BuKo Channel, the Philippines' first 24/7 comedy hub, is celebrating its second year on air with a bang. Since its launch in August 2021, BuKo has steadily established itself as a force to be reckoned with in both PayTV and the digital realm of entertainment. Since its launch in August …
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Sail on love and laughter this weekend
Following a successful premiere night on Tuesday and next-day nationwide cinematic opening, a fun idea for this weekend is to head out and catch Viva Films' latest release, “The Ship Show.” Now showing everywhere, this romantic comedy, directed by young box-office filmmaker and screenwriter Jason Paul Laxamana, is comprised of …
Read More »‘Protein brother’ of SaladStop! to open first branch in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — The group behind the SaladStop! chain is expanding food options for customers by introducing HeyBo to the Philippines, its first branch outside of Singapore. Where SaladStop! often focuses on healthy living through maximizing on greens and vegetables, HeyBo — a shortcut for "hey" and "bowl" — is …
Read More »Paramore cancels concerts after Hayley Williams contracts lung infection
MANILA, Philippines — Rock band Paramore canceled the remaining shows of their "This Is Why" tour in North America after lead singer Hayley Williams revealed she had contracted an infection in her lung. Paramore previously postponed four concerts after Hayley got sick during a performance in Houston, after which she …
Read More »Fledgling chess wizard from Antique to join AQ Prime Chess Open
A young chess player from Antique takes a huge step forward in his bid to earn a title as he joins the 2nd AQ Prime FIDE Standard Chess Open Tournament on August 19-21 at the Robinsons Metro East Level 3 in Pasig City. Hans Lee Villorente CONTREIBUTED PHOTO Here, 13-year-old …
Read More »Clarkson presence confidence booster for Gilas
Gilas Pilipinas pool members AJ Edu and Calvin Oftana have no doubt that the presence of NBA star Jordan Clarkson in the national team's practices in recent days, have elevated their play and competitiveness as the build up continues for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. “When you have high-level players …
Read More »Tenorio to Gilas: Avoid social media
With just two weeks to go before Gilas Pilipinas makes it's much-awaited 2023 FIBA World Cup debut versus Dominican Republic, former national player LA Tenorio has one piece of advice to the players— “shut yourselves from social media.” LA Tenorio FIBA PHOTO The 39-year-old Tenorio remembered that during their build …
Read More »Team USA assistant coach, ‘Shot Doctor’ Chip Engelland is PH’s former naturalized player
Chip Engelland, Filipino basketball fans in the 1980's sure do recognize him but the younger generation might not. And so, here's a little trivia for the younger ones. Chip Engelland AFP FILE PHOTO Engelland, Team USA's assistant coach for the upcoming FIBA World Cup, used to be a naturalized player …
Read More »Magnolia taps Bey as Commissioner’s Cup import
True to its identity, Magnolia has tapped a defense-oriented player in Tyler Bey as the Hotshots' import when the PBA's Season 48 kicks off with the Commissioner's Cup on October 15. Tyler Bey AFP FILE PHOTO The Hotshots team governor Rene Pardo said they have come to terms and have …
Read More »Hunter Biden continues to be a political headache for his father. But just how damaging is he?
While the investigation into Joe Biden's son may continue to hang over the U.S. president for the indefinite future, what remains unclear is just how politically damaging this could be. AG Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel in probe of Hunter Biden's dealings The announcement by Attorney General Merrick Garland …
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