Members of the board of judges of the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) have already seen all 10 entries as of Wednesday and "their opinions are divergent," according to MMFF spokesperson Noel Ferrer.

Heading the jury this year is awarding-...

(We are running this guide to help you plan your movie-viewing activity during the holidays. The 49th Metro Manila Film Festival, or MMFF, Christmas Edition runs from Dec. 25 to Jan. 7, 2024.)Directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar; written by Enrico Santos; s...

In times of heartbreak or sadness, Teejay Marquez travels to a place where he can peacefully retreat into himself.

"The beach is the first place I go to. I stay there when I'm either happy or sad. It goes both ways. Because when I look far out a...

(We are running this guide to help you plan your movie-viewing activity during the holidays. The 49th Metro Manila Film Festival, or MMFF, Christmas Edition runs from Dec. 25 to Jan. 7, 2024.)

Directed by Derick Cabrido; written by Enrico Santos...

MANILA, Philippines --- Tropical depression Kabayan (international name: Jelawat) has developed into a tropical storm as it moves west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau reported on Sunday evening.

Kabayan was last s...

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MANILA, Philippines---San Beda can celebrate its sweet, sweet victory tonight after winning the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball championship but the following days may bring the Red Lions some str...

ANTIPOLO --San Miguel Beer pulled out stops down the stretch on Sunday night to take down TNT, 98-93, and gain an inside track in the race for playoff protection in the PBA Commissioner's Cup.

Ivan Aska was big in his final game for the Beermen,...

 

LUCENA CITY -- At least six alleged communist New People's Army (NPA) and a government soldier were killed in an encounter early Sunday morning (Dec. 17) in Balayan town in Batangas province, the military said.

Lieutenant Colonel Hecto...

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ILIGAN CITY -- Just weeks after being hit by strong earthquakes, Surigao del Sur is now bracing for the coming of tropical depression Kabayan, with rains and winds have started to affect the province on Sunda...

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MANILA, Philippines---When the buzzer sounded to signal San Beda's successful return atop the NCAA mountain, there was not a dry eye in the sea of red at Araneta Coliseum on Sunday.

Not even Mi...

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MANILA, Philippines --- Tropical depression Kabayan has kept its strength as it accelerates westward over the Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau reported on Sunday evening.

In its 8 p.m. cyclone bull...

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends the kickoff of the Asean-Japan Summit in Tokyo on December 17, 2023. Photo from PCO



TOKYO, Japan --- As the Indo-Pacific remains in a deadlock over the South China Sea row, the Association of Southeast Asian N...

MANILA, Philippines --- Yllana Marie Aduana, the country's representative in the 2023 Miss Earth pageant, is among the two top vote-getters from Asia and Oceania in the first round of online voting for "Best Bikini," along with host delegate Do Thi...

MANILA, Philippines--Jong Uichico is making a comeback on the PBA sidelines after being tapped by NLEX to become part of its coaching staff.

The Road Warriors made the announcement Sunday, saying that Uichico will serve as a lead assistant to co...

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends the kickoff of the Asean-Japan Summit in Tokyo on December 17, 2023. Photo from PCO



TOKYO, Japan --- Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday agreed to speed up talks of a pros...

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MANILA, Philippines---From primarily being known as just a defender, James Payosing proved his worth for San Beda at the most opportune time.

Payosing notched a double-double in the process wit...

LONDON --- The unusual world of Hawkins, Indiana, came alive in London on Thursday as Netflix debuted a stage play based on its hit sci-fi series "Stranger Things."

Called "Stranger Things: The First Shadow," the play takes place in 1959, two de...

Kim Chiu seemed to have addressed the breakup rumors in a light manner as she likened her love life to a non-responsive device.

Chiu had a chat with her "Linlang" co-star, Diamond Star Maricel Soriano. The veteran actress would play Chiu's "yaya...

ANTIPOLO -- Meralco raced to a 29-point lead and then hung on late for a 105-99 victory over Converge in the PBA Commissioner's Cup on Sunday.

Fresh off a breakthrough win in the East Asia Super League, the Bolts turned to import Zach Lofton, Ch...

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MANILA, Philippines --- Tropical depression Kabayan has maintained its strength while slowly moving closer to eastern part of Mindanao, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and...

"Take it one step at a time, one day at a time."

This was what actress Dimples Romana said she would tell her friend Kathryn Bernardo if ever the latter would ask for her advice on how to cope with breaking up with longtime boyfriend, Dani...

She was amazing," declared Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz when asked how Michelle Dee, the country's representative to this year's edition of the pageant, performed in the contest held last month in El Salvador.

"She had a beautiful gown. Naingg...

MANILA, Philippines --- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has tested positive for COVID-19, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said in a Facebook post on Tuesday.

The PCO said that Marcos would be in isolation for five days, but added: Th...

With the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball Finals boiling down to a winner-take-all Game 3, a mad scramble for tickets to watch La Salle and University of the Philippines battle it out in the deciding game for the championship has begun.

Game 3 is...

MANILA, Philippines --- The Marawi Compensation Board (MCB) has suspended its distribution of compensation to Marawi siege claimants following the bombing at the Mindanao State University that killed four people and wounded at least 50 0thers.

S...

One of the funniest lists I found online is "movies about kindness with fanbases that are willing to murder your entire family if you have anything remotely negative to say about them." Unsurprisingly, the first entry is the universally adored fami...

Singer-actress Jayda will be spending the holidays in the country with her celebrity parents, Dingdong Avanzado and Jessa Zaragoza, unlike last year when the family celebrated in the United States. And if there's one wish she would like to make thi...

MANILA, Philippines --- House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has clarified that peace negotiations between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) are not mere political maneuvers, but a responsibil...

For the very first time, Kapuso heartthrob Alden Richards joined the program of "It's Showtime" to promote his movie with Sharon Cuneta, and to say that he also watches the Kapamilya noontime show.

Richards, who used to be one of the hosts o...

MANILA, Philippines --- Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, the mayor announced Monday.

In a Facebook post, Sotto disclosed that he experienced mild symptoms of COVID-19, prompting him to undergo an ...

MANILA, Philippines---Enoch Valdez could've had a grand exit for Lyceum after being the anchor of the squad for several years.

But a loss to San Beda in the NCAA Season 99 Final Four abruptly halted his collegiate career, denying the Pirates a t...

Star French striker Kylian Mbappe can win the Ballon d'Or in "any team", Ronaldinho told AFP Sunday, but the Brazilian would like him to win it with Paris Saint-Germain, "a big club."

"A great player like him can have the opportunity to win the ...

Paris Saint-Germain ground out a tense 2-0 victory away to Le Havre on Sunday courtesy of strikes by Kylian Mbappe and Vitinha, after 'keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma saw red early on.

Despite the two-goal win, PSG had to show great resilience to ke...

Erling Haaland faces possible disciplinary action after complaining about referee Simon Hooper on social media following Manchester City's dramatic 3-3 draw with Tottenham on Sunday.

The City striker was incensed after the official failed to pla...

'ILLEGAL PRESENCE' Chinese militia ships are "dispersed and scattered" in the area of Julian Felipe (Whitsun) Reef in the West Philippine Sea on Saturday, as shown in this photo by the Philippine Coast Guard.



MANILA, Philippines --- The presence of...

Manchester City was stunned by a depleted Tottenham as Dejan Kulusevski's 90th-minute equalizer earned Spurs a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Etihad on Sunday.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou insisted he would not relent from his philosophy of rel...

Joao Felix's superb dinked finish earned Barcelona a vital 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday in the La Liga title race.

The Portuguese forward, on loan at Barca from Atletico, made no secret of his pleasure to escape the Spanish capital thi...

 

MANILA, Philippines -- Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, who used to head the Philippine National Police, sees the possibility of "failure of intelligence" in the deadly bombing in Mindanao State University.

"Well, pwedeng merong failur...