Talent manager defends Bea Alonzo over ‘1521’ controversy: ‘Modus operandi’

Unreasonable demands? No such thing! Thus said Shirley Kuan, manager of Bea Alonzo, following the allegations of the producers of “1521: The Quest for Love...
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China ready to cooperate with Philippines on illegal offshore gambling

BEIJING — China is ready to fully cooperate with the Philippines to deal with illegal offshore gambling in the Philippines, the Chinese embassy in Manila said on Wednesday. China helped Manila shut...

National Museum to ‘evaluate’ free yoga classes held at Spoliarium Hall after backlash

The National Museum of the Philippines said it will “evaluate” its “Yoga at the Museum” project. The evaluation comes after the program received mixed reactions...
Ricardo Cepeda

Ricardo Cepeda ‘shocked’ at arrest, says ‘not connected’ to company involved in case

Veteran character actor Ricardo Cepeda said he was "shocked" when he was arrested by the police over charges of alleged syndicated estafa. The actor on...

Star Cinema’s ‘A Very Good Girl’ hits P100-M mark at box office

The Filipino audience has spoken: “A Very Good Girl” is a very good film. Based on box office returns, anyway. The Kathryn Bernardo and Dolly...

Lipa archbishop urges Catholics to form conscience for environment

A Catholic official has expressed hope that people’s consciences will lead them to take action on environmental and climate issues. Archbishop Gilbert Garcera of Lipa...

Israel prepares ground offensive; Biden decries ‘sheer evil’ of Hamas attacks

Israeli death toll from Hamas attack rises to 1,200, Israel's state broadcaster Kan says Israel says its aircraft struck more than 70 targets in Gaza...

As China’s economy slows, Hong Kong aims to rebuild its international image

HONG KONG — Hundreds of executives, diplomats and foreign business chambers congregated at Hong Kong’s landmark M+ art museum over canapés and cocktails last month with a clear...

Israel pounds Gaza with fiercest air strikes ever

Gaza death toll reaches 770 with 4,000 wounded Toll from attacks in Israel rises to 900 Fiercest air strikes in 75-year history of conflict U.N....
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Taylor Swift in… Tondo? AI-generated pics of singer have Pinoys hoping for Manila ‘Eras...

Grammy award-winning singer Taylor Swift in... Tondo? AI-generated photos of the American artist seemingly performing in one of the densely populated districts of Manila are...

‘At your service!’: Melai Cantiveros reveals role in movie shot in South Korea

Melai Cantiveros-Francisco revealed that she is starring in a new movie filmed in South Korea. On Instagram on October 10, Melai announced that she is playing...
Cornetto

Cornetto is P20 again, but Pinoys ask if there’s a catch

An ice cream brand is bringing back the old suggested retail price (SRP) that was heavily associated with its television ads featuring the tagline...

‘Images you can smell’: Ahn Hyo Seop in a Pasig River moment as he...

The Pasig River was once again the spotlight in a South Korean actor's pictures. Korean actor Ahn Hyo Seop, known for his role in the Korean...
Lumpiang Shanghai

Miss Jollibee’s Lumpiang Shanghai? 12 restos where you can get the Pinoy fave

While fast food chain Jollibee has removed Lumpiang Shanghai from its menus, the public can still satisfy their cravings for the Pinoy spring roll...

AFP chief denies navy ship driven away by Chinese coast guard in disputed shoal

MANILA/BEIJING — The Philippines' military chief on Tuesday dismissed as "propaganda" a statement by China's coast guard that said it had driven away a Filipino navy gunboat...