‘Always fact-check’: Fifi Sharma denies ‘Akari to Creamline’ rumors
By MARK REY MONTEJO In a complex, diverse world of social media, anything can be real or untrue and outright malicious. That’s why Fifi Sharma has a gentle reminder to…
Los Angeles Coliseum, SoFi Stadium to share 2028 Olympics opening and closing ceremonies
By ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’ll be a mix of old and new for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympic…
Leo XIV: Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes first U.S. pope in Catholic Church history
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first pope from the…
White smoke from the Sistine Chapel: A new pope has been chosen
VATICAN CITY (AP) — White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church. That means the winner…
Shopwise bikefest gears up for huge biker surge
Shopwise is set to rev up excitement for the 2025 Bikefest on May 18 at the Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite, with organizers aiming to attract at least 2,800…
PH chessers off to strong start in Asian tourney
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA International Masters Jem Garcia and Pau Bersamina pulled off shocking results against their respective Indian Grandmaster rivals at the start of the Asian Individual Chess…
98 Degrees set to stage 2-night concert in Manila
Fans of the iconic vocal group 98 Degrees are apt to rejoice. After a long wait, the group is finally returning to Manila. They are performing at the SM Mall…
‘Picnic’: Moving tale about motherhood, enduring friendship
Nathan Studios, led by its President and CEO Ria Atayde, is out with its latest film, “Picnic.” Directed by Kim Yong-gyun, “Picnic” was first released in South Korea starring South…
Napolcom fires cop over Duterte arrest rant
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has dismissed a cop from the police force and imposed on him the penalty of perpetual disqualification from public service after he publicly criticized top…
Knicks overcome another 20-point deficit vs Celtics to capture 2-0 lead
By ASSOCIATED PRESS BOSTON (AP) — For the second straight game, the New York Knicks found themselves in a hole the Boston Celtics have rarely let teams out of…
Comelec division disqualifies Pasig candidate Ian Sia over lewd remarks
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division has disqualified Pasig congressional candidate, lawyer Christian “Ian” Sia, over his controversial remarks about single mothers during a campaign event in April, citing…
Tamayo dazzles anew, lifts Sakers over de Liaño, Knights to take 2-0 KBL finals lead
By MARK REY MONTEJO Carl Tamayo fired 27 points and helped the Changwon LG Sakers essay a 76-71 win over the Seoul SK Knights to take a commanding 2-0 finals…
Obiena posts season-best in Patafa Pole Vault Challenge
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA EJ Obiena showed his worth and riuled the first Patafa Pole Vault Challenge under rainy conditions at the Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite on Tuesday night,…
Bong Go maintains lead in latest Arkipelago Analytics Survey, Tulfo and Dela Rosa close behind
Bong Go remains the frontrunner in the highly competitive senatorial race, according to the latest nationwide survey conducted by Arkipelago Analytics. The survey, conducted from April 26 to May 1,…
Eala exits early in singles, partners with Coco Gauff in doubles at Italian Open
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Alex Eala absorbed a tough beating at the hands of higher-ranked Marta Kostyuk, 6-0, 6-2, to crash out in the opening round of the 2025 Italian…
Warriors sideline Curry for at least a week with hamstring strain, putting rest of series in flux
By ASSOCIATED PRESS MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Golden State Warriors are planning to play without Stephen Curry for at least the next three games of their second-round series against Minnesota,…
