Nadia Montenegro quits Senate post, slams ‘publicity trial’ in marijuana controversy
The office of Senator Robinhood Padilla on Monday, Aug. 18, announced the resignation of actress Nadia Montenegro as one of its political officers, following reports that she used marijuana within…
BOC’s Nepomuceno apologizes to Bela Padilla
Bela Padilla had an unexpected run-in with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently. Apparently, she was slapped with an eyebrow-raising import tax on one of her online purchases. The actress-writer-director…
Biado, Chua to lead PH assault at prestigious US Open
By MARK REY MONTEJO Prized cue artists Carlo Biado and Johann Chua lead the Filipino crew as they aim to bring the Philippines back on top when the 2025…
Nadia Montenegro bids goodbye to Senate post
Nadia Montenegro has once again found herself in the spotlight—this time not for a teleserye comeback or movie role, but for her sudden exit from the political scene. The former…
Gilas Women rise to no. 39 in world rankings
By REYNALD MAGALLON The Gilas Pilipinas women's team rose five rungs higher and landed at the 39th spot of the FIBA world rankings following an impressive performance in the…
Fierce battles loom as JPGT Luzon culminates at John Hay
BAGUIO City – The final leg of the seven-stage ICTSI Junior PGT Luzon Series gets underway Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the John Hay Golf Club here, promising dramatic showdowns and…
Scheffler rallies from 4 shots down, reigns in BMW Championship for 5th victory of the year
By ASSOCIATED PRESS OWINGS MILLS, Maryland (AP) — The numbers Scottie Scheffler is compiling have been drawing comparisons with Tiger Woods. The world's No. 1 player had a Tiger-like…
PNP chief vows legal action vs ‘DDS vloggers’ over fake crime videos
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III vowed to launch an aggressive legal offensive against what he described as “DDS vloggers and trolls” who are allegedly spreading manipulated…
MPD probes motive behind fatal shooting of 2 Japanese in Malate
The Manila Police District (MPD) is investigating the fatal shooting of two Japanese nationals by two motorcycle-riding assailants on Malvar Street in Malate on Friday night, August 15. MPD spokesperson…
‘Huaning’ slightly gains strength, unlikely to affect PH — PAGASA
Tropical depression Huaning has slightly intensified but remains unlikely to directly impact the Philippines, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday, Aug. 18. As of…
10,000 cops mobilized to secure BARMM polls
With 94 towns and municipalities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) classified as election areas of concern, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has begun deploying thousands of…
Kenneth Llover stops Luis Concepcion in eight rounds
By REYNALD MAGALLON Undefeated Filipino prospect Kenneth Llover made his title aspirations apparent after defeating former two-division world champion Luis Concepcion via technical knockout in their non-title bantamweight fight at…
PLDT rises at Last: High Speed Hitters rule in epic five-set thriller
It was a long time coming – but when PLDT finally broke through, it did so in dramatic, nail-biting fashion. Never mind that the High Speed Hitters squandered a 2-0…
Cool Smashers turn Set 2 heartbreak into heroics, bag bronze
Multi-titled Creamline may have fallen short of another Finals appearance – just the second time in the Premier Volleyball League’s professional era – but the Cool Smashers made sure to…
Bregente, LPU-Cavite steal show, but fall short of IIT Finals
MEXICO, Pampanga – Rolando Bregente delivered an impressive performance in his ICTSI Intercollegiate Tour debut, holing out with a dramatic eagle on the final hole to cap a stirring three-under…
Volleyball fever hits Cebu as FIVB Men’s Championship mascot wows supporters
THE FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025 fever reached the Visayas in Cebu City on Saturday with no less than worlds ambassador Eya Laure leading a well-attended “Set Na Natin…
