Asiad gold to stay with PH despite Brownlee dope test

October 14, 2023
The Asian Games basketball gold medal will stay with the Philippines even as naturalized player Justin Brownlee, who tested positive for a banned substance, faces a two-year suspension if he fails the confirmatory doping test. “The gold remains with us,” Philippine Olympic Committee president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said on Friday, moments after receiving the […]
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Marcos to DICT: Beef up defenses vs. cybercriminals

October 14, 2023
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to beef up its defense against cybercriminals, as he expressed concern over recent data leaks in government agencies. “Yesterday, the President called up and he’s really very afraid of what’s happening here. And he actually told us that we should really […]
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SM San Pedro Opens

October 14, 2023
SM Center San Pedro, SM’s 84th mall, officially opens its doors to Laguna residents on Friday following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Pictured from left are SM Engineering Design and Development Corp. President Hans Sy Jr., SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, Laguna Vice Gov. Karen Agapay, Bishop Leo Murphy Drona, San Pedro City Mayor Art Joseph Francis […]
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Justice summons bribe whistleblower to meet with NBI

October 14, 2023
The Department of Justice has required former Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) executive Jefferson Tumbado to appear before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday to shed light on the corruption allegations at the agency. This developed as the transport group Malayang Alyansa ng Bus Employees at Laborers (Manibela), which  supported Tumbado’s […]
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DND: Congress to amend AFP laws

October 14, 2023
Congress vowed to amend the modernization and procurement laws of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, along with the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) program, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. said Friday. “Congress has promised us two things —the amendment of the modernization law and the procurement law of the Armed […]
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Legendary director Ridley Scott brings to the big screen a spectacle-filled action epic in ‘Napoleon’

October 13, 2023
Ridley Scott’s brilliant filmmaking is unmatched. See the acclaimed director’s work on the big screen in Napoleon, starring Academy Award® winner Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby (The Crown, Mission Impossible movies), in cinemas November 29. Watch Ridley Scott talk about his work in Napoleon in the “Real Filmmaking” vignette: To prepare to shoot the movie, [...]
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Japan Embassy, DOH underscore multistakeholder collaborative response in recent dengue forum

October 13, 2023
The inaugural Dengue Forum titled “Addressing the Mosquito in the Room” held last Wednesday, 27 September, aimed to amplify the conversation on dengue as a public health concern in the Philippines. The event was organized by RiseAboveNow Business Consulting Group (RAN-BCG) and was supported by the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines and the Department [...]
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‘It’s Your Lucky Day’ takes over ‘It’s Showtime’ for a 12-day run

October 13, 2023
Starting on October 14, 2023, ‘It’s Showtime’ will undergo a 12-day suspension, making way for a new show titled ‘It’s Your Lucky Day.’ This change has been officially announced by ABS-CBN, and the replacement show will be hosted by a trio of prominent figures – Luis ‘Lucky’ Manzano, Robi Domingo, and Melai Cantiveros. On October [...]
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‘My Love Mine All Mine’ from Mitski’s new album achieving impressive milestones in Southeast Asia and across the globe

October 13, 2023
Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, Mitski is captivating audiences across the globe with her latest single, “My Love Mine All Mine” taken from her 7th album, The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, released via Dead Oceans. The single’s captivating melodies and evocative lyrics have resonated deeply with audiences worldwide including in Southeast Asia – its [...]
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PLDT, Smart win back-to-back Gold Stevies, International Business Awards

October 13, 2023
Initiatives of PLDT and Smart have been honored as Stevie Awards® winners at the 20th Annual International Business Awards®. Receiving back-to-back Gold Stevies® is PH Digicon 2022: BOUNDLESS, the country’s most prestigious and one of the most sought-after digital thought leadership events in Asia Pacific, powered by PLDT Enterprise. Earlier this year, PH Digicon 2022: [...]
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Dingdong Dantes reacts to Johnny Manahan’s praise for his hosting skills

October 13, 2023
On September 23, Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes reacted to Johnny Manahan’s praise for his hosting skills. During the media event for ‘Family Feud’ at the GMA Network Studio 7, which LionhearTV covered, Dantes appreciated Manahan’s comment while admitting he felt nervous working with the talent manager-director on ‘The Voice Generations.’ “Nakakakilig naman malaman ‘yun [...]
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