Humanitarians call for urgent aid access to Gaza
October 12, 2023
Gaza is on the brink of running out of food, water, electricity and critical supplies, UN humanitarians warned on Thursday.
100,000 reasons to help: The UN migration agency at work in Armenia
October 12, 2023
Some 100,000 refugees who fled the Karabakh region are beginning to build a new life in Armenia, with the support of the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM), as the agency’s Joe Lowry reports from Goris.
WMO: Global stocktake of water resources needed
October 12, 2023
The hydrological cycle is spinning out of balance as a result of climate change and human activity, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) that offers an extensive assessment of global water resources.
Explainer: How UN delivers life-saving aid amid crises
October 12, 2023
What does it take to get food, medicine, emergency education, and shelter to record numbers of people in some of the most dangerous places on Earth? The UN does this around the world, including in Afghanistan, Haiti, Sudan, Ukraine, and the occupied Pa...
Tolentino blasts Marina for difficult process of issuing fishing permit
October 12, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- Authorities reportedly confiscate the catch of fisherswho failed to secure a proper permit, a fisherrevealed on Thursday.
Michael An, a fisherman in Zambales, made the revelation during the hearing of the Senate...
Buboy Villar admits feeling hurt over criticisms towards new ‘Eat Bulaga’
October 12, 2023
Buboy Villar admitted he was hurt over the criticisms hurled at him and fellow "Eat Bulaga" hosts following their introduction to the public last June, insisting that there's nothing wrong with merely accepting a job.
In an interview by online e...
Bronny James is ‘doing well’ after cardiac arrest
October 12, 2023
LAS VEGAS --- Southern California basketball coach Andy Enfield said Bronny James, the oldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is "doing well" nearly three months after the prized recruit went into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice...
OPEC sticks to 2024 oil demand growth forecast
October 12, 2023
LONDON - OPEC on Thursday stuck to its forecast for relatively strong growth in global oil demand in 2023 in 2024, citing signs of a resilient world economy so far this year and expected further demand gains in China.
World oil demand will rise ...
Israeli diplomat: Hamas is a terror group, Hamas is not Palestine
October 12, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- An Israeli diplomat clarified on Thursday that the militant group Hamas is a terrorist group which should not be linked to Palestine.
In a virtual briefing with reporters in Manila, Israel's Deputy Ch...
Israel-Hamas conflict is ‘new cloud’ darkening economic outlook -IMF chief
October 12, 2023
MARRAKECH, Morocco -International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday the "heartbreaking" Israel-Hamas conflict threatened to darken an already murky global economic outlook.
"We are closely monitoring how the s...
Beyond the Valley: EP 46
October 12, 2023
Technology giants from Microsoft to Amazon have grown to become the most valuable companies in the world. Now global regulators are scrutinizing these firms more than ever, questioning their practices and power.
Belle Mariano, Donny Pangilinan ‘proud’ of each other’s growth as artists
October 12, 2023
Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan didn't know what to expect when they were launched as a loveteam. But as they worked and evolved together, they found themselves in awe of each other's growth not only as actors but also as individuals.
"When I...
Elon Musk’s X rebuts EU allegations of ‘illegal’ content about the Israel-Hamas conflict
October 12, 2023
The EU said there are "indications" that X is "being used to disseminate illegal content and disinformation" in regards to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
First Clark International Festival of Speed set next month
October 12, 2023
The 1st Clark International Festival of Speed (CIFOS) is set on Nov. 17 to 19 at Clark Speedway in Clark Freeport Zone, Mabalacat, Pampanga. The annual event aims to bring together motorcycle manufacturers, dealers, and producers of motorcycle parts an...
Nadal bids farewell to Australian Open next year
October 12, 2023
MELBOURNE (AFP) – Rafael Nadal will return to Grand Slam action at the Australian Open in January, tournament director Craig Tiley said on Wednesday, Oct. 11, for what will almost certainly be the Spaniard’s farewell to Melbourne. Nadal responded...
PAGASA declares end of Habagat season
October 12, 2023
State weather bureau PAGASA on Thursday officially announced the end of the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) season.
Angela Morena is a seductive serpent in ‘Ahasss’
October 12, 2023
Things will get wild, messy, as Angela Morena gets entangled with Gold Aceron in Vivamax’s latest sexy thriller “Ahasss.” In it, Angela is Adelyne, the young, seductive wife of American Sam Stonehill (Ian Curtis). She may look happy on the outside but ...
Philippines’ southwest monsoon season ends
October 12, 2023
The country 'is now in a gradual transition' to the northeast monsoon season
‘Wounded’ Tigers not pushing panic button yet
October 12, 2023
By NIKOLE JAVIER University of Santo Tomas remained optimistic that the squad can turn its season around despite absorbing its fourth straight loss in the UAAP Season 86 of the men’s basketball tournament. The once hopeful start to the s...
Hideo Nakata back with more scares in ‘The Forbidden Play’
October 12, 2023
Out now in cinemas as distributed here by Viva International, is Hideo Nakata’s “The Forbidden Play.” We were quite excited when we first heard about it remembering Hideo as the director of the original version of “The Ring,” which, of course, brought ...
Top seed Alcaraz falls to Dimitrov in Shanghai Masters
October 12, 2023
SHANGHAI (AFP) – Grigor Dimitrov fought back to beat top seed Carlos Alcaraz in three sets and reach the quarterfinals on Wednesday, Oct. 11, in the latest upset at the Shanghai Masters. The 18th seed won 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 against an out-of-sorts Alcaraz a...
Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone pleads guilty to tax fraud charge
October 12, 2023
The 92-year-old appeared at Southwark Crown Court and pleaded to one count of fraud by false representation.
LPA spotted west of Palawan
October 12, 2023
A new low pressure area has been monitored by the state weather bureau PAGASA.
Global water cycle ‘spinning out of balance’ –UN meteorological agency
October 12, 2023
The World Meteorological Organization said on Thursday that the hydrological cycle was increasingly out of balance due to climate change and made a call for a fundamental policy shift towards better monitoring.
Hedge fund manager Dan Niles is short Tesla as stock rises 5% this month. Here’s why
October 12, 2023
The Satori Fund's Niles told CNBC that he sees significant headwinds for Tesla in the months ahead that could push the stock lower.
Niall Horan to hold Manila concert in May 2024
October 12, 2023
Niall Horan will be performing in Manila on May 13, 2024.
Sanya Lopez is stunning in new Palawan pictures
October 12, 2023
Sanya Lopez is every inch the hottest beach babe in her recent Instagram pictures taken in Palawan.
Marian Rivera grooves to Jungkook’s ‘3D’
October 12, 2023
Marian Rivera can"t get enough of Jungkook's latest hit, “3D (feat. Jack Harlow).”
UK economy grew 0.2% in August, propped up by services sector
October 12, 2023
U.K. gross domestic product grew by 0.2% in August, up from a downwardly revised 0.6% contraction in July.
Morgan Stanley says these 3 global stocks will be winners in a world where data is king
October 12, 2023
Data is set to play a big role in boosting productivity, and three companies are well positioned to be "winners," according to analysts at the bank.
Nico Bolzico shares different towel types in new ‘Bullied Husbands Club’ lesson
October 12, 2023
Nico Bolzico introduced his "Bullied Husbands Club" members to their manual's Article No. 43, which talks about the different types of towels.
LJ Reyes’ daughter Summer is the sweetest flower girl at her New York wedding
October 12, 2023
LJ Reyes' children played an important part at her recent New York wedding to Philip Evangelista, with Aki assisting their tutu-wearing dog down the aisle and Summer making for the sweetest, daintiest flower girl.
Binondo Food Crawl 2023: Where to eat at the World’s Oldest Chinatown
October 12, 2023
No better place to get Chinese food than in Binondo, so check out our Binondo Food Crawl for tips, tricks and and must-order!
LE SSERAFIM announces new single ‘Perfect Night,’ drops comeback teaser
October 12, 2023
LE SSERAFIM is making a comeback!
Is India still a bright spot? IMF upgrades growth, but economists say it will be a bumpy ride
October 12, 2023
The International Monetary Fund raised its forecast for India, saying that the country's growth will remain strong in 2023 and 2024.
China’s ‘Big Four’ banks rally after state wealth fund boosts stake
October 12, 2023
Central Huijin Investment lifts stake in four of China's biggest banks to boost market confidence.
Rain seen as second LPA forms off Palawan
October 12, 2023
The new low pressure area is less likely to develop into a tropical cyclone within 48 hours, but it is bringing scattered rain to some areas on Thursday, October 12
Taylor Swift’s concert film to get early-access screenings in U.S. and Canada
October 12, 2023
Due to unprecedented demand, The Eras Tour Concert Film is opening up early access showings of the film on Thursday in America and Canada.