Britain’s ‘Zone of Interest’ wins best international film Oscar

LOS ANGELES — Britain's "The Zone of Interest," about a German officer's family living next door to the Auschwitz extermination camp during World War Two,...

‘The Boy and the Heron’ wins best animated feature film Oscar

LOS ANGELES — Hayao Miyazaki won his second Oscar on Sunday for his semi-autobiographical Japanese animated feature film “The Boy and the Heron,” a fantasy tale about...

‘Holdovers’ star Randolph wins supporting actress as Oscars kick off

LOS ANGELES — "The Holdovers" star Da'Vine Joy Randolph won the best supporting actress trophy as Hollywood began handing out the top film honors at the annual Academy...

Strong silhouettes, sparkles dominate Oscars red carpet

LOS ANGELES — Dresses with strong silhouettes, sparkles on both women and men and a splash of Barbie-inspired pink dominated the Oscars red carpet on Sunday. "Anatomy...

Negros bishop launches peace prayer

The central Philippine diocese of San Carlos has released a “peace prayer” following sporadic clashes between state forces and suspected rebels in the hinterland...

Levi’s unveils summer 2024 collection with lightweight technology

Denim clothes are in as we welcome the warm breeze of summer. Last February 22, clothing brand Levi’s gave a preview of its summer 2024...

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic sets triple-double mark in win

Luka Doncic set an NBA record with his sixth consecutive 30-point triple-double as the Dallas Mavericks rolled past the host Detroit Pistons, 142-124, on Saturday night. Doncic piled...

Atom bomb survivor hopes Japan debut of ‘Oppenheimer’ will stoke nuclear debate

HIROSHIMA — Teruko Yahata was eight when she saw a blueish-white light envelop the sky over her home city of Hiroshima one summer morning, moments before...

Stroke of luck: Cooking oil announces winners of raffle promo

A cooking oil firm just concluded its nationwide raffle promo in January. Jolly Claro Cooking Oil launched a raffle promo called “Mas Claro, Mas Panalo”...

‘Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey’ wins worst picture at Razzies

LOS ANGELES — A horror film based on the beloved children’s literary character “Winnie the Pooh” faced the vengeance of Razzie voters on Saturday in the annual Oscar spoof that...

Church ordains fourth Pinoy bishop in US

A Catholic priest of Filipino descent was ordained auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia in a solemn ceremony at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and...
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‘I couldn’t move’: Japanese male office workers experience simulated menstrual pain

TOKYO — Male office workers at a telecoms firm in Tokyo have experienced simulated menstrual pain to help them become more sympathetic toward female colleagues...

Bishop deplores deaths of 2 Filipino seafarers in Houthi attack

A Catholic maritime agency has deplored on Friday the missile strike by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on a ship in the Gulf of Aden that...

Ballgowns and pantsuits: What to expect for Oscars red carpet fashion

LOS ANGELES/LONDON — Celebrity stylist Jennifer Austin browses through a rack of glamorous dresses, before fluffing the bottom of a yellow frilled strapless gown. READ: Diamonds to dazzle...
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How Pinoys can have front-row access to Oscars 2024

Filipinos can have front-row access to the most exciting and prestigious night at Hollywood this Monday, March 11. The 96th Academy Awards, also known as...