Pakistan’s Imran Khan, wife acquitted in unlawful marriage case
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – A Pakistan court acquitted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife on Saturday, July 13, on charges of unlawful marriage, a day after his party won more seats in...
View Article‘We’ll see’: Gilas star Dwight Ramos keeps PBA door ajar
MANILA, Philippines – Dwight Ramos sees his future in the Philippines, perhaps even in the PBA, some time in the next five years. When asked by a fan in a meet-and-greet event on Friday, July 12,...
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After 5 years, Krazy Garlik returns to Makati to ‘spice’ things up
MANILA, Philippines – After a five-year hiatus, The Bistro Group’s homegrown brand Krazy Garlik is ready to spice things up again in Makati City – and yes, garlic is still having its main character...
View ArticleUS-trained Elaiza Yulo sparks Palaro 2024 gold rush, on track of 6-medal sweep
CEBU, Philippines – Young artistic gymnastics sensation Elaiza Yulo got off to a hot start in her Palarong Pambansa return after a one-year hiatus to train in the United States, snagging two golds in...
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LIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs Australia – Jones Cup 2024
MANILA, Philippines – After an easy 25-point romp of United Arab Emirates in its 43rd William Jones Cup opener, Strong Group-Pilipinas will be put to the test when it takes on Australia’s BSBL...
View ArticleMIBF clarifies book signing policy following criticisms from authors, small...
MANILA, Philippines – The Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) has clarified its policy prohibiting book signings for exhibitors who take up less than 15 booths during the event, following a slew of...
View ArticleMiss World PH 2024: All the candidates’ photos, videos you want to see
MANILA, Philippines – After almost two years, the Miss World Philippines Organization is set to crown a new queen on Friday, July 19, at the Mall of Asia Arena. Thirty-five candidates are competing...
View ArticleFULL LIST: 2024 PBA Season 49 Draft
MANILA, Philippines – Rookies who will spice up the league are on their way as they see their hoop dreams turn into reality through the PBA Draft set on Sunday, July 14, at 4:30 pm at the Glorietta...
View ArticleMcCullough stars anew as Strong Group dominates Australia for 2-0 start in...
MANILA, Philippines – Strong Group-Pilipinas got off to a dominant 2-0 start in the 43rd William Jones Cup after posting yet another convincing win, this time against Australia’s BSBL Guardians,...
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Baltazar picked No. 1 by Converge; Barefield, Abarrientos go 2-3 in PBA Draft
MANILA, Philippines – Converge pulled no surprises when it made Justine Baltazar the No. 1 selection in the PBA Season 49 Rookie Draft at the Glorietta in Makati on Sunday, July 14. Long rumored as...
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Here’s what we know about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspected Trump rally...
PENNSYLVANIA – The FBI identified 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania as the suspect in Saturday’s attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump at a campaign...
View ArticleAmerican TV sex therapist Dr Ruth dies at 96, Washington Post reports
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the chirpy, diminutive therapist who became a pop culture figure as she encouraged Americans to have sex safely, frequently and creatively, has died at the age of 96, the...
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Palaro to Paris: Joanie Delgaco aces volleyball to rowing jump
For almost the entirety of her teenage years, Joanie Delgaco was hungry for a volleyball break. Standing at 5-foot-5 when she was 17 years old, Delgaco was not exactly tall enough for the sport. But...
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Growing crime problem: Ayala Alabang residents plan case vs POGO tenants
MANILA, Philippines – Residents of upscale Ayala Alabang Village (AAV) are building a case against neighbors, whom they suspect are connected to Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), with the...
View ArticlePAL plane overshoots Busuanga runway
MANILA, Philippines – A Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight veered off the runway while landing at Busuanga Airport in Palawan on Sunday, July 14. “As of 3:40 pm, all 53 passengers and 4 flight crew...
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View from Manila: 8 years after Arbitral Award, enforcing it still a pipe dream
MANILA, Philippines – Like clockwork, ministries and their embassies issue statements when July 12, the anniversary of the landmark landmark 2016 Arbitral Ruling, rolls in. Philippine agencies do the...
View Article[Rappler’s Best] America
Just when we thought the US presidential campaign had turned to its most bizarre path, with reelectionist President Joe Biden mumbling and fumbling and causing nightmares among Democrats, a...
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WATCH: Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera-Dantes play DITO o Doon
No one knows how to bring on the kilig quite like the country’s power couple, actors Marian Rivera-Dantes and Dingdong Dantes! The iconic duo are DITO Telecommunity’s newest brand ambassadors, and...
View ArticleMagnolia parts way with Jalalon, acquires Lucero from NorthPort in 2-for-1 deal
MANILA, Philippines – Magnolia bid Jio Jalalon goodbye after nearly eight years with the team. The Hotshots dealt Jalalon and Abu Tratter to NorthPort in exchange for Zavier Lucero in a two-for-one...
View ArticleMeralco rates surge in July 2024 as it starts collection of deferred costs
MANILA, Philippines – Typical households consuming 200 kilowatt hours (kWh) monthly can expect a jump of around P430 in their total electricity bill in July, as the Manila Electric Company (Meralco)...
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