MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) on Monday commended actress Xyriel Manabat for her courage in speaking out and pursuing legal action against alleged online sexual harassment committed by a Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) driver. “The PCW maintains that sexual harassment is never the fault of the victim nor the result of their […]
Read MoreAfter Saturday’s live elimination show that trimmed its roster from 50 to 40, and surprised many fans, the 2026 Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) pageant has dropped the videos from the delegates’ closed-door interview sessions. Only the videos of the Top 40 delegates were released on Sunday evening, April 12, on the Empire PH YouTube channel. […]
Read MoreMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves rested almost all their regulars for the NBA playoffs during a 132-126 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, as franchise icon Kevin Garnett made a special appearance for fan appreciation night in the regular-season finale. The Hall of Fame forward and all-time franchise leader in nearly every major […]
Read MoreLOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 18 points, six assists and four rebounds in the first half, and the Los Angeles Lakers tuned up for the NBA postseason with a 131-107 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night. Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton each had 22 points and 10 assists. James and Luke Kennard […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday challenged those spreading rumors about his health to exercise with him to see who is stronger. “I challenge anyone who [is] saying that I am sick, that they come and exercise with me. We will see who is stronger. You come to the gym with me. […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda has filed Senate Bill No. 2020 — or the Bayanihan 3: Power to the People Act — a comprehensive emergency bill that pairs immediate relief for ordinary Filipinos with a temporary, crisis-specific revenue package. In a statement on Monday, Legarda said that, among the bill’s key features, is a […]
Read MoreKIDAPAWAN CITY — Six armed men made off with about P13 million worth of jewelry and cash after robbing a pawnshop in the city’s public market on Saturday morning, April 11, police said. Lt. Col. Argie Celeste, Kidapawan City police chief, said four of the suspects carried out the 9 a.m. heist inside the pawnshop, […]
Read MoreMANILA – The manhunt for fugitive businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang and former presidential spokesperson lawyer Harry Roque is ongoing, Interior Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla said Monday. “There was an actionable report of an eyeball contact. That means he was seen in person. Immediately, we conducted follow-up operations. We were in a hurry. But, so […]
Read MoreIU and Byeon Woo-seok first worked together in the 2016 K-drama “Scarlet Heart,” where the latter played an unfaithful boyfriend. Ten years later, the actor hopes to undo the pain that his character caused in “Perfect Crown.” “It was almost as if he’s set on making up for all of that hurt 10 years ago. […]
Read MoreFew TV shows have served as a launchpad for an array of new talent quite like “Euphoria,” which returns for a third season Sunday on HBO Max. Premiering in 2019, this is the series that showcased the rising careers of Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney — all of whom have since become bona fide […]
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