Celtics again stand alone among NBA champs
June 18, 2024
BOSTON—Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head, with TD Garden fans standing on their feet cheering around him, and took it all in.
Souza leads way as Brazil downs Netherlands, gets back on track in Volleyball Nations League
June 18, 2024
FORMER champion Brazil overcame Nimir Abdel-Aziz’s 38-point eruption, scoring a 24-26, 25-23, 31-29, 25-20 victory over The Netherlands to open the crucial Week 3 of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) men’s tournament on a high note Tuesday at the Ma...
Flores finishes with a flourish; Gonzales goes wire to wire
June 18, 2024
KURT FLORES rose from eight strokes down to defeat Isaac Locsin, clinching the boys’ 10-12 crown by four shots with a closing 94 in the ICTSI Junior Philippine Golf Tour Iloilo Visayas Series at the Iloilo Golf Club on Tuesday.
Olympic-distance triathlon set in Bohol
June 18, 2024
TRIATHLON enthusiasts again get to experience the rigors of an Olympic-style endurance race as the Sun Life 5150 Triathlon returns to Bohol on July 14 at the Bellevue Resort on Panglao Island.
ElastoBeer rule revived Japa Cup
June 18, 2024
MAGBEERPAGRAIN bagged the title in the revived PBA Press Corps Raffy Japa Cup basketball tournament, defeating the Ginebra Boys, 80-68, in a wire-to-wire victory Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
PHL bound to lose 8 golds in Thailand 33rd SEA Games
June 18, 2024
THE Philippines is bound to lose outright eight potential gold medals in next year’s 33rd Southeast Asian Games unless host Thailand reconsiders weightlifting, wushu, jiu-jitsu and karate which were scrapped from its 40-sport program.
Miss World Philippines 2024 candidates tell their stories in official introduction videos
June 18, 2024
Miss World Philippines 2024 candidates are ready to wow the world not just with their beauty but also with their crown-worthy stories.
Palawan declares bloggers Rendon, Rosmar persona non grata
June 18, 2024
THE Provincial Board of Palawan has declared social media influencers Rosmar Tan and Rendon Labrador “persona non grata” for bullying an employee in Coron town last week.
Extradition trial of Teves ends, Timor court expected to issue ruling this month
June 18, 2024
THE Timor-Leste’s Court of Appeals has wrapped up its proceedings on the request of the Philippine government to extradite expelled Negros Oriental congressman and designated terrorist Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. back to the country to face trial for se...
DOJ files criminal raps vs man caught selling explicit images, videos of minors
June 18, 2024
THE Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed criminal charges against an individual who was caught selling explicit images and videos of minors online.
Guo pleads for ‘extensive, fair’ probe
June 18, 2024
SUSPENDED Mayor Alice L. Guo of Bamban, Tarlac, has called on Malacañang for an “extensive and fair” investigation on her alleged direct involvement in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogo) and illegal activities.
LNG seen as cleaner transition fuel
June 18, 2024
GOVERNMENT leaders and policy experts on Tuesday urged industry stakeholders to work closely to jumpstart the LNG (liquefied natural gas) industry, saying that the collaboration between the public and private sectors are crucial in ensuring energy sec...
DHSUD execs want sovereign guarantee for housing debts
June 18, 2024
PRESIDENT Marcos has ordered housing authorities to prepare a study on the proposed funding guarantee to accelerate the implementation of the government’s national housing program.
Japan needs more caregivers from PHL
June 18, 2024
SPEAKER Martin G. Romualdez on Tuesday said Japan is now opening its doors to more Filipino workers especially caregivers for the elderly.
Philippines, Sweden commit to make mining sustainable amid climate change impacts
June 18, 2024
THE Philippines and Sweden have agreed to work together to promote sustainable mining in support of the green transition.
CARP-covered land subject to distribution, not compromise deal–lawyer
June 18, 2024
TRACTS of land covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) are supposed to be acquired by the Department of Agrarian Reform and distributed to landless farmers and are not subject to compromise deals.
PHL rubber production struggles amid global shortage, rising demand
June 18, 2024
Local suppliers grappled with a shortage of rubber three years ago, when they were forced to shell out more money to fill up their requirements. The global shortage caused Philippine companies to pay 40 to 50 percent more for their rubber needs in 202...
Attacks against civilians in Ukraine ‘unconscionable’, Security Council hears
June 18, 2024
The UN’s top political affairs official on Tuesday reiterated that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are prohibited by international law. More than 170 civilians lost their lives and a further 690 were injured in continued Russian strike...
WFP increases response in West and Central Africa to address rising hunger
June 18, 2024
The World Food Programme (WFP) will increase its food and nutrition assistance programme this month in West and Central Africa in hopes of reaching 7.3 million people as the June-August lean season is under way at a time when hunger levels are high and...
World News in Brief: Weapons sales threat, More aid for Haiti, global refugee and migrant survey
June 18, 2024
A conference focused on small arms and light weapons is taking place at a “difficult and dangerous moment for humanity,” according to the UN Chief António Guterres.
Parent, technician, farmer, merchant: What more can a teacher be?
June 18, 2024
On World Refugee Day, marked annually on 20 June, meet some of the multi-talented teachers and principals of migrant learning centres in Thailand along the border with Myanmar, who, with UN support, are doing all they can to keep up with the ...
‘Nowhere is safe’ for civilians as Sudan war descends further into chaos
June 18, 2024
The UN Security Council in New York on Tuesday focused on the worsening crisis in Sudan as civilians continue to suffer amidst the brutal fighting between rival militaries, while the Geneva-based Human Rights Council heard independent investigators des...
Gaza: UN rights chief slams ‘unconscionable death and suffering’
June 18, 2024
As the war drags on in Gaza, UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Tuesday condemned Israel’s “relentless” attacks across the war-shattered enclave, while repeating longstanding calls for the release of all remaining hostages.
Systemic gender oppression in Afghanistan may amount to crimes against humanity
June 18, 2024
The systemic oppression against Afghan women and girls is “so severe and extensive that they appear to form a widespread and systematic attack” which could amount to crimes against humanity said Richard Bennett, the independent rights expert ...
Carlos Alcaraz hoping to learn from legendary doubles partner Rafa Nadal at Paris Olympics
June 18, 2024
Young tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz hopes to soak up as much knowledge as he can ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics as he teams up with living legend and two-time gold medalist Rafael Nadal
PH appeals Thailand’s decision to drop weightlifting, 3 other gold-rich sports from 2025 SEA Games
June 18, 2024
Unless the Thailand organizing committee accepts the appeal of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), the country will be set to lose a number of potential gold medals in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games after the hosts scrapped four sports that have be...
Viral couple in Negros Oriental retake vows after wedding mishap
June 18, 2024
Janine and Jove Sagario, the couple from Negros Oriental who went viral after their wedding mishap, had the chance to retake their vows.
Chesca Garcia on marriage: ‘It’s about putting in the work and choosing love every day’
June 18, 2024
Chesca Garcia just got real about how her marriage with Doug Kramer works. On Instagram, she shared how marriage isn't all about dreams, but putting in the work and choosing love daily.
A witness to his hard work, Chris Ross gives props to good pal Chris Newsome
June 18, 2024
They may had been on opposite sides of the court in the PBA, but Chris Ross and Chris Newsome's bond goes beyond the hardwood.
Dia de Manila: Heritage talks, art markets, more on Escolta this June
June 18, 2024
Dia de Manila, organized by the Nilad Community and The Art District Gallery, will be held from June 22 to 23 at The Art District Gallery in Calvo Building, Escolta Street in Binondo.
Kyline Alcantara unleashes inner Koreana in new Instagram pic
June 18, 2024
Kyline Alcantara unleashed the Koreana in her as she wore a Korean traditional dress!
Meralco’s Brandon Bates values lessons from memorable rookie year
June 18, 2024
By NIKOLE JAVIER From brewing strong coffee, rookie Brandon Bates went up against even stronger big guys to help Meralco accomplish its maiden PBA title in the Philippine Cup against heavily favored San Miguel. The 27-year-old big man fro...
Gin & tea? QC bar introduces a new tea-inspired cocktail menu
June 18, 2024
Who says you can"t mix gin with tea? Bar Flora has introduced a new drink menu: a unique spread of 18 tea beverages and cocktails that"s sure to give your taste buds layer after layer of flavor.
Altas Perpsquad out to record 10th NCAA cheerleading title
June 18, 2024
University of Perpetual Help System Dalta is determined to end its misfortunes in the cheerleading championships when Season 99 National Collegiate Athletic Association stages the popular event on Wednesday, June 19, at the Filoil EcoOil Arena in San J...
Abdilla-Pareja pair, Eslapor to spice up BVR on Tour Sipalay leg
June 18, 2024
National team stalwarts Ranran Abdilla and AJ Pareja hopes that their international experience will come into handy as they headline the nine-team men’s field in the Beach Volleyball Republic on Tour Sipalay leg on June 22-23 at the Poblacion Bea...
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 candidate Janet Hammond joins Miss California USA
June 18, 2024
After representing the Filipino community in Southern California at the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant, Janet Hammond is now set to compete at the upcoming Miss California USA competition.