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23/08/2025

Several Filipinos were confirmed among the casualties in a tragic tour bus crash along New York’s Interstate 90, according to state police reports relayed by the Philippine Consulate General in New York.

In a statement issued Saturday, August 23 (Manila time), the Consulate said it is “actively monitoring the situation” and remains prepared to assist victims and their families.

FULL STORY: https://tempo.mb.com.ph/2025/08/23/pinoys-among-victims-in-new-york-bus-crash/

23/08/2025

2025 FAMAS AWARD WINNERS

The 73rd FAMAS Awards lit up the Manila Hotel on August 22, celebrating the best of Philippine cinema.

LIST OF THE AWARDEES : https://tempo.mb.com.ph/2025/08/23/stars-surprises-at-the-73rd-famas-awards/

23/08/2025

TENNIS HALL OF FAME

Maria Sharapova has never been the type to look back on her accomplishments. Joining the International Tennis Hall of Fame has given her a chance to do just that.

ARTICLE: https://tempo.mb.com.ph/2025/08/23/maria-sharapova-bryan-brothers-to-be-recognized-into-tennis-hall-of-fame/

23/08/2025

Japanese flaunt their speed and chemistry early in the PVL Invitational Conference

23/08/2025

“Leila Mania” is coming back.

Former Brazilian volleyball star Leila Barros is set to return to the Philippines after being invited as guest of honor in the finals of the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship that the country is hosting next month.

LINK: https://tempo.mb.com.ph/2025/08/23/omg-lovely-leila-barros-to-return-to-manila-for-fivb-worlds/

23/08/2025

Red-hot Johann Chua emerged as the last Filipino standing as he survived another night of furious and tense showdown among the elites in the 2025 US Open Pool 9-Ball Championship at the Harrah’s Resort on Friday, Aug. 22, in Atlantic City.

STORY: https://tempo.mb.com.ph/2025/08/23/chua-nears-us-open-glory-battles-gorst-in-semis-2-other-pinoys-fall/

23/08/2025

Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso slammed accusations of bullying made by Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua, following the mayor’s closure of an allegedly illegal construction project in Barangay 334.

STORY: https://tempo.mb.com.ph/2025/08/23/mayor-isko-responds-to-rep-chuas-bully-tag/

23/08/2025

BACOLOD CITY – A 31-year-old man surrendered to authorities on Wednesday, Aug. 19, after allegedly stabbing his wife to death during a heated confrontation in Sitio Batang, Barangay T-Hill, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental.

ARTICLE: https://tempo.mb.com.ph/2025/08/22/man-surrenders-after-stabbing-wife-to-death-over-jealousy-in-negros-oriental/

23/08/2025

Ilagan came up huge and fired 17 points – none bigger than the clutch floater that gave the Bossing the 94-90 cushion with 36 seconds left to notch its second win in as many games in the pocket tournamen

By REYNALD MAGALLON     RK Ilagan took charge as Blackwater pulled off a come-from-behind 95-90 victory over NLEX to stay perfect in the Kadayawan Invitational tournament at the USEP Gym …

23/08/2025

GMA Public Affairs’ award-winning drama anthology “Tadhana,” hosted by Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera, is celebrating its 8th successful year on air and online through a special three-part episode airing beginning August 23.

STORY: https://tempo.mb.com.ph/2025/08/23/tadhana-marks-8th-anniversary-with-three-part-special-episode/

23/08/2025

Police rescued a 16-year-old student who was caught in possession of P204,00 worth of shabu and a bladed weapon at a Parañaque City school on August 19.

ARTICLE: https://tempo.mb.com.ph/2025/08/22/student-16-caught-with-shabu-knife-inside-paranaque-city-school/