Free-throw woes aside, San Miguel survives Magnolia in PBA final opener
MANILA, Philippines – The acclaimed San Miguel offense proved just as good as advertised even against the best defense in the PBA. But the Beermen need to fine-tune their free throw shooting as they...
View ArticleBacks to the wall, Gazans fear Israeli assault on last refuge
GAZA – Israeli forces shelled the outskirts of the last refuge on the southern edge of the Gaza Strip on Friday, February 2, where the displaced, penned against the border fence in their hundreds of...
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Night, night: Carlo Bumina-ang puts Chinese foe to sleep
MANILA, Philippines – Carlo“The Bull” Bumina-ang sure knows how to start the year right. Bumina-ang hacks out a rousing first-round victory, submitting Xie Zhipeng with a ruthless arm triangle choke...
View ArticleWorld Court says it will hear part of Russia-Ukraine genocide case
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – The United Nations’ highest court on Friday, February 2, ruled that it will hear a case in which Kyiv has asked it to declare it did not commit genocide in eastern Ukraine, as...
View ArticleEnd of era: Yawi leaves Echo, joins Aura in Indonesia
MANILA, Philippines – Mobile Legends star Tristan “Yawi” Cabrera joined the growing list of Filipino players who have taken their acts to Indonesia as he is set to play for Aura Esports. Aura revealed...
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2025 in the air: Revisiting the guessing game the Dutertes put up every...
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte surprised the public on Monday, January 22, when she said in a speech in her hometown that she will run in the next election. That statement was odd...
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PH task force on media security’s efforts not enough, says UN’s Khan
MANILA, Philippines – United Nation Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan found the efforts of the government’s task force on media security lacking. Asked about her...
View ArticleUS launches retaliatory strikes in Iraq, Syria, nearly 40 reported killed
WASHINGTON, USA – The United States launched airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against more than 85 targets linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) and the militias it backs, reportedly killing more...
View ArticlePakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, wife jailed for 7 years for unlawful marriage
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Khan, were sentenced to seven years in prison and fined on Saturday, February 3, by a court that ruled their 2018...
View ArticleFAST FACTS: New-era Gilas Pilipinas begins 2024 FIBA cycle with Asia Cup...
MANILA, Philippines – The 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers mark a new beginning for Gilas Pilipinas. Besides starting a four-year FIBA cycle, the national team will turn the page on another chapter –...
View ArticleLa Salle high school product Kean Baclaan leaves NU, joins loaded champion...
MANILA, Philippines – The top men’s basketball team in the UAAP once again got a lot stronger. After two seasons with the NU Bulldogs, former La Salle-Zobel high school product Kean Baclaan is...
View ArticleEriobu shines in PBA finals debut as Magnolia makes San Miguel sweat
MANILA, Philippines – The emergence of Joseph Eriobu proved to be a silver lining even as Magnolia dropped the opener of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals against San Miguel. Eriobu powered the...
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IN PHOTOS: 2024 Panagbenga Festival’s blooming opening
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The Panagbenga Festival, now in its 28th year, commenced with the theme “celebrating tradition, embracing innovation.” CULTURE. Baguio City residents wearing Igorot clothing...
View ArticleAlex Eala bows out of Indian tournament semis, quickly zeroes in on Abu Dhabi...
MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala’s two-week campaign in India ended on Saturday, February 3, but not after almost pulling off what would have been an amazing comeback. The 18-year-old Filipina third...
View ArticleDreamscape head Deo Endrinal passes away at 60
MANILA, Philippines – Roldeo “Deo” Endrinal, the respected head of Dreamscape Entertainment, ABS-CBN’s content production unit, has passed away. He was 60. In an Instagram post, Endrinal’s son PJ...
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Journalist, advocate: Karen Davila and the work towards PH gender equality
MANILA, Philippines – Journalists are not always seen campaigning for certain causes on the ground. They follow issues, and interview advocates who tell their stories. With a need to stay objective...
View ArticleAustralia sweats through heatwave, bushfire risk rated ‘extreme’
SYDNEY, Australia – Large swaths of Australia on Sunday, February 4, sweltered through a heatwave as authorities warned of elevated bushfire risk in an already high-risk fire season during an El Nino...
View ArticleUS Senate unveils $118-billion bipartisan bill on border security with aid...
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – The US Senate on Sunday, February 4, unveiled a $118-billion bipartisan border security bill that would also provide aid to Ukraine and Israel following months of negotiations,...
View ArticleVideographer shot along NLEX
PAMPANGA, Philippines – A 42-year-old male videographer was shot while driving along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Southbound lane in Bulacan on Sunday, February 4. Aris Magayanes was driving from...
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Doctor survives ambush, rushes self to hospital in Maguindanao del Sur
TAWI-TAWI, Philippines – A government physician drove fast and rushed herself to a hospital after motorcycle-riding gunmen shot and wounded her in an ambush along a highway in Paglas, Maguindanao del...
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