Despite facing stiffer sanctions from the House of Representatives, murder suspect and Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. on Monday said he has no plan to return to the country despite the recantations of the suspect-witnesses in the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo. In a virtual press briefing, …
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Estrella: ‘Historic’ Hacienda Tinang land dispute cases resolved
RESOLVED. DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III, in a press briefing at the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (May 30, 2023), said the historic land dispute cases involving Hacienda Tinang in Concepcion, Tarlac have been finally resolved. Estrella said that DAR is set to distribute land titles to beneficiaries in the coming weeks. (Photo …
Read More »Marcos invites public, students to visit presidential museums in Malacañang
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has invited students to visit the two new museums in Malacañang that feature all the country’s presidents, saying “it is very educational.” President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. delivers his speech at the Goldenberg Mansion in Malacañang Palace compound on May 30, 2023. (Noel B. Pabalate) …
Read More »Miami Heat advance to NBA Finals by routing the Boston Celtics
The Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals on Monday by routing the Boston Celtics 103-84. Jimmy Butler had 28 points, seven rebounds and six assists while Caleb Martin added 26 points and 10 rebounds to spark Miami, which will visit Denver on Thursday to begin the best-of-seven championship final. — …
Read More »True love defies the test of time with TV5’s latest hit ‘The Rain in España’
Lead stars of the ‘Rain in España,’ Marco Gallo (left) and Heaven Peralejo, in Boracay TV5 brings to life the captivating love story of Kalix and Luna in The Rain in España, adapted from the popular web novel with over 140 million reads and trending at the #1 spot on …
Read More »PH fencers grab 2 golds in Taiwan tilt
SOPHIA Shekinah Catantan, the youngest sister of fencing star Samantha, lived up to her family’s reputation by taking one of two golds that Filipino fencers won in the 1st Hefeng National Junior Fencing Championships in Taiwan over the weekend. The 13-year-old Sophia joined Canlas Fencing top bet Marcus Antonio Manuel …
Read More »Max Collins explains silence about split from husband Pancho Magno
Max Collins finally confirmed what many have been speculating on for some time. The actress revealed in a recent interview with Boy Abunda that she and husband Pancho Magno have indeed called it quits and that it happened amid the pandemic. But why the silence? Max explained, “I didn’t talk about …
Read More »Our favorite style moments at Binibining Pilipinas 2023 Grand Coronation Night
Let’s look back at some of the best looks of the evening. A new batch of Filipina queens has been crowned to represent the Philippines on the international pageant stage. Binibining Pilipinas 2023 marked the end of its 59th edition with a grand coronation night on May 28 at the …
Read More »Chris Hemsworth headlines Manila’s ‘Extraction 2’ premiere
Australian actor Chris Hemsworth is set to visit Manila for the Asia Pacific premiere of Netflix’s Extraction 2 on June 5, at SM Mall of Asia. Smart Postpaid has organized an exclusive raffle promo, giving its subscribers a chance to witness his presence firsthand. The highly anticipated sequel features Tyler …
Read More »ADB, World Bank and Fitch Ratings commend PH’s stable economy
Three international institutions extended support and commendation to the Philippines over the past week. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced a $4-billion grant during President Marcos’ visit to its headquarters. The grant covers major infrastructure projects such as the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge Project, the Davao Public Market Modernization Project, and …
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