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Novak Djokovic looked as though he could hardly stand after winning his first French Open title, bent over with his hands on his knees. He gathered himself, drew a heart with his racket in the clay dust, and then lay down in the middle of it, on his back. Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the final of the French Open tennis tournament against Britain’s Andy Murray in four sets 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Sunday, June 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) Gustavo Kuerten... Читать дальше...

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzback and close pal Miss USA 2015 Olivia Jordan were among the revelers in JLo’s Carnival del Sol concert party at the Axis in Vegas’ Planet Hollywood. In her Instagram account, the beauty queen posted  a pre-party message which read, “Channeling my inner @jlo as I head to her concert. Screenshot from Pia’s instagram account She even shared a groupie at the concert venue’s photo wall with JLo and Olivia. With Miss USA 2015 Olivia Jordan and pop superstar Jennifer Lopez. Читать дальше...

The planned crackdown on corrupt policemen by President-elect Rodrigo Duterte is a praiseworthy goal, but must still comply with due process, Malacañang stressed yesterday. Presidential Communications Operations Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said they support a continuity of the anti-corruption campaign as long as this is within the bounds of law. ‘CURFEW HOUR, DADDY?’ – Amid the crowd’s celebration in the rain last Saturday night in Davao City over his victory in the polls, President-elect Rodrigo R. Читать дальше...

In the local quick service restaurant industry, Jollibee has pioneered the use of an emerging 360-degree video format to produce the country’s first-ever 360-degree music video, “BeedaangSaya.”

Noticed something about your Facebook page over the past few months? You must have. They were inescapable. As a Buzz Lightyear meme would put it, “Political posts. Political posts everywhere.” With global digital agency WeAreSocial reporting that the Philippines has 48 million active social media users (with 40% of that number on mobile), online platforms amplified, inflamed, and engaged our political passions. And despite all those friendships that have been brought to the endangered list (a moment of silence... Читать дальше...

President-elect Rodrigo Duterte’s hard-line stance against criminality has gained the support of South Korea which promised to back up the new administration’s anti-crime campaign with a P6.6 million pledge to help modernize the Philippine National Police (PNP). Very much encouraged by the pronouncement of the newly elected Philippine President that he will significantly dent criminality in the country in his first year in office, the South Korean government has in fact expressed willingness to reinforce... Читать дальше...

With the advent of technological advancements, devices continue to shrink in size while they maintain the same power capacity, if not more.

HOOQ, a premium video-on-demand service, announced its first venture into orignal content production; first ever digital release of Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II bonus materials and deleted scenes exclusively on HOOQ; and the first of its kind pricing structure for emerging markets – weekly “sachets”.

Pasalubongs are de rigueur when returning from abroad, but I usually forget and get them last minute at Duty Free. Actually, I don’t enjoy shopping and would rather, spend my spare time visiting museums and, in the process, learn something more about ourselves as Filipinos.

Your usual after-sales service experience probably entails searching online for a brand’s nearest service center to you, giving them a call or two to verify some information, and going to the center personally to handover your device.

While working to improve its economic relations with China, the Philippines should pursue regional cooperation with other countries to maintain stability in the region, especially in the West Philippine Sea, where Beijing has been aggressively expanding its military presence. An independent think tank, Stratbase Albert del Rosario Institute (ADRi) for International Studies, made the statement Sunday, as it also emphasized the need for Asian nations to be on guard against China’s assertive dominance in the region. Читать дальше...

The Philippine National Police (PNP) vowed to fully support all the policies and programs of President Rodrigo Duterte amid the latter's call for three active police generals to resign allegedly due to corruption.

As the world mourns the death of all-time boxing great Muhammad Ali, his memory remains alive at the mall that bears his name in Cubao, Quezon City. Seen here is the stained glass artwork of Ali’s image, titled as ‘Alive’, installed at Ali Mall since 2010. (Federico Cruz)

They say that nothing can give a better idea of a place than what’s served in the local plate. It takes a town’s history, innovation, produce, and pride to create a dish that is uniquely its own. So, in celebration of homegrown tastes, and in a bid to recognize the best brands in the areas it does business with, Robinsons Place General Trias proposes a toast for the local culinary champions that have made the most exciting mall in Cavite their new home. Photo provided by RLC EARNING ONES CHOPS The... Читать дальше...

Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas is praying for the good of those who consider them as enemies.

Kids in Barangay Paknaan, Mandaue City are in murky seawater to get at buri tree trunks which they use to make brooms. They seem to be unaware of the existence of acids in the buri tree trunks which can adversely affect their skin. The National Statistics Office says that there are currently some 5.5 million child laborers aged 5-17-years in the country. Around 3 million of these children are exposed to hazardous environments. (Juan Carlo de Vela)

By Michaela Groom (L.A.) and Brendan O’Brien (Milwaukee), Reuters  Students and faculty from the University of California, Los Angeles and the surrounding community held a second vigil on Friday to pay tribute to a professor who was gunned down in a murder-suicide committed by a former student. On Thursday, hundreds gathered to grieve the loss of engineering professor William Klug who police say was shot and killed in a small office on campus on Wednesday by Mainak Sarkar, 38, who then took his own life. Читать дальше...

DAVAO CITY – Irked at questions bordering on adversarial and mundane, President-elect Rodrigo Duterte banned all broadcast media coverage near the stage and relegated video coverage to government network PTV and RTVM.

A petition letter on www.change.org has been posted asking President-elect Rodrigo Duterte to appoint Senator Bongbong Marcos to be his Deputy President.

President-elect Rodrigo Duterte has gained the support of South Korea after he vowed to reduce crime in the country in his first year in office.

Coleen Garcia sees no problem with her dad Jose courting actress-singer-TV host Karla Estrada.

The cause of the building's collapse was under investigation, but it occurred after a heavy rainstorm

China on Sunday hit out at US "provocations" and said it does not fear "trouble" over its territorial disputes with neighbours in the South China Sea.

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James offered an impassioned tribute to Muhammad Ali Saturday at the NBA Finals, as the defending champion Golden State Warriors began their practice with a musical homage to the iconic fighter.

The life of late legendary boxer Muhammad Ali will be celebrated with a public funeral procession and memorial service next week in his home town of Louisville, Kentucky, a family spokesman said Saturday.