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MANILA, Philippines--Kaya-Iloilo absorbed a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Chinese club Shandong Taishan on Tuesday at Rizal Memorial Stadium, spoiling the first-ever Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League match played in the country. The Philippines Football League champions couldn't sustain their form that kept the game scoreless as the visitors eventually took the lead on a penalty by Moises past the hour mark and a Mathues Pato's empty-netter in the 71st minute. Jarvey Gayoso's goal in the 79th after beating goalkeeper Han Rongze gave Kaya a lifeline, but Crysan's goal in stoppage time quashed any hopes of the home side salvaging a draw. It was a disappointing s...

Keep on reading: Kaya-Iloilo bows to Shandong Taishan in AFC Champions League

This award is just icing on his cake," quipped director Jose Javier Reyes, who also announced that the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) would not be retracting the award it would give controversial comedian Vice Ganda, who is currently under fire for an incident that aired on the noontime program "It's Showtime" in July. Reyes also serves as a technical consultant of the FDCP, with actor Tirso Cruz III as chair. On the July 25 episode of "It's Showtime," under its segment "Isip Bata," Vice and his romantic partner Ion Perez were shown licking the frosting from a cake off their fingers. According to the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRC...

Keep on reading: Why Vice Ganda still deserves FDCP tribute: ‘Showtime’ flak ‘an overreaction’

Our robotic future is getting closer as the US-based company Agility Robotics announced it will open the world's first humanoid robot factory next year. CEO Damion Shelton calls it the "RoboFab," a 70,000-square-foot facility that will mass produce its first humanoid robots called Digit. Also, CNBC says it will manufacture 10,000 units annually. Technological trends are becoming more exciting than ever as we realize more science fiction concepts like humanoid robots. Even better, we've built them to fulfill their ideal purpose: performing jobs that are too repetitive and hazardous for humans. Soon, Digit bots could take over back-breaking and grueling work so that workers could find m...

Keep on reading: The world’s first humanoid robot factory will open soon

Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando has denied that he suffered from a stroke during a public speaking engagement at the provincial capitol last September 11. A video of the event where Fernando was seen not being able to speak on the microphone at the capitol gymnasium as he was addressing his constituents recently made the rounds of social media. He was initially signaling somebody to come forward. Vice Governor Alex Castro went to his side and as the two of them talked silently, the governor could be seen holding on to him for support, as another man, presumably a security detail, came to their side to help escort him off the stage. The incident prompted several netizens who ha...

Keep on reading: Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando denies suffering from stroke

  KYIV - Six people were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine on Tuesday, including a drone strike that set ablaze industrial warehouses and destroyed humanitarian aid supplies in the western city of Lviv, officials said. They said one person was killed in Lviv, three were killed in an attack on the northeastern town of Kupiansk, and two people, including a policeman, were killed in shelling of the southern city of Kherson. In Lviv, which is far from front lines, fire fighters tackled a blaze after three industrial warehouses were hit in an attack at around 5 a.m. (0200 GMT), emergency services said. Photos released by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine showed hu...

Keep on reading: Russian attacks on Ukraine kill six, Lviv warehouses set ablaze – officials

MANILA, Philippines --- A dismissed police officer wanted for killing a military officer was arrested after 28 years in Rizal on Tuesday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said in a statement issued on Tuesday. Fugitive Joel Consuelo Villanueva was a former police sergeant who had been on the list of the most wanted persons in the country. Authorities even offered a reward of P275,000 for any information that could lead to his arrest. Based on the PNP report, Villanueva was collared by members of the PNP Intelligence Group in Cainta on the strength of a warrant of arrest issued by Branch 56 of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Lucena City for homicide. READ: QCPD nabs 2 mo...

Keep on reading: Ex-cop wanted for killing a military officer nabbed in Rizal after 28 years

  BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping told two US Flying Tigers veterans who fought for China during World War II that China and the US "should and must" achieve peaceful co-existence, offering further cues for both sides to lower persistent tensions. In his reply to a letter from former pilot Harry Moyer and pilot gunner Mel McMullen, Xi said the people of China and the United States had shared the same enemy in their fight against Japan and had forged a "profound" friendship, according to Chinese state media on Tuesday. "Looking to the future, China and the United States, as two major countries, bear more important responsibilities for world peace, stability and de...

Keep on reading: Xi says China, US ‘should and must’ achieve peaceful co-existence

Singer Katy Perry has signed a deal to sell rights to five of her studio albums released between 2008 and 2020 including "Teenage Dream" to Carlyle-backed Litmus Music, the music rights company said on Monday. "One of the Boys," "PRISM," "Witness" and "Smile" are the other four studio albums that are part of the deal. Billboard reported the deal was valued at $225 million, citing sources. Private equity firm Carlyle declined to comment on the deal value. The five studio albums were released under Perry's contract with Capitol Records, whose former president Dan McCarroll is the co-founder of Litmus Music. Blackstone-backed Hipgnosis Songs and other investment firms have i...

Keep on reading: Katy Perry sells rights to five albums including ‘Teenage Dream’ to Litmus Music

As Angeline Quinto welcomed a new chapter of her life last year with the birth of her son Sylvio, the "ASAP Natin 'To" mainstay is hoping for an opportunity to portray the role of a mother in a film project. In an interview recently uploaded on Star Magic's YouTube channel, the 33-year-old singer revealed that she wants to play the role of a mother in a light-hearted movie that would inspire fellow new moms. "Ang dream role ko, gusto kong makagawa ng isang movie na --- ngayon ha --- 'yung bilang nanay din... Siguro 'yung... masayang movie lang na makaka-inspire sa lahat ng mga nanay, lalo sa mga first-time mom na katulad ko," expressed the actress-singer, who gave birth to her ...

Keep on reading: Angeline Quinto dreams of playing mother role in a movie

South Korean actor Byun Hee-bong, who's best known for roles in the K-dramas "Pinocchio" and "My Girl," died after his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 81 years old. Byun's death was confirmed in an official statement from his representative last Monday, Sept. 18, as reported by Korean media outlet Yonhap News. Prior to his death, the veteran actor had been struggling with a recurrence of pancreatic cancer which was previously declared as "cured." The veteran actor had been active in the entertainment industry since the 1970s, and was among South Korean director Bong Joon-ho's collaborator in films, including "Memories of Murder," "Okja," and "The Host." He also ...

Keep on reading: ‘Pinocchio’ star Byun Hee-bong dies at 81 following battle with cancer

The Philippines dropped its first assignment in the men's volleyball competition of the Asian Games 2022 on Tuesday ahead of the official opening of the continental meet on Saturday in Hangzhou, China. The Filipino Spikers bowed to Southeast Asian powerhouse Indonesia, 25-22, 25-23, 25-20, as they became among the first Filipino athletes to see action in China. The country is sending 396 athletes from 40 sports in these pandemic-delayed Games in 2023 and the bulk of the delegation will start arriving in the coming days. Bryan Bagunas, who missed the SEA Games earlier this year due to personal reasons, led the Filipinos' effort against the Indonesians with 19 points, with all...

Keep on reading: PH men’s spikers drop opener to Indonesia in Asian Games

Dennis Trillo confessed that he doesn't have any "what ifs" when it comes to relationships, but he couldn't help but wonder what would happen if he turned out to be gay. During the media conference for his upcoming series "Love Before Sunrise," Trillo confessed that there was some point in his life where he wondered what might have happened if he fell in love with another man. The topic was brought up after Trillo, along with his leading lady Bea Alonzo, was asked about "what ifs," while touching on the series' central theme. "Masyadong seryoso yata 'yung buhay pag-ibig eh. Mahirap kasi pag may 'what if' ka para kang may pagsisisi sa buhay eh na hindi mo nagawa eh, diba" he ...

Keep on reading: Dennis Trillo’s candid ‘What if’ confession: What if I was gay?

  MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of Energy (DOE) on Tuesday said that the high fuel prices may persist until the end of 2023. DOE Oil Management Bureau Director Rino Abad said this is due to the consistently tight prices of global crude oil. "Mayroon po tayong ini-expect na mataas pa rin na price because of the tightness, remaining tightness towards the end of the year," he explained in the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing. (We are expecting fuel prices to remain high due to the tightness in supply towards the end of the year.) Abad, however, said that the increase in prices may not be as intense as previous increases as the fuel shortage compared ...

Keep on reading: High fuel prices may persist until end of 2023 – DOE

  PARIS --- Victor Wembanyama will be aiming for the gold medal with France at the Paris Olympics. The San Antonio Spurs rookie reaffirmed his commitment to France's national squad at the Summer Games next year in his home country. He spoke in the wake of France's poor showing at the Fiba World Cup last month, where he did not play. "Performing well at the Olympics would be a great story," Wembanyama told French media. "I'll be present at the Olympics, and there's no other goal than gold." "The World Cup was very disappointing," he was quoted as saying on Tuesday. "But I have no judgment to make as I wasn't there." The No. 1 draft pick had decided not to play at t...

Keep on reading: Wembanyama will be aiming for gold with France at Paris Olympics

While SexBomb's Aira Bermudez and Sugar Mercado understood where their bandmate Izzy Trazona-Aragonis coming from regarding her son Andrei's drag career, they said that the mother and son should have settled their issues in private rather than putting them on display on social media. Bermudez and Mercado spoke about Izzy's relationship with her son during a "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" interview, which was uploaded on GMA Network's YouTube channel on Tuesday, Sept. 19. The topic was brought up after Abunda asked the dancers to share their two-cents on the matter. Earlier this month, Trazona-Aragon expressed dismay on Facebook over Andrei's drag career on Facebook. This prompted ...

Keep on reading: SexBomb’s Aira, Sugar weighs in on Izzy’s rejection of son’s drag career

Dani Barretto and her husband Xavi Panlilio held a "Peppa Pig"-themed celebration for their little girl Millie, who recently turned four years old. Through a pair of Instagram posts, Barretto gave her followers a glimpse of her daughter's birthday party, which seemingly was a dream playground for any kid with all the toys and fixtures to enjoy. In one of her posts, she uploaded a video of several snaps from Millie's special day, which featured mascots of characters from "Peppa Pig," which is a British animated series. The video showed the birthday girl having fun as she took the slide down to a ball pit, jumped inside an inflatable bounce house, and rode the swing. There wer...

Keep on reading: LOOK: Dani Barretto, Xavi Panlilio throw ‘Peppa Pig’-themed party for daughter

MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday turned over its donation of ten motorcycles to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Motorcycle Riding Academy. The donation was a part of DILG's commitment to support MMDA in its efforts to promote road safety and decrease motorcycle-related accidents in Metro Manila. "I'm in full support of the MMDA and the Motorcycle Riding Academy. This Academy, malaking bagay ito para maturuan ang ating mga kababayan kung paano ang gagawin 'pag may injury, kung paano bumagsak, lalo na para sa ating mga kabataan," said DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos at the turnover cer...

Keep on reading: DILG donates 10 motorbikes to MMDA Motorcycle Riding Academy

MANILA, Philippines--The next three days will see the perennial contenders of the Philippines Football League test their mettle against some of their counterparts in the Asian region when they kick off their respective continental campaigns on home soil. PFL champion Kaya-Iloilo hosts Chinese Super League side Shandong Taishan in an 8 p.m. start at Rizal Memorial Stadium on Tuesday for its latest foray into the top-tier Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League. "We've been working hard for the past six weeks and there's really a lot of excitement within the team," said Kaya coach Colum Curtis ahead of the first Champions League match in the country. Stallion-Lagun...

Keep on reading: PFL teams begin AFC Champions League campaigns

  MANILA, Philippines --- Officials of the anticommunist task force felt "betrayed" and "hoodwinked" after the two missing environment activists they presented to the media still revealed that they were abducted by soldiers, countering the government's version of events. The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict(NTF-Elcac)said also said they were "appalled" and "saddened" after Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro made the revelation, saying their pronouncements "parroted the propaganda lines of Leftist groups." READ: Environmental activists say they were abducted by soldiers "We felt betrayed," the NTF-Elcac said in a statement. "We were hoodwinked." ...

Keep on reading: ‘We felt betrayed, hoodwinked,’ NTF-Elcac says after 2 activists’ bombshell revelation

      MANILA, Philippines - Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Tuesday said it is about time that a case against China be filed before international tribunals for alleged massive coral harvesting and destruction of reefs in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). "Pag uusapan namin yan ng Executive Secretary the soonest possible time because we are recommending the filing of such cases against the perpetrators of this evil act, the destruction of the environment," Remulla told reporters. [We will discuss this with the Executive Secretary at the earliest opportunity because we are recommending the filing of cases against the perpetrators of this evil act, ...

Keep on reading: Remulla calls for int’l action vs China’s reef destruction in WPS