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Manila Luzon’s ‘period gown’ cut from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 09 04:47 PM

Manila Luzon revealed that he initially planned to wear a different dress – one that resembled a menstrual pad – but head judge RuPaul deemed it to be in “bad taste.”  Read more »

40 senatorial hopefuls disqualified for May polls: Comelec spokesman

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 07 05:40 PM

MANILA—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has rejected the senatorial bid of more than 40 individuals, including those identified as “nuisance” candidates, its spokesman said Monday. Read more »

Batocabe family still eyeing Daraga mayoralty after patriarch's slay

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 24 11:44 AM

The Batocabe family is still eyeing the top executive post of Daraga, Albay even after the death of its patriarch, AKO Bicol Party-list Rep. Rodel Batocabe, his son said Monday. Read more »

Kai Sotto enjoys large lead in UAAP juniors MVP race

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 16 01:38 PM

It seems Ateneo Blue Eaglets Kai Sotto will have no problem getting his hands on the UAAP Juniors MVP award after churning out impressive numbers in the first round. Read more »

Trump wants talks with Putin, Xi to end 'uncontrollable arms race'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 04 08:15 AM

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Monday proposed talks with the leaders of China and Russia aimed at halting what he described as an "uncontrollable" arms race. Read more »

‘Game Time’: Pinoy ‘fitspirational’ couple to compete in Spartan Race Malaysia

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 30 06:33 PM

Celebrity couple Gabb Rosario and Chrystalle Omaga will be going up against fellow race enthusiasts in the 2018 Spartan Race Malaysia on Saturday. Read more »

WATCH: Part-Pinoy Manila Luzon in ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4’

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 27 05:05 PM

Part-Filipino drag queen Manila Luzon is featured in the upcoming season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.”  Read more »

Bentahan ng mga pekeng libro, sinalakay sa Maynila

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 26 07:55 PM

Sinalakay ngayong Lunes ng National Bureau of Investigation ang isang establisimyento sa Recto, Maynila na nagbebenta umano ng mga pekeng libro. Read more »

PBA: Pringle, Fajardo in tight battle for MVP honors

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 08 11:31 AM

After playing in just two games in the 2018 PBA Governors' Cup, San Miguel slotman June Mar Fajardo has slid to second in the Most Valuable Player statistical race. Read more »

Jinggoy won't question brother JV's use of 'Estrada' in COC

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 25 11:37 AM

Former Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Thursday said he would not question his half brother Sen. JV Ejercito's use of the "Estrada" surname in his certificate of candidacy. Read more »

Jinggoy on brother JV Ejercito: I don't even know his number

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 25 12:55 PM

Jinggoy Estrada said Thursday he has not spoken with his half-brother Sen. JV Ejercito to confirm his earlier offer of dropping his re-election bid should the formerly detained lawmaker decide to run for Senate. Read more »

Koko Pimentel 'not worried' about disqualification rap

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 23 10:02 AM

Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III on Tuesday said his camp is not worried about the disqualification complaint lodged against his re-election bid. Read more »

'Isip bata siya': Erap blasts Isko for telling elders to give way

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 17 11:02 AM

BATTLE FOR THE CAPITAL: Manila Mayor Joseph "Erap" Estrada on Wednesday chastised his former vice-mayor, Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso, for saying that he and rival Alfredo Lim should retire and give younger leaders a chance.  Read more »

PANOORIN: Pinoy racers at drifters, nagpasiklaban sa 'Wheelsfest'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 16 02:35 AM

Bilis at diskarte sa pagmamaneho. 'Yan ang ibinida sa drag race at drift competition sa Clark, Pampanga. Read more »

Comelec says 2nd day of COC filing ‘slow’, expects last-minute filers next week

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 12 10:06 PM

MANILA - The second day of the filing of certificate of candidacy was “slow” and may lead to “a lot of last-minute filers” next week, a Commission on Elections (Comelec) official said Friday. Read more »

What to expect from the 2019 senatorial race

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 12 01:37 PM

What drives alliances and voter preference in mid-term elections? What is its significance to the incumbent government? Christian Esguerra has this report. Read more »

Senate hopeful wants to 'abolish' Charter, claims solution to poll fraud

Patrick Quintos, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 11 12:50 PM

Miling Manalo, wearing slippers, was among the first to file his COC at the Commission on Elections main office. He said he traveled from Batangas province. Read more »

Bayan Muna's Colmenares seeks second shot at Senate seat

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 11 12:00 PM

Colmenares, a human rights lawyer and activist, said he was banking on the social media presence of the left-leaning Makabayan coalition.  Read more »

Power to promote cops should stay with PNP: Dela Rosa

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 11 10:38 AM

BuCor chief Ronald Dela Rosa on Thursday said he will push for reforms in the Philippine National Police and the restoration of death penalty if he is elected senator next year. Read more »

Tennis: Osaka becomes third player to secure WTA Finals berth

Reuters
Posted at Oct 02 05:38 PM

SINGAPORE - U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka has become the third player to secure a berth at the season-ending WTA Finals later this month after the 20-year-old from Japan amassed enough points in the Race to Singapore to qualify for the eight-woman event. Read more »