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Asian stars replacing Western celebs as beauty, fashion endorsers in region,...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is part of Southeast Asia’s growing luxury market that has been driving changes in how brands — particularly in beauty and fashion — are reaching out to consumers...
View ArticleEJ Obiena says rumored rift with Carlos Yulo all ‘false drama’
MANILA, Philippines – There’s no animosity between two popular Filipino sports champions. Pole vault star EJ Obiena made that clear on Wednesday, October 9, saying all stories of his rumored rift...
View ArticleUS mulling potential breakup in Google search case
NEW YORK, USA – The US said in a court filing on Tuesday, October 8, it was considering asking a judge to force Alphabet’s Google to divest parts of its business that helped the Big Tech firm maintain...
View ArticleJoel Reyes not running for Palawan governor, seeks hospital arrest
PALAWAN, Philippines – Former Palawan governor Joel T. Reyes, a suspect in the murder of broadcaster-environmentalist Gerry Ortega, did not file a certificate of candidacy (COC) to run for governor of...
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Biden to speak to Netanyahu about Iran retaliation, Axios reports
WASHINGTON, USA – US President Joe Biden is expected to hold a phone call on Wednesday, October 9, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about any plans to strike Iran, Axios reported late on...
View ArticleMarcoses join Laoag mayoral bet as he launches bid to unseat Michael Keon
ILOCOS NORTE, Philippines – It’s official. Laoag City Councilor Bryan Alcid is the Marcoses’ bet against reelectionist Michael Keon, and they showed this by attending and witnessing the mayoral...
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Blinken to discuss Myanmar, South China Sea, Ukraine at Asia summits Laos
WASHINGTON, USA – Secretary of State Antony Blinken will represent the United States at summits with Asian leaders in Laos this week and expects to discuss human rights in Myanmar, China’s...
View ArticleMassKara Festival’s grand countdown draws twice the crowd in 2024
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – The 45th edition of the two-week MassKara Festival kicked off on Friday night, October 11, at the Bacolod City Government Center, drawing an impressive crowd of 45,000...
View ArticleAboitiz investment to give Misamis Oriental airport world-class upgrade
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) has committed P12.75 billion for the expansion of Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental, aiming to elevate the facility to world-class...
View ArticleNicaragua breaks diplomatic relations with Israel
Nicaragua is breaking off diplomatic relations with Israel, the Central American nation said on Friday, October 11, calling the Israeli government “fascist” and “genocidal.” Nicaragua’s government, in...
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Han Kang: Innovative South Korean author wins the 2024 Nobel prize for...
It’s often the case that when poets write novels, they deliver arrestingly vivid and nimble prose. Han Kang’s The Vegetarian (2007) is a case in point, and it is no doubt the work that was most...
View ArticleFilm ‘Emilia Perez’ helped Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldana ‘feel’ and ‘reconnect’
LONDON, United Kingdom — Superstars Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldana say making the genre-bending movie Emilia Perez allowed them to tap into their emotions and talents. Directed by French auteur Jacques...
View ArticleIn Pangasinan, dynasties are still vying for control in 2025
DAGUPAN, Philippines – From October 1 to 8, a total of 1,147 aspirants in the province of Pangasinan submitted their certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the 2025 midterm elections. Majority of these...
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[REFLECTION] I taught tarot to Jaime Licauco, I ended up learning more
A few weeks ago, I had the rarest opportunity to teach tarot to one of the world’s top parapsychologists, Jaime “Jimmy” Licauco. Mr. Licauco is “considered the Philippines’ foremost authority on inner...
View ArticleFrance, Italy, Spain condemn targeting of UNIFIL by Israel
ROME, Italy – The leaders of France, Italy and Spain on Friday, October 11, condemned the recent targeting of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, by the Israel Defense...
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Mang Inasal shines as the only Philippine restaurant winner at International...
In a remarkable achievement, Mang Inasal has emerged as the only restaurant brand from the Philippines to receive honors at the prestigious 21st International Business Awards (IBA), held recently at...
View ArticleSlap on the wrist? PBA says it is punishing but not neglecting Amores
MANILA, Philippines – John Amores’ one-conference suspension from the PBA has stirred up discussion on the harshness — or lack thereof — of his punishment. Fans on social media feel the NorthPort...
View ArticleLa Salle coach Topex Robinson goes off on detractors after UAAP verdict on...
MANILA, Philippines – La Salle head coach Topex Robinson did not hold back on his critics after the UAAP cleared him from his involvement in a controversial spitting allegation from UP guard Reyland...
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Vincent Eco, and the many ways a heart can break
There are very few singer-songwriters who can pen a song about heartbreak like Vincent Eco. I know, that’s quite a statement to make considering how Filipino music is chock full of songs about...
View ArticleUS official accuses China, Russia of blocking Asia leaders’ statement
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – Russia and China blocked a proposed consensus statement for the East Asia Summit drafted by Southeast Asian countries, mainly over objections to language on the contested South...
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