Zamboanga Valientes target Dubai International Championship semis
MANILA, Philippines – Reaching the semifinal round of the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship is the Zamboanga Valientes’ main goal. Clinching the crown would be a big bonus. “The field...
View ArticlePhilippines to ‘respond favorably’ if ICC seeks Interpol arrest warrants over...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines will respond favorably if Interpol is asked by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants related to its probe into former president Rodrigo...
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Campaign line of Iloilo City mayor’s daughter appears in Dinagyang car passes
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Jerry Treñas issued a stern warning that the Dinagyang Festival should be free from political campaigns, only to find himself biting his own tongue later. A campaign...
View Article[Vantage Point] BIR milestone: Surpassing target for first time in 2 decades
Public institutions are expected to serve as bastions of efficiency, equity, and accountability. But Filipinos have always grappled with the disconnect between what should be and what is. Government...
View ArticleJannik Sinner eyes back-to-back Australian Open titles; Zverev eyes breakthrough
Defending champion Jannik Sinner will look to seal back-to-back Australian Open titles and deny second seed Alexander Zverev a maiden Grand Slam crown in the men’s final on Sunday, January 26. Also on...
View ArticleTrump fires 17 independent inspectors general at federal agencies – source
United States President Donald Trump fired 17 independent watchdogs at multiple government agencies on Friday, January 24, a person with knowledge of the matter said, eliminating a critical oversight...
View ArticleWATCH: Dialogue with Maria Ressa, Colum McCann at the Vatican
Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and Irish author Colum McCann hold a dialogue to mark the Jubilee of the World of Communications at the Paul VI Hall in Vatican City on Saturday, January 25. Ressa, the first...
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Megaworld’s Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso only Filipino in Forbes’ 50 Over 50 list
MANILA, Philippines – Only one Filipino made it to Forbes‘ 50 Over 50 list: Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso, the new president of Megaworld Corporation. The 61-year-old took the helm of Megaworld mid-2024...
View ArticleHow a mindful hobby could help you break your after-work ‘doomscrolling’ habit
It’s a familiar picture for many of us: after a long day at work, we find ourselves glued to the couch, phone in hand. Maybe even for hours at a time. What starts as a way to mentally unwind or catch...
View ArticleGame schedule, results, standings: 2024-2025 PVL All-Filipino Conference
MANILA, Philippines – The longest conference in Premier Volleyball League (PVL) history is now set in stone as the 2024-2025 All-Filipino tilt offers a whopping five whole months of elite pro...
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This natural history artist wants you to look at the world with wonder
During her commutes to the University of Santo Tomas campus in España, Aissa Domingo often passed by the National Museum, a cultural centerpiece in the capital near the famed Luneta Park and Manila...
View ArticleTabuena, Quiban stay in hunt as Japan’s Ikemura grabs Philippine Open lead
CAVITE, Philippines – Japan’s Tomoyo Ikemura birdied his last hole to salvage a three-under-par 67 on Saturday, January 25, and — safe to say — settle for a one-shot lead heading to the final round of...
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Pope Francis autobiography: we’ve never known so much about the pontiff before
Constantly in the public eye, Pope Francis is instantly recognizable across the globe, and his likeness adorns t-shirts, mugs, calendars, bookmarks, medals and jewellery, among other things. Too...
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Faith, culture, and colors: Most awaited festivals in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is full of colorful festivals, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse traditions of the archipelago. Each region has its own unique celebrations that...
View ArticleChamps’ advantage: Celtics bury undermanned Mavericks anew in finals rematch
Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 24 points and Derrick White added 23 to lead the visiting Boston Celtics to a 122-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday (Sunday, January 26, Manila time)....
View ArticleWATCH: Top 5 News Stories This Week, January 19-25
Herbert Bautista and former Quezon City official Aldrin Cuña are found guilty of corruption, and they can never hold public office again; Donald Trump takes his oath to be the 47th President of the...
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[The Wide Shot] Finding hope by admitting hopelessness in Rome
It was a day of 15,000 steps and three work-related activities in different places. Fresh from a red-eye flight to Rome, I was running on less than eight hours of sleep in a span of 48 hours. Not only...
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[WATCH] Sonny Angel 20th anniversary pop-up celebration: What to expect
MANILA, Philippines – It’s the 20th anniversary of the little cherubs that sport different kinds of headgear — otherwise known as Sonny Angels! Created by Japanese toy manufacturer Toru Soeya and...
View Article[HOMESTRETCH] Asi Taulava and NLEX: Youth empowerment through basketball
BAGUIO CITY – PBA legend Asi Taulava is known not only for his durability and dominance on court but also for his endearing personality. With 24 years of experience in the league, having moved around...
View ArticleSiniakova, Townsend claim Australian Open women’s doubles crown
Top seeds Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend claimed the women’s doubles crown at the Australian Open on Sunday, January 26, after beating Jelena Ostapenko and Hsieh Su-wei, 6-2, 6-7(4), 6-3, in a...
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