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Michelin Guide awards Keys to Philippine hotels

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:49:49 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The Michelin Guide has recognized a number of local hotels and resorts in its 2026 Key selection, highlighting luxury stays across the cities, islands, and coastal destinations. El Nido Resorts Lagen Island and Raffles Makati received Two Michelin Keys, becoming the first hotels in the country to earn the distinction. Michelin

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‘Resident Evil’ posts franchise-best ₱10.4-M Philippine opening

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:11:16 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – “Resident Evil” grossed ₱10.4 million nationwide on its opening day, marking the biggest Philippine debut in the history of the horror franchise. The film earned ₱10,427,530 on Sept. 17, according to figures released by its local publicity team. Its opening-day performance pushed “Insidious: Out of the Further” from the top spot

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Alas Women out of Asian Games contention after falling to Kazakhstan

CJ Marquez — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:51:03 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Alas Pilipinas Women dropped out of medal contention after absorbing a 29-27, 24-26, 23-25, 19-25 loss to Kazakhstan in the 20th Asian Games held at the Okazaki Central Park General Gymnasium in Aichi, Japan on Thursday, Sept. 17. Coming off a valiant stand against defending champion China, the Philippines looked determined

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UAAP: Acido, Akowe lead UST past defending champs La Salle

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:03:29 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines — The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers pounced on the defending champions, De La Salle University Green Archers, 80-75, to clinch their first win in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. After a nail-biting loss to the

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UAAP: Ateneo opens Season 89 campaign with 27-point beatdown of UE

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:02:29 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines — The Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles trounced the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors, 101-74, to kick off their UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament campaign on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. After almost sitting out the season, the Blue Eagles displayed

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‘Resident Evil’ brings new creatures, game-inspired horror to cinemas

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:41:44 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The world of Resident Evil returns to the big screen with new monsters, familiar elements from the video games and a story that brings audiences back to Raccoon City. Directed by Zach Cregger and co-written with Shay Hatten, the new Resident Evil film introduces original creatures created with creature effects supervisor

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Pickleball star Anna Leigh Waters tapped as PH wellness brand ambassador

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:36:19 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – World No. 1 pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters has been tapped as a global sports ambassador for Philippine health and wellness company IAM Worldwide as the brand expands its presence in sports and fitness. IAM Worldwide announced the partnership with Waters amid the growing popularity of pickleball globally and in the

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Gilas ends gold medal defense after 44-point loss to China in Asian Games

CJ Marquez — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:14:52 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas’ gold medal defense in the Asian Games came to a devastating end after absorbing a 105-61 loss to China at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, Japan on Monday, Sept. 14. The Philippines needed a victory or a loss by fewer than 37 points in this match to emerge

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UAAP: Tovera announces arrival in emphatic La Salle debut vs NU

CJ Marquez — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:07:15 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Joaquin Tovera made his presence felt immediately in the UAAP as the rookie helped the De La Salle University Green Archers fend off the National University (NU) Bulldogs, 89-87, to begin their title defense bid in the Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum

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PREVIEW: It’s anyone’s ballgame in UAAP Season 89

CJ Marquez — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:19:03 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The UAAP is back. The premier collegiate sports league is entering its 89th season, and it promises the most unpredictable hardcourt battle in recent memory. With major stars moving on, new heroes will rise in the field that has no clear-cut favorite. Will La Salle make it twice in a row?

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