Pope Francis arrives in Papua New Guinea, country 2 of 12-day trip
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea – Pope Francis arrived in Papua New Guinea on Friday evening, September 6, from Indonesia, where the 87-year-old leader of the global Catholic Church will continue an...
View Article‘I built this’: Pido Jarencio confident, proud of rejigged UST Tigers
MANILA, Philippines – When the UST Growling Tigers won only two UAAP games last year, head coach Pido Jarencio vowed to turn things around in Season 87. Jarencio, now in his second season back with...
View ArticleCourt stops Malacañang’s suspension of Abra vice governor
BAGUIO, Philippines – The Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Abra issued a 20-day temporary restraining order (TRO) against the suspension of Abra Vice Governor Maria Jocelyn Valera-Bernos. RTC Branch 2...
View ArticleMTRCB upholds X rating of ‘Dear Satan’
MANILA, Philippines – The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has affirmed its decision to give the film Dear Santa – formerly known as Dear Satan – its X rating, the agency...
View Article‘Basketball is easier’ with George King as Blackwater continues resurgence
MANILA, Philippines – Blackwater veteran Troy Rosario said import George King makes life easier for the Bossing. And that has been evident as Blackwater remained unbeaten with King, stretching its...
View ArticleIN PHOTOS: Stars, personalities at Preview Ball 2024
MANILA, Philippines — The Preview Ball, the fashion magazine’s annual gala, celebrated the year’s best designers, and best dressed personalities, with guests turning heads as they walked the “nude...
View ArticleParis to name sports venue after murdered Olympian Cheptegei
The French capital will pay tribute to Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who was set on fire by her boyfriend, by naming a sports facility in her honor, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced on Friday,...
View ArticleQi Wellness Living Spa: A quiet couples escape in Tagaytay City
MANILA, Philippines – For couples seeking a serene escape without straying too far from the city, Qi Wellness Living in Tagaytay is a spa option that doesn’t require much planning and preparation...
View ArticleCendy Asusano falls short of javelin throw medal to wrap up PH campaign in...
MANILA, Philippines – Team Philippines ended up without a medal for the second straight Paralympics as para javelin thrower Cendy Asusano fell short of a podium spot. Asusano finished fourth in the...
View ArticleIN PHOTOS: What you’ll find at Philippine Travel Mart 2024 in Pasay City
MANILA, Philippines – Showcasing the rich cultural diversity of the Philippines, the country’s longest-running immersive travel fair is back at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City! The Philippine...
View Article[Pastilan] ‘Duterte-Duterte 2028’: Why fix what’s broken when you can smash...
So, Salvador Panelo — the man who’s always just one idea away from making you question reality – comes out with this plan: ex-president Rodrigo Duterte becoming his daughter’s running mate in 2028....
View Article‘Easy fit’: Sajonia shines in NCAA debut as San Beda gets title defense rolling
MANILA, Philippines – Bryan Sajonia looked right at home at San Beda as he catapulted the Red Lions to a rousing start in their title-retention bid. Sajonia shone in his San Beda debut, netting 18...
View ArticlePro-Tokhang Dela Rosa tells police, KOJC members to respect human rights
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, the first Philippine National Police (PNP) chief who implemented former president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, has urged the police and members of the Kingdom of Jesus...
View Article‘A bit inconsistent’: Alas Pilipinas bows to Japan club in volleyball...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine women’s volleyball team suffered a one-sided loss to Japanese club Saga Hisamitsu Springs, 25-19, 25-16, 25-16, on the first day of the Alas Pilipinas...
View ArticleTony Ynot a ‘revelation’ as Benilde turns back Mapua for winning start in...
MANILA, Philippines – Coaching Tony Ynot gave St. Benilde tactician Charles Tiu a different perspective on the do-it-all guard. The Blazers leaned on Ynot down the stretch as they completed a 78-65...
View ArticleNCAA: Paeng Are lifts San Sebastian past Letran; EAC outlasts Arellano in OT
MANILA, Philippines – Paeng Are wasted no time making a mark in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball tournament as he willed the San Sebastian Stags to a 91-84 come-from-behind win against the Letran...
View ArticleIN PHOTOS: The Presidential Museum at Baguio’s Mansion House opens to the public
BAGUIO CITY – Despite the pouring rain, people gathered for the public opening of the Presidential Museum inside the Baguio Mansion House on Sunday, September 8. The museum showcases presidential...
View ArticlePAL to expand Borongan-Cebu flights before September ends
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Airlines will be launching a Wednesday flight for its Borongan-Cebu route before the end of September — adding this to the weekly Monday and Friday schedule of the...
View ArticlePolice capture Apollo Quiboloy
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Police finally captured fugitive doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy ending a grueling manhunt inside the vast Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) property in Davao City....
View ArticleHow to plan a 5-day trip to Krabi
In my opinion, Thailand’s southern region is like many of the Philippines’ beach and island destinations with their white (or golden) shores, turquoise-tinged waters, limestone formations, and...
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