NBA: Bucks coach Rivers among 2026 finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame

NBA: Bucks coach Rivers among 2026 finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame

NEW YORK, United States — Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers and retired NBA stars Amar’e Stoudemire, Blake Griffin and Kevin Johnson were among finalists named Wednesday for 2026 election to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Finalists advance to the honors committee that will announce the 2026 Hall inductees on April 4 with enshrinement on August 15 at the Hall of Fame hometown in Springfield, Massachusetts. Others selected from the North American committee include referee Joey Crawford, player Buck Williams and coaches Mark Few, Gary McKnight, Dick Motta, Jerry Welsh and Kelvin Sampson. READ: NBA: Thunder beats Lakers, snaps 2-game skid […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Bucks coach Rivers among 2026 finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame

City of Dreams Manila's Nüwa Manila and Nüwa Spa honored again with five star rating in Forbes Travel Guide 2026

City of Dreams Manila's Nüwa Manila and Nüwa Spa honored again with five star rating in Forbes Travel Guide 2026

A testament of excellence in hospitality, City of Dreams Manila’s Nüwa Manila and Nüwa Spa received their ninth and seventh Five Star rating, respectively, in the recently published Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) 2026 Star Awards, joining once again the roster of illustrious global Star Award winners in 95 countries, at the 68th Annual Star Awards. The two accolades top the 18 collective FTG Stars of the luxury integrated resort, including the Four Star Awards bestowed to Nobu Hotel Manila and Hyatt Regency Manila, since 2018.  “We celebrate and are deeply honored by the Star ratings accorded by Forbes Travel Guide […]... Keep on reading: City of Dreams Manila's Nüwa Manila and Nüwa Spa honored again with five star rating in Forbes Travel Guide 2026

MV Trisha Kerstin 3 already tilted in port before sinking — survivor

MV Trisha Kerstin 3 already tilted in port before sinking — survivor

MANILA, Philippines — The passenger ferry that sank off Basilan province was already tilted while in port, a survivor said Thursday, in a tragedy that has killed at least 52 people. Fatima Sweenee Sajili revealed this during a Senate consultation to clarify what happened on the ill-fated MV Trisha Kerstin 3. “All survivors have one observation: the weather was calm, but the ship was overloaded and tilted,” Sajili said in Filipino. “We want to clarify that the ship was already tilted while it was still at the dock,” she added. Sajili, citing the crew’s testimony, said the captain of MV […]... Keep on reading: MV Trisha Kerstin 3 already tilted in port before sinking — survivor

Samsung Galaxy S26 launches Feb 25: what we already know

Samsung Galaxy S26 launches Feb 25: what we already know

February is a big month for Samsung as this is usually the month where they announce the new flagship S-series. This 2026 is no different with the unveil of the three devices in the S26 series, namely the base S26 model, the S26+, and the highly coveted S26 Ultra flagship. The Internet has leaked all details of the device specs and it seems Samsung is going to use their homegrown Exynos chipset for the S26 and S26+ models and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for their flagship Ultra model. For the most part, the biggest jump in specs would […]... Keep on reading: Samsung Galaxy S26 launches Feb 25: what we already know

Kris Lawrence says open to rekindling romance with Katrina Halili

Kris Lawrence says open to rekindling romance with Katrina Halili

Kris Lawrence reflected on his friendship with Katrina Halili, his former girlfriend and the mother of his child Katie, saying he is not closing his doors to possibilities of rekindling their romance. The singer made this admission during their “Lie Detector Test” vlog shared on Halili’s YouTube channel last Friday, Feb. 6. In the vlog, Lawrence and Halili were given questions while their respective hands were on a small device that supposedly shocks the player telling a lie. One of the questions was: “Kung pareho pa kayong single 10 years from now, sa tingin niyo ba may posibilidad na kayo […]... Keep on reading: Kris Lawrence says open to rekindling romance with Katrina Halili

Israel president says antisemitism in Australia 'frightening'

Israel president says antisemitism in Australia 'frightening'

MELBOURNE — Israel’s President Isaac Herzog said Thursday antisemitism in Australia is “frightening” but most people want good relations, on the final day of a visit expected to spark protests in the city of Melbourne. Herzog’s tightly policed four day visit to Australia this week was meant to offer consolation to the country’s Jewish community […]... Keep on reading: Israel president says antisemitism in Australia 'frightening'

Few Filipinos 'very happy' in love life, lowest in 20 years – SWS

Few Filipinos 'very happy' in love life, lowest in 20 years – SWS

MANILA, Philippines — Few Filipinos consider themselves “very happy” with their love life, marking the lowest level in more than 20 years, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The national survey, conducted on November 24–30, 2025, revealed that a record-low 46 percent of adults consider themselves “very happy” with their love life. “The latest percentage of 46% who were very happy with their love life was the same as last year, and the lowest in over 20 years since it was first recorded in 2004,” the survey said. READ: Lonely on Valentine’s Day? Watch out for scammers, […]... Keep on reading: Few Filipinos 'very happy' in love life, lowest in 20 years – SWS

James Van Der Beek, star of 'Dawson's Creek,' dies at 48

James Van Der Beek, star of 'Dawson's Creek,' dies at 48

NEW YORK, United States — US actor James Van Der Beek, the star of the American TV series “Dawson’s Creek,” died on Wednesday at age 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace,” read a post on his Instagram page. READ: Jung Eun-woo, star sa ‘Welcome to Waikiki 2’, patay na sa edad nga 39 Van Der Beek, who was married and had six children, announced his cancer diagnosis in 2024. He was best known for playing Dawson, the lead character […]... Keep on reading: James Van Der Beek, star of 'Dawson's Creek,' dies at 48

Pacific Online withdraws from online casino buy-in deal

Pacific Online withdraws from online casino buy-in deal

MANILA, Philippines — Lottery equipment provider Pacific Online Systems Corp. has scrapped a deal to acquire a 37.5-percent stake in online casino systems and platform provider HHR Philippines Inc. (HHRPI) amid a tougher regulatory regime. This was after the national government adopted a tighter policy on the licensing of online betting platforms. READ: Pagcor: Moratorium on new online gaming licenses since March 2024 In a disclosure on Thursday, the publicly-listed firm led by businessman Willy Ocier said Pacific Online and HHRPI had “mutually agreed to revisit their investment arrangement and unwind the same,” effectively halting the previously announced transaction. READ: […]... Keep on reading: Pacific Online withdraws from online casino buy-in deal

The pursuit of play

The pursuit of play

Golf has always been more than a sport. It’s a networking platform disguised as recreation, a four-hour negotiation conducted at walking pace. It’s where guards come down, relationships develop, and by the 18th green, handshakes are abundant. For an entertainment company expanding into lifestyle and sports, there’s no better stage to demonstrate alignment with the audience that matters. This is precisely why PlayTime Entertainment’s presence at The Manila Times 8th Golf Cup on January 29 made perfect strategic sense. Supporting as a platinum sponsor of the tournament held at historic Club Intramuros, the entertainment company demonstrated something it’s been building […]... Keep on reading: The pursuit of play