LANDSCAPE Gemma Cruz Araneta Jose Rizal, who would have turned 161 on June 19, was a sociologist by instinct, an irrepressible observer of human nature. He could not resist conjuring scenes and creating incredible characters from the frenetic tumble of events that marked his life. He wrote a short...
Going beyond the hype: How successful is ‘Trese’ the anime? That an original Filipino graphic novel has made it to Netflix is a source of pride for every Pinoy, there is no doubt—that this said graphic novel is “Trese,” which has inspired an international following since it was first...
58 Minutes in Driftland brings a story that rings true to the life of the Filipino youth and immigrants A coming-of-age story about belongingness, taking a stand against the odds, in an alternative realm where both dreams and nightmares reign—that’s the premise of Filipina author I.S.A....
General view of the MLB 2020 Opening Week sign painted on the field prior to the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays on Opening Day at Tropicana Field on July 24, 2020 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Douglas P. DeFelice / Getty Images / AFP) No Major League Baseball players and...
Johnny Cueto, right, #47 of the San Francisco Giants leans against the dugout after a baseball game against the San Diego Padres was postponed at Petco Park on September 11, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Denis Poroy / Getty Images / AFP) The San Francisco Giants divisional clash with the San...
Rain or Shine superstar James Yap tests negative for COVID-19. (PBA) PBA superstar James Yap of Rain or Shine has been allowed to return home to his residence in Alabang after he got a negative result on a swab test for COVID-19 upon arrival from Italy last Thursday. The two-time PBA Most Valuable...
PBA coaches Yeng Guiao of NLEX, Louie Alas of Phoenix, and San Miguel's Leo Austria weigh in their thoughts if family visits should be allowed in the proposed "bubble" setup. (PBA) As the PBA discusses plans on where and how to have a ‘bubble’ for the possible resumption of the Philippine Cup,...
Philippine fencing team head coach Rolando "Amat" Canlas Jr., center, with Korean mentors Kim Seungjun and Park Sang Sun Sang during the 2019 World Fencing Championships in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo courtesy of Amat Canlas) With a heavy heart, the fencing national team parted ways with Korean...
Dwayne Johnson, family recover from COVID-19 Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (Photo from The Rock's Instagram account @therock) Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and his entire family tested positive for coronavirus but have made a full recovery, the professional wrestler turned Hollywood A-lister said...
In this file photo taken on July 16, 2013 Hall of Famer Tom Seaver throws out the first pitch before the 84th MLB All-Star Game at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP) Hall of Fame pitcher Tom...
Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar (Photo by David Ramos / POOL / AFP) Neymar was one of three Paris Saint-Germain stars to have contracted the coronavirus, a well-placed source told AFP on Wednesday, after the Champions League runners-up announced several positive tests. "Three Paris...
In this file photo, Marty Elorde’s boxers get ready for dinner inside their quarters at the Elorde Sports Complex in Parañaque. (Photo by Marty Elorde) Local pro boxing promoters may have to join hands to produce fights in these hard times. Manila-based Elorde Boxing Promotions and Cebu’s...
