PH represent: Catriona Gray, Christina Nadin spotted at Victoria’s Secret show

Philstar - Oct 19, 2026

Model Christina Nadin is the second Filipina to strut the runway of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

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Church, youth groups push action vs political dynasties

Oct 19, 2026

Church, youth groups push action vs political dynasties

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Church and youth groups in Oriental Mindoro are urging young people to take a more active role in political reform, including efforts to end political dynasties. The call is part of the “Dapat Isa Lang” people’s initiative campaign, which seeks to raise awareness about political dynasties and encourage Filipinos to

Taal Volcano records 2 minor phreatic eruptions, spike in quakes

Oct 19, 2026

Taal Volcano records 2 minor phreatic eruptions, spike in quakes

LUCENA CITY — Taal Volcano showed renewed unrest after two minor phreatic eruptions and a spike in seismic activity were recorded within a 24-hour period, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Monday (Oct. 19). In its morning bulletin, Phivolcs said the steam-driven eruptions, locally called “pusngat,” occurred at 7:31 p.m. and

Champi nears PAR but will not affect PH directly on Monday

Oct 19, 2026

Champi nears PAR but will not affect PH directly on Monday

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Champi is approaching the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) but is not yet affecting the country, the state weather bureau said Monday. In its 5 a.m. forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Champi was last spotted 1,720 kilometers east of Southern Luzon as of 3 a.m.

Time to think outside the watch box

Oct 19, 2026

Time to think outside the watch box

From sculptural cases to movements that double as works of art, Vintage Grail’s Independent Watch Week brought five brands to Manila that push the boundaries of contemporary horology.

How a US$110 million fishing harbour in Tanzania serves China’s food and security goals

Oct 19, 2026

How a US$110 million fishing harbour in Tanzania serves China’s food and security goals

About 300km (186 miles) south of Dar es Salaam and near the ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani, the fishing town of Kilwa Masoko has a new port designed to accommodate fishing vessels far larger than the boats that have long worked this stretch of Tanzania’s coast. The fishing port had passed its completion inspection, China’s ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian said last week, while hailing it Tanzania’s first large-scale modern fishing harbour. Designed to land 60,000 tonnes of fish a year, it aims to...

‘Street Fighter’ is a campy ‘90s nostalgia ride and a complete mess

Oct 19, 2026

‘Street Fighter’ is a campy ‘90s nostalgia ride and a complete mess

If video game adaptations have come a long way in the last decade, “Street Fighter” feels like a throwback to when they were campy, almost intentionally bad.

Senate to extend courtesy to OVP in budget hearing

Oct 19, 2026

Senate to extend courtesy to OVP in budget hearing

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate finance committee will extend the traditional parliamentary courtesy to Vice President Sara Duterte when it deliberates on the 2027 budget being sought by her office, its chair, Sen. JV Ejercito, said on Sunday. The chamber is currently hearing the impeachment case against Duterte while also working on the passage of

Supertyphoon Rosal to enter PAR Oct. 20

Oct 19, 2026

Supertyphoon Rosal to enter PAR Oct. 20

MANILA, Philippines — Supertyphoon Champi may enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday and will be locally named Rosal, bringing potentially destructive winds and heavy rains to northern Luzon later this week, according to the weather bureau. In its update as of 5 p.m. on Sunday, Pagasa (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services

News Reflection: Bongbong Marcos didn’t get what he wanted

Oct 19, 2026

News Reflection: Bongbong Marcos didn’t get what he wanted

Not even all his family's ill-gotten wealth could change his destiny

For better or for worse: 5 movies about love and conflict

Oct 19, 2026

For better or for worse: 5 movies about love and conflict

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[EDITORIAL] Cruelty is not wit — itigil ang disabled-shaming

Oct 19, 2026

[EDITORIAL] Cruelty is not wit — itigil ang disabled-shaming

Lalo pang nanuot sa buto ang kababawan, kayabangan, at 'feeling superior' na attitude laban sa may kapansanan dahil sa mindless vanity culture ng Instagram at Facebook

No dynasty, no celebrity: Cielo Magno to take shot at Senate

Oct 19, 2026

No dynasty, no celebrity: Cielo Magno to take shot at Senate

MANILA, Philippines — Former Finance Undersecretary Cielo Magno is positioning herself as an alternative to traditional politicians in the next general elections, proposing fiscal reforms to jump-start a slowing economy. Magno, 48, made public last week her intent to run for the Senate in the 2028 polls, embarking on an uphill bid to build name

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