Taiwan voters rebuff China and give ruling party third presidential term
TAIPE, Taiwan – Taiwanese voters swept the ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te into power on Saturday, January 13, strongly rejecting Chinese pressure to...
View ArticleCruz-Dumont expects UE Warriors to make noise next UAAP season
MANILA, Philippines – Even after University of the East fell short of a UAAP men’s basketball Final Four spot once again, Jack Cruz-Dumont thinks the Red Warriors are primed to make noise in Season...
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As Jokowi nears end of term, Mary Jane Veloso ages in detention
MANILA, Philippines – On Mary Jane Veloso’s 39th birthday, the president of the country she’s been on death row for over a decade was visiting her home country. Veloso, a Filipino who once sought work...
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FACT CHECK: Post on teacher job openings not from DepEd
Claim: The Department of Education (DepEd) posted a job advertisement for teaching and non-teaching positions for school year 2024-2025. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook post was...
View ArticleGinebra secures twice-to-beat Comm’s Cup slot, escapes NLEX in Albay thriller
MANILA, Philippines – Barangay Ginebra took its “never say die” attitude to the jam-packed Ibalong Centrum for Recreation in Legazpi, Albay, forging a 103-99 escape of the NLEX Road Warriors to clinch...
View ArticleFarm Fresh overhauls roster, signs Jolina dela Cruz, Caitlin Viray, 7 others
MANILA, Philippines – Farm Fresh finally made noise in the star-studded 2024 PVL free agent frenzy, signing former F2 star rookie Jolina dela Cruz and former Choco Mucho opposite hitter Caitlin Viray...
View ArticleDjokovic primed for more success in new era at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia – Novak Djokovic begins his Australian Open title defense against qualifier Dino Prizmic when the expanded Grand Slam kicks off on Sunday, January 14, with few betting against him...
View ArticleMatthew Wright remains supportive of ex-team Phoenix
OKINAWA, Japan – Despite playing professionally thousands of miles away in the Land of the Rising Sun, former Phoenix Fuel Masters star Matthew Wright continues to keep tabs on his former team. The...
View ArticleRain or Shine enters playoffs on 6-game winning streak with escape vs Converge
MANILA, Philippines – Rain or Shine survived a late collapse and extended its red-hot run in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup with a 112-111 escape against Converge at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on...
View ArticleJulius Randle, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat shorthanded Grizzlies
Julius Randle had 24 points and 11 rebounds as the visiting New York Knicks beat the injury-plagued Memphis Grizzlies 106-94 on Saturday (Sunday, January 14, Manila time). Miles McBride scored a...
View ArticleRookie Jordan Hawkins drops 34 as Pelicans top Mavericks in battle of...
Rookie Jordan Hawkins scored 34 points and six teammates scored in double figures as the visiting New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Dallas Mavericks 118-108 on Saturday night (Sunday, January 14,...
View ArticleSandiganbayan dismisses cases vs Maguindanao provincial officers who passed away
MANILA, Philippines – The Sandiganbayan dismissed corruption charges filed against two Maguindanao provincial officers following their deaths. Former provincial treasurer Osmeña Bandila and former...
View ArticlePope Francis says war is in itself a crime against humanity
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis said on Sunday, January 14, war was “a crime against humanity” as he reiterated a call for peace in Ukraine and the Middle East. “Let us not forget this (…) People need...
View ArticleNovak Djokovic survives Dino Prizmic test in Melbourne opener
Novak Djokovic was dragged into a dogfight by talented teenager Dino Prizmic and had to dig deep to open his Australian Open title defense with a 6-2, 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4 victory in the first round on...
View ArticleTreadwell hailed game changer as Rain or Shine rebounds from horror start
MANILA, Philippines – It took a single personnel change for Rain or Shine to turn its fortunes around. The decision to switch imports and bring in Demetrius Treadwell has worked wonders as the Elasto...
View ArticleTNT completes PBA playoff cast, drubs Phoenix as Pogoy returns
MANILA, Philippines – TNT avoided further complications and snagged the last playoff berth in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup with a 116-96 win over Phoenix at the PhilSports Arena on Sunday, January 14....
View Article‘Miracle’: Roger Pogoy returns in time for TNT after health scare
MANILA, Philippines – Roger Pogoy calls it a miracle. Pogoy came back earlier than anticipated from a health scare as he played his first game of the 2023-2024 PBA season, helping TNT claim a 116-96...
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Kim Dy expects playful ‘swagger’ as former F2 Logistics teammates clash in PVL
OKINAWA, Japan – Expect playful trash talk between former teammates of the disbanded F2 Logistics Cargo Movers. Members of the Cargo Movers have found new homes in the PVL, including PLDT High Speed...
View ArticleSenate to lead review of charter change proposals | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Zubiri dances to Cha-cha: Senate to lead Constitution review on economic provisions The Senate leadership takes the lead in...
View ArticleWATCH: Sneak peek into Sinulog and Fiesta Señor 2024 in Cebu
CEBU, Philippines – From colorful dance parades to solemn novena masses, the streets of Cebu are expected to be filled with merrymaking locals and proud Santo Niño (Child Jesus) devotees from all over...
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