Aiko Melendez calls on Senate for swift passage of ‘Eddie Garcia’ bill

Quezon City Councilor Aiko Melendez urged the Senate to pass the so-called "Eddie Garcia" bill, a proposed legislation aimed at protecting workers and/or independent contractors in the film, television, and…

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Bea Alonzo and Dennis Trillo find the right love at the wrong time in ‘Love Before Sunrise’

Two of the country’s biggest and brightest stars — Bea Alonzo and Dennis Trillo — come together in an extraordinary story about lost love and missed chances in “Love Before Sunrise.” The romantic drama series is the latest collaboration between Philippine broadcast giant GMA Network and leading pan-regional…

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Primetime Queen Marian Rivera leads Solmux Advance Jam

Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera was present at the Solmux Advance Jam event held at the SM The Block on September 16. She helped usher in Solmux Advance Suspension, the…

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NET25 launches new stars

NET25 Star Center Artist Management recently introduced to the public 30 young individuals who will form part of the network’s roster of talents dubbed the Starkada. They are: Sofi Fermazi,…

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‘CIA with BA’ on senior citizen seeking help over unclaimed cash insurance

A certain Aling Nora recently took to the public service program “CIA with BA” to ask for help. In the “Payong Kapatid” segment of the September 17 episode, the senior…

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Alex Eala improves to career-high WTA ranking

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Alex Eala jumped to a career-high No. 191 in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings following her stint in Japan. Eala, 18, improved four notches from No.…

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Nesthy Petecio eyes elusive podium finish in Asiad

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China -- Tokyo Games silver medal winner Nesthy Petecio knows very well she’s not getting any younger anymore. At 31, the pride of Sta. Cruz,…

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High hopes on taekwondo’s ‘deadly dozen’ in Asiad

By  REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China -- The 12-man Philippine taekwondo team is hoping to conjure the magic of 2006 when the ultra-modern city of Hangzhou raises the curtain for the…

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‘God is Good’: LA Tenorio now cancer-free

By REYNALD MAGALLON Like a true warrior and born winner that he is, LA Tenorio emerged victorious in perhaps the greatest battle not just of his basketball career, but for…

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St. Benilde coach Charles Tiu wary of tough competition in NCAA

By NIKOLE JAVIER   College of St. Benilde head coach Charles Tiu’s morale took a blow from last season’s championship beating that the Blazers are now even more eager begin the…

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PH golf team also denied of change in lineup

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Philippine golf team’ title-retention bid hit a snag on Tuesday, Sept. 19, after the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee (HAGOC) denied the country’s request of a…

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Another setback for Gilas as Asian Games nears

BY REYNALD MAGALLON Gilas Pilipinas is bracing for all the possibilities involving the team’s final composition for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas and…

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Japan training eyed for promising junior swimmer Ajido

Opportunities are opening up for Palarong Pambansa gold medalist and talented junior swimmer Jamesray Mishael Ajido, who is being lined up for further intensive training in Japan. A high school…

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Gilas Boys vent ire on Kazakhstan, put World Cup bid back on track

By REYNALD MAGALLON The Gilas Pilipinas boys team got its World Cup bid back on track, venting its ire on Kazakhstan, 66-42, in the FIBA Asia U16 Asian Championship early…

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No to politics for shooter Jayson Valdez, dedicates Asiad to departed mother

By REY C. LACHICA Olympian Jayson Valdez has been with the Philippine team long enough to know the ins and outs in the shooting association. Despite the latest brouhaha that…

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Gold medal prospect Sarno racing against time to recover from injury

By REY C. LACHICA Weightlifter Vanessa Sarno is widely regarded as the next big thing in Philippine sports – the heiress apparent to the legendary Hidilyn Diaz. Her burgeoning collection…

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