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Asia

Gilas Pilipinas Crushed Again by South Korea, Faces Major Test Ahead of Asian Games Title Defense

SUWON, SOUTH KOREA — Gilas Pilipinas heads into its Asian Games title defense searching for answers after suffering a second straight lopsided defeat to South Korea, falling 69-42 in its final tune-up game at the Suwon KT Sonicboom Arena on Sunday, Sept. 6. The loss completed a difficult two-game stretch for the Philippine national team against the Koreans. Just two days earlier, Gilas absorbed an 81-55 defeat, meaning the Philippines lost both warm-up matches by a combined 53 points. While th

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Business

Carcar’s Shoe Industry Is Fading — But Cebu’s Shoemakers Refuse to Let the Tradition Die

CARCAR CITY, CEBU — For generations, the sound of leather being cut, stitched and shaped into shoes was part of everyday life in Carcar City. The Cebuano city built a reputation as one of the country's traditional shoemaking centers, with skilled craftsmen producing handmade footwear that found buyers far beyond their hometown. Today, however, that once-thriving industry is fighting for survival. Cheap imported footwear, rising production costs, changing consumer habits and the growth of onli

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Asia

Alex Eala Falls Short in US Open Thriller After Pushing Iva Jovic to the Limit

NEW YORK — Alex Eala's 2026 US Open campaign came to a heartbreaking end—but not before the Filipino tennis star delivered another performance that showed just how far she has risen on the Grand Slam stage. Eala was edged by close friend and world No. 14 Iva Jovic, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, in a dramatic third-round battle at Arthur Ashe Stadium that lasted roughly three hours. The defeat ended Eala's bid to reach the US Open round of 16, but the manner of the loss underscored the progress she has made a

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Asia

‘Sheng Siong Ah Ma’ Dies at 91 as Son Recalls Harrowing 2014 Kidnapping and S$2 Million Ransom

SINGAPORE — Ng Lye Poh, the mother of the founders of supermarket chain Sheng Siong and a beloved figure affectionately known as “Sheng Siong Ah Ma,” has died at the age of 91. Ng passed away at home on Sept. 5, 2026, surrounded by her family, according to her obituary. Her death has prompted an outpouring of memories—not only of her role as the matriarch of the family behind one of Singapore's best-known supermarket chains, but also of the extraordinary kidnapping ordeal she survived more than

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Asia

Need a Mid-Week Break? KINEX Offers Food, Beauty Deals and a Chance to Win a S$2,300 Staycation

SINGAPORE — Feeling the mid-week slump? KINEX is giving shoppers another reason to step away from the usual work-and-home routine, with a series of dining, beauty, family and shopping promotions running from Sept. 7 to Nov. 8, 2026. Located less than a 10-minute walk from Paya Lebar MRT Station, the mall is promoting a mix of activities designed to turn an ordinary weekday into a quick family outing or personal reset. The campaign also comes with a bigger incentive: qualifying shoppers can col

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Asia

Kentaro Sakaguchi Marries Non-Celebrity Girlfriend After Relationship Controversy

TOKYO — Japanese actor and model Kentaro Sakaguchi has announced that he is married, surprising fans with news that he quietly tied the knot with a non-celebrity woman he had been dating. Sakaguchi, 35, announced the marriage on his paid fan-club website on Sept. 6, 2026, telling fans that he had married a woman outside the entertainment industry. His management agency, Tristone Entertainment, subsequently confirmed the marriage but did not disclose the identity of his wife or provide details

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Entertainment

New Delhi Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 6 as Rescuers Race to Find Survivors

NEW DELHI — Rescue teams were working through piles of concrete and debris in New Delhi on Monday, Sept. 7, after a five-story building collapsed in the capital, killing at least six people and leaving rescuers searching for anyone who may still be trapped beneath the rubble. The building, located in the densely populated Satya Niketan area near Delhi University's South Campus, was being used as a boys' hostel and student accommodation. The collapse occurred on Sunday, Sept. 6, during repair wo

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Entertainment

“My Behind Just Got Swiped”: Woman Says She Was Allegedly Molested at Singapore Night Festival

SINGAPORE — A woman has spoken publicly about an alleged molestation incident at the Singapore Night Festival, saying a stranger swiped her behind while she was standing with friends and waiting for a traffic light. The woman described the incident in a TikTok video posted on Sunday, Sept. 6, saying she was shocked by what happened and frustrated that similar experiences had allegedly occurred multiple times in public. “My behind just got swiped,” she said in the video. According to her accou

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Asia

“Good Morning, 10 Cents”: Singapore Man Turns Discarded Bottles and Cans Into Nearly $80 Through Recycling

SINGAPORE — What many people leave behind as rubbish has become a small source of extra income for one Singapore man, who says he collected almost $80 worth of refundable bottles and cans through the country's new Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS). The man, who uses the TikTok account johnsaudio, shared a video on Saturday, Sept. 5, showing himself feeding large numbers of empty beverage containers into a BCRS return machine in Tampines. Several large bags filled with bottles and cans co

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Entertainment

Nicole Kidman Says She Doesn’t Want to Be Her Daughters’ Best Friend: “I’m Here to Be Your Rock”

SYDNEY — Nicole Kidman has opened up about her approach to motherhood, saying she does not want to be her daughters' “best friend” — she wants to be the person they can always rely on. The 59-year-old Oscar-winning actress, who has two daughters, Sunday Rose, 18, and Faith Margaret, 15, said her priority as a parent is to provide guidance, stability and a safe place for her children rather than trying to maintain a friendship with them. “You're a mother first,” Kidman said in an interview with

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