Stay tuned for more Miss International 2024 real-time updates!!! TOKYO — Angelica Lopez got a boost from philanthropist Stella Marquez-Araneta who is cheering on her pageant “daughter” in her bid to win the Miss International crown today he...

MANILA, Philippines — Authorities dismantled a drug den in Parañaque City on Monday evening. Parañaque police seized 225 grams of shabu (crystal meth) estimated to be worth P1,530,000 and arrested four “high-value” individuals during the operation in B...

Bisan pa nga ‘naflatter’ siya sa tanan nga mga Christmas meme nga nagausher sa “Ber Months, niingon ang beterano nga singer nga si Jose Mari Chan nga di ta niya gusto nga palabian o ioverdo ang mga kataw-anan nga mga social media posting kabahin niya k...

John Eric Mendoza MANILA, Philippines — La Mesa Dam continued to discharge water as its level remained above its limits amid persistent rains. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the dam’...

MANILA, Philippines — Winning her first overseas title in her pro debut felt like being on top of the world for Erica Staunton as she relished her success with the Creamline Cool Smashers, who won their ninth PVL title. Tagged as the right import for C...

ROME — About 20 migrants are believed to be missing after their boat capsized in the Mediterranean this week, the United Nations refugee agency and the Italian coast guard said Wednesday. Seven Syrians were rescued and taken to the southern Italian isl...

The world creates 57 million tons of plastic pollution every year and spreads it from the deepest oceans to the highest mountaintops to the inside of people’s bodies, according to a new study that also said more than two-thirds of it comes from t...

MANILA, Philippines — Six years ago, Bernadeth Pons, a UAAP Season 80 MVP candidate, led Far Eastern Universtiy to the finals in 2018 — the same year Creamline won its first PVL Reinforced Conference championship before its title drought.  Pons didn’t ...

Our Lolos and Lolas are the beloved foundations of our families, often serving as the harmonizing force that connects generations.  They are our keepers of family traditions, and they personify love, resilience, and wisdom that transcend time. This Gra...

MANILA, Philippines — Alice Guo, whose real name is Guo Hua Ping, will be fetched by two high-ranking Philippine government officials in Indonesia as the nation anticipates her return to Manila. Indonesian authorities arrested Guo early Wednesday morni...

WINDER, Georgia — A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Georgia high school and killed four people on Wednesday, authorities said. The incident sent students scrambling for shelter in their classrooms – and eventually to the football stadium – as offi...

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Over 5, 000 dengue cases, with 14 deaths, have been reported in Bohol province from January 1,  2024 to August 24, 2024. This figure is 451.4 percent higher that the number of reported cases during the same period last year, ...

WINDER, United States — A 14-year-old gunman killed at least four people, including two students, and wounded nine more when he opened fire at a high school in the US state of Georgia on Wednesday, law enforcement said. The shooter — also a stude...

MANILA, Philippines — Most  local government units in Metro Manila declared a class suspension on Thursday, Sept. 5, due to heavy rains. READ: Walang Pasok: Class suspensions on Wednesday, Sept. 4 The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said that...

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos on Wednesday denied rumors circulating on social media that he was suddenly taken ill, after he was not seen in public as strong rains due to Typhoon Enteng (international name: Yagi) and the southwest monsoon (ha...

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — As the search for fugitive pastor Apollo Quiboloy entered its 12th day inside the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) compound here, the religious sect’s lawyers released a video of what seemed to be a tunnel being dug at the baseme...

MANILA- Philippines — There is no link between cell phone use and an increased risk for brain and head cancers, according to a new World Health Organization-commissioned review of thousands of available published evidence worldwide. Led by the Australi...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd), now under Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, on Wednesday clarified that the report of the Commission on Audit (COA) on the agency was still subject for compliance and efforts are under way...

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s tourism sector bagged several awards at the 31st World Travel Awards (WTA) held in Manila on Tuesday, including Asia’s leading dive destination for the sixth straight year. “The Philippines stands ready to host globa...

MANILA, Philippines — The death toll due to Typhoon Enteng (international name: Yagi) has reached 15 while 21 individuals remain missing, the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) said on Wednesday. Cesar Idio, OCD operations service director, told Preside...

NEW YORK, United States — Britain’s Jack Draper reached his maiden Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open on Wednesday as Iga Swiatek prepared to stem an American championship surge. Draper, the world number 25, defeated 10th-ranked Alex de Minaur of Aus...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has yet to remit its mandatory contributions to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) and Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-Ibig) totaling P685.9 million last year to the detriment ...

It was an unforgettable night for the fans of K-pop veterans BigBang, as Taeyang reunited with his bandmates G-Dragon and Daesung in his “The Light Year” concert in Seoul, South Korea. The second night of the “Shoong!” singer’s concert at the Olympic H...

  Beijing has insisted on Monday that it was defending its “rights” in the South China Sea, after the Philippines released footage appearing to show a Chinese coast guard vessel ramming one of its ships during an at-sea confrontation. Both ...

Gerald Santos, Kiray Celis, and Angeli Khang were recognized for their acting at the Wu Wei Taipei International Film Festival, where they won awards for their performances in their respective films. Santos took to his Facebook page on Monday, Sept. 2,...

LEGAZPI CITY — Continuous rains brought by Tropical Storm Enteng since Sunday caused a landslide in Pio Duran town in Albay province. The local government said the landslide that covered the road occurred on Sunday night in Barangay Lawinon, the main a...

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas boys will miss star Andy Gemao in their Fiba U18 Asia Cup campaign starting on Monday evening (Manila time) in Amman, Jordan. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Sunday revealed that the former NCAA junior...

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales – Eight minor earthquakes were recorded in this province in four days, based on reports from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its bulletin, Phivolcs said a magnitude 2.6 earthquake jolted this ...

PARIS—Ernie Gawilan held his punches in storming through his heat to reach the final of the men’s 400 freestyle S7 in the 17th Paralympic Games. The Filipino para swimming ace touched the wall in 5:00.13 amid the cheers of a supportive crowd here at th...

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The  Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 27 had a fitting finale with a tooth-and-nail do-or-die Finals Game 3 between the defending champions, Nest Workspaces-Batch 2013, against the gri...

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Enteng (international name: Yagi) made landfall over Casiguran, Aurora on Monday afternoon, according to the state weather bureau. In a Facebook post, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Service...

Floods and landslides killed at least 11 people after a fierce tropical storm dumped heavy rain on the Philippines for a second day, officials said Monday. Tropical Storm Yagi, which bears the local name “Enteng,” brushed past the Bicol reg...

MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration is confident that it could sign the final peace agreement with the Communist Party of the Philippines-National People’s Army-National Democratic Front of the Philippines (CPP-NPA-NDFP). Presidential Advis...

Arlene Muhlach accomplished a new milestone as she graduated from the Philippine Women’s University, after taking up Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Muhlach took to her Instagram page on Monday, Sept. 2, to celebrate the end of her college lif...

The Coach Empire carryall like the Hermès Birkin comes in four sizes without the hefty price tag or the waitlist     TikTok has christened a new “it bag,” and a pretty good contender to the classic Birkin at that: the Coach Empire. The carrya...

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday intensified efforts to find a new prime minister after almost two months of deadlock following inconclusive legislative elections, hosting two former presidents and two potential candidates. Fran...

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama warned the acting mayor of his plans to proceed on planning next year’s Sinulog Festival without him. “Ayaw gyud siya patuga-tugaha,” Rama told reporters during a press conference on...

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will sit down on Monday with US negotiators pushing for a hostage-release deal in the Israel-Hamas war, the White House said, after the deaths of six captives in Gaza, including an American citizen. Biden’s ...