GMA Kapuso Foundation collects 1,674 blood bags in donation drive
February 19, 2024
The GMA Kapuso Foundation has collected a total of 1,674 blood bags in its donation drive held on Valentine's Day.
Gabriela party-list urges House to prioritize P100 legislated wage hike
February 19, 2024
Gabriela lawmaker Arlene Brosas on Monday called on the House of Representatives to prioritize the passage of the P100 legislated wage hike.
Bill eyes study of labor market to help K-12 grads find jobs
February 19, 2024
A bill has been filed in the House of Representatives mandating the study of labor market demand every three years to increase the chances of K to 12 or senior high school (SHS) graduates of landing jobs.
Kevin Quiambao to showcase learnings from SGA in Window 1
February 19, 2024
After being surrounded by numerous NBA stars in Strong Group Athletics, Kevin Quiambao is looking to apply everything that he has learned for Gilas Pilipinas in the upcoming February window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. Quiambao, who received a naturalization offer from the United Arab Emirates following his fine play in the Dubai […]
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Russia’s war in Ukraine is igniting an old debate in Brussels over debt
February 19, 2024
To raise or not to raise new debt together? That's the question hanging over the shoulders of European officials as they promise to spend more on defense.
Russia says an investigation is underway into Navalny’s death, denies refusing to release his body
February 19, 2024
The Kremlin on Monday confirmed an investigation into the death of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is ongoing.
Four posers planning to work in fake call centers nabbed
February 19, 2024
The Bureau of Immigration reported that it had intercepted four individuals who disguised as tourists to work in “pseudo-call centers” abroad.
‘Oppenheimer’ triumphs at BAFTA Film Awards with most wins
February 19, 2024
"Oppenheimer," a three-hour epic about the making of the atomic bomb in World War Two, was the big winner at the BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday, winning the top honors for best film and best director as well as five other awards.
EA Guzman admits practicing celibacy with Shaira Diaz is hard
February 19, 2024
On Monday's episode of "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," the engaged couple talked about practicing celebacy, with EA admitting he cried over how difficult it was in the beginning.
World News in Brief: Millions battle hunger due to Sudan war, human rights essential to peace, surge in fighting along Ukraine frontline
February 19, 2024
At least 25 million people are struggling with soaring rates of hunger and malnutrition as the crisis arising from the war in Sudan sends shockwaves around the region, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Monday.
UN committed to help Somalia deliver ‘for its people’
February 19, 2024
Somalia remains resilient and strongly committed to state-building but more is needed to sustain the gains made in the fight against terrorist insurgency, the UN Special Representative in the country told the Security Council on Monday.
UK bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda ‘undercuts human rights’: UN rights chief
February 19, 2024
The United Kingdom’s legislative moves to facilitate the prompt removal of asylum seekers to Rwanda run contrary to the basic principles of the rule of law and risk delivering a “serious blow” to human rights, the UN rights chief warned on Monday.
We all want an Afghanistan at peace, UN chief says in Doha
February 19, 2024
The UN Secretary-General on Monday highlighted the urgent need for an end to restrictions imposed by the Taliban de facto authorities on women and girls in Afghanistan.
Bata na nais kunin ang patay na pusa sa balon, nasawi; lalaki na sasagip sana sa bata, nasawi rin
February 19, 2024
Nasawi ang isang 12-anyos na lalaki matapos siyang mahulog sa balon sa pagnanais na kunin sa loob nito ang isang patay na pusa sa Jolo, Sulu. Ang isang lalaki na nagtangka namang sagipin ang bata, nasawi rin.
Xpeng plans to hire 4,000 people, invest in AI as CEO warns intense EV rivalry may end in ‘bloodbath’
February 19, 2024
Xpeng plans to hire 4,000 new people and invest 3.5 billion Chinese yuan ($486.2 million) in artificial intelligence technology, according to the company's CEO.
Houthis claim ‘catastrophic’ attack in Red Sea that prompted crew to abandon ship
February 19, 2024
The Iran-backed Houthi group on Sunday damaged a ship offshore Yemen, prompting its crew to abandon the vessel.
Senate hails Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes for inspiring Pinoys in ‘Rewind’ film
February 19, 2024
The Senate on Monday adopted a resolution commending Kapuso stars Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes for being inspirations and promoting family values in their latest movie "Rewind".
Tim Cone’s goal for Gilas: make the Olympics
February 19, 2024
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone made it clear: the goal is to reach the Olympics.
Liza Soberano says she made a Twitter account because of late actor AJ Perez
February 19, 2024
Before Liza Soberano was thrust into the limelight, she was once a fangirl like any other of us.
PH mulls cases vs China, Vietnam over alleged cyanide fishing
February 19, 2024
The Philippines may file cases against China and Vietnam amid allegations of cyanide fishing at the Bajo de Masinloc, NTF WPS spokesperson Jonathan Malaya said Monday.
Out with injury, AJ Edu aims to be ‘good to go’ for Olympic qualifiers
February 19, 2024
AJ Edu will sit out the opening window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers this February after suffering a torn meniscus while playing in the Japan B. League
June Mar Fajardo expresses confidence in Kai Sotto, Carl Tamayo as frontcourt leaders for Gilas
February 19, 2024
June Mar Fajardo is confident with the remaining bigs’ capabilities of manning the front for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers’ first window. The veteran internationalist believes that Kai Sotto and Carl Tamayo can do more than enough as the young guns will have to assume bigger roles up front in this […]
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Kennon Road partially closed starting Feb. 19
February 19, 2024
To make way for repairs, the Kennon Road in Baguio City will be partially closed to vehicular traffic starting Monday, February 19.
No shortcuts for Gilas as Cone looks to lay out foundation in first window
February 19, 2024
By REYNALD MAGALLON Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone stressed the importance of laying out the foundation especially now that the four-year plan to bring the country back into the World Cup has finally been set into motion with the onset of t...
Premyadong direktor na si Amable “Tikoy” Aguiluz VI, pumanaw na
February 19, 2024
Pumanaw na sa edad na 72 ang batikang direktor na si Amable “Tikoy” Aguiluz VI.
Khalil Ramos, Ashley Ortega’s ‘As If It’s True’ is among Netflix’s ‘Top 10 Movies in the Philippines Today’
February 19, 2024
Khalil Ramos and Ashley Ortega's film, "As If It's True," has landed on Netflix's list of "Top 10 Movies in the Philippines Today."
Matsuyama surges to Riviera victory with sizzling 62
February 19, 2024
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama fired nine birdies in a scintillating nine-under-par 62 on Sunday, Feb. 18, to rally from six shots back for a three-stroke victory in the Genesis Invitat...
Meneses emphasizes one-game-at-a-time approach in AFC 4-peat quest
February 19, 2024
Creamline is hard at work as it tries to clinch its fourth consecutive All-Filipino Conference in the Premier Volleyball League. Fresh from winning their third AFC crown last December, Cool Smashers head coach Sherwin Meneses said that they will take things one game at a time as they look to extend their dominant run in […]
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Sad Pacquiao accepts his Olympic dream is over
February 19, 2024
By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MANILA (AFP) — A “saddened and disappointed” Manny Pacquiao conceded on Monday, Feb. 19, his Olympic boxing dream was over after the ring great was denied a berth at this year’s Paris games. The In...
Here’s Anne Curtis through the eyes of her husband Erwan Heussaff
February 19, 2024
Anne Curtis celebrated her 39th birthday on Saturday, and her husband food content creator Erwan Heussaff greeted her in the sweetest way possible.
PAGASA: Hot, humid weather to prevail over PH due to Easterlies
February 19, 2024
The Easterlies would continue to bring hot and humid weather with a chance of rain across parts of the country, state weather bureau PAGASA said Monday.
Senate witness: Ex-Pres. Duterte at VP Sara, nakakuha ng mga baril mula kay Pastor Quiboloy sa ‘Glory Mountain’
February 19, 2024
Sinabi ng isang testigo na dumalo sa pagdinig ng komite na pinamumunuan ni Senadora Risa Hontiveros na nakakuha umano ng mga baril na nasa mga bag sina dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte at anak niyang si Vice President Sara Duterte mula kay Pastor Apoll...
EA Guzman cries during ‘Fast Talk With Boy Abunda” guesting with Shaira Diaz
February 19, 2024
EA Guzman couldn't help but turn emotional as he talked about his fiancee Shaira Diaz.
PNP to deploy 8,500 police for EDSA People Power events
February 19, 2024
The Philippine National Police will send around 8,500 of its personnel to “secure” two commemorations of the anniversary of the EDSA People Power uprising on February 25.
Nintendo shares fall nearly 6% after report that the Switch 2 will be delayed until 2025
February 19, 2024
Nintendo shares fell nearly 6% after a report said the launch of the Switch 2, the next version of its flagship gaming console, would be delayed until 2025.
Fil-Am Knott shatters PH indoor mark in 200m
February 19, 2024
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Fil-American sprinter Kristina Knott, bidding to secure a berth in the Paris Olympics, broke the Philippine indoor record in women’s 200 meters at the Arkansas Qualifier in Fayetteville, Arkansas over the weekend. The 2020 T...
Progressive groups, solon decry UST admin’s photo takedown order
February 19, 2024
In a statement by TomasinoWeb, it said that the university administration instructed the organization to take down the photo as it allegedly caused “public ridicule” to students and the university due to a supposed “association of the Type B uniform wi...
Ancajas looking for KO win against Inoue
February 19, 2024
BY REYNALD MAGALLON Jerwin Ancajas is looking for a convincing victory against Takuma Inoue in their World Boxing Association Bantamweight title fight set on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo. The pride of Panabo, ...