UAAP: Nic Cabañero shrugs off early MVP talks after first round

UAAP: Nic Cabañero shrugs off early MVP talks after first round

MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas star Nic Cabañero has emerged as an early favorite to win MVP in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament. Cabañero is currently the league’s leading scorer, while powering the Growling Tigers to second place after the first round. READ: UAAP: Adamson clamps down on UST in upset Heading into Saturday’s game against Adamson, Cabañero averaged 18.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game. He continued his scoring binge, dropping 23 points in the upset loss to the Falcons. Cabañero, however, isn’t thinking about the MVP award. “I’m just doing my job […]... Keep on reading: UAAP: Nic Cabañero shrugs off early MVP talks after first round

Emma Tiglao says her heart aches for corruption in PH’ in Miss Grand speech

Emma Tiglao says her heart aches for corruption in PH’ in Miss Grand speech

Save this page for the latest Miss Grand International 2025 news and features Emma Tiglao spoke about corruption and compassion during her Top 10 speech at the Miss Grand International 2025 pageant on Saturday night in Bangkok, Thailand. In her spiel, Tiglao highlighted the corruption in the Philippines amid succeeding earthquakes that continue to hit different parts of the country.   “As a journalist, my heart aches for my country drowned by corruption, for the lives lost to earthquakes and typhoons. And for journalists like Mariam Abu Daga from Gaza, who died for truth,” she said. The Philippine bet emphasized the […]... Keep on reading: Emma Tiglao says her heart aches for corruption in PH’ in Miss Grand speech

ICC orders medical exam to determine if Duterte is fit to stand trial

ICC orders medical exam to determine if Duterte is fit to stand trial

MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court has ordered a medical examination of former President Rodrigo Duterte to determine whether he is fit to stand trial for alleged crimes against humanity linked to killings committed while he was in power. In a decision released Thursday (Oct. 16), Pre-Trial Chamber I of the ICC appointed a […]... Keep on reading: ICC orders medical exam to determine if Duterte is fit to stand trial

Strong 5.6-magnitude aftershock jolts Surigao del Sur

Strong 5.6-magnitude aftershock jolts Surigao del Sur

SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR—A magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolted Surigao del Sur on Saturday evening. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the offshore quake struck 23 kilometers southeast of Cagwait town at 8:31 p.m., with a depth of 20 kilometers. It was felt at Intensity 4 in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, and Intensity 1 in Davao City. Instrumental intensities were recorded as follows: Intensity 3 in Cabadbaran City (Agusan del Norte), Digos City (Davao del Sur), Nabunturan (Davao de Oro), Bislig City and Tandag City (Surigao del Sur). Phivolcs said recent quake is an aftershock […]... Keep on reading: Strong 5.6-magnitude aftershock jolts Surigao del Sur

Stars On The Floor: Rodjun Cruz and Dasuri Choi are crowned ULTIMATE DANCE STAR DUO!

Stars On The Floor: Rodjun Cruz and Dasuri Choi are crowned ULTIMATE DANCE STAR DUO!

Congratulations, Rodjun and Dasuri! After all their struggles and an intense battle against Glaiza De Castro and JM Yrreverre, Rodjun Cruz and Dasuri Choi are crowned 'Stars On The Floor's' ULTIMATE DANCE STAR DUO! Catch the hottest dance moves of our Celebrity Dance Stars Glaiza De Castro, Faith Da Silva, Thea Astley, VXON Patrick, and Rodjun Cruz alongside Digital Dance Stars Kakai Almeda, Joshua Decena, JM Yrreverre, Dasuri Choi, and Zeus Collins every Saturday on 'Stars on the Floor!' Hosted by Alden Richards and featuring the Dance Authority of Pokwang, Marian Rivera, and Coach Jay! #StarsOnTheFloor

Ramil maintains strength while moving over mainland Bicol

Ramil maintains strength while moving over mainland Bicol

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Ramil has maintained its strength while moving west-northwestward over the mainland Bicol at a speed of 20 kilometers per hour (kph), the state weather bureau reported on Saturday evening. In its 8 p.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Ramil is still packing a maximum sustained wind speed of 65 kph, with gustiness of 110 kph. READ: DOH puts hospitals, health centers on code white due to Ramil Signal No. 2 was hoisted over the following areas: Luzon: Southeastern portion of Isabela (Dinapigue) Southern portion of Quirino (Nagtipunan, Maddela) Southern […]... Keep on reading: Ramil maintains strength while moving over mainland Bicol

Emma Tiglao advances to Top 10 of Miss Grand International 2025

Emma Tiglao advances to Top 10 of Miss Grand International 2025

Save this page for the latest Miss Grand International 2025 news and features Emma Tiglao moved one step closer to the Miss Grand International 2025 crown after clinching a spot in the Top 10 of the competition held in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday, Oct. 18. Joining Tiglao in the Top 10 are the delegates from Colombia, Czech Republic, Mexico, Venezuela, Guatemala, Thailand, Tanzania, Ghana, and Spain. The announcement came after the swimsuit round, where contestants walked the runway in deep aqua blue swimsuits to the tune of Tate McRae’s “Just Keep Watching.” Tiglao’s confident strut and radiant smile drew cheers […]... Keep on reading: Emma Tiglao advances to Top 10 of Miss Grand International 2025

Stars On The Floor: Coach El-John Macalatan and Kakai Almeda pay tribute to VXON Patrick!

Stars On The Floor: Coach El-John Macalatan and Kakai Almeda pay tribute to VXON Patrick!

Due to an unfortunate leg injury, VXON Patrick will no longer perform his finale with Kakai Almeda. She will instead be joined by Coach El-John Macalatan! Catch the hottest dance moves of our Celebrity Dance Stars Glaiza De Castro, Faith Da Silva, Thea Astley, VXON Patrick, and Rodjun Cruz alongside Digital Dance Stars Kakai Almeda, Joshua Decena, JM Yrreverre, Dasuri Choi, and Zeus Collins every Saturday on 'Stars on the Floor!' Hosted by Alden Richards and featuring the Dance Authority of Pokwang, Marian Rivera, and Coach Jay! #StarsOnTheFloor

A T-shirt worn by Taylor Swift sparks a $2M windfall for sea otters

A T-shirt worn by Taylor Swift sparks a $2M windfall for sea otters

San Francisco — A Northern California aquarium has raised more than $2 million for sea otter conservation in just two days. All it took was Taylor Swift wearing a vintage T-shirt. Swift wore a vintage Monterey Bay Aquarium otter conservation T-shirt in a release party movie for her new “The Life of a Showgirl” album, sending her ardent fans on a quest to buy the shirt last produced in the 1990s. After the aquarium was flooded with calls about buying the T-shirt showing two otters floating on their back, it decided to re-release the garment Thursday as part of a special […]... Keep on reading: A T-shirt worn by Taylor Swift sparks a $2M windfall for sea otters

Castro defends ICI vs Duterte: Is she afraid of what will be revealed?

Castro defends ICI vs Duterte: Is she afraid of what will be revealed?

MANILA, Philippines — “Is she afraid of something being revealed in the ongoing investigation, thus she is trying to discredit the integrity of ICI (Independent Commission for Infrastructure)?” Speaking in Filipino, Palace press officer Claire Castro has asked this as a response to Vice President Sara Duterte’s statement that she believes that the government formed ICI to “legitimize” its narratives on corruption. READ: Sara Duterte: ICI formed to legitimize `gov’t narrative’ on infra mess Duterte, in an interview in Manaoag, Pangasinan, earlier this Saturday, said she is wondering why the ICI conducts investigations on infrastructure anomalies in the first place. […]... Keep on reading: Castro defends ICI vs Duterte: Is she afraid of what will be revealed?

Stars On The Floor: JM Yrreverre and Glaiza De Castro deliver an EMPOWERING performance!

Stars On The Floor: JM Yrreverre and Glaiza De Castro deliver an EMPOWERING performance!

The people's voices have power, and that has not been made clearer in this powerful and timely performance by JM Yrreverre and Glaiza De Castro! Catch the hottest dance moves of our Celebrity Dance Stars Glaiza De Castro, Faith Da Silva, Thea Astley, VXON Patrick, and Rodjun Cruz alongside Digital Dance Stars Kakai Almeda, Joshua Decena, JM Yrreverre, Dasuri Choi, and Zeus Collins every Saturday on 'Stars on the Floor!' Hosted by Alden Richards and featuring the Dance Authority of Pokwang, Marian Rivera, and Coach Jay! #StarsOnTheFloor

PVL: Creamline crushes Galeries Tower in Isabela

PVL: Creamline crushes Galeries Tower in Isabela

MANILA, Philippines — Creamline waylaid winless Galeries Tower, 25-9, 25-11, 25-15, for its second straight win in the PVL Reinforced Conference on Saturday at Capital Arena in Ilagan City, Isabela. Courtney Schwan led the Cool Smashers’ domination with 14 points on a 12-of-23 attacking clip, while Alyssa Valdez had 10 points as a starter in the first two sets and also tallied five excellent receptions. READ: PVL: Playing rivals brings out best in Alyssa Valdez, Creamline “You can tell that we respected our opponent because when you respect your opponent, you play the full of your ability. Even if you’re […]... Keep on reading: PVL: Creamline crushes Galeries Tower in Isabela

UAAP suspends UE coach Chris Gavina for four games

UAAP suspends UE coach Chris Gavina for four games

MANILA, Philippines—University of the East coach Chris Gavina has been slapped with a four-game suspension by the UAAP following his expletive-filled rant. Gavina lashed out at the game officials on Wednesday following the Red Warriors’ 111-110 loss to the La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena. READ: UAAP: UE coach Chris Gavina blasts refs over Lingolingo ejection “The UAAP Board of Managing Directors has suspended University of the East Head Coach Chris Gavina for four games following his conduct after UE’s game against De La Salle University,” the league said […]... Keep on reading: UAAP suspends UE coach Chris Gavina for four games

Miss Grand International 2025: Philippines’ Emma Tiglao enters Top 22

Miss Grand International 2025: Philippines’ Emma Tiglao enters Top 22

Save this page for the latest Miss Grand International 2025 news and features Emma Tiglao of Philippines delivered a strong start as she entered the Top 22 of the Miss Grand International 2025 pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday, Oct. 18. Tiglao’s name was the first to be announced as winner of a special award, which automatically entitled her to a slot in the Top 22. She won the Country’s Power of the Year special award after she topped the online poll of the category. The announcement came after the show’s high-energy opening segment, where all 77 delegates introduced […]... Keep on reading: Miss Grand International 2025: Philippines’ Emma Tiglao enters Top 22

Cebu City buy-bust: Liquid marijuana, kush worth P890K seized in Brgy. Hipodromo

Cebu City buy-bust: Liquid marijuana, kush worth P890K seized in Brgy. Hipodromo

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities confiscated liquid marijuana and marijuana kush worth at least P890,000 during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Hipodromo, Cebu City early on Saturday morning, October 18. The operation, carried out past 2 a.m., was launched by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) in coordination with the Mabolo Police […]... Keep on reading: Cebu City buy-bust: Liquid marijuana, kush worth P890K seized in Brgy. Hipodromo