REVIEW | ‘The Beguiled’ is a story of war on all fronts

The film is brilliantly subversive, and it’s all due to Sofia Coppola’s masterful touch.

HAIR-RAISING JOB | Flying into the eye of Irma with US ‘Hurricane Hunters’

An Air Force reservist who flies for Delta and a seasoned meteorologist who's mom to an 8-month-old baby are among the intrepid lot whom Reuters joined on board a Hurricane Hunter - a plane that flies directly into the eye of storms to get more precise data that satellites cannot provide, and which save lives. Every storm is different but the pilot likens the experience to driving through a car wash - with one big difference. “As you’re driving through that car wash, a bunch of gorillas start jumping on top of your car."

‘Asia’s Got Talent’ Season 2 to premiere on AXN this October

There's a new judge, Jay Park, who joins David Foster and Anggun. And new hosts, Alan Wong and Justin Bratton.

WEEKEND CHEF | Hate veggies? You’ll like this kid-friendly ‘Guinataang Gulay’

Combine your favorite vegetables in this creamy, delicious, and but of course, nutritious dish.

REFLECTION | ‘I am in your midst’

Fraternal correction helps us build our communities as we strive to become better and mature persons and believers.
Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David.

WATCH | Father of Kian witness seeks sanctuary with Caloocan bishop

MANILA - The father of one of the children who witnessed the killing of 17-year-old Kian Loyd delos Santos in Caloocan City has sought...
PNA bloopers sabotage

PNA vows to get ‘saboteurs’

Undersecretary Joel Egco of the Presidential Communications Operations Office, the supervisor of the Philippine News Agency, on Saturday afternoon alluded to a perceived effort to sabotage the web site of PNA, which is the official news organ of the government.
Taxi driver Bagcal. Philstar file photograph

Rise Up group claims it has protective custody of Tomas Bagcal

MANILA - Rise Up for Life and for Rights, a network of church people and human rights advocates working with poor families affected by...

NU, Ateneo notch lopsided wins to open UAAP Season 80

The NU Bulldogs and the Ateneo Blue Eagles posted lopsided wins to tip off UAAP Season 80 on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. The...
Hurricane Irma Remedios Cuba

Hurricane Irma rips through Cuba as it heads for Florida

REMEDIOS, Cuba - Hurricane Irma pounded Cuba’s northern coast on Saturday as it headed for Florida, where millions of residents were told to evacuate...

Allen Durham’s monster 29-27 game lifts Meralco past Star

Allen Durham pulled off another monster game, scoring 29 points and 27 rebounds to carry the Meralco Bolts to a 96-90 victory over the...
NPA revolutionary dance number

CPP: Unacceptable that Duterte seeks NPA surrender while waging all-out war

The Information Bureau of the Communist Party of the Philippines on Saturday said President Rodrigo Duterte is taking the revolutionary forces for fools by...

NO EXPLOSIONS | Water-based battery close to applications

Scientists have taken a big step toward practical applications for a type of lithium-ion battery that, unlike conventional ones, uses a water-salt solution as its electrolyte to prevent fire and explosion hazards, according to a new study.

Henry Walker believes Blackwater has gained the respect of other PBA teams

Despite coming in as a late replacement, import Henry Walker has made a huge impact to the Blackwater Elite who have won four of...
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BOUNTIFUL HAUL | Pinoy math wizards BAG 273 medals in Singapore math contest

Filipino students recently bagged 273 medals in an international mathematics contest in Singapore. The math wizards took home 32 gold, 75 silver and 166 bronze...