US routs Italy, advances to FIBA World Cup semifinals
Mikal Bridges scored 24 points and Tyrese Haliburton added 18 off the bench as the United States routed Italy 100-63 on Tuesday to reach...
Conflict-riven Myanmar cedes upcoming ASEAN chair to Philippines
JAKARTA — Myanmar has ceded its turn to chair the Southeast Asian regional bloc, an official confirmed on Tuesday, after the group agreed that...
FIBA unveils official game ball for finals match
The official game ball for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Championships was unveiled in a fan event on Monday, September 4. Representatives from FIBA...
Here’s how streaming service is urging Pinoy viewers to ‘play more, browse less’
While other streaming services in the Philippines are dead set on building their subscriber base by producing original local content, Lionsgate Play is taking on...
Hong Kong’s top court urges alternative legal framework for same-sex couples
HONG KONG — Hong Kong's top court partially approved on Tuesday a landmark appeal by an LGBTQ activist for recognition of overseas same-sex marriages,...
‘Eskandalosa!’ Vice Ganda admits shocked by own voice in shopping app notif
How does it feel to hear your own voice as a phone notification? For host-comedian Vice Ganda, it was a different kind of shock. The "It's Showtime"...
Philippines ready to chair ASEAN in 2026
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday his country is ready to chair the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026, a year...
Cardinal Sin family house in Aklan will be transformed into museum
The house of the late Cardinal Jaime Sin’s family in Aklan province’s New Washington town is set to be transformed into a museum. The project...
Of lights and colors: How a lifestyle mall is ushering the Christmas season
The Philippines is known for having the longest Christmas season in the world. Proof of this is how a lifestyle mall is welcoming the "-Ber"...
LRT-1 to ‘refresh’ customer service training after viral emergency button incident
The operator of the Light Rail Transit-Line 1 (LRT-1) said it will "refresh" the customer service training of its personnel after a passenger called...
‘Tayo ang Showtime!’: Vice Ganda shares poignant message following suspension order
Vice Ganda offered some poignant words on Instagram following the recent suspension of "It's Showtime." The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) on...
Highlights of 34th Philippine Travel Mart: Spratlys Island, Verde Island Passage open for tourism
The Verde Island Passage and the Spratlys Islands were promoted for tourism during a recently concluded travel fair. The 34th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), an annual one-stop-shop...
US aiming for record sixth title as FIBA World Cup enters knockout phase
MANILA — The United States will be hoping to stay on track for a record sixth world title when they face Italy in the...
Philippine inflation quickens to 5.3% in August
MANILA — Philippine annual inflation quickened for the first time in seven months in August reflecting a rise in transport and food costs, the statistics agency said on...
Picture of Yassi Pressman, CamSur gov Luigi Villafuerte in FIBA World Cup goes viral
Another picture of actress Yassi Pressman and Camarines Sur Governor Luigi Villafuerte gained online buzz among Filipinos over the weekend. The two were among those...