Blood, bruises, and battle-tested grit defined Wednesday night in the NBA playoffs, as the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers fended off fierce challenges to seize 2-0 leads in their respective first-round series. Celtics 109, Magic 100:Despite missing superstar Jayson Tatum (right wrist bone bruise), the Celtics showed their depth and resilience behind Jaylen Brown’s 36-point…
In a powerful move toward digital equality, UN Women and GCash, in collaboration with Connected Women, hosted the 2025 Women in Tech Summit titled “Our Seat at the Table.” The event highlighted the urgent need to empower women through digital innovation, leadership, and inclusive technology. The summit gathered 70 influential women leaders from across industries…
Former Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo opened up about a recent accident she experienced while wakeboarding, sharing her injuries with fans on social media. “Got hit by a wakeboard,” Mateo posted on Instagram Stories. “Chipped my tooth. Got some bruising and swelling on my left face.” Despite the mishap, she remained positive, saying, “Still, life…
Armed with 4,000 eggs and nearly half a ton of cream, French pastry chefs led by Youssef El Gatou have set a new world record with a 121.8-meter (nearly 400 feet) strawberry cake. Unveiled at an ice rink in Argenteuil, a Paris suburb, the massive dessert weighed 1.2 tons and surpassed the previous record of…
Former ‘80s matinee idol Patrick Dela Rosa is now enjoying a quiet, simple life far from the limelight, nearly two decades after leaving showbiz. In an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN News, Dela Rosa shared that he and his family are now based in California, where he runs his own business. “So now, nasa business na…
The remaining members of the iconic OPM Hitmakers — Nonoy Zuñiga, Rey Valera, and Marco Sison — have vowed to continue performing after the recent death of fellow legend Hajji Alejandro. In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Zuñiga expressed his grief, recalling Alejandro’s professionalism and dedication to music. “That’s one thing I like about him,…
The Sangguniang Panlungsod on Wednesday passed three separate resolutions commending Ilongga beauty queen Alexie Brooks and honoring the late actresses Nora Aunor and Pilita Corrales. Brooks was commended for winning the Miss Eco International 2025 title during the pageant held in Alexandria, Egypt on April 19. “The success of Alexie Brooks is invariably the source…
The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of Carmen, Surigao del Sur, has officially welcomed the completion of a PHP33-million evacuation center, aimed at providing shelter during calamities. In a statement Wednesday, Carmen MDRRMO chief June Jaramillo said the new facility will serve as a safe haven for families — particularly those in…
Search and rescue (SAR) operations for a missing British national in Dauin, Negros Oriental will continue on Thursday after initial efforts on Wednesday yielded negative results. Lt. Marionne Abigail Enopia, Coast Guard Negros Oriental station commander, told the Philippine News Agency that Mark David Morris, 44, was reported missing at 8 a.m. to the Dauin…
Registered voters now have more convenient ways to locate their designated voting precincts ahead of the May 12 midterm elections, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Atty. Lionel Marco Castillano, Comelec director for the Negros Island Region, said the online precinct finder has been activated earlier than usual to ensure smoother voting experiences for…