Over one million Filipinos get P3-B aid on Saturday
MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, alongside President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr., launched the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) on Saturday, an initiative that will distribute P3 billion in cash aid to more than one million beneficiaries in a single day. The AKAP Program, spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare.....»»
Cong. Duke Frasco Cup fires off in Liloan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cong. Duke Frasco Cup, one of northern Cebu’s biggest sports events, officially kicked off on Saturday, May 18, at the Liloan Sports Complex. More than a hundred athletes from the municipalities of Borbon, Carmen, Catmon, Compostela, Liloan, Pilar, Poro, San Francisco, Sogod, and Tudela and Danao City paraded during the.....»»
Bolts equalize vs Gin Kings despite Standhardinger s career-high 41 points
The Meralco Bolts zapped the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 103-91, to tie their best-of-seven PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series at one game apiece Sunday evening at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City......»»
Doug Kramer ‘one-man’ glam team ng anak na si Kendra: Photographer, stylist…
UMANI ng mga papuri ang dating professional basketball player na si Doug Kramer matapos ibandera ang kanyang pagiging “one-man” glam team sa anak na si Kendra habang sila ay nasa US trip. Sa pamamagitan ng Instagram, proud na ipinost ni Doug ang litrato na inaayusan ng buhok ang panganay. “Photographer, videographer, stylist, dry cleaner and.....»»
Christopher Morel s walk-off single lifts Cubs over Pirates
(Photo credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports) Christopher Morel hit a walk-off single to score Cody Bellinger from second base in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 on Saturday afternoon. Bellinger hit a ground-rule double with one out against David Bednar (2-3) and slid home safely ahead of the tag by catcher Joey Bart on Morel's single to center field. The call wa.....»»
Alsons profit drops in Q1
Alsons Consolidated Resources (ACR) of the Alcantara Group reported a dip in first quarter earnings as the forced outage of one of its plants dented the firm’s operations and revenues......»»
Twin fires hit Lapu-Lapu City on May 18
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- Two fire incidents were reported in Lapu-Lapu City on Saturday, May 18. The first one broke out at around 11:05 a.m. in Purok Rambo in Brgy. Babag and displaced three families consisting of 13 individuals. According to fire investigators, the flame damaged the house of Imelda Berdin, 56, that was occupied by.....»»
Beyond weddings: Celebrations at the Marco 2024 embrace all milestones
Marking its 18th anniversary, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu hosts its signature event, “Celebrations at the Marco,” in the hotel’s majestic grand ballroom. This unique event brings together over 40 trusted event suppliers for a two-day extravaganza from May 18 to 19, 2024, offering a one-of-a-kind experience for all attendees. Departing from the traditional ribbon cutting,.....»»
Astrolabio-Nakatani world title bout set in July in Japan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vincent “Asero” Astrolabio gets another world title shot, this time it’s against one of Japan’s best boxers, Junto Nakatani, on July 20 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo. This was confirmed by Astrolabio’s promoter and manager Sean Gibbons and was posted on Viva Promotions’ Facebook page on Wednesday, May 15. His.....»»
What Xian Lim is most proud of in his 15 years in showbiz
If there’s one thing he is proud of, it would be his growth as an artist......»»
DOH reports 3,410 new HIV cases in Q1
The Philippines reported 3,410 new HIV/AIDS cases and 82 deaths in the first quarter of the year, according to the Department of Health (DOH). Data from the HIV and AIDS Registry showed the new cases ranged from under one year old to 66 years old, with a median age of 28. Eight out of ten.....»»
Ayala exits Manila Water
Conglomerate Ayala Corp. has completed one of its major divestment plans for the year, selling its remaining stake in its East Zone water business to ports and power tycoon Enrique Razon for P14.5 billion......»»
51 nabbed in 2-day drug operations
Fifty-one people were arrested and nearly P86 million worth of illegal drugs were confiscated in Metro Manila during anti-narcotics operations conducted by the National Capital Region Police Office over two days......»»
Ben& Ben shares story behind Marian Rivera dance video challenge
Original Pilipino Music (OPM) band Ben&Ben revealed the reason why they asked actress Marian Rivera to do a dance video challenge featuring one of their songs......»»
Teacher Georcelle won’t stop until dancers reach the highest level
Finding one’s passion became easy for celebrity choreographer and dancer Teacher Georcelle Dapat-Sy, and conversing with her at the GForce dance studio in Quezon City taught us many things beyond dancing......»»
For sale: Unique lot in strategic Arctic archipelago
The last piece of privately owned land in the strategic Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic is up for grabs, a property likely to entice China but which Norway does not intend to let go without a fight. The archipelago is located halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, in an Arctic region that has.....»»
BVLGARI brings a new brand of opulence to NUSTAR Resort Cebu
After four years of planning, Italian luxury fashion house BVLGARI finally opens its doors to discerning Cebuano fashionistas at the NUSTAR Resort Cebu on May 10, 2024. This would be the third store the brand has in the country and the only one outside the capital (after the Greenbelt and Solaire branches). In a star-studded.....»»
GAB honors Japanese slayers Vayson, Suganob in monthly awards
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Jayson “Striker” Vayson and Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob were recognized by the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) for their spectacular performances last month. Vayson was named one of the “Boxers of the Month”, while Suganob received “honorable mention” by GAB, the official governing and regulating agency for professional sports. To recall, Vayson,.....»»
Max Collins reacts to always dying in TV shows
Philstar.com caught Max as one of the celebrity guests who graced the Loewe store last Wednesday in Greenbelt 3.....»»
Sarines rallies to win crown; Zaragosa reigns in girls’ side
Vito Sarines demonstrated remarkable grit and determination, battling back from eight strokes down to edge out Race Manhit in a thrilling finish and snatch a one-shot victory in the boys’ 11-14 age category of the Junior Philippine Golf Tour Luzon Series I at the Splendido Taal Golf Club here yesterday......»»