‘Luwalhati sa Diyos’: A concert in honor of Father Eduardo Hontiveros
Bookmark this page for the Facebook broadcast of “Luwalhati sa Diyos” at 7 pm (Manila time) on Friday, December 6, courtesy of Jesuit Music Ministry. MANILA, Philippines – The late Jesuit composer...
View ArticleBenilde’s Allen Liwag earns NCAA MVP honors, bags 3 more awards
MANILA, Philippines – St. Benilde star Allen Liwag set himself apart from the rest of the NCAA as the only player to average a double-double. And his standout campaign bore fruit as Liwag earned four...
View ArticleFuneral parlor guy who used to visit girlfriend riding a hearse, now a...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Working at a funeral parlor, he used to visit his would-be wife during courtship riding a hearse, to the horror of the neighborhood eager to know if somebody died. These...
View ArticleTrae Young’s trey in OT lifts Hawks past Lakers
Trae Young hit a go-ahead three-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in overtime, helping the Atlanta Hawks beat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, 134-132, on Friday, December 6 (Saturday, December 7, Manila...
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Cha Yi introduces authentic Chinese tea to Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines – There’s a new tea brand in town, and it’s Cha Yi, serving authentic Chinese tea at its first branch at the second floor of Lucky Chinatown Mall, Binondo, Manila. The beverage...
View ArticleCebu journalist files complaint over identity theft on messaging app
CEBU, Philippines – Cebuana journalist Annie Perez-Gallardo filed a complaint before the National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7) after an unknown individual stole her identity on...
View ArticleShouting, curses as South Korean president’s party boycotts martial law...
SEOUL, South Korea – Members of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol‘s party left parliament ahead of a planned impeachment vote on Saturday, December 7, over his attempt to impose martial law. As...
View ArticleWeljon Mindoro posts 14th straight KO in Dubai, clinches IBA crown
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino prospect Weljon “Triggerman” Mindoro flaunted his punching power anew with a fourth-round technical knockout (TKO) of Australian veteran Joel Camilleri on Friday,...
View Article#ShareAsia: Japan’s Studio Ghibli-inspired village
If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into a Studio Ghibli film, Yufuin Floral Village in Fukuoka is the place for you. Quaint streets, colorful landscapes, and whimsical vibes make this mini village...
View ArticleHeroes aplenty as Mapua sweeps Benilde to end 33-year NCAA title drought
MANILA, Philippines – Clint Escamis knew he cannot win a championship on his own. True enough, Escamis’ supporting cast delivered when it mattered most for Mapua, which ended a decades-long title...
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Hola, Escolta!: A timeless hub for culture and community
MANILA, Philippines – “There is freedom within. There is freedom without…“ Crowded House’s “Don’t Dream It’s Over” was blasting through the noise in Fred’s Revolucion. The bar was bustling with people...
View ArticleNU survives Game 1 thriller over UST, nears perfect UAAP women’s hoops season
MANILA, Philippines – Just a win away from a perfect season. The NU Lady Bulldogs moved on the cusp of reclaiming the UAAP women’s basketball championship after outlasting the UST Growling Tigresses,...
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Wizards end skid despite Nikola Jokic’s 56 points
Jordan Poole had 39 points to help the host Washington Wizards overcome Nikola Jokic’s career-high 56 points and beat the Denver Nuggets, 122-113, to end their 16-game losing streak on Saturday,...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: La Salle vs UP – UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball finals, Game 1
MANILA, Philippines – The rematch is set. For the second year in a row, the defending champion La Salle Green Archers and the UP Fighting Maroons will fight for the crown in the UAAP Season 87 men’s...
View Article[REFLECTION] Advent is going beyond, like a voice in the wilderness
Two weeks ago I officiated the golden wedding anniversary of a friend’s parents, where I said the best wedding homily is actually the couple themselves still much in love, filled with joy after 50...
View ArticleIncumbent Pangasinan councilor shot dead
DAGUPAN CITY, Philippines – An incumbent municipal councilor in Umingan town was shot dead on Saturday evening, December 7. The victim was identified as Ponciano ‘Onyok’ Onia Jr, who is also gunning...
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Romanian far-right candidate says democracy ‘cancelled’ along with election
MOGOSOAIA, Romania – The Romanian far-right presidential candidate at the center of a Russian electoral meddling scandal turned up at the place he would have voted in on Sunday, December 8, saying the...
View Article[HOMESTRETCH] Bacolod’s pride: Joel Torre and his recipe for success
MANILA, Philippines – It’s not a well-known fact, but a lot of personalities in Philippine arts and cinema came from Bacolod. Directors Peque Gallaga and Erik Matti hailed from Bacolod, as well as...
View ArticleTech in 2024: How’s the Philippines doing?
It’s been a whirlwind year for the Philippine tech industry. With the many different movements in the world’s technology sector, the Philippines has had to try and play catch-up in a number of...
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