Spotify RADAR artist Illest Morena: A skilled rapper and a proud Pinay
MANILA, Philippines – Anybody can tell that Illest Morena loves what she does. Even when she’s offstage, she beamed with energy, enthusiastically answering whatever questions we had for her and...
View ArticleHere’s how to take care of your fur babies in this heat
MANILA, Philippines – Summer is upon us, and we’re not the only ones feeling the heat – we need to look out for our furry companions, too. “They’re feeling more or less the same thing that we’re...
View ArticleMexico suspends relations with Ecuador after arrest of ex-vice president
QUITO, Ecuador – Ecuadorean authorities arrested former Vice President Jorge Glas on Friday evening, April 5, seizing him from the Mexican embassy and prompting Mexico to suspend bilateral relations....
View ArticleRousing return: Pacatiw delivers statement win in MMA comeback
MANILA, Philippines – Jeremy “The Juggernaut” Pacatiw could not have authored a much better way to announce his return to the global stage of martial arts than with his stellar performance at ONE...
View ArticlePetro Gazz deals Creamline 2nd Sta. Rosa loss in rivalry 5-setter; Choco...
MANILA, Philippines – The Sta. Rosa Sports Complex continues to be an unlucky venue for reigning PVL All-Filipino champion Creamline. Three weeks after Chery Tiggo rolled to a three-set stunner over...
View ArticleClimate activist Greta Thunberg detained twice at demonstration in The Hague
THE HAGUE – Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by police at a demonstration in The Hague, the Netherlands, on Saturday, April 6. Thunberg was initially detained and held for a short time by...
View ArticleNo slowing down as streaking NLEX comes out of long break with convincing win
MANILA, Philippines – NLEX showed no signs of rust despite coming off a three-week layoff. The Road Warriors picked up where they left off in the PBA Philippine Cup and claimed their fourth...
View ArticleDay to remember: Thirdy’s San-En, Kiefer’s Shiga hit Japan B. League milestones
MANILA, Philippines – It was a day to remember for brothers Thirdy and Kiefer Ravena as their respective teams achieved milestones in the Japan B. League on Saturday, April 6. Thirdy’s San-En...
View ArticleIsraeli military says it reduces troops in south Gaza
JERUSALEM – The Israeli military has withdrawn more ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip, leaving just one brigade there six months after the start of its offensive, a spokesperson for the force...
View ArticleA Negrosanon’s journey from being food crew to real estate CEO
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Growing up in an underprivileged family can present significant challenges that hinder one’s ability to pursue their aspirations and achieve their goals in life....
View ArticleHungry for redemption, razor-sharp Oftana guides TNT out of funk
MANILA, Philippines – TNT star Calvin Oftana turned down a pre-game interview as he aimed to keep his focus on their battle against Meralco in the PBA Philippine Cup. That was how badly Oftana wanted...
View Article‘What are the Americans doing in Vietnam, anyway?’
It’s a scene that’s unthinkable today and trumps the imagination. But the unthinkable is what Victor Corpus has done all his life until he breathed his last on Wednesday, April 3, at the age of 79....
View ArticleVince Carter, Chauncey Billups highlight 2024 Hall of Fame class
GLENDALE, USA – Final Four Saturday began with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 announcement in Glendale, Arizona The 13 honorees include former NBA stars Chauncey Billups (now head...
View ArticleLovers soldier and cop arrested for illegal gun selling in Mindanao
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines – An army intelligence operative and his girlfriend, who were allegedly into illegal weapons trade, fell into the hands of lawmen during a sting operation in Cotabato...
View ArticlePhilippines, US, Japan, Australia hold maritime drills as tension lingers in...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines, the United States, Australia, and Japan successfully engaged in the first multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea on Sunday,...
View ArticleNo hard feelings as Gomez de Liaño torches Ginebra in rare Terrafirma win
MANILA, Philippines – Javi Gomez de Liaño played his best game of the PBA Philippine Cup in a rare win against the very same team that drafted, and eventually, traded him. Coincidence? Probably. But...
View ArticleDream fulfilled: Rising star Vanessa Sarno earns Olympic weightlifting berth
MANILA, Philippines – Back when Vanessa Sarno defended her title in the Southeast Asian Games in May last year, she talked about her desire to win an Olympic medal. The rising star will get a chance...
View ArticleKim Seon Ho partners with UFC Fun Chow for a ‘Color+Full’ Manila fanmeet this...
Exciting news for Seonhohadas! UFC, the Filipinos’ favorite food brand from NutriAsia, is thrilled to announce an exclusive fan meet with the most versatile Korean drama superstar of today, Kim Seon...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: No deal between Kai Sotto, Golden State Warriors
Claim: Filipino basketball star Kai Sotto will sign a 10-day contract with the NBA team Golden State Warriors (GSW). Rating: False Why we fact-checked this: The claim originated from a Facebook page...
View ArticleStop airstrikes in hinterland villages, rights groups ask AFP
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Human rights groups have called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to cease airstrikes against suspected rebels at the expense of communities in the...
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