Comelec to probe other personalities in Bautista case
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections is looking into other personalities who may be involved in the bribery and money laundering charges against former Comelec chief Andres Bautista.
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Malixi’s turn to shine
MANILA, Philippines — Rianne Malixi’s star continues to shine bright in the women’s amateur golf scene.
Paris bids triumphant 'au revoir' to Olympics
PARIS, France — Paris prepared to bid a triumphant "au revoir" to the Olympics on Sunday (early Monday morning, Manila time) as the curtain came down on its widely praised staging of the global sporting spectacular.
Hollywood plays role in closing ceremony
MANILA, Philippines — Hollywood will help script a glittering ending to the Paris Olympics on Sunday with 14 gold medals to be decided before the French capital hands over the reins to 2028 hosts Los Angeles.
'Toy Story 5,' 'Star Wars' films revealed at Disney's D23 event
ANAHEIM, United States — Disney lifted the lid on "Avatar: Fire and Ash" and presented new footage from "Star Wars" and Pixar movies at a giant showcase in front of 12,000 fans in California on Friday.
Mexican Navy training ship in Manila for goodwill visit
MANILA, Philippines — In the spirit of goodwill and friendship, a ship of the Mexican Navy used as a training school has hoisted its anchor in Manila as part of its seven-month voyage.
Philippines anthem’s Olympic debut
For the first time in 100 years, the Philippine national anthem was played twice in the Olympics when gymnast Carlos Yulo bagged two gold medals in Paris last weekend. But it wasn’t the first time that ‘Lupang Hinirang’ was heard to honor the country. When weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz captured a gold in Tokyo three years ago, Julian Felipe’s 1898 musical composition was also played.
Billy Bean, second openly gay ex-MLB player, dies at 60
NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Bean, who became the second former Major League Baseball player to come out as gay in 1999 before becoming the sport’s senior vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, has died. He was 60.