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Sep 16, 2026

Kim Chiu says still thriving amid ‘unexpected plot twist’ in business

Kim Chiu, who is in the middle of a legal battle with her sister Lakam Chiu, has embraced her “girl boss energy” and remained optimistic amid an “unexpected plot twist” in her business. While she has yet to publicly speak about her falling-out with her older sister, the actress-TV host seemed to have alluded to

Sep 16, 2026

Alonto Adiong: SC rebuke a ‘wake‑up call’ to pass anti‑dynasty bill

MANILA, Philippines – It is a “wake-up call” for lawmakers to finally pass a bill curbing political dynasties after the Supreme Court (SC) scolded Congress for failing to approve such a measure nearly four decades after the 1987 Constitution’s mandate, Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said on Wednesday. In a statement, Adiong said

Sep 16, 2026

Impeach court orders some prosecs to explain possible violation of sub judice

MANILA, Philippines — Show–cause orders were issued to certain members of the House prosecution panel for possible violation of the sub judice rule, Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero said Wednesday. “Before we adjourn today’s trial, the presiding officer, in accordance with the court’s 26 August 2026 directive regarding the strict enforcement of Rule 18 of the

Sep 16, 2026

Baste Duterte, other witnesses subpoenaed for Sara impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, brother of Vice President Sara Duterte, was among the individuals who were subpoenaed by the Senate impeachment court, as the prosecution seeks to present more witnesses for second impeachment article. At the end of Wednesday’s impeachment trial, Presiding Officer and Senator-judge Francis Escudero issued the subpoena for Duterte, Atty.

Sep 16, 2026

Marcos hands off on Duterte impeachment vote threshold – Palace

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is hands-off on the voting threshold issue in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said on Wednesday. The statement came after four retired Supreme Court justices served as amici curiae, or friends of the court, before the Senate Impeachment Court as

Sep 16, 2026

NU targets ‘five-peat,’ P1M cash prize in SSL Unity Cup

MANILA, Philippines — National University eyes a fifth consecutive title in the Shakey’s Super League when the Unity Cup opens on September 25 at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The Lady Bulldogs, now led by Vange Alinsug, Arah Panique, and Sam Cantada, brace for another tough competition against the six other UAAP teams, sans La Salle, and

Sep 16, 2026

‘I’m single, too,’ ex-CJ Panganiban tells Hontiveros in jest

MANILA, Philippines—Retired Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban injected some humor into Wednesday’s proceedings of the Senate Impeachment Court when he jokingly told Senator-judge Risa Hontiveros that he is still single. Panganiban was among the amici curiae, or friends of the court, invited to provide legal opinions on the voting threshold needed to convict in an impeachment

Sep 16, 2026

Eala gets No. 3 seed in Singapore Open

ALEXANDRA “Alex” Eala is poised to secure the No. 3 seed and a first-round bye at the WTA 500 Singapore Tennis Open slated from Sept. 21 to 27 at the OCBC Arena, The Kallang. Initially seeded No. 6, world No. 18 Eala moved three places up after No. 3 Jessica Pegula, No. 13 Diana Shnaider and No. 15 Sorana Cirstea pulled out of the tournament. Pegula, Shnaider and Cirstea were supposed to claim the No. 1, No. 4 and No. 5 seeds, respectively. The top four seeds in the 28-player field earn a first-round bye, starting their campaign in the second round. French Open champion No. 5 Mirra Andreeva and No. 10 Amanda Anisimova are the No. 1 and No. 3 seeded players, respectively. The other direct entrants listed on the tournament website are world No. 19 Elise Mertens, No. 21 Ekaterina Alexandrova, No. 26 Maja Chwalinska, No. 28 Sara Bejlek and No. 33 Maria Sakkari. Completing the list are No. 37 Donna Vekic, No. 38 Barbora Krejcikova, No. 40 Wang Xinyu, No. 41 Oleksandra Oliynykova and No. 51 Janice Tjen. The Singapore Open serves as Eala’s perfect buildup for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. The Asian Games tennis play will run from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3, running smack into WTA 1000 China Open’s Sept. 30 to Oct. 11 schedule. Eala will skip the China Open in a bid to win the Asiad gold medal, which also merits a direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 21-year-old will suffer a zero-point penalty, a $10,000 (P626,000) fine and potentially lose year-end bonuses if she skips China Open without WTA exemption. The Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) requested the WTA to give Eala an exemption so she could avoid the penalties for skipping a 1000-tier tournament like the China Open. Top players like Eala are contractually obliged to compete in Grand Slams and 1000-tier tournaments. As of writing, there’s no word yet whether the WTA approved or denied Philta’s request albeit it already denied the same request from Indonesia’s Tjen. Tjen thus will play at the China Open and skip the Asian Games, instead. As for Eala, she will skip China and play at the Asian Games with or without the WTA exemption.

Sep 16, 2026

PBA stands by Gilas after disastrous Asiad

LEAGUE commissioner Willy Marcial came to the defense of the PBA-backed Gilas Pilipinas, which on Monday, bowed to China by 44 points, leading to the country’s worst-ever ninth place finish in the 20th Asian Games men’s basketball in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The amiable PBA Commissioner noted how big of a sacrifice the team has made in the national team’s quest to defend the Philippines’ Asian Games basketball championship. “The players made a big sacrifice. I salute them for all that they have done for the country,” Marcial told The Manila Times in Filipino. “People don’t see what the players have done behind the scenes.” Filipino basketball-crazy fans expressed their frustration on social media following the Philippines’ 105-61 shellacking at the hands of a vengeful China side at the close of the group stage on Monday at the Aichi International Arena. The 44-point beating sent the Philippines out of quarterfinal contention in the process as Gilas ended the group stage with a 1-2 record. The Filipinos opened the tournament with an 85-89 loss to Bahrain, recovered by scoring a 109-78 rout of Kazakhstan before the 44-point defeat at the hands of the Chinese. Despite the embarrassing ending and the national team’s failure to retain the Asian Games basketball gold, Marcial said the PBA remains steadfast in its support to the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). “We’ve made all the adjustments already, but we, in the PBA, will continue to send all the support, all the help to SBP. If they need ball boys, we will send them. If they need players, or coaches, we will send them to support SBP also. Whatever help they need, we will help,” shared Marcial. Marcial was on hand to support Gilas, along with some members of the PBA board of governors in Nagoya.

Quezon trounces Zamboanga in MPBL

Sep 16, 2026

THE Quezon Huskers battered Zamboanga SiKat, 86-67, to boost their bid for the top playoff spot in the South division of the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Paco Arena in Manila. Powered by Joshua Yerro and Christian Pagaran, the Huskers led throughout en route to a 20-4 record that moved them closer to toppling Biñan Tatak Gel (21-4) from the No. 1 seeding in the division they have dominated the past two years. Yerro posted 15 points and two assists, while Pagaran notched 14 points, five rebounds and two assists as the Huskers stormed ahead, 86-61, and pulled Zamboanga down to 11-13. Other Huskers who delivered were Judel Fuentes, with 11 points and four rebounds, and Jolo Manansala, with 10 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Zamboanga drew 14 points and five rebounds from Levi Hernandez, 13 points, seven rebounds and two blocks from Brandon Wilson, and 13 points and three rebounds from Reggz Gabat. Quezon would tie and dislodge Biñan if it beats Rizal XentroMall on Sept. 21 since the Huskers beat the Lagunenses in their encounter, 66-59, last April 21. Other games saw the Caloocan Batang Kankaloo trounce the Batangas City Tanduay Athletics, 79-63, and San Juan dump Bulacan, 120-87. Caloocan, with Kymani Ladi and Jeff Manday at the helm, improved to 19-5, and remained No. 3 in the North division, behind defending national champion Abra Solid North, 23-2, and San Juan (22-3). The 6-foot-8 Ladi tallied 17 points, seven rebounds and two assists to earn the SportsPlus best player honors over Manday, with 11 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals.