Magnolia coach Chito Victolero has no doubt that veteran forward Calvin Abueva will still be an impact player after being tapped by Gilas interim coach Tim Cone, five years since the “Beast” last saw action for the national team. Calvin Abueva (right) FIBA PHOTO Victolero mentioned that the long, 16-month …

Filipino Olympian pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena is the country's best bet to break a podium curse in the upcoming Asian Games, according to national coaches Isidro del Prado and Dario De Rosas. EJ Obiena PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO The 27-year-old, who had won medals in several events this …

MANILA, Philippines — Nothing fazed rapper Nicki Minaj as she pulled off hosting and performing duties at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). This was Nicki's second consecutive time hosting the VMAs, her stint last year highlighted as the recipient of the Video Vanguard Award, and she topped off …

MANILA, Philippines — Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is getting ready for the opening of World of Frozen, the world’s first and largest “Frozen” themed land, on November 20. Inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios’ films, “Frozen” and “Frozen 2,” which are among the biggest animated films of all time, …

MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel and the producers of Broadway musical "Here Lies Love" were among the award recipients of The Outstanding Filipinos in America (TOFA) Awards. Gabriel is the first Filipino-American to clinch both the Miss USA and Miss Universe titles. "Here Lies Love" is a …

Google will confront a threat to its dominant search engine beginning Tuesday when federal regulators launch an attempt to dismantle its internet empire in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century. Decision in the case, one of a several antitrust legal challenges for Google, not expected until 2024 …

Saskatchewan's average life expectancy is at its lowest level since 1999. Experts attribute the decline to young people dying from drug poisoning and suicide, as well COVID-19 deaths. Spike in deaths of young people from drug poisoning has greatest impact on the average, demographer says When Emily Bryce's mom drafted …

Amanda Hoover Business Sep 5, 2023 6:00 AM The End of Airbnb in New York Thousands of Airbnbs and other short-term rentals are expected to disappear from rental platforms as New York City begins enforcing tight restrictions. Photo-illustration: Charis Morgan; Getty Images Save this story Save Save this story Save …

Steven Levy Backchannel Sep 5, 2023 6:00 AM What OpenAI Really Wants The young company sent shock waves around the world when it released ChatGPT. But that was just the start. The ultimate goal: Change everything. Yes. Everything. Ilya Sutskever, Sam Altman, Mira Murati, and Greg Brockman, of OpenAIPhotograph: Jessica …

There’s been abundant attention this summer to Donald Trump's criminal quandaries; not so much to his presidential bid. It may be time to take a closer look at a platform filled with threats of punishment for his adversaries — both at home and abroad. Platform is permeated with proposals that …