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Gerald Anderson Takes Viewers Into The West Philippine Sea — The Stories He Heard Changed His View Of Heroism

Gerald Anderson is stepping beyond the world of acting to bring viewers closer to the Filipino families, fisherfolk and coastal communities whose lives are directly shaped by the realities of the West Philippine Sea. The actor leads “Pusong Bayani,” a four-part online reality series that moves away from the usual political headlines surrounding the disputed waters and instead focuses on the people living and working in communities connected to the sea. The project was highlighted by ABS-CBN on

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Manchester City Finally Broke Chelsea’s WSL Grip — But Arsenal, Chelsea and a Star-Loaded London City Are Coming for the Crown

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City spent a decade trying to reclaim the Women’s Super League title. Now comes a potentially harder job: keeping it. The 2026-27 Women’s Super League kicks off this weekend with Manchester City defending their championship against an increasingly dangerous field led by Arsenal, Chelsea and a heavily reinforced London City Lionesses side. And this is not simply another WSL campaign. For the first time, England’s top women’s division will feature 14 clubs, up f

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Shawn Loh Says He’ll Listen First on Healthcare Costs and School Stress — But the Toughest Decisions Are Still Ahead

SINGAPORE — Incoming Minister of State Shawn Loh is not entering Singapore’s Education and Health ministries with a ready-made list of sweeping reforms. Instead, he says he wants to listen first. But the issues already landing on his desk are anything but small. Healthcare affordability for ageing Singaporeans. Academic pressure on children. Caregiving stress among middle-aged families. The impact of artificial intelligence on how students learn. And, looming behind them all, the difficult que

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CD PROJEKT RED Has 2 Secret Games in Development — But What Are They?

CD PROJEKT RED is keeping two major secrets under wraps. The Polish game developer behind The Witcher and Cyberpunk franchises has confirmed that it currently has two unannounced gaming projects in development, adding another layer of intrigue to an already packed production pipeline. The disclosure came from Chief Financial Officer Piotr Nielubowicz during the company’s post-earnings conference call, following the release of its first-half 2026 financial results. Reuters reported that the two

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‘Heathers the Musical’ Is Coming to Manila — And a Filipina Star Is Leading the Cast

MANILA — Get Ready for Westerberg High Manila theater fans are getting a major new production in 2027 as the internationally acclaimed “Heathers the Musical” officially heads to the Philippines for the first time. The stage musical will run from January 21 to February 7, 2027, at The Theatre at Solaire in Parañaque City, presented by GMG Productions in association with Bill Kenwright Ltd. and Paul Taylor-Mills. But one detail is already generating plenty of excitement among Filipino theater f

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From Olympic Meme to Netflix Spotlight: Rachael “Raygun” Gunn Tells Her Side of the Paris 2024 Storm

Raygun Is Back — This Time, She Wants to Tell the Story Herself Two years after becoming one of the most recognizable — and controversial — figures of the Paris Olympics, Australian breaker Rachael Gunn, better known as Raygun, is back in the spotlight. But this time, the story is being told largely from her perspective. Netflix's new documentary, “Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly,” explores Gunn's unlikely journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics, her instantly viral performance, the avalanche of mem

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Carlos Alcaraz Says He’ll Start Skipping Tournaments — But His Warning About Tennis Goes Far Beyond His Own Injury

NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz is back winning matches at the US Open, but after spending months away from competition with a wrist injury, the Spanish superstar says his comeback has convinced him of something bigger: playing nearly everything on the modern tennis calendar may no longer be worth the risk. The 23-year-old, currently ranked world No. 3, said he expects to deliberately schedule extended breaks from competition in future seasons, even if that means missing tournaments. His warning cam

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Hyun Bin Returns With a Darker Power Game in ‘Made in Korea 2’ as Jung Woo-sung and Woo Do-hwan Raise the Stakes

Hyun Bin Is Back — But This Time, the Stakes Are Much Higher Hyun Bin is returning as Baek Ki-tae in “Made in Korea 2,” and the Disney+ political crime thriller is setting up an even darker battle involving power, revenge, ambition and family. At a press conference in Seoul on Sept. 2, Hyun Bin acknowledged the pressure of returning after the success of the first season, saying he expects viewers who enjoyed Season 1 to come back for the new chapter. The biggest change? The story jumps forwar

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Singapore’s Panda Stars Get a Special Send-Off as a New Immersive Experience Opens—But There’s a Bigger Reason to Visit Now

SINGAPORE — Giant panda fans have another reason to head to River Wonders this September as Singapore prepares to host its first-ever Panda Planet Immersive Experience, bringing visitors deeper into the world of giant pandas through interactive exhibits, virtual experiences and conservation stories. The limited-time attraction will run from September 4 to 14, 2026, making it a timely destination for families and wildlife enthusiasts during the September school holiday period. Presented by iPan

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Gen Z Taoist Priest Debunks Hotel “Ghost Rule”: Knocking Before Entering Won’t Keep Spirits Away

A young Singaporean Taoist priest is challenging one of the internet’s latest hotel-room superstitions — and his advice is surprisingly simple: use logic. A hotel-room ritual that many travellers may have heard about is going viral in Singapore: knock on the door before entering a hotel room to alert any spirits inside that a guest is arriving. But according to Singaporean Taoist priest and content creator Lee Chee Tong, there is no need to treat the knock as a supernatural form of protection.