Category: Asia

Philippines

Kai Sotto Saves Gilas With a Last-Second Block After an 18-Point Comeback — But the Bigger Test Comes Sunday

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas looked headed toward another painful defeat. Instead, Kai Sotto, CJ Perez and Kevin Quiambao delivered a comeback that may prove crucial to the Philippines’ hopes of returning to the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Playing without naturalized star Justin Brownlee, the Philippines erased an 18-point first-quarter deficit before escaping Jordan, 82-81 in overtime, Friday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The victory snapped Gilas’ four-game losing st

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Bulacan, Pampanga Brace for More Flooding as Habagat, High Tide Push Water Levels Higher

BULACAN/PAMPANGA — Residents in flood-hit parts of Bulacan and Pampanga are facing the threat of worsening flooding as the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, continues to bring heavy rain while high tide and rising river levels add pressure to already inundated communities. The situation remained critical on Saturday, August 29, with PAGASA placing Pampanga and several areas of Bulacan under a red rainfall warning, meaning serious flooding is possible in flood-prone areas. In Bulacan, authorities

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

TJ Monterde Buys Lot for KZ Tandingan’s Dream Home After Years of Financial Struggles: “God Is Faithful”

MANILA, Philippines — TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan are taking another major step in their life together—and this time, it involves the home they have long dreamed of building. The OPM singer-songwriter recently shared that he has bought a piece of land in the location he and his wife have always wanted for their future home. For TJ, however, the property is more than a real-estate milestone. It represents how far he has come after a difficult period in his career and finances. In a recent pos

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Cyberzone Game Fest 2026 Proved Gaming Is More Than Just Playing—Here’s What Happened When Communities Came Together

MANILA, Philippines — Gaming is no longer just about sitting in front of a screen. For millions of enthusiasts, it has evolved into a culture built around competition, creativity, technology and—most importantly—community. That spirit took center stage at Cyberzone Game Fest 2026, where gamers, tech enthusiasts, creators and members of the local game development scene came together for a celebration that showed just how diverse and connected the Philippine gaming community has become. Held acr

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Sanya Lopez, Michelle Dee, Faith Da Silva Join Star-Studded “Queen of the Islands” — But There’s a Major Twist

MANILA, Philippines — What looked like a glamorous new beauty pageant featuring some of the Philippines’ biggest beauty queens and actresses has finally revealed its surprising connection to the big screen. Sanya Lopez, Michelle Marquez Dee, Faith Da Silva and several other Sparkle stars and pageant veterans are set to bring the fictional “Queen of the Islands” competition to life in “Red Crown,” an upcoming satirical comedy from GMA Pictures. The revelation comes after weeks of buzz surroundi

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

3,000+ Players Invade San Francisco for Pokémon Worlds — But the Biggest Battle Won’t Happen at Moscone Center

SAN FRANCISCO — Pokémon has turned downtown San Francisco into a global battleground and fan festival as more than 3,000 competitive players chase world titles during one of the biggest weekends in the franchise’s 30-year history. The 2026 Pokémon World Championships, running from August 28 to 30, officially opened at the Moscone Center alongside the first-ever PokémonXP, an ambitious fan convention designed to turn what was once primarily a competitive gaming tournament into a much broader cel

August 29, 2026

Singapore

Two Go-Ahead Bus Captains Allegedly Assaulted in 3 Months; Yeo Wan Ling Calls for Stronger Protection

SINGAPORE — Concern is growing over the safety of public transport workers after a Go-Ahead Singapore bus captain was allegedly assaulted while on duty, marking the second reported case involving one of the operator’s drivers in just three months. National Transport Workers’ Union (NTWU) executive secretary Yeo Wan Ling said she was “deeply concerned” about the latest incident and stressed that bus captains should be able to perform their duties “with dignity and without fear.” The latest inci

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

“We Really Miss Them”: Daughters Plead for Help as Singaporean Couple Remains Missing After Nepal Floods

SINGAPORE — The daughters of a Singaporean couple missing after the devastating Nepal-Tibet floods have made an emotional appeal for help, urging authorities and technology companies to do everything possible to locate their parents. Sumit Rawla, 53, and his wife, Shubakshi Rawla, 49, were in Nepal for a Kailash pilgrimage when a catastrophic flash flood struck the Rasuwa district near the Nepal-China border on Aug. 26. The couple has remained uncontactable since the disaster. Their daughters

August 29, 2026

Singapore

He Thought the Knife Was Hidden—Then Airport X-Ray Officers Spotted What Was Inside His Shoe

SINGAPORE — A routine security screening at Changi Airport allegedly uncovered a concealed knife inside the shoe of a 32-year-old Indonesian man, who is set to face court proceedings in Singapore. The incident happened at around 1.10pm on Thursday, August 27, at the centralised departure security screening area of Terminal 4, according to Singapore authorities. The man allegedly concealed a 19.5cm-long knife with a 12cm blade inside a sock, which was then placed inside his right high-cut shoe.

August 29, 2026

Singapore

Sengkang Neighbour Feud Goes Viral After Rubbish-Throwing Videos—But What Happened Before the Cameras Started Rolling?

SINGAPORE — A bitter neighbour dispute in Sengkang has erupted online after videos allegedly showing rubbish being thrown outside a resident’s flat went viral, drawing hundreds of thousands of views and exposing months of complaints, confrontations and failed mediation. The dispute involves two households living opposite each other on the 16th floor of a rental block at 182 Rivervale Crescent. Videos posted on TikTok by resident Kelly Lee, 36, show a man walking across the common corridor and

August 29, 2026