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Entertainment

Chin-Chin Gutierrez Suddenly Resurfaces After Years Away From Showbiz—But Her New Life Is Not What Fans Expected

MANILA, Philippines — One of Philippine showbiz's most recognizable actresses of the 1990s and 2000s has resurfaced in the public eye—but not for a new teleserye or movie. Chin-Chin Gutierrez is making a rare public appearance through Miriam College's centennial commemorative book, offering fans a glimpse into the life she has built away from the entertainment industry. The actress is among the distinguished alumni featured in The Legacy We Carry: 100 Years From Maryknoll to Miriam, a commemor

September 5, 2026

Sport

EST Cola Stuns Creamline, Ends Unbeaten Run as PVL Invitational Finals Race Goes Down to the Wire

MANILA — Thailand’s EST Cola has blown the 2026 PVL Invitational Conference wide open. The Thai guest team handed previously unbeaten Creamline its first loss of the tournament, rallying for a thrilling 17-25, 25-21, 25-22, 27-25 victory Friday night at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The victory was more than an upset. It put EST Cola on level terms with the Cool Smashers at 3-1, leaving both teams just one victory away from securing a place in the championship round as the preliminary phase hea

September 5, 2026

Politics

Trump Calls Iran Conflict “Small Potatoes” as U.S. Death Toll Rises, Hints at Further Action

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has dismissed the scale of the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, calling it “small potatoes” while defending his administration's description of the fighting as a limited military conflict rather than a conventional war. Trump made the remark Friday as he defended Vice President JD Vance, who has argued that the United States is not technically at war with Iran. The comments come as the conflict enters another tense phase, with U.S. forces carrying out military ope

September 5, 2026

Business

Korea’s Super-Rich Are Spending Millions on Holidays — But What They’re Buying Isn’t Luxury Hotels

A rocket launch from Kazakhstan. A private jet circling the world. A night inside the grounds of Versailles. A luxury train journey through South America. For South Korea's ultra-wealthy travelers, the new definition of luxury appears to be changing. The latest premium travel offerings in Korea suggest that affluent consumers are increasingly paying not simply for better hotels or business-class seats, but for rare experiences, exclusivity and access that ordinary travelers cannot easily repli

September 5, 2026

Entertainment

The Viva HotBabes Are Back—But Their Reunion Concert Won’t Be the Comeback Fans Expect

MANILA, Philippines — More than two decades after becoming one of the most recognizable novelty pop groups of the early 2000s, the Viva HotBabes are officially returning to the stage—and they say their much-awaited reunion will bring more than familiar songs and memories. The group is preparing for “Bulaklak: Viva HotBabes Reunion Concert,” scheduled for October 23, 2026, at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City, with filmmaker and veteran concert director GB Sampedro at the helm. The announ

September 5, 2026

Philippines

Teachers Could See Higher Pay in 2027 as Government Unveils Nearly ₱1-Trillion DepEd Plan

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino public school teachers could be in line for higher salaries, expanded promotion opportunities and additional support in 2027 as the government puts teachers at the center of a proposed ₱975.96-billion budget for the Department of Education (DepEd). The proposed allocation, part of the administration’s ₱7.2-trillion 2027 National Expenditure Program, is 5.11% higher than DepEd’s 2026 NEP level. But the headline figure is only part of the story. According to the D

September 5, 2026

South Korea

Wedding Celebration Turns Into Tragedy as U.S. Strike Kills 5 in Iran—Investigation Deepens

KUHESTAK, Iran — What was supposed to be a joyful wedding celebration in a small southern Iranian town ended in devastation after a strike hit a residential compound where women and children had gathered. At least five people died, including a 4-year-old boy, a 16-year-old and two women, while more than 60 others were injured, according to Iranian officials and the Associated Press. A fifth victim, a woman who had been wounded in the attack, later died at a hospital. The strike occurred Tuesda

September 5, 2026

Entertainment

Chad Gammad, Apple David Breakup Rumors Explode Online—Then This Happened

MANILA, Philippines — Breakup rumors surrounding basketball player Chad Gammad and PBA courtside reporter Apple David recently spread across social media, but the couple appears to have answered the speculation in their own way: with humor. The rumors gained traction after social media users noticed that the two had not been posting as frequently about each other. A circulating post even claimed that Apple had confirmed their supposed separation. But Chad quickly pushed back. The Letran Knigh

September 5, 2026

South Korea

Serena and Venus Williams Blow 5-0 Lead in US Open Tiebreak, Suffer Heartbreaking Return Loss

NEW YORK — Serena and Venus Williams were just five points away from a storybook return to the US Open. Instead, the legendary sisters watched a 5-0 lead disappear in the deciding tiebreak, ending their much-anticipated women's doubles comeback with a heartbreaking first-round defeat. The Williams sisters fell to 14th seeds Chan Hao-ching of Taiwan and Maya Joint of Australia, 6-3, 6-7(6), 7-6(10-7) Friday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The match lasted more than three hours and turned into on

September 5, 2026

Singapore

Singapore’s Flu Cases Are Rising — But the Next Vaccine Won’t Arrive Until October. What Happens Now?

SINGAPORE — Singapore is seeing a noticeable rise in influenza activity just as the country prepares for its next seasonal flu season — but the updated Northern Hemisphere vaccine will arrive about two weeks later than usual, creating a potential timing challenge for people at higher risk of serious illness. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said the 2026–2027 Northern Hemisphere influenza vaccines are expected to become available in Singapore in early to mid-O

September 5, 2026