Move to impeach South Korea’s Yoon in limbo after ruling party walkout
SEOUL, South Korea – A vote to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief imposition of martial law was in limbo on Saturday, December 7, as members of his party walked out and the...
View ArticleWeljon Mindoro posts 14th straight KO in Dubai, clinches IBA crown
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino prospect Weljon “Triggerman” Mindoro flaunted his punching power anew with a fourth-round technical knockout (TKO) of Australian veteran Joel Camilleri on Friday,...
View Article#ShareAsia: Japan’s Studio Ghibli-inspired village
If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into a Studio Ghibli film, Yufuin Floral Village in Fukuoka is the place for you. Quaint streets, colorful landscapes, and whimsical vibes make this mini village...
View ArticleHeroes aplenty as Mapua sweeps Benilde to end 33-year NCAA title drought
MANILA, Philippines – Clint Escamis knew he cannot win a championship on his own. True enough, Escamis’ supporting cast delivered when it mattered most for Mapua, which ended a decades-long title...
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Hola, Escolta!: A timeless hub for culture and community
MANILA, Philippines – “There is freedom within. There is freedom without…“ Crowded House’s “Don’t Dream It’s Over” was blasting through the noise in Fred’s Revolucion. The bar was bustling with people...
View ArticleMessi named MLS Most Valuable Player for 2024
Lionel Messi has been named the 2024 Landon Donovan Major League Soccer Most Valuable Player following a campaign in which he captained Inter Miami to their first-ever Supporters’ Shield as top club...
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LIST: Festive food trays, platters to ‘sleigh’ your 2024 holiday feasts
MANILA, Philippines – The Christmas season is here, and with it comes a schedule decked with parties, reunions, and potlucks. There’s no time to spend hours in the kitchen or rush to the grocery store...
View ArticleWhy Tagbilaran Bishop Alberto Uy opposes the Cebu-Bohol bridge project
CEBU, Philippines – Tagbilaran Bishop Alberto Uy has a few words for those who support the idea of a bridge that would connect the islands of Bohol and Cebu: pause and reevaluate. Among many religious...
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[Only IN Hollywood] From ‘Vikings’ to ‘Dune: Prophecy,’ Travis Fimmel is...
LOS ANGELES, USA – “The paycheck,” quipped Travis Fimmel when asked in a recent video interview what made him sign up as Desmond Hart in Dune: Prophecy, the original drama series now streaming on HBO...
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Wizards end skid despite Nikola Jokic’s 56 points
Jordan Poole had 39 points to help the host Washington Wizards overcome Nikola Jokic’s career-high 56 points and beat the Denver Nuggets, 122-113, to end their 16-game losing streak on Saturday,...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: La Salle vs UP – UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball finals, Game 1
MANILA, Philippines – UP finally solved the puzzle of mighty La Salle when the stakes were highest in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball finals, as the Maroons trounced the Archers, 73-65,...
View Article[REFLECTION] Advent is going beyond, like a voice in the wilderness
Two weeks ago I officiated the golden wedding anniversary of a friend’s parents, where I said the best wedding homily is actually the couple themselves still much in love, filled with joy after 50...
View ArticleIncumbent Pangasinan councilor shot dead
DAGUPAN CITY, Philippines – An incumbent municipal councilor in Umingan town was shot dead on Saturday evening, December 7. The victim was identified as Ponciano ‘Onyok’ Onia Jr, who is also gunning...
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Romanian far-right candidate says democracy ‘cancelled’ along with election
MOGOSOAIA, Romania – The Romanian far-right presidential candidate at the center of a Russian electoral meddling scandal turned up at the place he would have voted in on Sunday, December 8, saying the...
View Article[HOMESTRETCH] Bacolod’s pride: Joel Torre and his recipe for success
MANILA, Philippines – It’s not a well-known fact, but a lot of personalities in Philippine arts and cinema came from Bacolod. Directors Peque Gallaga and Erik Matti hailed from Bacolod, as well as...
View ArticleTech in 2024: How’s the Philippines doing?
It’s been a whirlwind year for the Philippine tech industry. With the many different movements in the world’s technology sector, the Philippines has had to try and play catch-up in a number of...
View ArticleLesson learned: NU’s Clarin avoids repeat heartbreak against UST’s Pastrana
MANILA, Philippines – For over a year, NU team captain Camille Clarin had a single basketball play ingrained in her mind — the moment when UST guard Kent Pastrana shook her off and nailed a jumper...
View ArticleMartin stops Tostado in 5th round, boosts world title crack chances
MANILA, Philippines – Prime prospect Carl Jammes Martin extended his unbeaten run with a fifth-round technical knockout of Mexican Juan Tostado on Saturday, December 7, (Sunday, December 8, Philippine...
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South Korea President Yoon banned from foreign travel as leadership crisis...
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been banned from leaving the country over a failed attempt at imposing martial law, a justice ministry official said on Monday, December...
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