MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala found Iva Jovic too much to handle for a second time, falling to the fast-rising American star, 2-6, 2-6, to bow out in the HSBC Championships on Wednesday (Manila time) at Queen’s Club in London. Eala was beaten comfortably by her close friend and former doubles partner in their rematch that happened […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or “habagat” has slightly weakened, but thunderstorms are still expected nationwide on Wednesday, according to the state weather bureau. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the habagat is now only affecting the western section of Northern Luzon. “We do not expect widespread rainfall over most […]
Read MoreLUCENA CITY, Quezon — Despite the onset of the rainy season, the local government of the coastal municipality of Infanta in Quezon province on Wednesday continued to urge residents to take precautions after the town’s heat index reached a dangerous 46 degrees Celsius. In a public advisory posted on its Facebook page at around 12:20 […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Allegedly smuggled cigarettes worth P28.67 million were confiscated, leading to the arrest of two individuals in Puerto Princesa City, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday. The PNP reported the police intercepted the cigarettes aboard a truck at a checkpoint along the National Highway in Barangay Santa Monica on Tuesday afternoon. The […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Suspected illegal drugs worth a total of P38.5 million were confiscated in a buy-bust operation in Pampanga, leading to the arrest of three individuals, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Wednesday. Operatives caught the drugs and the suspects in Barangay Del Pilar, San Fernando City early Tuesday morning, according to the […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines – Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong on Wednesday said lawmakers must not let pressure affect them as Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial nears, adding that personal attacks should not sidetrack the proceedings. Officials have a duty to uphold the 1987 Constitution, and senators should continue carrying out their mandate to […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines – Camarines Sur 1st District Rep. Tsuyoshi Anthony “Hori” Horibata, representing House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III at the opening of the 20th Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) at the World Trade Center, on Wednesday highlighted the productivity of the House of Representatives and its focus on measures that support economic […]
Read MoreChelsea Manalo and Cole Micek reached a relationship milestone as they marked their first anniversary as a couple with a romantic photo shoot at the beach. Manalo took to Instagram to pen a sweet anniversary message to the Filipino-American basketball player, saying she manifested the love that she now has, and was blessed with even more. […]
Read MoreMarian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes have flown to Quebec, Canada, for the filming of their upcoming movie “Remember,” directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar. Photos of the celebrity couple before their departure were shared on the social media pages of Star Cinema on Sunday, June 7. “Dahil espesyal sa amin ‘to, gusto namin kayong isama sa lugar kung saan […]
Read MoreNEW YORK — There was a time when Donald Trump was just another celebrity sitting courtside at New York Knicks games. He was famous, but not yet flanked by Secret Service agents or defined by the politics that have left him deeply unpopular in his hometown. Now, more than a decade after attending his last […]
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