Denver: The Denver Nuggets captured their first title in 47 NBA seasons on Monday (Tuesday in Manila), defeating the Miami Heat 94-89 behind 28 points and 16 rebounds from Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets won the best-of-seven NBA Finals 4-1 to bring the Mile High City an NBA crown as a …
Read More »Silvio Berlusconi, former Italian prime minister, dead at 86
Silvio Berlusconi, the boastful billionaire media mogul who was Italy’s longest-serving prime minister despite scandals over his sex-fuelled parties and allegations of corruption, has died, Italian media reported on Monday. He was 86. Berlusconi’s death comes after he was hospitalized on Friday. Silvio Berlusconi remembered for sex scandals, corruption and …
Read More »Pokwang files petition for deportation against ex-partner
ACTRESS-host Marietta Subong, popularly known as Pokwang, on Tuesday filed a petition for deportation against estranged partner, actor Lee O’ Brian. Pokwang was joined by her lawyer Ralph Calinisan at the Bureau of Immigration in Intramuros, Manila. HAPPIER TIMES Pokwang and Lee O’ Brian with their daughter Malia. PHOTO FROM …
Read More »‘Royal Blood’ unveils murder mystery on GMA Telebabad this June 19
At a Glance Beginning June 19, Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes makes his highly-anticipated comeback to the small screen as he headlines the series as Napoy. Dingdong Dantes Get ready for the biggest murder mystery series on Philippine primetime TV that is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats via “Royal Blood.” …
Read More »What’s going on with Reddit today?
Reddit, the website known as the “front page of the internet,” is making front-page news today, as many communities there have gone private to protest recent changes that would charge third-party apps to access the site’s content — a move developers say would put their applications out of business. Thousands …
Read More »Mayon volcano lava flows in Philippines, thousands decamp to evacuation centres
Truckloads of villagers on Tuesday fled Philippine communities close to the erupting Mayon volcano, traumatized by the sight of red-hot lava flowing down its crater and fearful of sporadic blasts of ash. Nearly 15,000 people have left the mostly poor, rural areas in recent days as Mayon activity picks up. …
Read More »China struggles after good Q1
SHIYAN, China: Sales of Yizhuan Automobile Co.’s trash trucks picked up after China ended antivirus controls in December, but their growth is in low gear as managers struggle to rebuild business lost during the pandemic. China’s economy rebounded at the start of 2023, but after a good first quarter, factory …
Read More »Bringing more fun to Zambales
As cold winds and rains gradually begin presenting in the Philippines, many Filipinos are eager to get a last hurrah on the beach and soak up some summer sun. Among the go-to beach destinations in the country is Zambales. Luckily, beach-going just got better in Zambales as the Inflatable Island …
Read More »Crash landing on us! Swiss village reels from Netflix fame
“It’s a dream come true,” said Filipina tourist Isabel Palijon, staring in wonder at a wooden pier framed by the turquoise waters of a Swiss lake and the towering Alps behind. And she is not alone. Ever since the hugely popular South Korean series “Crash Landing on You” aired a romantic …
Read More »Signs of snow and frost span parts of Canada as we hit mid-June
Frost and snowfall — two words that don’t typically roll off the tongue easily in mid-June. It’s the reality for some Canadians this week however, as any summer-like weather will take a back seat. A developing clipper system will trigger beneficial and widespread rain from B.C. to Manitoba. The incoming …
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