Manhunt for killers of Naga student launched
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A manhunt operation was launched by police in Naga City, Cebu to arrest the suspects behind the killing of an 18-year-old student last Sunday, April 14, 2024. The victim was identified as Jasper Martinez Alegria, 18, a Grade 12 student and a resident of Barangay Pangdan of said city. Meanwhile, one.....»»
Jericho Rosales working on comeback show, unnamed Star Cinema movie
Six years after his last TV role in the hit 2018 show "Halik" opposite Yam Concepcion and Yen Santos, Jericho Rosales is set to appear in another show this year......»»
Lakers Reaves reminisces rock-star treatment during FIBA World Cup in Manila
The FIBA World Cup experience with Team USA in Manila last year left an indelible mark on the Los Angeles Lakers’ rising star Austin Reaves......»»
Kiana Valenciano spills updates to dad Gary V’s last big concert
Original Pilipino Music (OPM) Gary Valenciano is set to stage his "last big" concert, “Pure Energy: One Last Time," on April 26 and 27 in Mall of Asia Arena, and his daughter Kiana Valenciano is happy to announce her participation in it......»»
BDO profit climbs to P18.5 billion in Q1
The net income of BDO Unibank Inc. rose by 12.2 percent to P18.5 billion in the first quarter from P16.5 billion in the same period last year on the back of sustained growth across its core businesses......»»
Chinabank declares P5.9 billion cash dividends
Sy-led China Banking Corp. will reward its shareholders with a record P5.9 billion in dividend payments, 16 percent higher compared to last year, the bank said yesterday......»»
DOLE and UP College of Law Collaborate to Launch Paralegal Training Program
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law have teamed up to conduct a paralegal training program to reinforce the rights of trade unionists and workers last April 11, 2024, in Diliman, Quezon City. The initiative stems from a Memorandum of Agreement signed by DOLE and […].....»»
South Korea cautiously optimistic about US-Japan military upgrades
WASHINGTON - South Korea is cautiously optimistic about alliance upgrades that the U.S. and Japan have planned to bolster security in East Asia and the Indo-Pacific region.A South Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the ministry "noted" that the U.S. and Japan, at their summit in Washington last week, spoke of "the defensive nature of the U.S.-Japan alliance" and emphasized "peace and stability" in the reg.....»»
Pythons for bait and dodging militias- on the trail of the rare monkey-eating eagle - Birds
Mindanao island is the last stronghold of the endangered Philippine eagle. But now the raptors habitat is at risk from logging, hunting and armed groups Christian Daug whistles with all the spirit he can muster. The male and female were perched there yesterday, he says, pointing to a dead tree amid the sea of flora that smothers the tallest mountain on the Philippine archipelago. He whistles again as we look out over the.....»»
Value of trust
Rarely does a team, whether in the NBA or PBA or whatever league, generate 80 percent of its offense from the bench. But last Sunday, Magnolia’s relievers scored 86 points in the Chicken Timplados Hotshots’ 107-93 win over Phoenix in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium......»»
Suarez closer to title shot
IBF No. 5 and WBO No. 9 superfeatherweight Charly Suarez endured testy moments in pounding out a unanimous eight-round decision over tough Luis Coria in Corpus Christi, Texas, last weekend but never complained, offering everything to the Lord as the King’s Warrior, his nom de guerre......»»
ROS nears last 8
Out of the gate, Rain or Shine dropped 12 unanswered points on NorthPort......»»
In photos: Alden Richards, Kathryn Bernardo s sweet moments in Casa Bernardo
Friends and family attended the house blessing of actress Kathryn Bernardo and her family's new home last week......»»
Ed Formoso returns afte 27 years
Ed Formoso was a prolific producer and songwriter during the late ‘70s and winner of four Cecil Awards during the ‘80s for the band Dinosaur. He was a hotshot during those days. Formoso has decided to get back to the swing of things or better put, the rhythm of the music. He is now 69 years old but just like before he is brimming with ideas. These should be interesting given the fact that he has three new originals that make up a new concept project called Sgaaty or Still Gago After All These Years. Leading the batch is a hard rock song War! Oh No! (The Anti-War). Watch out for that ‘still gago’ tag. Formoso might just shake up Filipino music again......»»
No end in sight for ABS-CBN’s woes
Media giant ABS-CBN Corp. suffered a setback in its efforts to become profitable again, tripling its net loss to nearly P10 billion last year due to the impairment of some of its legacy assets......»»
Metro Retail net income down in 2023
Earnings of Metro Retail Stores Group Inc., the listed retail company of the Gaisano Group, fell by a third last year on flat sales......»»
Man from Argao faces parricide charge for killing his grandfather
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Authorities in Argao, Cebu have filed a complaint for parricide against a 37-year-old man who allegedly stabbed to death his own grandfather last April 14. The incident happened at the victim’s house in Sitio Alang-alang, Brgy. Bogo in Argao town, southern Cebu. Argao police identified the suspect as Weldrin Lovitos, 37,.....»»
Philippines says it will not grant US access to more bases
The Philippines says it has no plans to give the United States more access to military bases in the Southeast Asian country, putting a cap on the current total number of nine sites.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told foreign correspondents in Manila Monday that the country's decision last year to increase the number of sites agreed upon under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement or EDCA was a re.....»»
EXO’s Baekhyun proves he’s an all-around idol in first solo Philippines show
Baekhyun of K-pop powerhouse EXO staged his first-ever solo concert in Manila last April 13, flaunting his talent as an all-round artist for 12 years now in the Hallyu scene......»»
Tireless at 63, Randy Santiago dances, jumps, gyrates and sings onstage non-stop
Just when he turned 63 (in November last year), singer-TV host Randy Santiago stopped singing his hit ballad, Hindi Magbabago, and resorted to all upbeat numbers with his guest artists in “EyeCon,” his latest live concert last weekend held at the PICC Plenary Hall......»»