Netflix’s Desire explores forbidden attraction, obsession and family secrets through an emotionally charged thriller. While the performances keep the film engaging, the screenplay leans too heavily on melodrama and familiar twists, making it more provocative than profound.

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) has denounced the criminal case filed against veteran journalist Marchel Espina, calling it an attempt to intimidate the media and warning that the complaint could undermine press freedom. In a statement released on Friday, July 17, the journalists’ group condemned the filing

TACLOBAN CITY — A Grade 9 14-year-old student is being investigated after a sachet containing suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) was recovered by school personnel inside the campus of Javier National High School in Javier, Leyte, prompting police and social welfare authorities to intervene. Authorities took into custody on Thursday, July 16, the student, identified only

MIAMI, United States — Giannis Antetokounmpo arrived in Miami to join the NBA’s Heat on Thursday taking inspiration from Lionel Messi, a sporting legend who launched his own new chapter of success with a move to South Florida. Antetokounmpo, the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player from Greece who led the Milwaukee Bucks to the 2021

COTABATO CITY — The shakeup in political alignments continues ahead of the official start of campaigning for the first-ever parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) set on Sept. 14. More political leaders have left the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) to join the newly formed Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP), with

MANILA, Philippines — A man was fatally shot in front of an elementary school in Teresa town, Rizal, the police said. The man, identified as a 30-year-old construction worker residing in the same town, had allegedly walked past the suspect, identified as 58-year-old security guard, while the latter was aboard his motorcycle parked in front

The global treaty could reshape plastics rules and influence how the Philippines tackles pollution, producer accountability and persistent waste leakage. Part 1: Low consumption, high leakage: The Philippines’ plastic paradox Part 2: From bin to ocean: How plastic waste escapes Philippine systems Part 3: PH plastic waste laws exist, but gaps still drive leakage Part

MANILA, Philippines — The argument that the impeachment proceedings should be stopped because Vice President Sara Duterte enjoys high satisfaction ratings is misplaced, as the pursuit of accountability is not a popularity contest or a beauty pageant, prosecution panel spokesperson Robert Ace Barbers said on Friday. Barbers and members of the House of Representatives’ prosecution team

BAGUIO CITY — Two separate fires broke out in Baguio on Thursday, and no one was hurt, according to the Baguio City Public Information Office (PIO) on Friday, citing information from the Baguio City Fire Station. The first fire broke out at around 4:25 p.m. at a residential lodging house at Lower Brookside. Supt. Mark Anthony