NEW YORK, United States — Britain’s Jack Draper reached his maiden Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open on Wednesday as Iga Swiatek prepared to stem an American championship surge. Draper, the world number 25, defeated 10th-ranked Alex de Minaur of Aus...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has yet to remit its mandatory contributions to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) and Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-Ibig) totaling P685.9 million last year to the detriment ...

It was an unforgettable night for the fans of K-pop veterans BigBang, as Taeyang reunited with his bandmates G-Dragon and Daesung in his “The Light Year” concert in Seoul, South Korea. The second night of the “Shoong!” singer’s concert at the Olympic H...

  Beijing has insisted on Monday that it was defending its “rights” in the South China Sea, after the Philippines released footage appearing to show a Chinese coast guard vessel ramming one of its ships during an at-sea confrontation. Both ...

Gerald Santos, Kiray Celis, and Angeli Khang were recognized for their acting at the Wu Wei Taipei International Film Festival, where they won awards for their performances in their respective films. Santos took to his Facebook page on Monday, Sept. 2,...

LEGAZPI CITY — Continuous rains brought by Tropical Storm Enteng since Sunday caused a landslide in Pio Duran town in Albay province. The local government said the landslide that covered the road occurred on Sunday night in Barangay Lawinon, the main a...

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas boys will miss star Andy Gemao in their Fiba U18 Asia Cup campaign starting on Monday evening (Manila time) in Amman, Jordan. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Sunday revealed that the former NCAA junior...

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales – Eight minor earthquakes were recorded in this province in four days, based on reports from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its bulletin, Phivolcs said a magnitude 2.6 earthquake jolted this ...

PARIS—Ernie Gawilan held his punches in storming through his heat to reach the final of the men’s 400 freestyle S7 in the 17th Paralympic Games. The Filipino para swimming ace touched the wall in 5:00.13 amid the cheers of a supportive crowd here at th...

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The  Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 27 had a fitting finale with a tooth-and-nail do-or-die Finals Game 3 between the defending champions, Nest Workspaces-Batch 2013, against the gri...

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Enteng (international name: Yagi) made landfall over Casiguran, Aurora on Monday afternoon, according to the state weather bureau. In a Facebook post, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Service...

Floods and landslides killed at least 11 people after a fierce tropical storm dumped heavy rain on the Philippines for a second day, officials said Monday. Tropical Storm Yagi, which bears the local name “Enteng,” brushed past the Bicol reg...

MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration is confident that it could sign the final peace agreement with the Communist Party of the Philippines-National People’s Army-National Democratic Front of the Philippines (CPP-NPA-NDFP). Presidential Advis...

Arlene Muhlach accomplished a new milestone as she graduated from the Philippine Women’s University, after taking up Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Muhlach took to her Instagram page on Monday, Sept. 2, to celebrate the end of her college lif...

The Coach Empire carryall like the Hermès Birkin comes in four sizes without the hefty price tag or the waitlist     TikTok has christened a new “it bag,” and a pretty good contender to the classic Birkin at that: the Coach Empire. The carrya...

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday intensified efforts to find a new prime minister after almost two months of deadlock following inconclusive legislative elections, hosting two former presidents and two potential candidates. Fran...

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama warned the acting mayor of his plans to proceed on planning next year’s Sinulog Festival without him. “Ayaw gyud siya patuga-tugaha,” Rama told reporters during a press conference on...

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will sit down on Monday with US negotiators pushing for a hostage-release deal in the Israel-Hamas war, the White House said, after the deaths of six captives in Gaza, including an American citizen. Biden’s ...

KYIV — Ukraine said Monday it had downed 22 Russian missiles headed towards Kyiv and two other regions overnight during an attack in which two people were wounded. In the northeastern city of Sumy, a social welfare centre for children and an orph...

LEGAZPI CITY — Fifteen villages in Camarines Sur and Albay were still flooded on Monday noon due to Tropical Storm Enteng (international name: Yagi), according to the Office of Civil Defense in Bicol. Santiago village in Pili town was still flooded mor...

Greek-Nigerian NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo and his long-term partner Mariah Riddlesprigger, the mother of his three children, tied the knot in Greece on Sunday according to media reports. According to Greek media the ceremony was held at the luxury ...

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives quickly adjourned its session on Monday due to bad weather caused by Tropical Storm Enteng. During the session presided over by Deputy Speaker Duke Frasco, Deputy Majority Leader Paolo Ortega moved tha...

Archivo 1984 Gallery hosts an immersive installation of Vilma Santos, inviting both die-hard “Vilmanians” and casual fans to a party electrified with nostalgia   Lights dim, disco music swells, and suddenly she’s standing center ...

CEBU CITY, Philippines—What is Ghost Month? Is it about actual ghosts or spirits lingering in the living world, or does it have something to do with people who “ghosted” you? Ghosting! Lol.  Kidding aside, is this your first time to hear about Ghost Mo...

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution tasking four committees to jointly probe different but intertwined issues – illegal activities linked to Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogo), the presence of illegal dr...

MANILA, Philippines — Ced Domingo attributed Akari’s franchise-best start to Japanese coach Taka Minowa and the team’s newcomers in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. Domingo helped the Chargers a complete five-game Pool B sweep to end the openi...

MANILA, Philippines—Controversies may be surrounding Carlos Yulo and his family but Mark Andrew Yulo, father of the Olympic double gold medalist, remained in awe of his son’s historic achievements. In an interview with ONE Balita, the elder Yulo ...

A 45-year-old man in Indonesia allegedly killed his 60-year-old neighbor after he was hurt and became annoyed by the latter’s persistence in asking him why he was not married. Indonesian media reported that the incident took place in South Tapanuli reg...

PARIS — The Japanese men’s volleyball team lost a nail-biting quarterfinal to Italy at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Monday, crushing its hope to advance to the top four for the first time in 48 years since the Montreal Games in 1976. Captain Yuki Ishikaw...

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Have you ever considered turning second-hand shopping into a lifestyle? Here’s why thrifting is on the rise. Imagine walking into a thrift store and discovering one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect your personal style, all w...

MANILA, Philippines–No one has been able to slow down Akari so far as the Chargers swept their Pool B assignments in the PVL Reinforced Conference on Tuesday at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Oly Okaro powered Akari to its best franchise start with 24...

ILOILO CITY — The Office of the Ombudsman suspened for six months eight members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan over their “deliberate action” to delay the P1.07 billion supplemental budget of the province. In a six-page order signed by Ombudsman Samue...

Bangladesh’s army chief was due to meet student protest leaders Tuesday, a day after the military took control as mass demonstrations forced longtime ruler Sheikh Hasina to flee the country. READ MORE: Venezuela top prosecutor announces criminal ...

Angeli Khang admitted that there were times that she felt she was “taken advantage of” while filming love scenes in Vivamax movies, as her co-actors tended to be extra passionate with her. Sitting down recently on “Toni Talks,” ...

COTABATO CITY — Police are tracking down three to five persons who could be behind the ambush of South Upi Vice Mayor Roldan Benito in Maguindanao del Sur on Friday, August 2, a top official in the province said. Colonel Roel Sermese, director of the M...

MANILA, Philippines — Gymnast Carlos Yulo will get a P10-million cash gift from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) for each gold medal he won at the 2024 Paris Olympics, its Chairman Al Tengco said on Tuesday. Tengco announced it ...

MANILA, Philippines — Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the Immigration Bulletin Lookout Order (ILBO) against him and others was “plain harassment” and a “political witch hunt intended to silence him.” Roque’s statement came after an IL...

MANILA, Philippines — Beijing has not conducted reclamation activities in its occupied features in the South China Sea since 2013, according to the Philippine Navy. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, made ...