A year from now, it’s election time again
In the observance of World Press Freedom Day, Ambassador Laure Beaufils of the United Kingdom sponsored a panel discussion on “information environment in the context of elections” in the Philippines and elsewhere in the world......»»
Cebu City mayor Rama on suspension: ‘I am loving the smell of nature’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama may be on preventive suspension, but he is making the most of it by spending more time with nature. Rama said he is currently enjoying beautiful sites, but did not specify his exact location. “I am not outside Cebu. Basta, I am loving the smell of.....»»
PVL to hold 1st-ever rookie draft
For the first time in its seven-year history, the Premier Volleyball League will hold its first rookie drafting rites this July and will be done via lottery that the league would televise or live-stream for everyone to see......»»
WATCH: Niall Horan performs hit songs in Manila after 6 years
Irish singer-songwriter and former One Direction member Niall Horan received a warm welcome as he returned to the Philippines for the first time in six years......»»
Ina Alegre manages to make films again
Since she made her big-screen debut in director Joseph Villamor’s 1995 film “Uubusin Ko ang Tapang Mo,” with action star Jess Lapid Jr. in the lead, actress-turned-politician Ina Alegre (Jennifer Cruz in real life) thought she would pursue making films for a long time......»»
Marcos 2021 negative drug test result brought up in Senate PDEA leaks hearing
Representatives of the hospital that administered the drug test of then-presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in 2021 assured senators there was nothing irregular with how the test, which produced negative results, was conducted......»»
Big-time price rollback for gasoline
Big-time price rollback for gasoline.....»»
Time to appreciate the beauty and grandeur of nature
People are amazed at how fast and fleeting time ticks and flies these days, complaining that there isn’t any more time left for us to fully savor the mystique of life......»»
The goldmine that is Philippine tourism
I have said it time and again, and I will not tire of saying it: the Philippines has so much to offer the traveler......»»
Taylor Swift fever hits Paris
It is now April in Paris. It is the time when the fabled City of Lights is said to be at its most beautiful......»»
Filipina golfers slip as Fall hangs tough
Clariss Guce’s momentum from her stirring 65 Friday fizzled out as she struggled to maintain her form, ending up with a 73 and slipping further behind Dana Fall in the third round of the Carlisle Arizona Women’s Golf Classic in Scottsdale, Arizona Saturday (Sunday Manila time)......»»
Young Filipinas miss World Cup bus, draw with Koreans in AFC U17 tiff
A stellar Olympico goal by Ariana Markey was not enough for the Filipinas U17 team as they missed out on a semis slot in the 2024 AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup, absorbing a draw against South Korea, 1-1, in their final match of the group stage in Indonesia on Sunday......»»
NU’s Solomon regains groove in time for Game 1 win vs UST
NU’s Alyssa Solomon shook off her slump in timely fashion as she recovered with a team-high 17 points in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball finals against UST at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday......»»
Celebrity moms Angelica Panganiban, Maxine Medina share motherhood lessons
Celebrity moms Angelica Panganiban and Maxine Medina have learned several things from being first-time mothers......»»
JK Labajo looks back at late mom as inspiration
It has been over a decade since Juan Karlos Labajo's mom passed on, but the singer-actor still keeps her in his heart, even saying a prayer with her every time he goes up on stage. .....»»
Hugot ni Kris Bernal bilang Padede Mom: Hangga’t may gatas, kakayanin!
“THE struggle is real” para sa first-time mommy na si Kris Bernal lalo na pagdating sa usapin ng kanyang postpartum body. Sa darating na August, 2024 ay mag-iisang taon na ang panganay nila ng asawang si Perry Choi na si Baby Hailee Lucca Ayon kay Kris, napakarami niyang hinaharap na extra challenge hindi lang bilang.....»»
Boy gusto sanang mag-ampon noon pero hindi na ngayon: Unfair na sa bata
BINALAK ng King Of Talk na si Boy Abunda na mag-ampon para magkaroon sila ng anak ng kanyang long-time partner na si Bong Quintana. Gusto rin ni Tito Boy noon na maging parent dahil talagang mahilig siya sa mga bata at feeling niya mas magiging happy siya kung magkakaroon ng bata sa kanilang tahanan. But.....»»
Will Cool Smashers extend dynasty?
Creamline’s long reign could be likened to ancient dynasties that have stood the test of time......»»
Defending the Philippines via alliances
It is time we understand that the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the increasing tension in the Taiwan Strait caused by China and the increasing pressure on the Philippines regarding the illegal possession of Philippine sovereign territory are interconnected and not isolated events......»»
Climate change erodes education outcomes: World Bank
Washington [US], May 11 (ANI/WAM): A new World Bank policy note presents latest evidence on how climate change is eroding education outcomes, including through increased school closures, and what to do about it. Over the past 20 years, schools were closed during around 75 percent or more of the extreme weather events that impacted 5 million people or more. It's now common for a country to close their schools multiple time.....»»