Blinken to arrive in Israel as U.S. pushes for Gaza ceasefire
August 18, 2024
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to arrive in Israel on Sunday as part of Washington's intensifying diplomatic push to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
New NYC Council bill would limit pepper spray use in jails except in emergency situations
August 18, 2024
A new bill introduced in the New York City Council would limit correction officers' use of pepper spray on out of control inmates in the city's jails, except in emergency situations.
Gov’t brings home 13 OFWs from Lebanon, 45 more expected next week — DMW chief
August 18, 2024
The Philippine government on Saturday repatriated 13 overseas Filipino workers, including three children, from Lebanon, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac said.
LIVE updates: Kanlaon Volcano restiveness
August 18, 2024
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised on June 3 the status of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island to Alert Level 2 due to "increasing unrest."
Bianca Bustamante seen as ‘important figure’ in rise of Filipina racers
August 18, 2024
Bianca Bustamante, 19, shows Filipina racing drivers can excel in the sport as she competes in the F1 Academy
Vets Jack Animam, Afril Bernardino banner Gilas Pilipinas Women in FIBA World Cup pre-qualifiers
August 18, 2024
A mix of veterans and young guns will banner the Gilas Pilipinas Women squad when it competes at the 2026 FIBA World Cup Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Kigali, Rwanda from August 19 to 25.
Carlos Alcaraz apologizes for racket smash at Cincinnati
August 18, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz on Saturday apologized for the more unfortunate part of his rough day last Friday.
Colorado man charged after attack on 15-year-old boy at In-N-Out Burger over splashing water
August 18, 2024
A 15-year-old boy was slammed to the floor of an In-N-Out Burger for accidentally splashing water on a woman, Colorado police said.
EJ Obiena, Mondo Duplantis, other Olympians set to compete in Swiss meet
August 18, 2024
Filipino Olympian and pole vaulter EJ Obiena is set to meet again with other Olympians such as Mondo Duplantis in the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League on Wednesday.
China files diplomatic protest over PCG ship at Escoda Shoal
August 18, 2024
China has lodged a diplomatic protest with the Philippine government over the Philippine Coast Guard’s anchoring of the BRP Teresa Magbanua at Escoda Shoal.
X says it is closing operations in Brazil due to judge’s content orders
August 18, 2024
X claims judge Alexandre de Moraes secretly threatened one of the company's legal representatives in Brazil with arrest if it did not comply with legal orders to take down some content from its platform
Representing PH does not end in Olympics for hurdlers Tolentino and Hoffman, swimmer Sanchez
August 18, 2024
For hurdlers John Cabang Tolentino and Lauren Hoffman and swimmer Kayla Sanchez, representing the Philippines does not end in the Olympics.
Thai king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister
August 18, 2024
(1st UPDATE) Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who has not served in government previously, faces challenges on multiple fronts, with the economy floundering and the popularity of her Pheu Thai party dwindling
Lindsay Lohan shares BTS from ‘Freaky Friday’ sequel using viral TikTok audio
August 18, 2024
Lindsay Lohan just treated fans with a sneak peek of the sequel of "Freaky Friday."
Hergie Bacyadan to focus on other sports also with future of Olympic boxing uncertain
August 18, 2024
With the future of boxing in the Olympics uncertain, Hergie Bacyadan said she will turn her focus on other sports which she is also practicing.
Ex-Customs officer linking Paolo Duterte, others to drug smuggling not yet a state witness
August 18, 2024
A lawmaker said that the former Bureau of Customs security officer, who implicated Davao City Rep. Paolo “Polong” Duterte and Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, Manases Carpio, in drug smuggling, is not yet considered a state witness.
Timor-Leste’s foreign minister to visit Philippines for bilateral talks
August 18, 2024
The Department of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday that Timor-Leste's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Bendito dos Santos Freitas is set to visit the Philippines from August 19 to 21, 2024.
THE SINGER OR THE SONG? Kenny Rogers tune becomes deeper and more poignant as sung by Juan Karlos
August 18, 2024
In 1982, American country singer Kenny Rogers became a household name in Manila when his song “Through the Years” (cowritten by Steve Dorff and Marty Panzer, produced by Lionel Richie) entered the Billboard Hot 100 and went to no. 1 on the Adult C...
‘Will to survive’ helped missing 89-year-old hiker through 10-day ordeal in Idaho wilderness
August 18, 2024
An 89-year-old Idaho hiker is home safe after going missing for more than a week in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. He was found last weekend.
Elon Musk’s X to Close Operations in Brazil as Clash Over Content Escalates
August 18, 2024
Government threats about how it moderates its platform left the company “no choice,” Musk says.
Tom Brady appears to take swipe at Giants’ Daniel Jones, talks broadcasting approach at Fanatics Fest
August 18, 2024
The New York Giants quarterback appeared to catch a stray from Tom Brady when the NFL legend had a hypothetical discussion about an interception.
Habagat to bring scattered showers over Batanes, Babuyan Islands
August 18, 2024
The southwest monsoon or habagat is expected to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to Batanes and the Babuyan Islands on Sunday as it affects extreme northern Luzon, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
DFA to 11,000 OFWs in Lebanon: Leave now while airport is open
August 18, 2024
TEN months after Israel launched war against Hamas and Hezbollah, only 356 among 11,000 Filipino workers left Lebanon despite the Philippine government’s offer to repatriate them all for free.
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez enters no contest plea in attempted murder case
August 18, 2024
Former UFC champ Cain Velasquez allegedly engaged in a high-speed chase with a man he accused of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old boy.
Planned Parenthood offering free abortions, vasectomies at DNC
August 18, 2024
The Planned Parenthood of Great Rivers in St. Louis is headed to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to offer free medication abortions and vasectomies.
Fantasy football guru suggests quarterbacks to draft, avoid as NFL season approaches
August 18, 2024
As fantasy football drafts are heating back up, Matthew Berry is eyeing one rookie quarterback to select and a veteran to avoid for the 2024 season.
Sky-high horror caught on video as Ferris wheel catches fire during music festival
August 18, 2024
A Ferris wheel caught fire during a music festival in Germany Saturday night. Multiple people were injured, mostly from smoke inhalation, according to reports.
Next potential USMNT coach Mikey Varas believes kids gain advantage from ‘unsupervised activity in streets’
August 18, 2024
Mikey Varas will become interim head coach of the U.S. men's national team for some upcoming September matches. Much of his background is rooted in youth development.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley underwent surgery after she ‘lost my voice’ 2 years ago: ‘Never quite came back’
August 18, 2024
Kimberly Williams-Paisley revealed that she underwent major vocal cord surgery after a "challenging" two-year struggle with her voice.
Cool Smashers mount comeback for the ages vs Flying Titans, reach quarters
August 18, 2024
Creamline showcased its resilience and championship pedigree, overcoming a daunting nine-point deficit in the third set to secure a dramatic 25-16, 25-19, 31-29 victory over Choco Mucho late Saturday night in Pasay City. The thrilling match, played bef...
4PH in Isabela in full swing: NHMFC, DHSUD, LGUs and private sectors seal partnership
August 18, 2024
The National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC), Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), Local Government Units of Isabela, and Uanjelle Land, Inc. (Uanjelle) concretized their partnership through the signing of a Memoran...
Indonesia back on track, double-blow for Alas as Bagunas suffers injury
August 18, 2024
INDONESIA notched the much-needed bounce-back win as Alas Pilipinas suffered a double blow Saturday in the 2024 Southeast Asian Men’s V.League. Fahri Septian Putrama delivered the big hits to power Indonesia to a 23-25, 25-19, 25-11, 25-21 victory at t...
Michael Moore’s stark warning to Democrats on election momentum: ‘It’s ours to blow’
August 18, 2024
Documentary filmmaker Michael Moore says Vice President Kamala Harris should continue doing "weird and cringe" until the debate and then beat former President Trump on the debate stage.
Kamala Harris on the hot seat for ‘hiding’ from American people and her ‘Kamalanomics’ plan to increase taxes
August 18, 2024
Trump campaign senior adviser Tim Murtaugh slammed Vice President Kamala Harris for avoiding the media and for her economic policy that, he says, will increase taxes.
AKIN KA NA LANG, CANADA | The Itchyworms announces 4-city tour of The Great White North
August 18, 2024
Filipino alternative rock band The Itchyworms are set to hold their highly anticipated and first-ever concert tour in Canada this November 2024!
PUNK’S NOT DEAD | The return of Pinoy punk and new wave classics
August 18, 2024
The year 2024 is shaping up to be a comeback year for 1980s Filipino punk and new wave.
ONLY ON AUGUST 18! Chowking’s Buy 2 Get 1 FREE best-tasting siopao this National Siopao Day!
August 18, 2024
Manila, Philippines (August, 2024) — Get ready to savor the best-tasting Siopao experience! Chowking is heating up National Siopao Day with a Buy 2 Get 1 FREE promo on its best-tasting Chunky Asado Siopao.
ArenaPlus concludes its Olympic campaign with an ace
August 18, 2024
ArenaPlus, your 24/7 sports betting app, has maintained its support for the nation’s athletes as they competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics, one of the biggest global stages for sports, through its “Ginto para sa Astig na Atleta” campaign from June 2024...