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7 dance studios in Metro Manila for every dancer — from rookies to pros
MANILA, Philippines – After more than a decade as a high-pressure bank director, Mace Cosme was no stranger to mental gymnastics. But stepping into a San Juan dance studio — one of around 30 active...
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Amid drug war probe, Napolcom commissioner Leonardo resigns from post
MANILA, Philippines – National Police Commission (Napolcom) Commissioner Edilberto Leonardo has resigned from his post amid the House of Representatives quad committee’s probe into former president...
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[REFLECTION] Of titles and designations
How does one address a cardinal? Well, it depends. If you are still living in the medieval times when the Pope was regarded as a monarch and his advisers as princes, you address him as “Your...
View ArticleLast of ‘Big Four,’ Novak Djokovic battles on
SHANGHAI, China – Former world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, the last surviving member of tennis’ “Big Four,” said he does not plan on stopping any time soon but admitted that the retirement of rivals Roger...
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Walking the walk: A Kalanguya catechist’s journey
BAGUIO, Philippines – “Sitio Abat in Cabayo, Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya is so remote, people there could neither read nor write and they only spoke and understood Kalanguya,” said Lilia Waclin. “But they...
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In Metro Manila, political dynasties clash from within and between themselves
MANILA, Philippines – Family conflicts are a familiar narrative in the Philippines, often centered around inheritance disputes. Whether it’s your own experience or that of someone you know, many...
View ArticleASEAN urges early accord on South China Sea code, end to Myanmar violence
BANGKOK, Thailand – Southeast Asian leaders called on Sunday, October 13, for swift agreement on a code of conduct for the South China Sea based on international law, while demanding an immediate halt...
View ArticleUP wants no more catch-up games, eyes new streak in 2nd round
MANILA, Philippines – After UP’s heated and controversial duel against La Salle, Maroons head coach Goldwin Monteverde wants his team to focus on the positives. “Whether we win or lose games, the...
View Article[The Wide Shot] From Cebu’s Basilica Minore to Julie Anne San Jose
“Sacrilegious.” “Excommunicate her.” “Karma is coming your way!” This week, the online mob unleashed its fury on Julie Anne San Jose, a 30-year-old Kapuso singer, for performing secular songs like...
View ArticleLa Salle completes pool sweep in SSL preseason volleyball
MANILA, Philippines – La Salle completed a sweep of Pool C after bringing down pesky Jose Rizal University, 25-18, 25-20, 25-16, in the 2024 Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship on...
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Iran reduces sentence of jailed journalists after clearing them of...
DUBAI – An Iranian court cleared two jailed journalists of collaborating with the United States, and reduced their sentences over reports about a woman’s death that had helped trigger protests in...
View ArticleOlympian Hergie Bacyadan nails gold in Asian Kickboxing Championships
MANILA, Philippines – Hergie Bacyadan marked her foray into kickboxing with a golden feat. One of the five Filipino boxers who represented the country in the Paris Olympics, Bacyadan ruled the women’s...
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Chinese crime gangs penetrate PH through Alice Guo, POGOs
Alice Guo’s business partners in Bamban, Tarlac extend to a transnational scam enterprise that operated in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, with footprints in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and the United...
View ArticleSinner blocks out doping turmoil to win Shanghai Masters
SHANGHAI, China – World No. 1 Jannik Sinner said he did his best to roll with the punches and prevent his ongoing doping controversy from affecting his performances after he beat Novak Djokovic, 7-6...
View ArticleChina sanctions Taiwan businessman Robert Tsao and lawmaker for ‘separatist’...
China said on Monday, October 14, it would punish and sanction Taiwanese businessman Robert Tsao and lawmaker Puma Shen for alleged criminal and pro-Taiwan independence activities. In a statement, the...
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SMC, Ayala joint venture break ground for new Calamba interchange
MANILA, Philippines – It will soon be easier for travelers to reach the “natural spring resort capital” of the country — Calamba, Laguna. On Monday, October 14, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and Ayala...
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FACT CHECK: The Philippines, US didn’t have fight with China over Subic Bay
Claim: The Philippine Navy and US allies engaged in a fight with Chinese forces in Subic Bay amid rising tensions in the South China Sea. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video...
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View from Manila: What did the Philippines get from all the talk in ASEAN?
MANILA, Philippines – Before flying out of Vientiane after a week’s worth of pomp, pageantry, and speeches, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made an assertion — that the Association of...
View ArticleKai Sotto’s double-double performances go for naught; Ray Parks, Osaka stay...
MANILA, Philippines – It didn’t take long for Kai Sotto to deliver a breakout performance for his new team Koshigaya Alphas in the 2024-2025 Japan B. League season. In only the second weekend of...
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US24: A 2024 study on the US information ecosystem
America faces an immense challenge for the November elections. Burdened with lies, rage, and splintered realities, how can it be assured of an outcome that reflects informed choices? Nerve’s research...
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