Emirates airline chalks record annual profit as travel demand booms
May 13, 2024
The airline's best-ever financial performance figures were "driven by the voracious appetite for travel across customer segments," the Emirates Group said.
Vince Himzon planned on playing hoops for Letran — now he’s their star volleyball player
May 13, 2024
Five years ago, Vince Himzon travelled from Laguna to Colegio de San Juan de Letran for the sole purpose of trying out for the school's juniors basketball team.
Maddie Madayag excited for healthy Choco Mucho future amid 2nd PVL silver finish
May 13, 2024
Enduring the pain of another PVL bridesmaid finish, Choco Mucho captain Maddie Madayag takes in the positives amid the Flying Titans' ongoing maiden title pursuit
Kiefer Ravena, Shiga Lakes reach B2 Finals, earn B1 promotion
May 13, 2024
Kiefer Ravena and the Shiga Lakes are set to return to the league's top division after routing Yamagata, 97-74, to sweep their best-of-three semifinals series on Sunday in the Japan B.League's B2 division at the Shiga Daihatsu Arena.
U.S. sounds alarm as thousands in Georgia’s capital protest ‘Kremlin-style’ foreign influence bill
May 13, 2024
White House national security advisor Jake Sullivan said over the weekend that the U.S. was "deeply alarmed" about democratic backsliding in Georgia.
CJ Perez says ex-team Terrafirma ‘different now’ as San Miguel faces sudden death
May 13, 2024
Terrafirma stands a win away from a breakthrough semifinal appearance in franchise history as it drags CJ Perez and No. 1 San Miguel to a sudden death in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals
Britain faces its ‘most dangerous’ years in history, PM Rishi Sunak warns in preelection bid
May 13, 2024
The British Prime declared Monday that Britain is at a "crossroads" as he seeks to reignite waning support for his ruling Conservative Party.
Alyssa Valdez proud of Creamline’s rise from ‘hardest conference’ with 8th PVL title
May 13, 2024
Enduring historic losses, top player departures, and controversial games, Creamline still delivers when it mattered most as it rises once more to the top of the PVL mountain
Brooke Van Sickle finds joy in contributing to flourishing Philippine volleyball scene
May 13, 2024
Newly-crowned MVP Brooke Van Sickle was left in awe by the intense passion she witnessed within the Philippine volleyball community during her first campaign with Petro Gazz in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. The Filipina-American outside hitter expressed delight at being a part of and seeing firsthand the growth of the sport in […]
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What import? New PVL MVP Brooke Van Sickle embraces PH volley federation switch
May 13, 2024
Despite a vocal minority of volleyball fans questioning her Filipina roots, newly-crowned PVL MVP Brooke Van Sickle vows to give her all for the Philippine women's volleyball team as she processes her federation switch away from the USA
Djokovic’s Rome exit opens door for Sinner to grab No. 1 ranking in French Open
May 13, 2024
Novak Djokovic is in danger of losing the world No. 1 ranking as he goes into his French Open title defense facing some series threat from Jannik Sinner
Robert Bolick acknowledges playoff learning curve for NLEX
May 13, 2024
It’s back to the drawing board now for NLEX after what was once a promising PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup campaign ended disastrously on Sunday. The Road Warriors found themselves swept by Meralco in Game 2 of their quarterfinal series. And Robert Bolick could only lament the discrepancy in experience between the two MVP Group-owned […]
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Angge Poyos’ injury hits Eya Laure hard
May 13, 2024
University of Santo Tomas great Eya Laure couldn’t help but feel emotional when Golden Tigresses’ top gunner Angge Poyos fell during the second set of Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Finals. Laure was one of the 20,995 fans in attendance at the SMART Araneta Coliseum last Saturday, sitting beside another school […]
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LPU coach lauds Jaja Tulang for ability to star in multiple roles
May 13, 2024
Lyceum of the Philippines University head coach Cromwel Garcia has plenty of belief in Jaja Tulang.
Jaja Santiago lauds Alyssa Solomon’s emergence as NU’s on-court leader
May 13, 2024
Alyssa Solomon and Jaja Santiago had a moment after National University advanced to the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Volleyball Finals last Wednesday. Following the Lady Bulldogs’ straight-sets win over the FEU Lady Tamaraws in their do-or-die Final Four battle, the NU legend was seen talking to Solomon, mentoring her on her spiking. Solomon, the 6-foot-1 […]
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Thunderstorm advisory issued for Metro Manila, 5 provinces
May 13, 2024
Metro Manila, Tarlac, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Laguna and Quezon may expect moderate to heavy rain showers with lightning and strong winds in the next two to three hours, PAGASA said.
What are the odds? Atlanta Hawks land top overall pick in 2024 NBA Draft
May 13, 2024
The Hawks will have the top pick in the NBA Draft for the first time in nearly five decades as they come out on top despite just a 3% chance at receiving the No. 1 selection
Dionesa Tolentin, despite accolades, hails Jonela Albiño as FEU’s finest
May 13, 2024
Now that Far Eastern University has emerged as the champion of the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Football Tournament, head coach Let Dimzon and captain Inday Tolentin paid tribute to the person who carried them across the finish line — Jonela Albiño. With the game tied at one-all and a penalty shootout looming against De La […]
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Thunderstorm advisory up over Metro Manila, 7 provinces
May 13, 2024
Metro Manila and seven nearby provinces are expected to experience moderate to heavy rainshowers on Monday afternoon.
Rookie Alfonzo Gonzalez attributes heroic saves to UP’s support, confidence
May 13, 2024
As University of the Philippines gears up for the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Football Tournament final this Thursday against Far Eastern University, it has rookie goalkeeper Alfonso Gonzalez and defender Angelo Pagdanganan to thank for allowing it to reach this far. Gonzalez made key stops against University of Santo Tomas during the penalty shootout. Meanwhile, […]
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Displaying art in your home? Here are some do’s and don’ts
May 13, 2024
Where and how to hang pictures and other artworks can feel like a challenge. CNBC spoke to experts for their display tips.
Handling business: Pacers blast Knicks to even series 2-2
May 13, 2024
Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers claim their 10th straight home victory dating back to the regular season as they win back-to-back games against the Knicks
Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser braces for possible full ACL tear
May 13, 2024
TNT is bracing for the worst regarding the status of Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser. Initial assessments by the team doctor indicate a full tear in his left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a devastating blow for the 6-foot-6 forward. Confirmation of the injury came from team manager Jojo Lastimosa, who expressed concern over the severity of the situation. […]
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Road team wins again as Jokic, Nuggets knock off Timberwolves to tie series
May 13, 2024
After dropping the first two games of the series in Denver, defending champion Nuggets beat the Timberwolves twice in Minnesota to pull even at 2-2
AI may not replace you, but someone who uses it can — here’s the No. 1 skill you need to stay relevant
May 13, 2024
In this era of artificial intelligence, it has become increasingly important to learn how to use AI. Here's the one skill you must have to stay relevant.
PH now in ‘weak El Niño’ which may end in June –PAGASA
May 13, 2024
PAGASA on Monday said the country is now in the "weak El Niño" stage, and the weather phenomenon may end by June.
NBA: Road team wins again as Nuggets knock off Wolves, tie series
May 13, 2024
Nikola Jokic finished with 35 points, seven rebounds and seven assists as the Denver Nuggets held on for a 115-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinal series in Minneapolis on Sunday night.
Hawks land top overall pick in 2024 NBA Draft
May 13, 2024
The lottery has been completed, the order has been doled out and the Atlanta Hawks beat the odds to come out on top, when they were granted the top overall selection in the 2024 NBA Draft.
NBA mock draft: Projecting the top 14 post-lottery
May 13, 2024
The NBA draft lottery is complete, the order of the top 14 picks is cemented and the Atlanta Hawks are on the clock.
Pacers blast Knicks to even NBA Eastern Conference semifinal series 2-2
May 13, 2024
Tyrese Haliburton scored 20 points as the Indiana Pacers breezed to a 121-89 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday in Indianapolis to even their Eastern Conference semifinal series at two wins apiece.
Australia’s budget is expected to target housing crisis as prices keep climbing
May 13, 2024
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to deliver the budget on Tuesday, which is expected to focus on addressing the nation's housing crisis.
This global stock could rally 140% on a hydrogen fuel boom, analyst says
May 13, 2024
It's not just one analyst. The consensus price target of four analysts points to a 124% upside for the stock.
Heat index in 36 areas in ‘danger’ category on May 13
May 13, 2024
Thirty-six areas may experience heat index in the "danger" category on Monday, PAGASA said in its forecast.
Easterlies continue to affect PH, will bring rain showers, clouds
May 13, 2024
The easterlies are still affecting the country on Monday and will bring clouds and rain showers, according to PAGASA's weather forecast.
Poetic Triumph: Bea De Leon focuses on gratitude over beating former team
May 13, 2024
Bea De Leon clinched her first conference championship for Creamline by delivering the final point for the Cool Smashers in the fifth set of Game 2 against Choco Mucho, 20-25, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11. The 5-foot-11 middle blocker was prepared for her moment as the Flying Titans over-received Alyssa Valdez’s service, and De Leon smartly […]
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Sisi Rondina set for indoor NT debut in AVC Challenge Cup
May 13, 2024
Following Choco Mucho’s campaign in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, Sisi Rondina will immediately head back into action to represent the Philippines in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women. Rondina confirmed the news to Tiebreaker Times following the Flying Titans’ Game 2 loss to Creamline in the All-Filipino Conference Finals […]
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Alyssa Valdez opens up about Creamline’s toughest conference yet: ‘An unpredictable journey’
May 13, 2024
Alyssa Valdez is once again a champion. Her Creamline Cool Smashers defeated the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the Finals of the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. This is Valdez’s eighth championship with the Cool Smashers, having been part of the team since its inception back in 2017. With all those titles, Valdez admitted […]
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Another early exit for Bolick as NLEX gets boot: ‘Experience prevailed’
May 12, 2024
After a 5-1 start, Robert Bolick and NLEX lose six of their last seven games as they exit the PBA Philippine Cup following a sweep by Meralco in the quarterfinals