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MANILA, Philippines–Rain or Shine dodged the upset ax on Sunday night, fending off a Terrafirma side playing without pressure, 124-112, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The ElastoPainters leaned on the one-two punch of import Deon Thompson and Adrian Nocum to overhaul a 12-point deficit at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City and capture a win that had the club rising to 4-1 in the race. “We’re about to have a Christmas dinner also. So I’m just glad that the mood wasn’t going to change. Or else we won’t be able to eat well,” Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao said with […]…

Keep on reading: PBA: Rain or Shine overcomes early deficit, beats Terrafirma

Iza Calzado marked her wedding anniversary with Ben Wintle with a playful remark, noting how they succeeded at still being married after six years. The actress dedicated an open letter to her husband along with snaps from their wedding and recent family trips, as seen on her Instagram page last Friday, Dec. 20. “[Thirteen] years of being together, [six] years of that being husband and wife and almost [two] years as parents,” she began. “Ben, we made it! We are still married! Yay! Hahaha!” she stated. Reflecting on how they were able to overcome life’s ups and downs, Calzado underscored […]…

Keep on reading: Iza Calzado celebrates ‘still being married’ with Ben Wintle: ‘We made it!’

Dennis Trillo has made it clear that he’s not letting the pressures of competition dampen his festive spirit at this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), following the best actor buzz he’s receiving for his performance in “Green Bones.”  After the recent special advanced screening of “Green Bones,” critics have listed Trillo as a candidate for this year’s MMFF Best Actor race. Despite this, the actor, at the press conference for the 2024 Parade of Stars, does not want to let that get into his head, as he’s not really vying for the award but to savor the experience. “Sa […]…

Keep on reading: No pressure for Dennis Trillo to be MMFF best actor

The improving San Antonio Spurs have all their key players back in the fold and will attempt to build on one of their best stretches of the NBA season when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday in a Western Conference clash. The Spurs, who have coped with injuries to several key players and the absence of coach Gregg Popovich (stroke) for the past month and a half, have to be considered one of the NBA’s surprising teams. READ: NBA: Spurs make key plays late to down Hawks in OT San Antonio’s roster is a mix of young stars […]…

Keep on reading: NBA: Spurs working on ‘win-now’ attitude as they host Trail Blazers

BTS member Jungkook surprised everyone with his sudden livestream last December 18 while he was still in the middle of his military service. He even showed ARMYs around his new home, showing them a lavish room complete with a bar, karaoke machine, and other amenities.  During the surprise livestream, the K-pop idol took the opportunity to address an important issue.  Although he delighted fans with the announcement of moving into a new house, he also sincerely asked them to respect his privacy.  Jungkook made it clear to his fans that they should not try to locate his new address or […]…

Keep on reading: Jungkook requests fans to stop sending gifts, locating home during surprise livestream

MANILA, Philippines — A new Low Pressure Area (LPA) that was spotted off Mindanao on Saturday morning may intensify into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 to 48 hours, the state weather agency said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the new LPA was located 1,575 kilometers west of Mindanao. Pagasa specialist Grace Castañeda, however, noted that currently available data shows the potential tropical cyclone is not expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and may only graze the PAR line, west of Palawan. ALSO READ: LPA forms east of Mindanao, damp […]…

Keep on reading: New LPA off Mindanao may become tropical cyclone in 24-48 hrs

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The 89-year-old Korean national, who was found dead in Sitio Lower Bangkal, Barangay Guba, Cebu City on Thursday afternoon, December 19, took his own life, authorities say. The victim has allegedly been depressed due to a sickness and made the decision to end it all himself. The deceased, Chung Chai Youn, 89, was reportedly living with only his caregiver as his companion at his house in Sitio Lower Bangkal, Brgy. Guba for some time now. READ: Police probes death of lawyer who fell from building in Cebu City Man kills self while visiting mother’s grave in […]…

Keep on reading: Korean national shoots self, leaves suicide note in Cebu City

ZAGREB, Croatia — A knife-wielding teenager walked into a school in Croatia’s capital on Friday, stabbed a 7-year-old girl to death, and wounded five more children and a teacher, authorities said. The attack took place around 9:50 a.m. on the last day of school before Christmas at the Precko Elementary School in the Zagreb neighborhood of the same name. It caters for children between the ages of 7 and 15. “The attacker is a 19-year-old who is a former student of that school and still lives nearby,” said Interior Minister Davor Bozinovic. “Eventually he started injuring himself. Police prevented him […]…

Keep on reading: Teenager stabs 7-year-old to death, 6 others in Croatian school

ILIGAN CITY—Former revolutionaries, incumbent members of the interim parliament and members of local clans are among the nominees for party representative seats in the elective legislature of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in 2025. This was revealed as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday released the certified list of 280 nominees […]…

Keep on reading: Ex-rebs, clan members are party nominees in BARMM polls

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday called on Filipinos to exercise caution when traveling as thousands hit the road for the Christmas and year-end holidays. In a radio interview, DOH Officer-in-Charge Undersecretary Gloria Balboa said many bring their own vehicles to attend parties or to visit their hometowns, increasing the risk of road crash injuries. READ: DOH reminds public to make holidays revelry safe, healthy Before leaving home, Balboa advised motorists to remember the BLOWBAGETS advisory: Check the battery, lights, oil, water, brake, air, gas, engine and tires of their vehicles, and oneself. “Huwag uminom kung […]…

Keep on reading: DOH reminds of safe travel practices during holidays