World leaders react to Trump rally shooting
WASHINGTON, United States — World leaders reacted with shock to the wounding of Donald Trump in an assassination attempt against the former US president at an election rally.
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Pinoys among those with highest ‘positive experiences’ – Gallup poll
MANILA, Philippines — Despite a fraction of the population experiencing negative emotions, Filipinos continue to have the highest “positive experiences” in the world last year, according to a recent report by American analytics firm Gallup.
Drag queen Marina Summers sets world tour
MANILA, Philippines — Local drag queen Marina Summers released the complete list of dates for her world tour.
Lessons from the Mustangs
Gilas treated the hometown fans with a rousing 74-64 win over the Taiwan Mustangs at the PhilSports Arena last Monday but the send-off game before leaving for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Latvia wasn’t just for fun. Coach Tim Cone picked up a lot of lessons along the way and will surely use the experience to get tougher when the OQT rolls out.
Phlilippines slips 9 notches in gender gap ranking
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines saw its ranking drop nine places in the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s index tracking gender parity, but it remains among the leading countries in Eastern Asia and the Pacific region.
Frappe is Filipinos' favorite iced coffee beverage — data
MANILA, Philippines — Frappe is the most popular iced coffee beverage in the Philippines, according to data collated by coffee-centric creatives at Coffeeness.
Oceanic 'peace' pact signed in Costa Rica ahead of 2025 UN talks
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Over two dozen countries signed a wishful "declaration of peace with the ocean" on Saturday in Costa Rica, as a multi-day meeting to prepare for a major UN conference next year wrapped up.
Will Sheynnis Palacios break a record as Miss Universe?
Sheynnis Palacios, the first Nicaraguan Miss Universe, is on her way to breaking a record. After the winners take home their crown, they spend the next year on an extensive tour around the world, representing the organization and promoting charitable causes as global ambassadors. Palacios’ has been on hers, and she has already added over a dozen stamps to her passport.If Palacios keeps going at the rate she is, she may break a Miss Universe record.