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Shuvee Etrata, Sofia Pablo and More Stars Bring Love Stories to TV—But What Tales Will They Tell?

MANILA, Philippines — Some of the Philippines' most talked-about young stars are set to bring stories of romance, heartbreak and hope to a whole new audience. Shuvee Etrata, Ashley Sarmiento, Sofia Pablo, Anthony Constantino, Rave Victoria, and Iñigo Jose are among the celebrities announced as upcoming guest stars on the television adaptation of “Barangay Love Stories,” GMA News reported on Friday, August 29. GMA Public Affairs announced the lineup through social media, confirming that the sta

August 29, 2026

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Roblox, Meta Agree to Tougher Child-Safety Rules in PH — But the Biggest Test Starts When the New Controls Go Live

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has secured new child-safety commitments from two of the world’s biggest digital platforms, with Roblox and Meta agreeing to tighten protections for young Filipino users amid growing concern over online grooming, abusive content, deepfakes and violent material. But the more important question now is whether those promises can be translated into safeguards that actually work. Philippine officials met executives of Meta and Roblox in Singapore on A

August 29, 2026

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October Will Be a Pageant Battlefield in Asia—And the Philippines Has Everything to Play For

MANILA, Philippines — October is shaping up to be one of the most exciting months on the international pageant calendar, with Asia once again taking center stage as beauty queens from around the world prepare to compete for some of the industry's most coveted crowns. From India to Japan and beyond, the region is expected to become a global hub for pageantry, bringing together national representatives, reigning queens and millions of passionate fans following every preliminary event, runway appe

August 29, 2026

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Gilas Erases 18-Point Deficit, Stuns Jordan 82-81 in OT as Kai Sotto Delivers Game-Saving Block

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas pulled off one of its most dramatic victories of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers, storming back from an 18-point deficit to escape Jordan, 82-81, in overtime on Friday night, August 28, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The victory was more than another dramatic finish for the national team. It snapped a four-game qualifying losing streak, lifted the Philippines to a 3-4 record in Group E, and kept its increasingly difficult ro

August 29, 2026

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Meta Agrees to Help PH Track Online Threats—But What Data Can Authorities Actually Get?

MANILA, Philippines — Meta, the technology company behind Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has pledged closer cooperation with Philippine authorities in investigating serious online threats, cybercrime and harmful AI-generated deepfakes—marking a major step in the government's growing campaign to make social media platforms more accountable. The commitment emerged from a meeting in Singapore between Philippine officials and Meta representatives, where authorities pressed the social media giant

August 29, 2026

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Bonggang Birthday, Tumataginting na Intriga: Kaninong Pretty Actress ang Tseke Raw na Tumalbog?

MANILA, Philippines — Isang bonggang birthday celebration ang umano’y nauwi sa matinding usap-usapan matapos lumabas ang alegasyon na ang tsekeng ipinambayad umano ng isang kilalang “pretty actress” sa venue ng kanyang engrandeng handaan ay tumalbog. Ngunit bago maging mabilis ang paghusga ng publiko, isang mahalagang detalye ang dapat tandaan: wala pang kumpirmasyon kung ano talaga ang naging dahilan ng umano’y problema sa tseke—at hindi rin pinangalanan ang aktres sa orihinal na ulat. Sa bli

August 29, 2026

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King Harald V Dies at 89 After 35 Years on the Throne — What Happens Next Could Reshape Norway’s Monarchy

OSLO, Norway — Thousands of Norwegians filled the grounds outside Oslo’s Royal Palace with flowers, flags and handwritten messages as the country began mourning King Harald V, whose death at the age of 89 ended a 35-year reign and immediately opened a new chapter for one of Europe’s most closely watched monarchies. Harald died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet at 6:35 a.m. on Friday, August 28, according to Norway’s Royal Court. He had been hospitalized since August 17 and h

August 29, 2026

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“Clean Money Girls” to Cryptic Posts: Is Heart Evangelista’s Silent Showbiz Rift Getting Deeper?

MANILA, Philippines — What started as a casual conversation between two popular content creators has exploded into one of Philippine showbiz's most talked-about online controversies, dragging Heart Evangelista, Mimiyuuuh, Esnyr Ranollo, Raymond Gutierrez and even the country's wider political discourse into the conversation. At the center of it all are two words that have taken on a life of their own on social media: “clean money.” But amid viral posts, unfollows, blind items and cryptic messa

August 29, 2026

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Once Excluded From PE, Singapore’s Nur Sabrina Became a National Wheelchair Rugby Star — Her Story Is Breaking Barriers

SINGAPORE — She once believed sports were no longer part of her life. Today, Nur Sabrina Suhaimi is crashing into opponents on a wheelchair rugby court while representing Singapore at international competition. The 25-year-old is Singapore’s only female national wheelchair rugby player, a remarkable transformation for someone who was advised as a schoolgirl to stay away from physical education because of her declining mobility. Sabrina lives with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a rare genetic neu

August 29, 2026

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BIGBANG Adds Second Singapore Concert After First Show Sells Out — Here’s When Fans Can Get Tickets

SINGAPORE — BIGBANG fans are getting a second chance. K-pop icons G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung are adding another Singapore concert to their highly anticipated BIGBANG 2026–2027 WORLD TOUR <XX: COSMOS>, following overwhelming demand for the group's first show. The trio will now take the stage at Singapore’s National Stadium on Oct. 17 and Oct. 18, 2026, giving fans two consecutive nights to witness BIGBANG's long-awaited return to the city. The additional date comes after tickets for the ori

August 29, 2026