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Multi-million-euro Spain property links to Romualdez
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (1520+ words) A multi-million-euro mansion in Sotogrande, one of Spain's most exclusive residential communities, was purchased in January 2024 through a corporation linked to individuals closely identified with Leyte Representative and then-speaker Martin Romualdez. A trail of official documents lists the names of…...
How The Peninsula Manila became a haven for the stories of the Filipino people
4+ week, 19+ hour ago (403+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Through the years, The Peninsula Manila in Makati has become more than just a hotel. It has witnessed Manila's celebrations, sorrows, and milestones." From glamorous weddings in the Rigodon Ballroom to quiet afternoons over tea in the resplendent…...
Why some still move to ‘Blue Zone’ Boracay
1+ mon, 47+ min ago (918+ words) BREATHTAKING. A view of Boracay from the Diniview Villas. Why do people move to Boracay? Apart from the obvious sand, sea, and sun, well, there's the wind, too." Kit is a tech nomad, and after the COVID lockdown was lifted,…...
Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision; Spain, Ireland and others quit in protest
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (802+ words) GENEVA, Switzerland " Israel was cleared on Thursday to enter the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest by the organiser, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to withdraw over the Gaza war and plunging the competition into one of the biggest rows in…...
Alex Villaluz's 'Resonance' at Cubao Expo until November 30
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (111+ words) RAPPLER | Philippine & World News | Investigative Journalism | Data | Civic Engagement | Public Interest In "Resonance," Villaluz invites viewers into a world where geometry, landscape, and human presence collide in playful tension. Lines, curves, and patterns guide the eye" but don't expect neat…...
Spain to investigate Meta for alleged Android privacy breaches
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (356+ words) META. The logo of Meta is seen at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 11, 2025 MADRID, Spain " Spain's parliament will investigate Meta for possible privacy violations of its Facebook and Instagram users, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said…...
Spain coach cautious after record run makes team FIFA World Cup favorites
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (369+ words) ALL RIGHT. Spain's Unai Simon reacts during a FIFA World Cup UEFA Qualifiers game against Georgia. SEVILLE, Spain " Spain manager Luis de la Fuente is keeping his feet on the ground despite'the'scintillating form that has made'his team'favorites for the 2026 FIFA…...
The dead saved the living: La Castellana cemetery shields town from logs washed down from Kanlaon
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (475+ words) BLOCKED. The La Castellana Public Cemetery in Negros Occidental abated the floods that swept cut logs from Mount Kanlaon after Typhoon Tino on November 4, 2025. NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines " When Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi)hit Negros Occidental in early November, it triggered floods…...
'Imperfect Leadership': A Jesuit’s humble reflection on service and guidance
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (357+ words) CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines " Jesuit priest Antonio Moreno, former president of Ateneo de Zamboanga University and provincial superior of the Philippine Jesuit Community, invites readers into a personal meditation on leadership in his new book, Imperfect Leadership (A Jesuit Reflects…...
Jose Rizal bust 'disappears' in Paris
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (371+ words) RIZAL IN PARIS. Philippine and French officials at the unveiling of the bust on June 23, 2022. Department of Foreign Affairs MANILA, Philippines " The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, November 4, confirmed that the bust of Dr. Jose Rizal was "removed…...