A Thai girl’s unusual given name, Metallica, has gone viral after a Facebook page confirmed yesterday, March 9, that she is able to obtain a passport without any issue. In the post by Headbangkok, the page described her as “the coolest-named girl in Thailand: Metallica” and said the page had previously featured her story. It …

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The use of protection orders and Slapp suits has raised concerns about growing pressure on journalists, investigators and whistle-blowers.

MANILA, Philippines — House Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima, along with 41 other lawmakers and women’s organizations, filed a bill seeking to define and penalize violence against women in politics (VAWP). De Lima, Iloilo Lone District Rep. Julienne Baronda, Manila Rep. Joel Chua, and Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V

Christopher de Leon shared his experience being part of ‘Batang Quiapo’ Veteran award-winning actor Christopher de Leon shared the lessons he learned from the Kapamilya primetime action-drama series FPJ’s Batang Quiapo. Christopher continues to showcase his acting caliber to the younger generation. He is one of the most respected actors in the Philippine entertainment industry. ... Read more

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LOS ANGELES, United States — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has equalled Wilt Chamberlain’s 63-year-old 20-point scoring record on Monday as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 129-126 in a pulsating clash of the Western Conference titans. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 35 points, 15 assists and nine rebounds to pull level with Chamberlain’s longstanding mark of scoring

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A three-day Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operations or SACLEO in Cebu resulted in the arrest of 231 individuals and the seizure of illegal drugs, firearms, and gambling money, according to police reports. The SACLEO in Cebu had sparate operations carried out by the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) and the Cebu

2 Women & Rider Get Into Physical Fight After Road Rage Incident in Pasig Two women and a motorcycle rider get intro a physical fight during an intense road rage incident in Pasig City.  On Monday afternoon (March 9, 2026), an intense confrontation between a motorcycle rider and a woman driving a sedan turned physical. The incident happened at the ... Read more

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A pickup truck towing a speedboat crashed into a parked tuk tuk and a massage shop in Patong, Phuket, yesterday evening, March 9, injuring six people, with one reported to be in critical condition. The crash happened on Baan Morn Road in Patong sub-district, Kathu district. CCTV footage shared by the owner of a nearby …

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Documentary A Chip Odyssey chronicles Taiwan's resilience, highlighting engineers, women workers and leaders who built a semiconductor empire.

MANILA, Philippines —  The lawyer who notarized the affidavit of the 18 alleged former Marines appeared before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday to comply with a subpoena. Atty. Charlie Pascual arrived at NBI headquarters on Tuesday morning and remains at the Special Action Unit as of this writing. Meanwhile, the 18 alleged