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Rene Baterbonia's parents donate Ateneo jersey to Boss Toyo
Rene Baterbonia"s parents, Rovelyn and Rene, have donated his Ateneo de Davao University Senior High School jersey to Boss Toyo.
World cultures shine in Hà Nội
Hà Nội became a vibrant meeting place for cultures from around the world, as thousands of people from dozens of countries gathered to celebrate cultural diversity, share traditions and promote messages of peace and friendship.
Trường Sanh Palace, a royal garden in Huế
Built in 1821, Trường Sanh Palace served as a scenic retreat for Nguyễn dynasty empress dowagers.
Why Josie Ho is diving back into the macabre for her new horror-crime thriller The Mage
During a whirlwind September press tour in Thailand, Josie Ho Chiu-yee cuts a glamorous figure at the centre of the Bangkok International Film Festival, where she even receives a royal souvenir from Thailand’s Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi, a prominent patron of Thai cinema. But what Ho, a daughter of the late Macau casino magnate Stanley Ho Hung-sun, has come to promote is much darker and grittier: her latest feature, The Mage. As both lead actress of the...
Japanese orchestra brings classical favourite to Hà Nội
The concert entitled Celebration of Life centres on love, emotion and the beauty of life. It will open with excerpts from operas by Mozart using a refined and expressive musical language to explore the full range of human emotions.
Billy Crawford to voice Bungi in 'Forgotten Island' French version
Billy Crawford is part of the cast of the French version of "Forgotten Island."
WeFamily Awards honour inspiring parents in Hà Nội
Heartwarming stories took center stage as inspiring individuals and families were celebrated for bringing positivity to parenthood and family care at the WeFamily Awards, held in Hà Nội on October 4.
Extreme heat putting pregnant women, newborns at risk: UN climate chief
Extreme heat is putting pregnant mothers and their newborns at increasing risk, United Nations climate chief Simon Stiell will warn on Monday.
How a Los Angeles church was reborn as a hotel – and why more could follow
There is a cross on the roof, stained glass windows and a choir loft upstairs, but this whitewashed three-level building near Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, is no longer a house of worship. It is the Hotel Lucile, a 25-room boutique lodging that opened in September 2026 with a restaurant and bar in the high-ceilinged sanctuary where church-goers once gathered. This opening follows more than a decade of controversy and transformation, including a community debate, bankruptcy and...
Venus Retrograde is here. Is your ex coming back?
Venus, the planet of love, beauty, relationships, attraction and everything pleasurable, including money and the things we value, goes retrograde from October 3 to November 14, Philippine time. It begins in Scorpio before eventually moving back into Libra.
Digital transformation elevates Đồng Nai tourism
Đồng Nai City has identified digital transformation as a key driver for elevating its tourism branding.
Dennis Trillo on his actions amid Patrick Garcia-Jennylyn Mercado issue: 'Syempre pamilya ko 'yon'
At the Golden Screen Awards where he took home two trophies, Dennis Trillo first took a swipe at his viral 'bag post' during his acceptance speech before clarifying his stance with reporters at the sidelines of the event.
Abdominal ultrasound: what doctors are looking for
Learn what an abdominal ultrasound examines, including the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, pancreas and spleen, when it is recommended, and its limitations.
Lâm Đồng aims to become high-quality tourism hub
Lâm Đồng is aiming to position tourism as a high-quality, green and sustainable spearhead sector, leveraging its diverse landscapes, cultural heritage and coastal assets to attract more visitors and investment.
Can HRT help prevent dementia? New research suggests it might, depending on key factors
This is the 99th instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers and stories of hope. Will using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) preserve a woman’s brain health and protect her from dementia or not? The debate continues. Various studies have looked at the effects of menopause and hormone treatment on the brain – and dementia risk. Some have suggested that HRT has no impact on brain health in older women, and that it has a neutral...
Hong Kong’s Ultimate ‘Par-tee’ Returns at Link Hong Kong Open
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Link Hong Kong Open 2026 is set to host the ultimate ‘Par-tee’ for golf fans from across the region during its historic 65th staging of the world-famous tournament from October 22 to 25 at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling. The Jockey Club Fan Village offers non-stop entertainment right near the green next to the first tee daily from 7:00am to 6:00pm. Inside the bustling village, visitors of all ages can enjoy...
TCM or Western medicine for sports injuries? Why this Hong Kong athlete chose both
In the third instalment of a four-part Health Matters series on traditional Chinese medicine, Aidyn Fitzpatrick speaks to a Hong Kong fencer studying TCM and local practitioners to see how athletes, both elite and amateur, are using TCM alongside Western medicine for smarter injury recovery. Fresh off helping Hong Kong clinch a bronze medal in the women’s foil team event at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, fencer Janelle Leung Ya-lei – ranked 53rd in the world – knows the fine margin between peak...
Việt Nam, South Korea promote cooperation in aesthetic training and research
About 250 leading doctors and delegates gathered to discuss aesthetic issues at the 2026 Việt Nam-Korea Aesthetic Science Symposium at Military Hospital 175 on October 3 in HCM City.
Kitchie Nadal, Barbie Almalbis join forces for intimate show
Kitchie Nadal and Barbie Almalbis are holding "Crossfade," an intimate show on October 11, Sunday at Matchpoint Sports Bar and Events in Mandaluyong City.
Việt Nam-South Korea cultural colours shine on Phú Quốc Island
The colours of Vietnamese and South Korean culture came together on Phú Quốc Island in An Giang Province on Saturday evening as the island hosted the 2026 Việt Nam-South Korea Cultural Day, celebrating 34 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
SB19, Xonara, J2X form sub-units for One Zone Fest
One Zone Fest has a special treat for fans--1Z Entertainment artists have formed five sub-units for the show!
Dennis Trillo shares Sunday photo with Jennylyn Mercado, kids: 'Family is love'
Dennis Trillo took to Facebook to share a photo from his family's Sunday outing.
World Cultural Festival honoured at Bùi Xuân Phái Awards
Named after renowned painter Bùi Xuân Phái (1920–88), whose iconic paintings of Hà Nội gained international recognition, the awards recognise works, ideas and initiatives that reflect the love and creativity inspired by the capital.
‘Lucky dog’ Sylvester Stallone, 80, on fate, insecurity and his Rocky road to success
Fifty years after Sylvester Stallone pulled off one of Hollywood’s all-time long shots with Rocky (1976), the star of the Oscar-winning film still identifies with the character who for many embodies the outsider proving all the naysayers wrong. But he no longer claims to be an underdog. “It would be so disingenuous to say you’re an underdog, ‘as he said from his penthouse’,” Stallone says, on a high floor of a luxury Manhattan hotel. “Yeah. Come on. I am a lucky dog.” Stallone, who turned 80 in...
Việt Nam climbs seven spots to 52nd in WEF tourism index
Within Southeast Asia, Việt Nam ranked fifth, trailing Singapore (13th), Indonesia (23rd), Malaysia (26th) and Thailand (38th). Its 6.1 per cent score gain, however, outpaced all four.
Gazini Ganados struts the runway at Paris Fashion Week
Gazini Ganados is giving her pasarela walk a chance to shine on the fashion runway.
Xonara drops self-love track, 'Imperfect'
Xonara is here with a new song, and it's an empowering one.
KZ Tandingan, Gloc-9 sing about floods, corruption in 'Luha ng Buwaya'
KZ Tandingan and Gloc-9 got real about today's Philippine society in "Luha ng Buwaya."
Kris Aquino playfully reacts to son Bimby, Baus Rufo look-alike comparison
Kris Aquino had a hilarious reaction when her son, Bimby, brought up a playful comparison between himself and Baus Rufo.
How an architect is using art and technology to preserve Toronto Chinatown’s history
Opened in the 1950s, Sai Woo was a two-storey restaurant in Toronto’s Chinatown, with a traditional Chinese banquet hall on the upper floor. Designed for wedding celebrations, the space featured a canopy with two columns, a golden dragon entwined on one and a phoenix on the other. Lazy Susans sat atop the round banquet tables. Chinatown was also home to Charlie’s Meat and Seafood, a white-tiled butcher shop that opened in 1971. Inside was a glass display case filled with cuts of meat. On the...
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