The body of Divine Adili, who tragically died alongside Rene Baterbonia in a drowning incident in Dipaculao, Aurora last week , is finally returning to his home in Nigeria, the Ateneo de Manila University announced Wednesday, June 17. After moving from the campus to Arlington Memorial Chapels in...
Malacañang has declared June 24, 2026, Wednesday, a special nonworking day in the City of Manila to allow residents to celebrate the capital city 's 455th founding anniversary and participate in activities marking the occasion. Under Proclamation No. 1320, signed by Acting Executive Secretary...
In the cosplay scene, Prince de Guzman is known as the “Cosplay Prince of Horror” because of his transformations into characters like Pennywise, Valak, and other creatures that have fueled nightmares. Prince recently answered the challenge of a different kind of cosplay with the same passion,...
It was a ceremony befitting a legend. Known for his kindness yet monstrous stance on the court, Rene Baterbonia, one of the Ateneo players died in a tragic drowning incident in Dipacolog, Aurora , was welcomed with open arms after his wake was moved to his hometown Talacogon, Agusan del Sur last...
From 1976 to 2014, Mandarin Oriental stood at the center of Manila’s social and cultural landscape for generations. Designed by National Artist Leandro Locsin, it emerged as one of Manila’s most enduring social landmarks, hosting generations of influential figures from across the worlds of...
Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima believes that impeachment respondent Vice President Sara Duterte 's tendency to have emotional outbursts or so-called "meltdowns" is a "concern" for the latter 's defense team. "Yes, this could be a concern for the defense," says De...
Any marine research activity near Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) could have military implications, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Tuesday, June 16, as it continues to monitor a Chinese floating platform spotted in the area. AFP public affairs chief Col....
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, June 16, condemned China’s illegal installation of a floating platform and communications antenna at Bajo de Masinloc saying it only shows “how much of a bully” the Philippines’ neighbor is. “China has yet again violated international law, ignored the...
De La Salle University (DLSU) economists have lowered their 2026 economic growth forecast anew, warning that mounting global and domestic shocks could leave the Philippine economy posting its slowest post-pandemic expansion this year. In their latest report on the Philippine economy for June 2026...
American singer-songwriter and internet personality Oliver Tree has reportedly died in a helicopter crash in Brazil at the age of 32, according to multiple media reports. Brazilian news outlets reported that two helicopters collided mid-air over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning before crashing in...
Whenever Lechon Diva Dedet de la Fuente calls, we come over. Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to visit her home a few times, always in pursuit of whatever new culinary idea had captured her imagination. Sometimes it was a private degustation. Other times, it was a new menu she was...
ILOILO CITY – Casa de España de Iloilo that once housed one of the Spanish clubhouses in the country celebrated its centennial year recently. The celebration last June 8 was marked with a time capsule ceremony attended by key officials, civic, and religious leaders in Iloilo City. The event...
