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Another Latin nation will take the reins of crowning a new queen as Mexico was announced as the host country for Miss Universe 2024.

During the Miss Universe 2023 coro...

 

MANILA, Philippines -- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Sunday revealed that some of the over 24 million unregistered vehicles in the country have previously been registered under different government agencies.

"We have around 2...

MANILA, Philippines --- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered government agencies and their respective leaders to continue monitoring and conducting relief operations in areas affected by the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Sarangani, Davao ...

CAGAYAN DE ORO --- Wherever the Creamline Cool Smashers go, their fans follow.

The mountain-top venue in the City of Golden Friendship seemed like the home court of the Cool Smashers with 9,682 spectators giving them an electric atmosphere, whic...

MANILA, Philippines --- The House of Representatives has assured the immediate release of support fund for the rehabilitation and recovery efforts for communities affected by the magnitude 6.8 earthquake off Sarangani, Davao Occidental, last Novemb...

MANILA, Philippines -- The number of reported deaths following the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao has climbed to eight, disaster response officials said on Sunday afternoon.

As of 3 p.m., the National Disaster Risk Reduction and M...

Cien, the disabled stray kitten that went viral online after being rescued and cared for by compassionate individuals at Centro Escolar University (CEU) in Mendiola, Manila, has passed away.

On Sunday, Nov. 19, the Animal Kingdom Foundation (AKF...

 



MALE -- Maldives new President Mohamed Muizzu, who campaigned on altering the tiny Indian Ocean archipelago's "India first" policy, has requested India withdraw its military from the country.

Muizzu won the presidential election in Sep...

 

My heart is happy. My heart is at peace," declared actress Marian Rivera when reporters asked her to comment on the news that she and fellow GMA 7 talent, Heart Evangelista, have finally patched things up 12 years after their highly publi...

 

Darryl Yap's movies never fail to cause a commotion. The avant-garde filmmaker has fully embraced his controversial reputation. For him, bash equals cash. Talk about turning negative into positive.

Yap has come a long way since he laun...

 





MANILA, Philippines --- Senator Sonny Angara on Friday disclosed that more than 300 fake birth certificates linked to foreigners and Filipinos alike were used for Philippine passport applications in 2023.

Angara, sponsor of the 202...

 



 

MANILA, Philippines --- Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday urged those affected by the strong earthquake in Mindanao, and the general public to remain calm and follow earthquake drills and other safety protocols.

In a Face...

MANILA, Philippines --- The City of Manila on Friday switched on the lights of a 45-foot Christmas tree in Bonifacio Shrine to perk up the celebration of the Christmas season in the nation's capital.

Manila Mayor Honey Lacua, along...

MANILA, Philippines---Barangay Ginebra produced a winning start to its season after pulling away in the third quarter to take down struggling Converge, 100-86, in the PBA Commissioner's Cup on Friday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Import Tony Bishop...

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- A couple was killed when a concrete wall collapsed on their shanty when a magnitude 6.8 earthquake jolted parts of Mindanao Friday afternoon.

Police identified the fatalities as Danny Ginung, 26, and his partner, Jane Ginu...

 






MANILA, Philippines --- A batch of 32 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Israel have been repatriated by the Philippine government.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Friday, said the eighth batch of repatriates ...

 



 


MANILA, Philippines --- House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has assured Mindanao residents affected by the magnitude 6.8 earthquake Friday afternoon Mindanao that the House is already coordinating with key agencies for pr...

MANILA, Philippines --- A Davao Occidental resident was reportedly killed following the 6.8 earthquake that struck off the waters of Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Friday afternoon, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).

OCD Administrator U...

MANILA, Philippines --- UAAP basketball commissioner Xavier Nunag is taking a leave of absence due to a family health crisis.

The league on Friday said that the UAAP Board of Managing Directors has approved the leave of Nunag and his recommendat...

Manila Water achieved an improved ranking in Sustainalytics' Environment, Social, and Governance Risk Rating, scoring 22.1 in 2023 from 27.1 in 2022.

According to Sustainalytics' global listing, the five-point ranking upgrade places Manila Water...

MANILA, Philippines --- Cyber defense will be a "common fixture" in the future military exercises of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

Col. Michael Logico, designated spokesperson of this year's Ajex Dagitpa or AFP's Joint Exercise Dagat-La...

Singer Regine Velasquez often accommodates young artists who seek her advice, but said she draws the line at putting up her own music-related school some day. Doing so is not in her wheelhouse, she said.

"Baka 'di na 'yan kaya ng powers ko," she...

 

Multiawarded veteran actress Celia Rodriguez is often regarded as one of local show biz's most iconic contravidas, playing characters are that are glamorous, sophisticated but wicked all the same.

But despite all her achievements and an il...

ANTIPOLO---NLEX stormed back from a 19-point deficit behind the heroics of import Thomas Robinson, Kris Rosales and Kevin Alas to spoil the debut of San Miguel Beer with a 117-113 overtime victory in the PBA Commissioner's Cup on Wednesday at Ynare...

MANILA, Philippines--The woes of the TNT Tropang Giga in the East Asia Super League (EASL) continued Wednesday after being handed a 106-97 away defeat by Taiwanese side Fubon Braves at Heping Gymnasium in Taipei.

Despite the return of Rondae Hol...

MANILA, Philippines --- Adamson lived another day as its bench mob stepped up when it mattered most to stun the No.2 National University, 68-62, in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament on Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena.

Didat Hanapi r...

Emma Raducanu's "challenging year" suffered another hiccup after the former US Open champion pulled out of her scheduled comeback at an exhibition tournament next month in Macau.

The Briton, who turned 21 on Monday, has not played since April af...

MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) will hold its first Philippine Nuclear Science Olympiad (PNSO) for secondary students in December.

The PNRI on Wednesd...

 



TACURONG CITY, SULTAN KUDARAT---The head teacher of a school in Maguindanao del Sur was killed in an ambush on Wednesday afternoon in Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat, police said.

Major Jethro Doligas, Lambayong police chief, said Hermielex ...

 






MANILA, Philippines --- The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Wednesday officially stated that it is against abortion after the Senate deferred its deliberation on the agency's proposed 2024 budget after learning that one of...

MANILA, Philippines--The shorthanded Meralco Bolts had no answer for former import Allen Durham, Carl Tamayo and the rest of the B.League champion Ryukyu Golden Kings and suffered an 89-61 loss to start off their East Asia Super League campaign Wed...

ANTIPOLO---Leo Austria on Wednesday made his return to the sidelines of San Miguel Beer to begin his role as an active consultant.

Austria said he has been attending Beermen practices since Nov. 3, almost a year since management decided to have ...

MANILA, Philippines --- Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin on Wednesday defended the UAAP and the officiating amid criticisms.

Baldwin said the negative comments against the league and the referees were "shameful" and that he felt embarrassed for "some of...

MANILA, Philippines---La Salle's Mike Phillips is still listed as day-to-day for the Green Archers as the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament elimination round nears its end.

Still nursing an ankle injury from a few days ago, coach Topex ...

OKLAHOMA CITY --- Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren appeared trying to avoid creating competition.

The much-anticipated first regular-season meeting between two of the NBA's top rookies Tuesday night wasn't much of a game, and apparently there...

MANILA, Philippines --- The Philippines earned a "high proficiency" rating in its grasp of the English language, the 2023 English Proficiency Index of the EF Education First group said.
The Philippines ranked 20th out of a 113 countries and ...

MANILA, Philippines ---Seven-time defending champion National University dominated the also-ran Adamson, 76-61, to secure a twice-to-beat advantage and the No. 1 spot in the UAAP Season 86 women's basketball Final Four on Wednesday at Smart Araneta...

LONDON -Oilpricesdipped on Wednesday amid signs the United States, the world's biggestoilproducer, is at peak production, offsetting positive crude demand signals from top consumer China.

Brent futures were down 34 cents to $82.13 a barrel at 0949 G...