[DASH of SAS] Even after you leave, you are not free
The courtroom looks a lot smaller than I remember. But, somehow, it seems cavernous in its emptiness. The lights give it a somber, almost eerie look. I remember it to be much more bright – no,...
View ArticleTaylor Swift fans welcomed to London with Eras-inspired Tube map
LONDON, United Kingdom – Taylor Swift’s Eras tour was welcomed by a sparkling London Tube map redesigned in the singer’s honor on Friday, June 21, as the British capital eyes a 300 million pound ($379...
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Prosecutors indict tanod who ‘killed’ golden retriever Killua
MANILA, Philippines – Local prosecutors have approved the filing of a criminal case against the barangay tanod who allegedly killed golden retriever Killua in March. In a resolution dated May 24 but...
View ArticleA’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark early leaders in WNBA All-Star voting
Two-time league Most Valuable Player A’ja Wilson and rookie Caitlin Clark lead the first round of fan voting for the WNBA All-Star Game, the league announced Friday, June 21 (Saturday, June 22, Manila...
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Couples for Christ to lead people’s initiative if Philippines legalizes divorce
MANILA, Philippines – The lay Catholic organization Couples for Christ (CFC) is ready to mount a people’s initiative campaign if divorce is legalized in the Philippines, the only country aside from...
View ArticleSergio Veloso heads Alas grassroots program; Angiolino Frigoni takes over...
MANILA, Philippines – Sergio Veloso is taking on a new role with Alas Pilipinas, shifting his focus to developing the country’s new grassroots program. Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF)...
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Shinjuku’s Tongara Ramen returns to Metro Manila, now open at Estancia Mall
MANILA, Philippines – Seeking comfort in the rain? A steaming bowl of ramen from Tokyo’s bustling streets may be the best rainy-day remedy, especially if you’re strolling around Estancia Mall in Pasig...
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[Blue Zones] Bumble vs Boomer
If you’re looking for an answer, you’ve come to the wrong place. My Crying Millennial is bemoaning her recent failed Bumble date. When she asked her date, so do we meet up again? He shrugged. “What...
View Article[The Wide Shot] Why religion matters in debating divorce
SMH, or “shaking my head” in internet slang, was how I reacted when I read the transcript of arguments for and against the divorce bill at the House of Representatives. In the halls of Congress,...
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‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 review: The tragic war for blood begins
This review contains spoilers. What struck me in the premiere of House of the Dragon’s second season is how all of its conflict, when it really boils down to it, could have been avoided. Rhaenyra and...
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New look: Gilas Pilipinas to sport latest kits in Olympic quest
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas will sport new kits when it vies for a coveted Paris Games berth in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, that will run from July 2 to 7. In...
View ArticleArmyworms ravage 177 hectares of farmland in Negros Occidental
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – The ongoing infestation of armyworms, locally known as “tagustos,” has already affected 177.5 hectares of farmland in Negros Occidental. Initial data from the Office...
View ArticleFrance’s far right National Rally still leading ahead of election, poll shows
PARIS – France’s far right National Rally (RN) party and its allies are seen leading the first round of the country’s parliamentary elections with 35.5% of the vote, according to a poll published...
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Permanent Court of Arbitration marks ‘unprecedented growth’ with record 82...
MANILA, Philippines – After 125 years, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has recorded its biggest number of new cases in 2023, with 82 new cases filed on top of the 246 proceedings handled by...
View Article‘Huge for us’: Canada completes VNL redemption bid
MANILA, Philippines – After a woeful run last year, Canada completed its redemption bid in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL). The Canadians, who already booked a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics,...
View ArticleSore body, aching joints ‘all worth it’ for 1st-time champion Cliff Hodge
MANILA, Philippines – Meralco veteran Cliff Hodge almost always leaves the venue after games with ice packs wrapped around his knees and elbows. That is the type of physical toll Hodge endures every...
View Article‘Requested’ MVP Tots Carlos out of Alas Pilipinas
MANILA, Philippines – Pro volleyball stalwart Tots Carlos won’t see action for Alas Pilipinas just yet. National volleyball team head coach Jorge de Brito said the multiple-time PVL MVP has always...
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Rappler columnist Ruben Nepales bags multiple wins at Southern California...
MANILA, Philippines – Rappler entertainment columnist Ruben Nepales on Sunday, June 23, took home four prizes at the 66th annual Southern California Journalism Awards presented by the Los Angeles...
View ArticleSinner more confident ahead of Wimbledon after first grass court title
Jannik Sinner is primed for a Wimbledon title tilt after picking up his first grass court trophy at Halle on Sunday, June 23, and the Italian said he is more confident on the surface heading into the...
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FACT CHECK: No evidence HIV can survive in fish – DOH
Claim: Hundreds of people in Northern Mindanao have died from eating fish contaminated with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) due to a hospital’s improper disposal of infected tubes. Rating:...
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