Alex Eala repeated her victory over world No. 10 Elina Svitolina, beating the Ukrainian in straight sets once again, 6-3, 6-4, to advance to the semifinals of the 2026 Mubadala DC Open. Eala continued to have Svitolina’s number after also defeating her on the grass courts of the Berlin Open in June by the same […]
Read MoreEpy Quizon triumphed at the 2026 Emirates Film Festival in Dubai as he took home the best director and best film accolades for his short film “Bukal.” Quizon attended and personally accepted the awards at the ceremony held last July 26. Celebrating the feat, the actor-director penned a message of gratitude through his Instagram page on Friday, July 31. […]
Read MoreAnjo Yllana said he filed an appeal regarding his payment of P3.5 million in damages to TVJ Productions, as he expressed that his wish is not to avoid liability but for any anger toward him to eventually fade. Yllana made the remarks during an interview with select reporters at the Maddox Iconic Runway: Diamond Jewelry Fashion Show […]
Read MoreP-pop supergroup SB19 received overwhelming support and praise as they made their historic debut performance at the Chicago-based Lollapalooza music festival. SB19, the first all Filipino group to perform at the festival, opened their about an hour-long set with their hit song “DAM” on Friday, July 31 (July 30 in the United States). The quintet also sang their […]
Read MoreThe Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) has permanently banned the Bacolod Masskara players and coaches involved in the team’s 100-64 loss to the Bulacan Kuyas on July 28, while canceling the franchise’s participation for the remainder of the 2026 season. MPBL commissioner Emmer Oreta on Thursday issued “red cards” to the players and coaches who […]
Read MoreScotty Pippen Jr. is ready to embrace a bigger role with the Memphis Grizzlies following Ja Morant’s departure, believing the opportunity is there for the team’s young core to step up. Pippen Jr. will be one of the younger players on the team, with Cam Boozer ushering in a new era for Memphis. Although Morant, […]
Read MoreThe low-pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) is forecast to affect parts of Visayas and Mindanao, while Luzon may experience generally fair weather on Friday, July 31, the state weather bureau said. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Obet Badrina said during a 5 a.m. weather advisory […]
Read MoreThe plunder and graft complaints against Sen. Loren Legarda and her son, Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste, over “ghost electricity” are now under the preliminary investigation stage, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla revealed on Friday. The complaints reaching the preliminary investigation stage means that it is just one step away from the filing of a case in the Sandiganbayan. Investigators […]
Read MoreSenator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has sought to prohibit gambling-related advertisements and sponsorships to foster a more responsible gaming environment and curb gambling addiction in the country. Despite the prevalence of gambling industry and the revenues it provides in the country, Escudero acknowledged the growing concerns on the physical and mental being of consumers, as well […]
Read MoreThe Philippine National Police (PNP) vowed to pursue justice for teachers who were physically attacked in separate incidents in Aklan and Davao de Oro. “These incidents are deeply concerning,” PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said in a statement on Friday. “Violence has no place in our schools or communities, and the PNP will […]
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