Tungcab-led Blackwater trumps Phoenix, snaps 7-game skid after promising 3-0...
MANILA, Philippines – Jaydee Tungcab posted a career-high 19 points to lift the Blackwater Bossing over the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 102-83, ending what once was a hopeful 2024 PBA Philippine Cup...
View ArticlePacers, Knicks triumphs in Game 6, advances to the second round
SAN PEDRO, LAGUNA – The Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks conquered their opponents in a thrilling Game 6 on Friday, May 3. The Pacers secured a 4-2 series win. Since the 2013–14 season, this was...
View ArticleEXPLAINER: How Duterte-era deal ‘waived’ Philippines’ rights, claims in...
There’s a new development in Beijing’s claims on issues concerning the West Philippine Sea. After insisting on a “gentleman’s agreement” and a “new mode” in Ayungin Shoal, Chinese officials are...
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Chess serves as support for Argentina’s vulnerable, detained children
Agustín Teglia, a sociologist by profession, learned to play chess as a child, encouraged by his mother. He recalls having a board in the living room where he played with his brother and cousin. Years...
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PCG: China should be held accountable for environmental damage in Pag-asa Island
MANILA, Philippines – A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) official said China should be held accountable for environmental damage in and near Pag-asa Island (Thitu), located 300 nautical miles from...
View ArticleSelf-confidence powers underdog FEU Lady Tamaraws to stunning sweep of No. 1 NU
MANILA, Philippines – After anchoring on a strong self-belief, the FEU Lady Tamaraws lived to fight another day after shocking the top-seeded NU Lady Bulldogs in straight sets to force a rubber match...
View ArticleNo sweep: Meralco denies San Miguel rare spotless finish, secures...
MANILA, Philippines – Meralco played the spoiler’s role. The Bolts became the first team to take down the San Miguel Beermen after 10 games, 95-92, to secure a quarterfinals berth at the Batangas...
View ArticleDrones above, police at the gates: Columbia protest camp’s final moments
NEW YORK, USA – The occupation of a building at Columbia University by pro-Palestinian student protesters was in its 18th hour when photos and videos dinged across students’ phones: police had parked...
View ArticleHow bird flu could threaten cow cuddling. Yes, it is a thing.
ILLINOIS, USA – Farmer Luz Klotz straightened the brightly striped hair bow on Reba, a 1,600-pound heifer lounging on the ground under twinkling fairy lights. Teenager Joey Pachl, hoping to impress...
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EXPLAINER: How US campus protests over Gaza differ from Vietnam war era
WASHINGTON, USA – A deep generational divide, anti-war protests on college campuses, and a looming Chicago Democratic convention invite comparisons between today’s protests against Israel’s attacks in...
View ArticleOn a mission: Kiefer Ravena steps up as Shiga advances to B2 semis
MANILA, Philippines – Kiefer Ravena was a man on a mission for the Shiga Lakes in his first playoff series in the Japan B. League. Pitted against the Aomori Wat’s in a best-of-three quarterfinal...
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Sister act sequel: Choco Mucho, Creamline fight for PVL crown anew
MANILA, Philippines – It’s a sister act sequel in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) as Creamline and Choco Mucho forge a championship rematch in the 2024 All-Filipino Conference Finals starting...
View ArticleWonder why Thompson, Standhardinger sat out crucial stretch in Ginebra loss?...
MANILA, Philippines – There is nothing to worry about Barangay Ginebra stars Scottie Thompson and Christian Standhardinger. Head coach Tim Cone said Thompson and Standhardinger are just fine after he...
View ArticleSame supremacy: La Salle, UST rule UAAP 3×3 hoops after 5-on-5 romp
MANILA, Philippines – Regardless of the discipline, La Salle and UST remained the kings and queens of the UAAP basketball court. The La Salle Green Archers and the University of Santo Tomas Growling...
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Finals-bound UST keen to change fate after repeat ouster of La Salle 5 years...
MANILA, Philippines – On May 5, 2019, the UST Golden Tigresses eliminated the La Salle Lady Spikers from the UAAP Season 81 women’s volleyball Final Four to clinch a finals spot. Five years later, to...
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SB19’s new collab song ‘Moonlight’ tops music charts in nine countries
MANILA, Philippines – “Moonlight,” the new song released by P-pop group SB19 topped music charts in nine countries after its release on Friday, May 3. The song was produced in collaboration with...
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Madonna attracts 1.6 million to free concert at Brazil’s Copacabana beach
RIO DE JAINERO, Brazil – More than a million people thronged Brazil’s Copacabana beach for a free Madonna concert on Saturday, May 4, braving the heat to see the end of her Celebration world tour. The...
View ArticleEuropapa or Baby Lasagna? Contestants to look out for at Eurovision 2024
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – The Eurovision Song Contest, a music kitsch-fest watched by some 200 million people, kicks off in Malmö, Sweden on Sunday, May 5, with its “turquoise carpet” gala, in what fans...
View Article‘Lord of the Rings’ star Bernard Hill dies at 79
MANILA, Philippines – British actor Bernard Hill, best known for his role as King Théoden in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, passed away on Sunday, May 5. He was 79. Hill’s death was confirmed by his...
View ArticleView from Manila: Why isn’t China confirming the next South China Sea meeting...
LAOAG CITY – If China believes in talk and diplomacy to manage tensions, then why isn’t it committing to a date for a dialogue on the West Philippine Sea? Different government sources confirmed that...
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