14 areas under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Depression Enteng maintains strength
September 1, 2024
Tropical Depression Enteng maintained its strength while moving Northwestward on Sunday, according to PAGASA.
Andi Eigenmann remembers Mark Gil on his 10th death anniversary: ‘Missing you dad’
September 1, 2024
Andi Eigenmann took a trip down memory lane as she marked the 10th death anniversary of her dad, Mark Gil.
PREVIEW: All in with Olsen Racela as Perpetual Altas parade buffed roster
September 1, 2024
It's going to be a youth movement for University of Perpetual Help System DALTA when the Altas unfurl a new campaign in NCAA Season 100.
Six hostages, including Israeli American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, found dead in Gaza
September 1, 2024
The hostages, taken by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack, were recovered in a tunnel under Rafah, President Joe Biden said.
Eastern Samar, 4 other areas under red rainfall warning
September 1, 2024
PAGASA issued a red rainfall warning over Eastern Samar, Samar, Biliran, Leyte, and parts of Cebu on Sunday afternoon, warning of serious flooding and landslides in areas susceptible to these hazards.
‘Better’ Allen Liwag set for NCAA return, this time with Benilde
September 1, 2024
A 'better' Allen Liwag is making his return to the NCAA.
Japan protests second territorial incursion by China in under a week
September 1, 2024
An uptick in Chinese military activity near Japan and around Taiwan in recent years has stoked concerns in Tokyo.
PVL explains crucial non-call in PLDT-Akari semis clash; High Speed Hitters to file protest
September 1, 2024
The PVL cleared the air on the crucial non-call during the fifth set of the knockout semifinals match between PLDT and Akari on Saturday night, which eventually saw the Chargers cruising to the finals for the first time ever.
Jannik Sinner secures safe passage at US Open as Iga Swiatek rolls on
September 1, 2024
Jannik Sinner reached the fourth round of the US Open, avoiding the fate as his main rivals, while fellow top seed Iga Swiatek gained momentum in her bid for a sixth Grand Slam title after a pep talk from Serena Williams on Saturday.
Signal No. 1 up over 11 areas due to Tropical Depression Enteng
September 1, 2024
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 was raised over 11 areas on Sunday due to Tropical Depression Enteng, according to PAGASA.
Serena Williams returns to US Open – as a fan
September 1, 2024
Serena Williams set Flushing Meadows abuzz on Saturday as the 23-time major winner appeared at the US Open - as a fan - for the first time since stepping away from tennis two years ago.
Habagat to bring heavy, intense rains over Occidental Mindoro, 3 other areas
September 1, 2024
Heavy to intense rains are expected over Occidental Mindoro, northern Palawan including Calamian, Cuyo, and Cagayancillo Islands, Antique, and Negros Occidental on Sunday.
Red rainfall warning up over Eastern Samar, 4 other provinces
September 1, 2024
PAGASA raised the red rainfall warning at 11 a.m. on Sunday over Eastern Samar, Samar, Biliran, Leyte, and parts of Cebu.
12 volcanic earthquakes recorded at Kanlaon Volcano
September 1, 2024
Kanlaon Volcano had 12 volcanic earthquakes in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said on Sunday.
LPA develops into tropical depression named Enteng
September 1, 2024
The low pressure area located east of Eastern Visayas developed into a tropical depression which was named Enteng, PAGASA said Sunday.
What’s stalling China’s stock market recovery, according to KraneShares’ CIO
August 31, 2024
With investors fleeing Chinese stocks over growth concerns, the case for fiscal intervention could be stronger than ever.
PVL: Creamline completes epic comeback vs Cignal, arranges finals duel vs. Akari
August 31, 2024
Creamline displayed endgame composure to overcome Cignal, 20-25, 26-28, 25-18, 27-25, 15-13, and seal its spot in the championship round against Akari in the PVL Reinforced Conference.
The ‘rent-first’ lifestyle is catching on. From cars to clothes and even caskets, here’s when it makes sense to buy vs. rent
August 31, 2024
Younger adults are showing a preference for the renting lifestyle, studies show. In some cases, it also makes financial sense.
A look at the behind-the-scenes business of Hollywood studio lot tours
August 31, 2024
Universal, Warner Bros., Sony and Paramount use tours to show off the movie-making process from set design and sound recording to costumes and props.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sells more Bank of America, has now cut stake by nearly 15%
August 31, 2024
Warren Buffett has added around $6 billion to Berkshire Hathaway's sizable cash pile this summer with a string of Bank of America stock sales since mid-July.
PBA: NLEX escapes in OT thriller, deals San Miguel back-to-back losses
August 31, 2024
NLEX was unable to finish the job in regulation, but did it in extra period with a 112-108 overtime victory over San Miguel to regain its winning ways in the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup.
‘Giving help and giving hope’, an aerial lifeline to the world’s most isolated
August 31, 2024
A humanitarian air service, which has been described by the World Food Programme chief as “giving help and giving hope” to the world’s most remote and disadvantaged communities, is celebrating its twentieth anniversary this year.
Stories from the UN Archive: 1960s roots of ‘no justice, no peace’
August 31, 2024
When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King, visited UN Headquarters in the 1960s to protest the Viet Nam conflict, the civil rights leader likened the anti-war movement to the struggle for equality for Black people in the United S...
China, Philippines accuse each other of ramming ships in South China Sea
August 31, 2024
Beijing claims almost the entire South China Sea, including parts claimed by the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam.
China’s weak factory activity data raises pressure for consumer stimulus
August 31, 2024
Sentiment remains gloomy among manufacturers as a years-long property crisis keeps domestic demand in the doldrums and Western curbs loom.
Japan wants its hardworking citizens to try a 4-day workweek
August 31, 2024
The Japanese government first expressed support for a shorter working week in 2021, after lawmakers endorsed the idea.
The princess and the shaman: Norway’s royal wedding unlike any other
August 31, 2024
Princess Märtha Louise's marriage to Durek Verrett, an American spiritual healer and self-professed shaman, is mired in controversy and criticism.
Alibaba shares rise after it completes three-year regulatory overhaul
August 31, 2024
Alibaba has completed a three-year regulatory "rectification" process after an antitrust fine it received in 2021, China's market regulator said Friday.
The sneaky way Big Tech is acquiring AI unicorns without buying the companies
August 31, 2024
Google, Microsoft, Amazon and others have been quietly poaching coveted talent from AI startups, without actually acquiring the companies.
Kyiv hospital struggles to care for patients amid air strikes
August 30, 2024
Oksana, who is 26 weeks pregnant, described a harrowing scene in a Kyiv hospital in Ukraine during air raids, with staff scrambling to help patients and newborns into shelters.
Afghanistan: UN will ‘continue to engage’ with Taliban, following threat to withdraw cooperation
August 30, 2024
The United Nations will continue engaging with all stakeholders in Afghanistan, advocating for human rights and equality, the global body’s Spokesperson said on Friday, amid the Taliban’s reported rejection of criticism by UN officials of a strict mora...
Sudan: ‘Dire consequences for survivors’ lacking medical and trauma services
August 30, 2024
The devastating lack of adequate care for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Sudan, including sexual and reproductive healthcare and psychosocial care, has had “dire” repercussions, independent UN experts said on Friday.
UN deputy chief appeals for global solidarity as crises roil East Africa
August 30, 2024
Spotlighting crises roiling parts of eastern Africa, the UN deputy chief concluded a regional visit in Adré, Chad, on Friday, calling for global solidarity to tackle famine in Sudan, flooding and mass displacement while ensuring free-flowing aid for mi...
In battle for development ‘you can count on us’, Guterres tells Timor-Leste, marking 25 years of self-determination
August 30, 2024
UN Secretary-General António Guterres told parliamentarians in Timor-Leste on Friday the world has much to learn from their inspirational struggle for self-rule, 25 years to the day since the historic referendum which paved the way for independence in ...
World News in Brief: Terror attacks in Pakistan and Burkina Faso, Yemen floods update, mass graves in Libya
August 30, 2024
A UN independent human rights expert on Friday condemned recent terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso, which resulted in approximately 200 deaths, and in Pakistan, where 28 civilians lost their lives.
China’s robotaxi push sparks job loss fears among drivers. Experts say it can create new jobs too
August 30, 2024
Experts say that new technology often displaces jobs when it enters the market, but it can also create new jobs.
You can buy mansions in these Mediterranean countries for the price of a studio in New York
August 30, 2024
Manhattan real estate is notoriously expensive. You can trade in your 500 sq ft condo in the city for a 7,000 sq ft home in Sicily, according to My Dolce Casa.
Here’s how much athletes at the Paris Paralympics earn for winning medals
August 30, 2024
While the International Paralympic Committee does not dole out prize money for winning medals, several countries do reward their athletes with medal bonuses.