K worth of ‘shabu’ seized

Nov 14, 2026

Suspect nabbed in Zamboanga drug bust; P680K worth of ‘shabu’ seized

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur—Anti-narcotics operatives arrested a 27-year-old man and seized approximately 100 grams of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) worth P680,000. The apprehension happened during a buy-bust operation in Zamboanga City on Thursday night, Nov. 12. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 9 Director Bryan Babang identified the suspect only as alias “Kol,” married,

42% of adult Filipinos dissatisfied with Marcos admin – SWS survey

Nov 14, 2026

42% of adult Filipinos dissatisfied with Marcos admin – SWS survey

MANILA, Philippines — More Filipinos are dissatisfied with the performance of the administration under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a September survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) has shown.  The poll results released on Friday indicated that 42 percent of adult Filipinos are “dissatisfied with the general performance” of the administration, four points above the

Ombudsman Remulla questions funding for projects without plans in House-approved 2027 budget

Nov 14, 2026

Ombudsman Remulla questions funding for projects without plans in House-approved 2027 budget

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Saturday criticized the House-approved version of the proposed 2027 national budget, questioning the allocation of funds for projects that have no concrete plans.

DICT: Additional cybersecurity measures in place at ASEAN 2026 media center

Nov 14, 2026

DICT: Additional cybersecurity measures in place at ASEAN 2026 media center

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Saturday said it was implementing additional security protocols at the 49th ASEAN Summit International Media Center (IMC) in Pasay City following reports of data breaches involving government agencies.

Bea Millan-Windorski stuns in swimsuit event at Miss Universe 2026

Nov 14, 2026

Bea Millan-Windorski stuns in swimsuit event at Miss Universe 2026

Bea Millan-Windorski showcased her confidence and beauty during a Miss Universe 2026 swimsuit event.

Hong Kong police to activate AI facial recognition across surveillance network

Nov 14, 2026

Hong Kong police to activate AI facial recognition across surveillance network

Hong Kong police will activate artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition across their expanding smart surveillance network on Monday, the force’s commissioner has said. Speaking after attending a police passing-out ceremony, Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming said the technology could help identify people even if they wore masks or used other methods to evade detection. “No matter what methods you use, if you commit a crime, we actually have the capability to arrest you. I believe...

LIVE UPDATES: 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila

Nov 14, 2026

LIVE UPDATES: 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila

Leaders and representatives of the 11 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and their allies, are gathering in Manila for the bloc's biggest event of the year

Hong Kong to trial electronic proxy voting platform to curb bid-rigging at estates

Nov 14, 2026

Hong Kong to trial electronic proxy voting platform to curb bid-rigging at estates

Hong Kong will launch a trial scheme next year to handle proxy voting via an electronic platform, a move designed to pave the way for a cap on proxies and curb rampant bid-rigging in private housing estates. Announcing the plan on Saturday, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen said the government had decided against an immediate limit on proxy votes under proposed amendments to the Building Management Ordinance. The reforms follow the deadly Tai Po fire almost a year ago,...

PCG lifts travel suspension for small vessels in 3 Palawan towns

Nov 14, 2026

PCG lifts travel suspension for small vessels in 3 Palawan towns

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has lifted the suspension of travel for small vessels in Roxas, Dumaran and Araceli in Palawan following the improved weather. In Sea Travel Advisory No. 1126-002 issued on Saturday (Nov. 14), the Coast Guard Station North Central Palawan announced that vessels and watercraft with a

The Green Report: Wars, El Niño, and COP’s new sales pitch

Nov 14, 2026

The Green Report: Wars, El Niño, and COP’s new sales pitch

Rappler's Jee Geronimo and Iya Gozum talk about what's at stake at COP31 and what this means for vulnerable countries like the Philippines

Not good enough for the 27 Club

Nov 14, 2026

Not good enough for the 27 Club

'Greatness wasn’t my gift, but the potential for it. Now, I think that is somehow worse.'

Katrina Anne Johnson named Miss Visit Japan at Miss International 2026

Nov 14, 2026

Katrina Anne Johnson named Miss Visit Japan at Miss International 2026

Katrina Anne Johnson has been named Miss Visit Japan at this year's Miss International Welcome Party.

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