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  Actress Dolly de Leon has announced that since Hollywood labor disputes were settled earlier this month, she will be flying to Munich, Germany, to finally begin working on Season 2 of the mystery-drama series "9 Perfect Strangers" with actress-producer Nicole Kidman, no less. "We will start shooting on Jan. 15, so I will fly there on the first week of January," Dolly told Inquirer Entertainment during the opening ceremony of the 2023 QCinema International Film Festival over the weekend. Swedish filmmaker Ruben Ostlund's "Triangle of Sadness," where Dolly plays one of the main characters, was the festival's opening film last year. "I'm not really ready for it yet. Beca...

Keep on reading: Dolly de Leon to start working with Nicole Kidman in January

MANILA, Philippines---Chery Tiggo secured a spot in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference semifinals after a thrilling five-set win over F2 Logistics, 27-25, 11-25, 17-25, 25-22, 15-10, at Philsports Arena on Saturday. The Crossovers unleashed their "never-say-die" attitude to rise from a 2-1 deficit and extend their winning streak to six for an 8-1 record, sufficient enough for a seat in the semis. "The character that we're trying to build, it's here now; that 'never say die' attitude. We were like oysters, already dead but still held on," said coach Emilio "Kung Fu" Reyes in Filipino. "We got the first set because we worked for it. In the second ...

Keep on reading: Chery Tiggo outlasts F2 in five-setter to secure PVL semis seat

  After playing supporting roles on television and films in the first 10 years of her career, Rhen Escao finally found herself on the mainstream radar when she went down the sexy-drama route on Vivamax in 2021. But while that career move brought her some success and opened new doors for her, Rhen is now determined to go beyond the sexy image, expand her portfolio and "prove herself as an actress." "I'm making sure that I'm more careful with the projects I choose. I want to level up with the things I do. I want to contribute to the industry and do more quality films and content ... I want to try more genres and challenge myself as an actor," Rhen told reporters at a pres...

Keep on reading: Rhen Escaño moves past sexy image, takes stab at horror

After the stories involving Talent Search Hunk (TSH) and Flashy Hottie (FH) from last Sunday's item in Rushes, another "forgetful" celebrity comes to mind. Rocker Vet (RV) also refused to talk about the performing group that catapulted him to global stardom. Veteran Writer (VW) told Rushes about how he crossed paths with RV's publicist some years ago. At the time, RV was promoting one of his solo projects in the Philippines, so he wanted to drum up interest for it. Negotiations between VW and RV's staff went exceedingly well---until it didn't. What went wrong? At the last minute, RV "warned" VW that he was not going to answer any question about the famous group that made him one of...

Keep on reading: Celeb’s last-minute demand doesn’t yield desired effect

Robi Domingo and his fianc Maiqui Pineda couldn't seem to contain their excitement as they showed the progress of the renovation of their new home. The soon-to-be-married couple visited their place along with their architectural design team, as seen on their respective Instagram pages on Saturday, Nov. 25. "It's the FINAL COUNTDOWN! Really happy with the outcome of our on-going renovation!" Domingo said in the caption.[pullquote]     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Robi Domingo (@iamrobidomingo) Domingo and Pineda also gave a glimpse of their furniture and ap...

Keep on reading: LOOK: Robi Domingo, fiancée give peek at renovation of new home

MANILA, Philippines --- The La Salle Green Archers may have finally gotten over the hump after booking a ticket to the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball Finals. But Evan Nelle, who was part of the past two heartbreaking seasons, is keeping his focus on achieving their ultimate goal: the championship. "Bittersweet, I guess? I don't know. I'm just focusing on the now, not the past few seasons, I'm staying in the moment. I'm actually excited, but we have to control our emotions for the Finals. A lot can still happen so we have to prepare," said Nelle after La Salle demolished National University, 97-73, in their Final Four clash on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The graduati...

Keep on reading: UAAP: No letup for Evan Nelle, La Salle after Finals breakthrough

MANILA, Philippines--San Miguel Beer turned in a dominant performance from the jump to whip Converge, 105-96 on the road on Saturday night. Import Ivan Aska, June Mar Fajardo, and CJ Perez combined for 74 of the Beermen's total output as the powerhouse club scored a wire-to-wire victory at Tiaong Convention Center in Quezon province. Aska tallied 28 points and 11 rebounds while Perez 24 and 11. Fajardo chipped in 22 and nine in the effort that had San Miguel rising to 2-1 in the Commissioner's Cup. Aljun Melecio had 17 points and five assists, while import Tom Vodanovic added 11 points that went with 20 rebounds as the FiberXers' losing drought extended into four games. C...

Keep on reading: PBA: San Miguel Beer downs winless Converge

MANILA, Philippines --- For the first time ever, La Salle battles University of the Philiippines in the UAAP men's basketball Finals. The surging Green Archers finally ended a six-year Finals drought after eliminating the No.3 National University Bulldogs, 97-73, in their Season 86 Final Four clash on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Mark Nonoy shot four three-pointers to finish with 20 points as La Salle dominated NU by as many as 24 points, 70-46. He gave the Archers their first 24-point lead with a booming triple with under a minute left in the third quarter. "It feels good to return to the Finals. We're grateful to our supporters. We're hoping for them to continue sup...

Keep on reading: La Salle ends UAAP Finals drought, sets up historic title duel vs UP

MANILA, Philippines --- The Cash and Rice Distribution (CARD) program, which will provide food and financial assistance to beneficiaries, was launched in Isabela on Saturday. According to House Speaker Martin Romualdez, this program was the government's way to make rice accessible to people. "Tinanggap ng inyong Kongreso ang hamon ng pagtulong at agad kaming nakipag-ugnayan sa DSWD at sa ating mga kaibigan mula sa industriya ng bigas para masigurado na mananatiling abot-kamay ang bigas sa marami nating kababayan," Romualdez said. (Congress has accepted the challenge to help, and we have coordinated with the Department of Social Welfare and Development and our friends from the ri...

Keep on reading: Cash, rice distribution program launched in Isabela

MANILA, Philippines --- Almost a year ago, Francis Lopez was celebrating with Ateneo, which reclaimed the crown in a rematch with University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 85 men's basketball Finals Game 3. On Saturday, Lopez was in a festive mood again but this time after helping the Fighting Maroons dethrone the Blue Eagles, 57-46, in their Season 86 Final Four showdown. When asked about eliminating his high school alma mater, the UP rookie only thinks about the Fighting Maroons and he didn't regret choosing State U as his college school after his pro plans with Overtime Elite in the United States didn't push through. "I have no comment about that. But what matters ...

Keep on reading: UAAP: Francis Lopez says ‘no regrets’ moving to UP, shines in Final Four

MANILA, Philippines --- House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Saturday said the Philippine delegation to the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) promoted the newly-created Maharlika Investment Corporation during the regional conference. "Sa sidelines po, syempre binanggit din natin na meron tayong napasa na ngayon at batas na po na Maharlika Investment Corporation," Romualdez told reporters in an ambush interview after the event. (On the sidelines, of course, we also mentioned that we have passed something now and it is a law called Maharlika Investment Corporation.) He co-chaired the annual meeting with Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri. "Kaya syempre, nakikita nila na...

Keep on reading: Romualdez: Maharlika Fund promoted on APPF sidelines

MANILA, Philippines --- At least 100,000 Filipinos are expected to benefit at the eighth part of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) in the province of Isabela on Saturday and Sunday. According to House Speaker Martin Romualdez, the fair will bring government services as well as cash aid distributions. "Batid po namin na hindi madali sa marami sa atin, lalo na kayong nakatira sa malalayong lugar, ang pumunta at makahingi ng tulong sa pamahalaan. Kaya nga po, sa Serbisyo Fair na ito, ang pamahalaan na po ang lumalapit sa inyo," Romualdez said. (We know that it can be difficult for most of us, especially those who are in far-flung places, to go and ask for help from the gove...

Keep on reading: Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair in Isabela to bring gov’t services to 100K

  MANILA, Philippines---Petro Gazz kept its semifinal hopes alive but not without overcoming a gritty Akari performance, 25-18, 17-25, 25-22, 32-30, in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at Philsports Arena on Saturday. The Angels remained in the hunt for a semis spot after improving their slate to 6-4. Petro Gazz had a hard time getting to the finish line, though, as it needed to avert disaster after Akari battled back in the fourth set. "Of course, we're happy but it was a bit overwhelming because it was supposed to be done already but it got extended. Akari didn't give this [win] to us easily so it's overwhelming," said Marian Buitre, who finish...

Keep on reading: PVL: Petro Gazz stays in semis hunt, escapes Akari

MANILA, Philippines --- The Ateneo Blue Eagles may have missed the UAAP Finals for the first time in eight years but Tab Baldwin believes that the end of their six consecutive championship appearances marks the start of their development and growth. "A lot of people will look at this season, and they'll say it's a season of failure, it's a season of indifference. But you know, I choose to look at the glass being half full. And I'd like to think that this season is a bridge for us," said Baldwin after they got dethroned by the twice-to-beat University of the Philippines, 57-46, in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball Final Four on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Baldwin, who ...

Keep on reading: UAAP: Tab Baldwin hopes Final Four exit ‘lights fire’ under Ateneo

MANILA, Philippines --- The release of the Filipino who was held hostage by Hamas "ignites hopes" for the prompt discovery of the whereabouts of another missing Filipino national, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said on Saturday. According to Romualdez, members of the House of Representatives are heartened by the liberation of Filipino hostage Gelienor "Jimmy" Pacheco. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. earlier confirmed that Pacheco was released by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday, along with 23 other hostages. "Jimmy's liberation, as part of the initial group of 24 freed hostages, ignites our hopes for the prompt discovery of the whereabouts of another missing...

Keep on reading: Release of Filipino hostage ‘ignites hope’ for discovery of another missing PH nat’l

MANILA, Philippines --- President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. noted the closer ties between the Philippines and Australia as both countries kicked off their joint patrol on Saturday. "This inaugural Maritime Cooperative Activity and those that may follow are a practical manifestation of the growing and deepening strategic and defense partnership between our countries," Marcos said in a post in X (formerly Twitter). Marcos added: "This highlights our shared commitment to supporting the rules-based international order and a more peaceful, secure, and stable Indo-Pacific region." Manila and Canberra are expected to conduct a maritime cooperative activity until November 27. ...

Keep on reading: Marcos notes closer PH, Australia defense ties as joint patrol kicks off

MANILA, Philippines --- University of the Philippines dethroned Ateneo, 57-46, to book its third straight Finals in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Fighting Maroons' rookie Francis Lopez, an Ateneo high school product, put on the finishing touches to bring back UP to the Finals with a clutch lefty layup to push their lead to 55-46 with 32.6 seconds left before sealing the win with two free throws to eliminate the Blue Eagles, who missed the championship round for the first time in eight years. Lopez rose to the occasion in front of 14,505 fans, with 12 points and 10 rebounds and helping the Fighting Maroons exact sweet r...

Keep on reading: UP knocks off Ateneo, returns to UAAP Finals

Manila Water is embarking on a landmark sustainable energy project with the signing of a fifteen (15) years Solar Facility Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Ditrolic Energy Philippines for the 2.5-megawatt peak (MWp) solar projects in three of its facilities. The PPA will put in motion the construction and management of three solar facilities that will blend solar renewable energy with Manila Water's current energy mix. The East Zone concessionaire also sees this shift to renewable energy as cutting a significant portion of the three facilities' daytime peak energy demand from conventional electricity suppliers. Designed to be a long-term power-producing asset, the solar f...

Keep on reading: Manila Water partners with Ditrolic for 2.5MWp solar projects

LONDON/MOSCOW -OPEC+ has moved closer to a compromise with African oil producers on 2024 output levels, four OPEC+ sources told Reuters, after disagreements over those targets forced the group of oil-producing nations to postpone a key meeting. OPEC members Angola and Nigeria were aiming for a higher oil output allowance, officials told Reuters on Thursday. The postponement of the meeting of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies such as Russia, known as OPEC+, from Nov. 26 to Nov. 30, sent oil prices sharply lower. But they have since recovered, with Brent crude prices on Friday trading above $81 a barrel. READ: OPEC+ postpones policy meeting to Nov 30...

Keep on reading: OPEC+ moving closer to compromise with African producers, sources say

Kapuso stars Julie Anne San Jose and Rita Daniela sat down on "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" to give updates about their lives and their upcoming concert, "Queendom: Live." One of the things that the duo was asked about was the one thing that they needed to survive in this world. "Marami. Pero first thing, 'yung boses ko," said Julie Anne. Rita, on the other hand, answered, "Love, kasi diba kahit saang lupalop ka mapunta, singing man 'yan o 'di ka man kumanta, normal na trabaho, kapag may love sa ginagawa mo magtatagal ka." Abunda then looked Rita in the eye and asked, "Can you survive without men?" The singer-actress looked at him right back and said, laughing, "'Yan ang s...

Keep on reading: Julie Anne San Jose, Rita Daniela reveal if they can survive without men; share lessons in love