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Bacyadan tries to return to vovinam, kickboxing but keeps sight for another Olympic stint

August 17, 2024

By MARK REY MONTEJO After a heartbreaking quick exit in the 2024 Paris Olympics, boxer Hergie Bacyadan will try to explore, and hopefully figure things out, in the next few months as she competes in other sports. In the heroes’ welcome party for Team P...

Matsuyama, McCarthy tied for lead in opening PGA Tour playoff event

August 17, 2024

By ASSOCIATED PRESS MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Hideki Matsuyama and Denny McCarthy combined to make nearly 300 feet of putts Friday, Aug. 16, so it was no surprise to see them sharing the lead going into the steamy weekend of the FedEx St. Jude Champ...

Yassi Pressman meets driver who named daughter after her

August 17, 2024

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Yassi Pressman had a heartwarming encounter with a driver of a ride-hailing service who named his daughter after her.

‘Pulang Araw’ cast and crew take on ‘Emergency Paging Dr. Beat’ dance challenge

August 17, 2024

GMA News Online / Showbiz

How do the “Pulang Araw” cast and crew let off steam during their taping days? Well, they dance!

Kim Ji Soo is joining ‘Abot Kamay na Pangarap’

August 17, 2024

GMA News Online / Showbiz

GMA Drama on Saturday announced on X that South Korean actor Kim Ji Soo is joining the medical drama “Abot Kamay na Pangarap.”

Pao Javillonar decides to play final year with Letran despite being drafted in the PBA

August 17, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

Pao Javillonar will run it back with the Knights.

Debuting Aurora turns light on in sweep of Blacklist; Smart Omega spoils TNC

August 17, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

Aurora Gaming made sure to announce its arrival in style, dismantling Blacklist International with a 2-0 sweep to open its campaign in the MPL Philippines Season 14.

Rufa Mae Quinto congratulates Carlos Yulo: ‘Go gold gold!’

August 17, 2024

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Rufa Mae Quinto made sure to greet two-time Olympic gold winner Carlos Yulo--in her own Rufa Mae way, of course!

Pokwang looks back on past, gives love another try on ‘EXpecially For You’

August 17, 2024

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Pokwang is back on “It"s Showtime,” but this time as a searcher on the show"s “EXpecially for You” portion.

Mavy Legaspi tells mom Carmina Villarroel in birthday message: ‘Mabuti kang tao, ma’

August 17, 2024

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Mavy Legaspi wrote a heartfelt letter for his mom Carmina Villarroel on her birthday, calling her, “the strong, beautiful, inspiring, loving mom that has impacted my life beyond measure.”

Amy Perez, naging emosyonal nang mapag-usapan ang tungkol sa ‘pagpapalaya’ sa anak

August 17, 2024

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Hindi napigilan ni Amy Perez na maging emosyonal nang mapag-usapan ang tungkol sa anak, at ang naging personal niyang karanasan nang sa unang pagkakataon ay mahihiwalay sa kaniya ang panganay na anak dahil kailangang tumira na malapit sa papasukang umi...

Ogie Alcasid, ikinuwento ang naging sama ng loob niya noon sa anak na si Leila

August 16, 2024

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Inilahad ng "It's Showtime" host na si Ogie Alcasid, nagkaroon siya noon ng sama ng loob sa anak niyang si Leila nang magdesisyon ang huli na bumukod at makisama na sa nobyo.

Jose Mari Chan, alamin kung bakit naging emosyonal nang kantahin ang ‘Christmas in Our Hearts’ sa isang event

August 16, 2024

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Hindi naiwasan ng ilang netizens na mag-alala nang makita nila na naging emosyonal si Jose Mari Chan habang kinakanta ang kaniyang sikat na awiting "Christmas in Our Hearts" sa isang event. Mayroon nga bang pinagdadaanan ang OPM icon? Alamin ang kaniya...

LE SSERAFIM drops electrifying concept photos for fourth mini album ‘Crazy’

August 16, 2024

GMA News Online / Showbiz

K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM just dropped the electrifying concept photos for their fourth mini album, “Crazy," ahead of its release. The EP will drop on August 30, 1 p.m. (KST).

Jose Mari Chan explains why he got emotional while singing ‘Christmas in Our Hearts’ at event

August 16, 2024

GMA News Online / Showbiz

A recent video of Jose Mari Chan made the rounds online, where he could be seen tearing up while singing "Christmas in Our Hearts" at an event. In an interview with Nelson Canlas on "24 Oras," Friday, Tito Joe explained why he got emotional during his ...

‘Pulang Araw” child actors earn praise from Barbie Forteza, David Licauco, Sanya Lopez

August 16, 2024

GMA News Online / Showbiz

On Friday's "24 Oras," "Pulang Araw" child actors Cassy Lavarias, Migz Diokno, and Cheska Maranan proudly shared the praises they received from lead stars Barbie Forteza, David Licauco, and Sanya Lopez.

From City of Lights to City of Angels: See you in LA28

August 12, 2024

Agence France Presse

France bid a reluctant farewell on Monday to an “enchanted” fortnight of Olympic sport as athletes headed home from Paris praising a dazzling edition of the Games that has breathed new life into the biggest show on earth. Hollywood star Tom Cruise deli...

DLSU to face Ateneo in UAAP Valorant opener

August 12, 2024

Manila Standard Sports

The rivalry between De La Salle University and Ateneo de Manila University will once again ignite as the two powerhouses open their UAAP Esports VALORANT tournament campaigns against each other today (Tuesday) at Hyundai Hall in Areté, Ateneo de Manila...

Dumalaog leads as local talents dominate JPGT Pueblo opener

August 12, 2024

Manila Standard Sports

CAGAYAN DE ORO—Eliana Dumalaog found her rhythm late, shooting an 81 with a birdie on the final hole at the front nine, edging out Rafella Batican and Isabella Espina in the ICTSI Junior PGT Mindanao Series 4 opener here yesterday (Monday). Despite a c...

Italian men’s coach debuts for Alas Pilipinas in SEA V. League

August 12, 2024

Manila Standard Sports

ITALIAN Angiolino Frigoni will be debuting as Alas Pilipinas men’s head coach in the first leg of SEA V. League slated for August 16 to 18 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Alas Pilipinas will be meeting Vietnam first on Friday opener at 6 pm after the game...

Top teams face off in high-stakes showdowns in PVL Reinforced tilt

August 12, 2024

Manila Standard Sports

Three teams riding the momentum of commanding victories are set to continue their pursuit of quarterfinal berths in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference. But while PLDT gears up to face the winless yet unpredictable ZUS Coffee, Chery Tig...

World Boxing to announce major increase in membership after Paris in its bid to save Olympic boxing

August 12, 2024

By ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS (AP) — The nascent governing body fighting to keep boxing in the Olympics is about to get a major membership boost. World Boxing expects to expand its membership base to 50 national federations or more in the weeks afte...

La Salle dominates Korea U to rule WUBS

August 12, 2024

De La Salle University delivered a scintillating performance in its last broadcasted game before its title retention quest in the UAAP. The Green Archers routed two-time defending Korean University League champion Korea University, 101-86, to claim the 2024 World University Basketball Series title on Monday evening at Yoyogi National Stadium Second Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. […]
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Jessa Zaragoza undergoes procedure to treat vocal polyps

August 12, 2024

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

Jessa Zaragoza has undergone a scheduled procedure to treat her throat after noticing hoarseness from her voice.

Vibrant burst of colors and culture at SM this Kadayawan

August 12, 2024

Manila Standard

Feel the warmth of festive cultural heritage and the spirit of celebration with festivities at SM City Davao and SM Lanang. This Kadayawan season, feast on Davao’s best dishes, experience culture, and so much more – all in one in the city’s ultimate sh...

Thousands received aid through GMA Kapuso Foundation programs from January 2023 to July 2024

August 12, 2024

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

Thousands of individuals throughout the Philippines have received aid through GMA Kapuso Foundation's various outreach programs. These are the projects of the foundation, from January 2023 to July 2024, as seen on "24 Oras" on Monday.

Franchise Asia Philippines 2024: Weighing the impact of celebrities and social media influencers

August 12, 2024

Manila Standard

As Asia’s premier international franchising conference paves its way back this September, Franchise Asia Philippines is excited to showcase one of its major highlights: The Great Debate Forum on September 2, 2024 at Function Rooms 1 & 2 in SMX Conv...

Cultivating winning cultures: Empowering teams for growth at 30th NRCE

August 12, 2024

Manila Standard

The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA), through the National Retail Conference and Expo (NRCE) organizing committee, has meticulously curated sessions designed to tackle issues on effective people management and forging relationships that ben...

NU computer engineering soph steps up as Bulldogs’ captain in historic UAAP Valorant

August 12, 2024

Tiebreaker Times

By: Jan Marcus Montevirgen In a twist of fate, Julian Andrei Villanueva finds himself thrust into an unexpected role at a historic moment for National University. As the Valorant team captain of the Bulldogs, Villanueva is not just preparing for the inaugural UAAP Esports Tournament; he is leading the school into uncharted territory. This groundbreaking […]
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Pocket Communities breaks ground on The Wave Residences, Nasugbu’s new landmark

August 12, 2024

Manila Standard

NASUGBU, Batangas – Pocket Communities, a leading developer of affordable housing, marked a significant milestone on August 2, 2024, with the groundbreaking ceremony for The Wave Residences in Barangay 11, Nasugbu, Batangas. The event was attended by g...

JG Summit’s core net income doubled to P18.1b in first half

August 12, 2024

Jenniffer B. Austria

JG Summit Holdings Inc. of the Gokongwei Group said Monday its core net income doubled to P18.1 billion in the first half of 2024 from the same period last year on the back of a P7.9-billion one-time gain from the merger of the Bank of the Philippine I...

USA Gymnastics says video proves Chiles should keep bronze

August 12, 2024

American gymnast Jordan Chiles is set to lose her floor exercise bronze from the Paris Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in favor of an appeal by Romania's Ana Barbosu

Court of Appeals denies protection writs for abducted green activists

August 12, 2024

In a 58-page decision promulgated on August 2, the appellate court’s former special eight division of five junked the application of the privilege of writ of habeas data and amparo of the activists due to their “failure to establish their claims as sub...

NU Lady Bulldogs to represent PH in VTV Cup

August 12, 2024

Justin Valencia

National University will represent the Philippines in the 2024 VTV International Women’s Volleyball Cup. The organizers announced on Monday that the Lady Bulldogs have replaced the University of Indonesia in the annual tournament organized by the Volleyball Federation of Vietnam and sponsored by Vietnam Television. Last Saturday, NU withdrew from the 2024 V-League Women’s Collegiate […]
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Carlos Yulo, Team Philippines come home to heroes’ welcome led by Bongbong Marcos

August 12, 2024

Delfin Dioquino

Olympic medalists Carlos Yulo, Nesthy Petecio, and Aira Villegas will be welcomed by no less than President Bongbong Marcos and feted with a heroes' welcome

Darren Espanto discharged from hospital after appendicitis attack

August 12, 2024

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

Darren Espanto has been discharged from the hospital after having an appendicitis attack.

Odjie Mamon sees vast potential in JJ Macam, UST rookies amid V-League battles

August 12, 2024

Tiebreaker Times

By: Ernest Tuazon While University of Santo Tomas got off to a slow start in the 2024 V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge by dropping its first two games, the España-based squad found a positive note in the strong performance of rookie JJ Macam. Macam scored 31 points in his first two games of the pre-season tilt, […]
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Sinigang and bulalo named among 50 Best Soups in the World by TasteAtlas

August 12, 2024

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

Sinigang (collectively) and bulalo ranked 17th and 37th, respectively, on TasteAtlas' 50 Best Soups in the World list this 2024. Sinigang na baboy was also ranked separately on the 38th spot!