MANILA, Philippines — Actress-model Heart Evangelista admitted that she was nervous about her “new world” as the wife of Senate President Francis Escudero who, she said, was willing to help her fulfill her duties as the new head of the Senate Spouses Foundation Inc. (SSFI). Evangelista on Wednesday took her …
Read More »How this citizen archivist is preserving TV history — one tape at a time
In Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, Colin Stirling operates a time machine. It’s housed inside a basement bunker and powered by videotapes. Colin Stirling has amassed nearly 28,000 subscribers on nostalgia-fueled YouTube channel. Don’t toss those old VHS tapes. This man wants to save TV history Colin Stirling, aka the Betamax …
Read More »Bolts Set Tone, Secure Game 1
San Miguel behemoth June Mar Fajardo takes a one-hander versus Meralco’s Brandon Bates early in Game One of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — Meralco proved its sweep-stopping takedown of San Miguel Beer back in the eliminations was …
Read More »WestJet announces UltraBasic fare with no carry-ons, no seat choice and no points
WestJet announced that it has introduced an ultra low-cost fare — and if you like carry-ons, seat choice and earning points, there’s a catch. Sure, you can get on the plane, but that’s about it. WestJet announced that it has introduced an ultra low-cost fare — and if you like …
Read More »Oba-ob opens title bid with style at Philippine Badminton Open 2024
ANTIPOLO CITY — Top seed Rabie Jayson Oba-ob opened his title bid at the Philippine Badminton Open 2024 in style with a rousing 21-16, 21-8 victory in the Round of 128 of the men’s singles event against Kirk Nathan Abarquez on Wednesday, June 5, at the First Pacific Leadership Academy …
Read More »Shares rebound as May inflation stays within target
The Philippine Stock Exchange index closed at 6,441.32 yesterday, up by 0.86 percent or 54.90 points./Pixabay MANILA, Philippines — The stock market bounced back after a major sell-off the previous day as investors stayed positive despite higher inflation rate announced in May. The Philippine Stock Exchange index closed at 6,441.32 …
Read More »Were you in a ‘playtime’ relationship? Actor Xian Lim reacts
Xian Lim (Images courtesy of Facebook) Actor Xian Lim has wrapped up shooting for the upcoming movie “Playtime.” Produced by GMA Pictures and Viva Films, the sexy thriller movie will be shown in theaters soon. ‘Playtime’ boasts a stellar cast including Sanya Lopez, Coleen Garcia, and Faye Lorenzo, all set …
Read More »‘1521’ attempts to sell itself as a Filipino producer’s reimagining of Battle of Mactan
In this retelling of the Battle of Mactan, the writers chose to use, as a plot device, a fictional love story between a native babaylan, or spiritual healer Diwata (played by Bea) and one of Magellan’s crew members, Enrique, who acted as the expedition’s interpreter . (STAR / File) “1521: …
Read More »Kathryn Bernardo on embracing fitness and wellness
Kathryn Bernardo has long dreamt of using her strong platform to promote a healthy lifestyle, a commitment she has upheld since she was 16 years old. In an interview at the sidelines of the Century Tuna “Best You Ever” campaign, she shared her excitement and insights into her fitness and …
Read More »B.C. soccer fan sues over alleged Lionel Messi ‘bait and switch’
A B.C. soccer fan wants to certify a class-action lawsuit against the Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer (MLS) on behalf of customers who claim they paid through the nose for tickets to a game featuring Lionel Messi, only to see the superstar player turn out to be a last-minute …
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