Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2027
MANILA, Philippines — Super Bowl Halftime Show organizers have officially announced that rapper and producer Jay-Z will be the headline performer of the 2027 edition.
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JV open to inviting budget watchdogs to bicam hearings
MANILA, Philippines — Senate finance committee chairman JV Ejercito is open to inviting civil society organizations (CSOs) to the bicameral conference committee hearings on the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, after the groups flagged up to P1 trillion in potentia...
Swiatek avoids seed exodus to breeze into Wuhan Last Eight
WUHAN, China — Iga Swiatek hit a new milestone on Thursday as she stormed into a second consecutive Wuhan Open quarterfinal with a 6-1, 6-4 win over American lucky loser Ashlyn Krueger.
Rays defeat Guardians to level MLB playoff series
LOS ANGELES, United States — The Tampa Bay Rays scored a series-leveling 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time) to reignite their dream of a first World Series crown.
LIST: 31 Michelin Bib Gourmand 2027 picks include 10 debutantes
The unveiling took place at the Grand Ballroom of Marriott Hotel on Thursday, October 29.
DFA: No deal with Taiwan on undersea cables
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has no special arrangement with Taiwan for the protection of undersea cables or for dealing with Beijing’s “gray zone” activities, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) clarified yesterday, denying a declaration made by Manila’s deputy chie...
Annette Gozon-Valdes reveals what inspired killer story, concept for ‘Red Crown’
MANILA, Philippines — GMA Pictures president and CEO Annette Gozon-Valdes had been wanting to create a movie that would bring together the many former and aspiring beauty queens under GMA’s talent management arm, Sparkle.
‘Philippines to be offshore wind powerhouse in Southeast Asia’
SINGAPORE – The Philippines is not only pursuing its first kilowatt-hours of offshore wind but also positioning itself as a regional leader in advancing the technology across Southeast Asia.
DOTr’s Lopez, DPWH’s Dizon swap posts
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos carried out yet another change in his Cabinet, with Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez and Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon swapping posts, in an arrangement supposedly meant to solve commuters’ woes and sustain reforms in a system th...
Alice Dixson admits she was often late to film shoots as a teen
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Alice Dixson admitted that she did not take acting seriously when she entered showbiz as a teenager, recalling how her frequent tardiness to film shoots affected her working relationships, including with fellow actress Dina Bonnevie.
Ombudsman to monitor budget, review SC ruling
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman plans to form a group that will review the Supreme Court ruling that struck down the national budgets in 2024 and 2025 along with portions of the 2026 outlay as unconstitutional.
From POGOs to scam hubs
The Philippines may have banned offshore gaming, but it doesn’t mean that the people behind it, especially the Chinese, are no longer around.
Nadal returns for Vegas hardcourt event
LOS ANGELES, United States — Rafael Nadal will return to hardcourt competition for the first time since his retirement in November 2024 in a one-night Las Vegas exhibition event next February, organizers announced on Monday (Tuesday Manila time).
Strange Frequencies
Tune in to Strange Frequencies at D’Bodega for a Halloween night of sounds you won’t hear anywhere else.
10 percent of pupils in Grades 1-3 are struggling readers
MANILA, Philippines — Ten percent of Grades 1 to 3 learners are struggling readers, according to the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM2).
Bolick, Winston push Road Warriors one win away from PBA semis
MANILA, Philippines -- Robert Bolick and Schonny Winston produced 31 points each to push the NLEX Road Warriors to a huge 124-117 victory over the Phoenix Fuel Masters in Game 2 of their PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal clash Wednesday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
Kris Aquino assures son Josh of national support after podcast issue
MANILA, Philippines — Host-actress Kris Aquino shared another brief update about her health while offering encouragement for oldest son Josh after his name was dragged into controversey earlier this month.
Cyprus sees higher economic engagement with EU-Phl FTA
MANILA, Philippines — Cyprus sees considerable potential for increased economic engagement with the Philippines once a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) takes effect.