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KC is a real-life Disney princess," said Filipino-American actor Paolo Montalban as a way to describe KC Concepcion, his leading lady in the Hollywood indie movie "Asian Persuasion." "On camera, have you seen her skin? She's flawless. But I think that's because of her inner beauty. Also, everyone in this country knows this---she's an incredibly hard worker," the US-based actor told reporters during the special screening of the romantic comedy film at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. "KC is super hard on herself. She always came to the set prepared. She was always asking what we needed from her, too. KC is really top-tier." In "Asian Persuasion," KC worked alongside another Fili...

Keep on reading: Dante Basco, Paolo Montalban on H’wood representation, working with KC Concepcion

MANILA, Philippines--Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo has two more tournaments left in her bid for an unprecedented fifth straight Olympic Games. The Tokyo Olympics gold medalist should maintain her status at the International Weightlifting Federation Grand Prix scheduled to begin Monday in Doha, Qatar to stay within contention. Diaz-Naranjo ranks seventh in the women's 59kg category where the top 10 after five qualifying meets will progress to the Paris Summer Games next year. "This will be my fourth qualifier, so I really need to focus and remove any distractions," said Diaz-Naranjo, who trained in Bahrain for two weeks with husband-coach Julius Naranjo before coming over to Doha. ...

Keep on reading: Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo, PH lifters aim to bolster Olympic bids in Doha tilt

  MANILA, Philippines---The streak continues for University of the Philippines, which is now 0-4 in Finals Game 2s in the Final Four era. The Fighting Maroons on Sunday failed to close out the Green Archers, who forced a rubber match following an 82-60 victory on Sunday. Call it a curse or what but for UP center Luis Pablo, the Fighting Maroons, who are 0-3 in Game 2s for the past three seasons, just weren't able to play true to their form unlike in Game 1 where they won by 30. "For us, we don't even think about that curse or something like that because in all honesty, our work will show if we wanted it more or not. In this game, we just didn't have it so we'll just ...

Keep on reading: UAAP Finals: UP optimistic after dropping Game 2 anew

MANILA, Philippines --- Despite being crowned as the first local Most Valuable Player in the UAAP in eight years, La Salle star Kevin Quiambao made sure to keep his focus on their goal to keep their title bid alive. Quiambao received his Season MVP and Mythical Five trophies on Sunday shortly before Game 2 of the finals tipped off but what mattered more for him was helping the Green Archers bounce back from a humiliating Game 1 loss to University of the Philippines four days ago. "Personally, yung sinasabi nila na MVP jitters, 'di ko inisip yun. Talagang nag focus lang ako kung ano yung nasa laro. Yun nga, Game 2, sabi ko 'di pwedeng 'di kami manalo sa game na 'to. Nung three s...

Keep on reading: UAAP: Kevin Quiambao bounces back in Game 2 after ‘ineffective’ finals opener

LONDON --- Almost three years after Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's interview with Oprah Winfrey sent shockwaves through the British monarchy, their most sensational claim which provoked a royal race row has been reignited by a new book. In the dramatic interview with the U.S. talk show host in 2021, Meghan, whose mother is Black and father is white, said while she was pregnant with son Archie there were "concerns and conversations about how dark his skin might be when he's born". The couple declined to say which unnamed royal had made the remarks, although Winfrey later clarified it was neither the late Queen Elizabeth nor her husband Prince Philip. The furor led Bucking...

Keep on reading: New book reignites British royal race row

MANILA, Philippines --- University of Santo Tomas Salinggawi Dance Troupe would have won second place if not for its 15-point deduction and penalty in the UAAP Season 86 Cheerdance Competition on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. But winning the bronze for the second straight year still made coach Mark Chaiwalla proud after saving the best for last in the competition with their performance inspired by K-pop group BLACKPINK. "Siyempre nandun 'yung parang 'sayang,' pero after that performance, that kind of feeling was really out of the window. What matters at this point for me of course is everyone is safe and seeing them really happy after they performed. And for me as their coach...

Keep on reading: UST Salinggawi rues penalty-hit performance but still happy with third place

MANILA, Philippines --- Evan Nelle may have struggled from the field but his playmaking and defensive effort made a huge impact in La Salle's Game 2 win over University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball Finals on Sunday. Nelle struggled from the field with only four points on 2-of-12 shooting but he had 12 rebounds, 10 assists, and five steals to help the Green Archers whip the Fighting Maroons, 82-60. "I was actually gigil nung (too eager in the) first half. I wanted to see one go in, pero malas e (but I was unlucky). I just said that I was looking for my teammates, trying to calm down, and hoping they make me look good. Which they did," Nelle told ...

Keep on reading: UAAP Finals: Evan Nelle finds ways to help La Salle win despite shooting woes

MANILA, Philippines ---The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said on Sunday that there was no damage to the airports that it operates in Mindanao following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that hit off the coast of Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur on Saturday. In a statement, CAAP said that "only minor damages" were detected at the following airports based on the initial report from CAAP Area 12 Manager Evangeline Daba: Butuan Airport Surigao Airport Siargao Airport Tandag Airport Bislig Airport Meanwhile, only a few wall tiles that fell off in the international arrival elevator area of Davao International Airport were recorded by CAAP Area 11 Manager Rex...

Keep on reading: CAAP: No airport damaged by 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Mindanao

MANILA, Philippines--Barangay Ginebra on Sunday night pulled out the stops and hit the necessary shots to roll past Terrafirma, 110-99, in the PBA Commissioner's Cup at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The defending champions got the goods from Tony Bishop Jr. who finished with 26 points and 11 points, and Christian Standhardinger who chipped in a double-double of his own 24 and 10, ultimately hiking their record to 4-1 while also gifting skipper LA Tenorio a triumph on his return from a bout with colon cancer. https://twitter.com/pbaconnect/status/1731278517651075369 Japeth Aguilar finished with 19 points and seven rebounds Jamie Malonzo pumped in 14 and six as Ginebra conti...

Keep on reading: PBA: LA Tenorio returns, Ginebra routs Terrafirma

MANILA, Philippines---The moment La Salle returned to practice following a Game 1 beating at the hands of University of the Philippines last Wednesday, coach Topex Robinson knew Game 2 would see a different Green Archers side. "Having 16 pissed off players during practice really excited me. They were really pissed off that we got clobbered in Game 1 and they really responded. Practice was really tough in those last three days but I really enjoyed watching them and seeing that they won't just roll down and die," said Robinson. "That's when the fun started for us, when we knew that we could do what UP did to us." And that's exactly what happened. After an embarrassing 97-67...

Keep on reading: UAAP Finals: ‘Pissed off’ La Salle gives UP dose of own medicine

Pia Wurtzbach has been a life peg for many. She still enjoys significant screentime eight years since becoming Miss Universe, snagging endorsement deals left-and-right, and making appearances in international events. She is also happily married to a dreamboat of a husband, Jeremy Jauncey. But despite all the professional and personal success, she said she still finds joy in the simple things. "It's not that hard to make me happy. I appreciate the little things," Wurtzbach told INQUIRER.net in an interview at the sidelines of her launch as ambassador for a marketing brand. "You will never go wrong if you give me makeup. I feel like I always need it. Even if I already have a lot ...

Keep on reading: Count on Pia Wurtzbach to personalize her Christmas gifts to loved ones

MANILA, Philippines --- Francis Escandor and Joshua David were among the unsung heroes for La Salle in keeping its title hopes alive and forcing a rubber match against University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball Finals on Sunday. The Green Archers drew big performances from Escandor and David, who sparked their 82-60 win in Game 2 in front of 20,863 spectators at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Escandor was a revelation for La Salle as he shot 4-of-5 from the three-point line to finish with a game-high 14 points including the trey in the final seconds to cap their vengeful victory. "I'm just really, really happy that we got the win. Coming from a big loss, w...

Keep on reading: UAAP Finals: Francis Escandor, Joshua David give La Salle big lift in Game 2

MANILA, Philippines -- The poor are among the first to experience the effects of the climate crisis despite being the smallest contributors to it. This is what some Philippine-based civil society organizations (CSOs) will raise at the United Nations' (UN) 28th Climate Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai, UAE. Fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya), who is set to address COP28 this week, is gearing to raise issues concerning sea-level rise and other climate-induced marine ecological disasters, and will ask accountability from countries that fund "polluting" activities in the Philippines. "Fishing communities in the Philippines,...

Keep on reading: Filipino green groups to raise inequality concerns at COP28 in Dubai

Apart from Ogie Diaz, TV host and showbiz columnist Cristy Fermin likewise feels "vindicated" after Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla's breakup was confirmed --- as she noted that her earlier allegations were indeed true. During the Dec. 1 episode of her web show "Showbiz Now Na," Fermin, alongside her co-hosts Romel Chika and Wendell Alvarez, stressed that she feels "vindicated" with their split although she noted that she's sad about their breakup. "Nakakalungkot... pero vindicated tayo. Totoo na ang pampublikong bindikasyon na tinawag nilang fake news peddler at talaga naming pinakain ng masasamang mga salita na halos di matanggap ang kahit sino. Pero ito, lumantad na nga ...

Keep on reading: Cristy Fermin also feels ‘vindicated’ after KathNiel confirm split

BACOLOD CITY -- Four children of billionaire businesswoman Olivia V. Yanson (OVY) remain the majority shareholders of the Vallacar Transit Inc. (VTI). A trial judge here has dismissed the civil case filed by OVY against her four children for the annulment of the extrajudicial settlement (EJS) of the estate of her late husband, Dr. Ricardo B. Yanson Sr., founder of the Yanson Group of Bus Companies (YGBC). Judge Maria Lina Gonzaga of the Regional Trial Court Branch 42, in her order dated October 2, said that "the complaint is, as it should be, ordered dismissed without prejudice." OVY lodged the civil case for the annulment of the EJS against her four children -- Roy, Emily, ...

Keep on reading: Four Yanson siblings remain majority owners of Vallacar Transit Inc.

Carla Abellana is relieved that she can now laugh off her three-month marriage with her ex-husband Tom Rodriguez, as she recalled how she ignored the red flags at the time. During an interview with Karen Davila on her YouTube channel last Thursday, Nov. 30, Abellana admitted that she, too, thought that her marriage with Rodriguez would last since their relationship seemingly survived during the height of the pandemic. "We got married in 2021 during the pandemic. And during the pandemic, mas nakilala namin ang isa't isa (we learned about each other more). Unfortunately, our marriage also ended during the pandemic," she said. "I felt [the pandemic] was a test and somehow we passe...

Keep on reading: Carla Abellana admits having ignored Tom Rodriguez’s ‘red flags’

  MANILA, Philippines -- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake rattled many parts of Mindanao anew on Sunday evening, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The earthquake was detected at 6:36 p.m. off Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur. The tectonic quake had a depth of focus of 10 kilometers and was an aftershock of the magnitude 7.4 quake, which jolted Surigao del Sur on Saturday, Phivolcs said. Instrumental intensity III was recorded at the City of Tandag in Surigao del Sur. Phivolcs said that it is not expecting damage from the latest earthquake. READ: Residents begin to return home after Surigao del Sur quake kills one ...

Keep on reading: Another strong quake hits many parts of Mindanao

MANILA, Philippines--Chris Banchero hit the go-ahead floater with two ticks left while Bong Quinto nailed the game-sealing freebie to help will Meralco past NLEX, 97-94, in the PBA Commissioner's Cup on Sunday. Up by as many as 29 points, the Bolts kept it together to weather a fiery fightback by the Road Warriors who were eager to bounce back from an embarrassing loss to league-leading Magnolia last Friday. The Bolts improved to 4-1, good for third place in the race. But coach Luigi Trillo was hardly in the mood to celebrate after the untimely exit of import Su Braimoh Jr. who had to be carried out of the court for a feared Achilles tear. Braimoh Jr. finished with 38 points...

Keep on reading: PBA: Meralco blows big lead, escapes NLEX

MANILA, Philippines -- Several groups on Sunday urged Filipinos not to hastily draw conclusions on the bombing attack that killed four and injured 50 at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City. The Council for Climate and Conflict Action in Asia pointed out that it is "too early to draw conclusions or point fingers towards any individual or group." "We also call for calm and reflection amidst attempts to polarize the situation and sow the seeds of a Muslim-Christian conflict," the group said in a statement. https://twitter.com/ccaa_ph/status/1731165492449362135 The bombing incident occurred at the university's gymnasium during a Catholic mass, resulting in fata...

Keep on reading: Group says too early for gov’t to conclude who is behind MSU bombing

MANILA, Philippines --- La Salle came out firing in the second half to spoil University of the Philippines' celebration plans and force a winner-take-all game with a vengeful 82-60 victory in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament on Sunday in front of 20,863 at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Licking the wounds of their 97-67 defeat in Game 1, the Green Archers lived up to their promise to fight back and equalize the series as they came out strong in the second half, especially in the payoff period where they tallied a 20-point lead off a JC Macalalag's triple, 71-51, at the seven-minute mark and never looked back. In Kevin Quiambao's coronation as the first local UAAP MVP in ...

Keep on reading: UAAP Finals: La Salle fights back vs UP, forces title decider