NBA: Heat pull away late, hand Pacers 8th straight loss

NBA: Heat pull away late, hand Pacers 8th straight loss

MIAMI — Andrew Wiggins and Jaime Jaquez Jr. each scored 28 points, and the Miami Heat ran away in the fourth quarter to beat the Indiana Pacers 142-116 in the NBA on Saturday night. Norman Powell scored 23 for the Heat, who won for the second consecutive night. Miami outscored Indiana 44-22 in the final quarter, after leading 98-94 going into the last 12 minutes. READ: NBA: Norman Powell leads Heat past struggling Hawks Miami had 83 points in the second half, and had a 60-23 edge in bench scoring. Nikola Jovic scored 19 for Miami, with the Heat outscoring […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Heat pull away late, hand Pacers 8th straight loss

NBA: Nets top Timberwolves in Cam Thomas' return from injury

NBA: Nets top Timberwolves in Cam Thomas' return from injury

MINNEAPOLIS — Cam Thomas scored 30 points in his return after missing 20 games with a left hamstring strain, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-107 in the NBA on Saturday night. Michael Porter Jr. added 27 points and 10 rebounds for the Nets, who had six players score in double figures. Brooklyn (10-19) has won four of five and five of seven. The Nets, who improved to 7-3 in December, are allowing an NBA-low 103.1 points per game this month. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota (20-12) with 28 points, but the Timberwolves dropped back-to-back games for the third […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Nets top Timberwolves in Cam Thomas' return from injury

‘Duaw Niño’: Pilgrimage marks start of pre-Fiesta Señor celebration

‘Duaw Niño’: Pilgrimage marks start of pre-Fiesta Señor celebration

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The pilgrim image of the Señor Santo Niño visited the mountain barangays and far-flung areas of Cebu City from December 27 to 28, 2025, marking the start of the pre-Fiesta Señor activities in the province. On Saturday, December 27, the image of the Holy Child visited the parishes of Saint John […]... Keep on reading: ‘Duaw Niño’: Pilgrimage marks start of pre-Fiesta Señor celebration

NBA: Jazz halt Spurs' winning streak at eight

NBA: Jazz halt Spurs' winning streak at eight

SAN ANTONIO — Lauri Markkanen had 29 points, Keyonte George added 28 points and the Utah Jazz held on to beat San Antonio 127-114 in the NBA on Saturday night, snapping the Spurs’ league-high eight-game winning streak. San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama marked his return to the starting lineup with 32 points, seven rebounds, five blocks and three assists in 27 minutes and 42 seconds. It was Wembanyama’s first start since Nov. 14 against Golden State, when he suffered a strained left calf that led to a 12-game absence. READ: NBA: Spurs emerge as threat to defending champion Thunder Utah […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Jazz halt Spurs' winning streak at eight

LOOK: Shoppers buy lucky charms at a store along Ongpin Street in Binondo, Manila, on Sunday, Dec. 28, four days before the New Year. Many are preparing for the Year of the Horse in 2026, which is believed to bring energy, progress, and good fortune. 

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LOOK: Shoppers buy lucky charms at a store along Ongpin Street in Binondo, Manila, on Sunday, Dec. 28, four days before the New Year. Many are preparing for the Year of the Horse in 2026, which is believed to bring energy, progress, and good fortune. : John Louie Abrina/MB

LOOK: Shoppers buy lucky charms at a store along Ongpin Street in Binondo, Manila, on Sunday, Dec. 28, four days before the New Year. Many are preparing for the Year of the Horse in 2026, which is believed to bring energy, progress, and good fortune. : John Louie Abrina/MB

16 rescued in Cebu City amid anti-mendicancy campaign

16 rescued in Cebu City amid anti-mendicancy campaign

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Cebu City government recently rescued 16 individuals as it enforced the Anti-Mendicancy Ordinance, following a coordination meeting to strengthen action against street begging. Among those rescued, eight were recorded at the Mabolo Police Station, two at the Parian Police Station, and six at the Labangon Police Station. Several cases involved […]... Keep on reading: 16 rescued in Cebu City amid anti-mendicancy campaign

BRRR, ANG LAMIG ?

LOOK: La Trinidad, Benguet chills at 12.1 degrees Celsius on early Sunday morning, Dec. 28, based on data from PAGASA BSU Agromet Station, the Philippine Information Agency reports.

Baguio City had a temperature of 14.8 degrees Celsius on early Sunday

BRRR, ANG LAMIG ? LOOK: La Trinidad, Benguet chills at 12.1 degrees Celsius on early Sunday morning, Dec. 28, based on data from PAGASA BSU Agromet Station, the Philippine Information Agency reports. Baguio City had a temperature of 14.8 degrees Celsius on early Sunday

BRRR, ANG LAMIG ? LOOK: La Trinidad, Benguet chills at 12.1 degrees Celsius on early Sunday morning, Dec. 28, based on data from PAGASA BSU Agromet Station, the Philippine Information Agency reports. Baguio City had a temperature of 14.8 degrees Celsius on early Sunday

NBA: Giannis returns as Bucks snap Bulls' 5-game winning streak

NBA: Giannis returns as Bucks snap Bulls' 5-game winning streak

CHICAGO— Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points in his return from an eight-game absence, and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped the Chicago Bulls’ five-game winning streak with a 112-103 victory in the NBA on Saturday night. The two-time MVP, who had been sidelined by a right calf strain, added eight rebounds in his first game since Dec. 3. He played 25 minutes, which coach Doc Rivers saying before the game that the forward would have his minutes restricted. READ: NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return not enough to stop Bucks’ skid Ryan Rollins scored 20 points and Bobby Portis added 17 points and 10 […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Giannis returns as Bucks snap Bulls' 5-game winning streak

Vice Ganda on MMFF 2025 triumph: ‘Queer people can be best actors’

Vice Ganda on MMFF 2025 triumph: ‘Queer people can be best actors’

An emotional Vice Ganda confessed that he didn’t expect to win Best Actor at the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) while expressing his gratitude to the jury for recognizing him and the LGBTQIA+ community.  He was named Best Actor at the MMFF 2025 Gabi ng Parangal on Saturday, Dec. 27, for his portrayal of Twinkle in “Call Me Mother,” besting fellow nominees Will Ashley, Piolo Pascual, Carlo Aquino, Zanjoe Marudo and Earl Amaba. The teary-eyed Vice began by saying that he usually doesn’t prepare speeches since he always expects to miss out on the Best Actor plum. “Hindi ko […]... Keep on reading: Vice Ganda on MMFF 2025 triumph: ‘Queer people can be best actors’

CPP marks 57th anniversary amid government claims of decline

CPP marks 57th anniversary amid government claims of decline

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) marked its 57th founding anniversary on December 26, prompting competing statements from the party and the government over its relevance and role in Philippine society. Both sides dispute claims of relevance, mass support, and conditions on the ground. NTF-Elcac labels CPP a ‘sunken organization’ The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) said the CPP is “plagued with a question of existential relevance.” The task force added that after “more than half a century of armed struggle,” the communist party has become “a sunken organization that […]... Keep on reading: CPP marks 57th anniversary amid government claims of decline

Get to Know Dr. Reginald Santos, Carla Abellana's Husband

Get to Know Dr. Reginald Santos, Carla Abellana's Husband

From the soft launch of their relationship to their wedding day, Carla Abellana has finally revealed the identity of the man who captured her heart: her husband, Dr. Reginald Santos. Carla and Reginald made waves on social media after surprising fans with their intimate wedding ceremony on December 27 in Tagaytay City. The Kapuso actress first confirmed on Fast Talk With Boy Abunda that she was engaged to the mystery man she had posted on Instagram, sharing a photo of her beautiful engagement ring on December 1. Reginald first appeared and then reappeared multiple times in soft-launch photos, showing his arms and feet. Now that he has been officially revealed to the public, who is Reginald? Get to know Dr. Reginald in this gallery:

NBA: Knicks hold off Hawks' last ditch rally

NBA: Knicks hold off Hawks' last ditch rally

ATLANTA— Karl-Anthony Towns scored a season-high 36 points with 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson had 34 points and the New York Knicks survived Atlanta’s late comeback attempt to beat the slumping Hawks 128-125 on Saturday night. The Hawks lost their sixth straight to wrap up a crushing 0-5 homestand. Atlanta is 5-11 overall at home. READ: NBA: Jalen Brunson sparks Knicks’ Christmas comeback vs Cavaliers Towns made 17 of 18 free throws while helping the Knicks take a dominant 56-38 advantage in rebounds. Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who scored 25 points, had a steal and basket with 48 seconds remaining to give the […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Knicks hold off Hawks' last ditch rally