Kai Sotto marked his return to Gilas Pilipinas with 18 points, 14 rebounds and a crucial overtime block as the Philippines escaped Jordan, 82-81, in the Fiba World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers on Friday at Mall of Asia Arena.
Alex Eala will represent the Philippines at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games despite a tight international schedule that includes the US Open and Singapore Open, the Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) confirmed Friday.
Las Piñas Rep. Mark Anthony Santos on Friday backed proposals to restrict social media access for children aged 14 and below, citing concerns that drug syndicates could use online platforms to recruit minors and facilitate illegal drug activities.
Meta Platforms Inc. has committed to removing harmful AI-generated deepfakes from its platforms and providing Philippine authorities with information to support investigations into cybercrime and online threats, officials said Friday.
Singer Kehlani postponed two shows on her North American tour after a hospital visit left her unable to perform, she told fans Wednesday.
Post Malone has postponed his Asia tour, including his scheduled Sept. 29 concert at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, concert organizer Live Nation Philippines announced Thursday.
Peter Cullen, the voice actor who gave Optimus Prime his distinctive baritone in the original “Transformers” animated series and voiced Eeyore in the “Winnie the Pooh” franchise, died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home. He was 85.
Actress and television host Alex Gonzaga and her husband, Mikee Morada, have welcomed their first child, according to a congratulatory post from Gonzaga’s shapewear brand Thursday.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned Texas Republicans Wednesday that complacency could cost them control of the state in the November 2026 elections, urging conservatives to mobilize against Democratic candidates.
The Federal Aviation Administration has imposed temporary flight restrictions over parts of Houston from Thursday through Friday as President Donald Trump visits the city, including a stop at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.