If Romeo and Juliet lived happily ever after, would we have reason to remember them? RUMINATE Sufi poet Rumi Was his love of Shams of Tabriz, the nomad, “his master,” his friend and teacher, and companion on the arduous road to wisdom, the ancient Sufi poet Rumi’s secret? Nobody knows the...
Film director-producer Paul Soriano has come out to enlighten fans about a certain quote attributed to him. He was supposed to have said: “I am not afraid of being canceled by the minority.” In an interview with MJ Mondejar for SMNI News, the husband of Toni Gonzaga cleared he never uttered...
The World Boxing Organization (WBO) approved to reschedule the bantamweight title bout between reigning champion John Riel Casimero and English contender Paul Butler in April. Paul Butler and WBO bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero (Instagram and AFP) Casimero's title defense will take place...
Decades after the actual performance, The Beatles finally released the complete audio of their iconic rooftop concert in 1969. The Beatles’ official Instagram announced: “For the first time, the complete audio for the band’s legendary rooftop performance has been mixed in stereo and Dolby...
The Roman Catholic Church marks Tuesday, January 25, the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul, known as the Apostle of the Gentiles, in thanksgiving to God for the miraculous conversion of the revered saint - from a life of sinfulness to holiness. Photo RCAM A fiesta mass will be celebrated...
Through the years, the early part of January gathers the devotees of the Black Nazarene for a series of events and masses, which culminates in the Traslacion — the transfer of the image’s copy from Quirino Grandstand to its home in Quiapo Church — every Jan. 9. It was always a sight to...
Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns (left) drives to the basket during the game against the LA Clippers on January 6, 2022 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. (AFP) Phoenix star Chris Paul posted his first triple-double of the season Thursday to power the Suns to a 106-89 NBA victory over the Los...
Just like everyone else, we look to the promise of better times in 2022. Foremost, of course, is to be finally free from this pandemic. And we also look forward to the music that will surely come. Whether from solo acts, bands, or whatever configuration it comes in, we eagerly await that music...
Photo form PBA Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s Justin Brownlee found himself on the winning end against Phoenix Super LPG counterpart Paul Harris in the first face off of the two imports who will forever be linked to a moment that changed the course of PBA history. Brownlee and the Gin Kings came...
Indonesia fighter Paul Lumihi is embracing the underdog status against Jhanlo Sangiao despite being a veteran in the cage. While all the hype and attention revolves around Jhanlo, the 19-year-old son of Team Lakay coach Mark, Lumihi understands his assignment very well and is out to prove that he...
Reigning WBO bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero was unable to make the weight grade and had to pull out of his world title defense against English foe Paul Butler of England on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. John Riel Casimero (Probellum) Probellum announced the development...
Paul Harris (PBA Images) Phoenix Super LPG coach Topex Robinson said Paul Harris is laser-focused on what’s ahead instead of trying to make up for a stint that was cut short after just one game five years ago. Harris had 24 points, 15 rebounds and three assists in his return as the Fuel Masters...
