US Open: Venus Williams, Leylah Fernandez advance in doubles

US Open: Venus Williams, Leylah Fernandez advance in doubles

NEW YORK — Venus Williams insists she is not a good doubles player. The 14 major championships she and Serena won together tell a different story. Without her younger sister by her side, Williams showed Thursday she’s still got it. Williams won a women’s doubles match at the U.S. Open for the first time in more than a decade, teaming with Leylah Fernandez to defeat the sixth-seeded pair of Lyudmyla Kichenok and Ellen Perez 7-6 (4), 6-3. READ: Leylah Fernandez advances to US Open third round When it was over, the 45-year-old Williams did her signature twirl-and-wave and called Fernandez […]... Keep on reading: US Open: Venus Williams, Leylah Fernandez advance in doubles

Duterte Youth: Comelec upholds ruling canceling its registration

Duterte Youth: Comelec upholds ruling canceling its registration

ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has upheld the ruling canceling the registration of the Duterte Youth party-list. In a resolution dated Friday, the Comelec en banc, voting 5-1-1, dismissed the motion for reconsideration filed by the party-list. “WHEREFORE, premises considered, the Commission (En banc) RESOLVED, as it hereby RESOLVES to DENY the Motion for Reconsideration. The Assailed Resolution is hereby AFFIRMED,” the 10-page resolution reads. READ:  Comelec 2nd Division cancels Duterte Youth party-list’s registration Comelec suspends proclamation of Duterte Youth, BH party-lists Comelec cancels Duterte Youth based on 2019 complaint   However, Comelec Chairperson George Erwin […]... Keep on reading: Duterte Youth: Comelec upholds ruling canceling its registration

Fuel prices to go up anew by about P1/liter starting Sept. 2

Fuel prices to go up anew by about P1/liter starting Sept. 2

MANILA, Philippines — On the first week of September, motorists may have to brace for more expensive fuel products. This as gasoline prices are expected to increase for the third straight week. The increase in the price of a liter of diesel would be expected to hit from 80 centavos to P1. The price of gasoline might also rise by 40 centavos to 60 centavos a liter, said Jetti president Leo Bellas, in a public advisory on Friday. READ: Fuel price hike seen again this week Estimates from the Department of Energy (DOE) likewise showed possible upward adjustments in pump […]... Keep on reading: Fuel prices to go up anew by about P1/liter starting Sept. 2

Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street hits new highs

Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street hits new highs

TOKYO, Japan — Asian stocks were mixed on Friday following recent strong gains and after the Dow and the S&P 500 hit new records. Modest gains on Wall Street came after an upward revision to US GDP for the second quarter and bumper results from AI chip giant Nvidia. The upward GDP hike to 3.3 percent from 3 percent mainly reflected improvements in investment and consumer spending. READ: US stocks reach new peaks as investors digest US GDP “After the initial release, there were concerns that the domestic (US) economy was slowing quite sharply,” said Richard Flax at Moneyfarm. “But these […]... Keep on reading: Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street hits new highs

Palawan residents warned: 50 to 100mm of rainfall due to habagat

Palawan residents warned: 50 to 100mm of rainfall due to habagat

MANILA, Philippines — Residents of Palawan have been warned by the state weather bureau of heavy rainfall brought by the southwest monsoon or the habagat. READ: Habagat, tropical depression to bring rain to most of PH Friday In its weather advisory issued on Friday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the southwest monsoon may dump at least 50 to 100 millimeters of rainfall in the area from August 29 to August 30. “Forecast rainfall may be higher in mountainous and elevated areas. Moreover, impacts in some areas may be worsened by significant antecedent rainfall,” said Pagasa. […]... Keep on reading: Palawan residents warned: 50 to 100mm of rainfall due to habagat

Amazing Earth: Why does everyone love watching 'Amazing Earth'? (Online Exclusives)

Amazing Earth: Why does everyone love watching 'Amazing Earth'? (Online Exclusives)

Friday nights wouldn't be complete without 'Amazing Earth.' Here's what fans love most about the show, what about you? Panoorin ang mga exciting na episodes ng 'Amazing Earth' tuwing Friday, 9:35 p.m. sa GMA Network. For more Amazing Earth Highlights, click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLYaldfT7P2QAxJh1LHWpwcEmdidxP9lZ Join Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes as he showcases the deadliest weather on planet Earth in GMA's newest infotainment program, 'Amazing Earth.' Catch the episodes every Friday at 9:35 PM on GMA Network. #AmazingEarthGMA #AmazingEarthYear7

Legendary Filipino filmmaker Mike De Leon passes away

Legendary Filipino filmmaker Mike De Leon passes away

Filipino filmmaker Mike De Leon has passed away. He was 78. He was born in Manila on March 24, 1947. On Facebook, Carlotta Films stated that Mike's relatives confirmed his death to them. Mike's passing is a profound loss for Philippine Cinema. The Film Development Council of the Philippines or FDCP joins the entire industry in mourning the passing of the filmmaker. “He was a voice for the unheard, a visionary genius behind generation-defining cinematic classics who shone a light on the beauty and pain of the downtrodden and repressed,” said the FDCP in its tribute. Mike is the brilliant mind behind some of the country's most iconic films, including Itim (1976), Kisapmata (1981), Batch 81 (1982), Sister Stella L. (1984), Bilanggo sa Dilim (1986), and more. Rest in peace to the Philippine Cinema's Master filmmaker, Mike De Leon.

Charo Santos, Vilma Santos remember Mike de Leon

Charo Santos, Vilma Santos remember Mike de Leon

The late acclaimed filmmaker Mike de Leon was honored by the many personalities he had worked with in the industry, among them actresses Charo Santos and Vilma Santos. Charo, who headlined several films helmed by de Leon, recounted her experience working with the director while showing digitally restored photos of them through her Instagram page on Thursday, Aug. 28. “Today, I lost a dear friend,” she lamented. “Mike de Leon was my very first mentor in the art and discipline of filmmaking. From him I learned everything…” Charo described de Leon as a “perfectionist, a genius, and a true master […]... Keep on reading: Charo Santos, Vilma Santos remember Mike de Leon

DOST, SM Supermalls partner to empower businesses with sustainable practices

DOST, SM Supermalls partner to empower businesses with sustainable practices

MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) partnered with SM Supermalls to promote corporate social responsibility for businesses to champion sustainability on its Sustainability Expo (SUSTEX) on Friday at SM Aura in Taguig. “Businesses must set their sights on real, tangible goals—not pretty brochures, not slogans, but numbers you can measure, promises you can check,” said DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr., underscoring the urgency of protecting the environment. The partnership aims to bring DOST’s scientific expertise and innovation directly to SM tenants, 70 percent of whom are MSMEs. While many small businesses may lack the resources or knowledge to adopt sustainable practices, DOST’s guidance will be crucial, said SM Supermalls President Steven Tan. “This is not just SM and DOST,” Tan emphasized. “It’s SM, DOST, and our tenants. With DOST providing knowledge, SM offering the platform, and MSMEs applying innovation, we can create a real impact.” Tan told the Manila Times that SM has long been investing in sustainability initiatives, from water recycling in the 1990s to installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country. “Sustainability is not just about business—it is a responsibility,” he said. “Somebody has to start, and it is big companies like us that should push the envelope.”