From ANNEbisyosa to Kapal to Kulit
By Rondal Constantino ANNE’S BACK – Imagine, if you can, Anne Curtis singing the aria “Nessum Dorma” from the opera “Turandot.” Well dear Anne did…and the result was at once…
Pinoy chesser stuns Russian rival in Spain
By Kristel Satumbaga International Master John Marvin Miciano stunned Grandmaster Vyacheslav Ikonnikov of Russia in the fifth round and clinched the solo lead in the 22nd Hogeschool Zeeland chess tournament…
Never a loveteam
By Nestor Cuartero JUST A THOUGHT: “Love is the answer, and you know that for sure; Love is a flower, you’ve got to let it grow”. – John Lennon •…
‘Karding’ intensifies
Tropical depression “Karding” slightly intensified while almost stationary off the Pacific Ocean yesterday morning. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration weather specialist Chris Perez said Karding is not expected…
More ISIS supporters surrender
Troops under Joint Task Force ZAMPELAN (Zamboanga Peninsula, Lanao) facilitated the surrender of Maute-ISIS Terrorist Group supporters in Masiu, Lanao del Sur on Monday. Authorities successfully negotiated for the peaceful…
Perpetual seeks 3rd win
By Kristel Satumbaga Games Today (Perpetual gym, Las Piñas City) 2 p.m. – SSCR vs Perpetual (Jrs) 4 p.m. – SSCR vs Perpetual (Srs) University of Perpetual Help hopes to…
70,000 left homeless after deadly quake
More than 70,000 people have been left homeless in the deadly earthquake that hit Lombok island, forced to sleep in makeshift shelters and lacking food, medicine and clean water, authorities…
Lance Bass tried to buy home featured in ‘Brady Bunch’
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Lance Bass thought he had bought the home featured in the opening and closing scenes of “The Brady Bunch.” He even invited Maureen McCormick, who played…
SWS: 73% of Pinoys OK nat’l ID system
Most Filipinos have expressed “extremely strong” approval for the implementation of a national ID system even before it was signed into law last Aug. 6. In the nationwide Social Weather…
Duterte berates erring lawmen
By Genalyn D. Kabiling Rogue policemen got a second serving of President Duterte's threats after being forced to stand and wait at the Malacañang grounds for hours last Tuesday. Emerging…
Barangay hall on sidewalk dismantled
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) demolished yesterday the barangay hall of Barangay 235, Zone 22 in District II of Manila, which was erected on the sidewalk. The agency said…
Pacquiao Cup in Mandaue
Mandaue City is set to host some 137 boxers from all over the country in the national championships of the Philippine Sports Commission-Pacquiao Amateur Boxing Cup set Sept. 7 to…
‘Charmed’ makers defend reboot, tout its ethnic diversity
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) – A roundup of news Monday from the Television Critics Association summer meeting, at which TV networks and streaming services are presenting details on upcoming programs.…
Najib on money laundering charge
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak was hit with new charges Wednesday linked to a multi-billion-dollar financial scandal that contributed to his shock election defeat in May. Appearing at a…
Red-hot voyage to Sun will bring us closer to our star
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) – A red-hot voyage to the Sun is going to bring us closer to our star than ever before.
Djokovic, Wawrinka advance
TORONTO, Canada (AFP) – Stan Wawrinka and Novak Djokovic reached the second round of the Toronto Masters on Tuesday, with both men polishing their pre-US Open form. Wawrinka put his…
