DUBAI, UAE — The remarkable campaign of Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala at the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships reached its conclusion on Friday. Facing World No. 3 and former Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff, Eala fell in straight sets, 0-6, 2-6, during their high-stakes quarterfinal encounter at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre. Gauff Dominates Early…
A highly anticipated meeting between President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. and Naga City Mayor and former Vice President Leni Robredo is set to take place on February 21 in Naga City, sparking widespread speculation online about possible political implications despite Malacañang’s firm insistence that the visit is purely for governance. The Presidential Communications Office confirmed…
Manila, Philippines — February 18, 2026 — Millions of users in the Philippines and around the world experienced major disruptions on YouTube on February 17, 2026. Tens of thousands reported that videos would not load, logins were blocked, and YouTube TV faced interruptions. Downdetector recorded over 280,000 complaints in the United States alone, with thousands…
Manila, Philippines — February 16, 2026 — Filipino-Chinese communities and families across the country are preparing to usher in the Chinese New Year with vibrant traditions and renewed optimism as the Year of the Fire Horse begins. In the Chinese zodiac cycle, the Horse represents courage, independence, energy, and swift progress. Combined with the fire…
MANILA, Philippines — Columnist and Kamuning Bakery owner Wilson Lee Flores recently drew online attention after stating that pandesal may have originated from China. The remark quickly prompted corrections from netizens and food history enthusiasts, who cited documented sources pointing to Spain as the bread’s origin. Food historians widely trace pandesal to the Spanish colonial…
MANILA, Philippines — Television personality and former host Kris Aquino shared a heartfelt birthday wish ahead of turning 55 this Valentine’s Day: to live long enough to celebrate her 60th birthday and qualify for both senior citizen and person with disability (PWD) cards. In a recent Instagram post, Aquino expressed deep gratitude for reaching another…
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The countdown to Miss Universe Philippines 2026 has officially begun, and pageant fans are buzzing with excitement! The organization recently revealed a sleek new logo, inspired by the iconic Miss Universe emblem, featuring a striking eight-pronged star symbolizing unity, elegance, and Filipina excellence. Accompanying the logo is a teaser video that takes…
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – A romantic anniversary hike to Mount Pulag became an unforgettable viral moment for Filipino couple Nicole Coprada and John Rey Zabella — and the internet can’t stop talking about it. Although the proposal happened last week, the viral photo capturing the moment is spreading widely just in time for Valentine’s Day, inspiring…
MANILA, Philippines – Hollywood mourns the loss of James Van Der Beek, the actor who captured hearts as the dreamy teen Dawson Leery in the iconic series Dawson’s Creek. Van Der Beek died at 48 following a private battle with colorectal cancer, leaving behind his wife Kimberly and their six children. In a family statement…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine entertainment industry is in mourning following the passing of veteran actress and esteemed acting coach Vangie Labalan at the age of 83. Her family confirmed that she passed away peacefully on February 12, surrounded by loved ones. While details surrounding her death were not disclosed, tributes from colleagues, students, and…