REVIEW: In ‘Monkey Man,’ vengeance isn’t as sweet as it could be
Spoilers ahead. I want Dev Patel to keep making movies. I recall seeing Slumdog Millionaire in grade school and being enamored by his handsomeness; the expressiveness in his eyes. Even then, Patel had...
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‘Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2’ impressions – Microsoft’s next-gen showcase
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is perhaps Microsoft’s best next-gen showcase yet. All aspects of its presentation are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with today’s hardware. Its visual and audio...
View ArticleIloilo mayor apologizes for outburst over old market façade demolition queries
BACOLOD, Philippines – Iloilo Mayor Jerry Treñas apologized for his outburst after reporters raised questions about the demolition of an 86-year-old art deco façade at the Iloilo City Public Market,...
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In era of dating apps and situationships, REP stages ‘I Love You, You’re...
MANILA, Philippines – Fresh off their rendition of Harold Pinter’s critically acclaimed play Betrayal, Repertory Philippines (REP) is back with I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, their second...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Miss Universe Philippines 2024 coronation night
Who will be the Philippines’ next representative in the Miss Universe pageant? The Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant sees 53 women competing in the hopes of succeeding Michelle Dee, who...
View ArticleChristian council rejects Marcos ‘super body’ for human rights
MANILA, Philippines – The National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) rejected the “super body” formed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to “further champion” the protection of human rights...
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Lawmaker, advocates raise existing OFW distress issues at Cacdac CA hearing
MANILA, Philippines – Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac has yet to secure approval from the Commission on Appointments (CA), as during the first hearing on Tuesday, May 21, two oppositors and a...
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Honor Magic6 Pro review: Battery, cameras move the needle at a fair price for...
Disclosure: Honor lent a unit for this review. With last year’s Magic5 Pro and this year’s Magic V2, Honor has been making a strong case for why it deserves to be considered among the top premium...
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While ICC looms, House panel probes Duterte’s drug war killings for the first...
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 21, started its own investigation into the thousands of killings under the war on drugs, almost eight years since Rodrigo Duterte...
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Searching for NY-style pizza in Manila, these 5 friends decided to make and...
MANILA, Philippines – On a months-long hunt for the best New York-style pizza in town, five young friends decided to team up and make their own. Scurrying around their first physical store at the...
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Lagot! Archbishop Villegas calls out parishes charging minimum ‘donations’
Like a raging thunderbolt, a letter from the archbishop struck parishes in Pangasinan. “THIS MUST STOP,” wrote Archbishop Socrates Villegas in all caps – a line he repeated six times in a three-page...
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Butuan under state of calamity due to water shortage
BUTUAN, Philippines – The Butuan city government declared a state of calamity on Tuesday, May 21, in response to a water shortage affecting the entire city. The city council approved Resolution No....
View ArticleCeltics win with overtime victory against Pacers in conference finals, 133-128
BALAYAN, Batangas— The Boston Celtics secured their first series win, 1-0, in the Eastern Conference finals after going up against the Indiana Pacers, 133-128, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts,...
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Dinagat Islands resident joins climate litigation vs French oil giant
MANILA, Philippines – A resident of Dinagat Islands joined plaintiffs from Pakistan, Zimbabwe, France, Belgium, Greece, Australia, and three non-government organizations from France and Mexico in a...
View ArticleDOJ recommends drug possession charges vs Canadian arrested in Tagaytay
MANILA, Philippines – Department of Justice prosecutors have recommended the filing of drug possession and other charges against Canadian Thomas Gordon O’Quinn who was arrested in Tagaytay City on May...
View ArticleIn The Public Square: Proxy fight? Marcos, Duterte, and the Senate presidency
MANILA, Philippines – On May 20, Juan Miguel Zubiri was ousted as Senate president by members of the administration supermajority that he himself belongs to. He was replaced by another member of that...
View ArticleBusiness Sense: The race to build the Philippines’ first offshore wind farm
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is actively pursuing plans to attract renewable energy companies, with a particular focus on developing its offshore wind potential. The Marcos administration has...
View ArticleChina says it is willing to improve Vatican ties; Taiwan monitoring developments
China is willing to work with the Vatican to improve ties, a Chinese foreign ministry official said on Wednesday, May 22, following remarks from the Holy See’s top diplomat that it wanted to open an...
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Things to know about efforts to declare Quiapo a heritage zone
To many, the hustle, bustle, chaos, and color of Quiapo is the quintessence of Manila, the Philippine capital. You may know it as the crazy market district, home to historic Quinta Market and a...
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Ex-Duterte official claims ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with China forged under...
According to a former top official of the Rodrigo Duterte administration, the original “gentleman’s agreement” with China on Ayungin Shoal was forged midway into the administration of Benigno “Noynoy”...
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