Decathlon opens new store in Cebu
March 5, 2024
Global sports retail brand Decathlon said it opened a new store in Cebu City, its first store outside Mega Manila.
Maynilad completes pipe replacement project in Sampaloc
March 5, 2024
Maynilad Water Services Inc. on Monday reported the completion of its P208-million pipe replacement project in Sampaloc, Manila.
Spain”s Catalonia hands out free reusable menstruation products
March 4, 2024
Spain's Catalonia region began providing free reusable menstrual cups, period underwear and cloth pads at pharmacies on Monday, in one of the first initiatives of its kind in the world.
Apple announces new MacBook Air laptops with its latest M3 chip
March 4, 2024
Apple on Monday announced new versions of its 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air laptops with its latest M3 chip.
Yale’s Stephen Roach says China may have run out of imaginative solutions to its tough problems
March 4, 2024
China has not held its "Third Plenum" meeting that was expected to take place last year, which could be a sign that is is struggling to address its challenges.
Manila Southwoods nails ninth PAL Interclub title
March 4, 2024
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Manila Southwoods rode on a hot start to overcome a five-point deficit and cruise to a 13-point victory in the 75th Philippine Airlines Men’s Regular Invitational at the Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club on Monday, March 4...
Google-backed Anthropic debuts its most powerful chatbot yet, as generative AI battle heats up
March 4, 2024
Anthropic on Monday debuted Claude 3, a chatbot and suite of AI models that it calls its fastest and most powerful yet.
Gen AI is here to stay — here are 5 skills to help you stay relevant in the changing job market
March 4, 2024
Gen AI has become a popular tool in the workplace, and experts say people will need to reskill in order to keep up. These 5 skills will help you stay relevant.
The ‘accidental’ politicians: Meet three women risking everything to fight for democracy
March 4, 2024
Yulia Navalnaya has vowed to continue her husband's political work fighting for democracy in her country — and she's not the only one.
Joshua looking to deliver ‘statement’ win over Ngannou
March 4, 2024
Anthony Joshua looks to reestablish himself as a top contender in the heavyweight division as he tangles with former mixed martial arts champion Francis Ngannou
UN crime prevention chief pledges enhanced cooperation in Somalia
March 4, 2024
The Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Ghada Waly has highlighted the threats of transnational organized crime, terrorism, and corruption which is plaguing Somalia.
‘Mega election’ 2024 could be a landmark for democracy: UN rights chief
March 4, 2024
Dozens of elections taking place this year around the world will likely be “free from hatred” and respect the will of the people, but there are warning signs that several polls may not - from Bangladesh to Chad, Hungary, Russia and Senegal, UN rights c...
UPDATING LIVE: General Assembly President condemns ‘catastrophic, unconscionable, shameful’ conditions in Gaza
March 4, 2024
Having heard a briefing by Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA), ambassadors at the General Assembly are discussing the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the critical work of the agency. The meeting f...
Gaza war may fuel much wider Middle East crisis, warns UN rights chief
March 4, 2024
Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza continued in Egypt for a second day on Monday as the UN’s top rights official warned that the war there risked morphing into a much “wider conflagration” enveloping every country in the Middle East and beyond.
‘Clear and convincing information’ that hostages held in Gaza subjected to sexual violence says UN Special Representative
March 4, 2024
Following a 17-day visit to Israel, the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict reported on Monday that she and a team of experts had found “clear and convincing information” of rape, and sexualized torture being committed against host...
‘Reality of sports’: Obiena reflects on World Indoor Championships setback
March 4, 2024
Gunning for a medal, Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena instead finishes ninth in the World Athletics Indoor Championships
Kamala Harris urges Hamas to agree to an immediate ceasefire, pushes Israel on aid to Gaza
March 4, 2024
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris demanded Hamas agree to an immediate six-week ceasefire while urging Israel to do more to boost aid deliveries to Gaza.
Petecio, Ladon off to splendid starts in world qualifier for Olympic boxing
March 4, 2024
Filipino boxers Nesthy Petecio and Rogen Ladon both ace their first tests in the World Qualification Tournament for the Paris Olympics
Japan’s Nikkei closes above 40,000 after Wall Street benchmarks hit record highs; China ‘Two Sessions’ meeting in focus
March 4, 2024
Investors are watching the proceedings of China's "Two Sessions" meetings, which is the country's main political event for the year.
Armi Millare is rising above, growing up, and can never be boxed
March 4, 2024
Armi Millare is among the first names to come to mind when we talk about women in OPM, and for good reasons.
Foxies seek second win vs Chargers
March 4, 2024
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Games Tuesday (PhilSports Arena) 4 p.m. – Capital1 vs SGA 6 p.m. – Farm Fresh vs Akari Farm Fresh guns for its second win when it faces a winless but dangerous Akari side on Tuesday, March 5,...
The North Sea could become a ‘central storage camp’ for carbon waste. Not everyone likes the idea
March 4, 2024
Norway's government wants to show the world it is possible to safely inject and store carbon waste under the seabed.
China breaks with tradition at annual ‘Two Sessions’ meeting by scrapping premier’s press conference
March 4, 2024
China is set this week to kick off its annual parliamentary meetings, which investors are watching closely for signals on economic stimulus.
Tancontian siblings spearhead PH sambo team in Dutch tourney
March 4, 2024
By MARK REY MONTEJO Siblings Sydney and Chino Sy-Tancontian spearheaded the Philippine sambo team’s successful stint in the 2024 Dutch SAMBO Open in Dalfsen, The Netherlands over the weekend. Sydney, who bagged a bronze medal in World Sam...
Petecio, Ladon advance in Olympic qualifying tilt
March 4, 2024
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Filipino boxers opened their Paris Olympics campaign with a bang after two fighters advanced to the next round at the start of the World Qualifications Tournament in Busto Arsizio, Italy on Sunday, March 3 (Monday, Ma...
Nadal hails ‘amazing’ Alcaraz after exhibition defeat
March 4, 2024
22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal says the future of Spanish tennis is in good hands with 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. manufacturing struggles to recover
March 4, 2024
Hot U.S. January inflation data has muddied the overall economic outlook.
A Japanese seafood festival is happening in BGC this month
March 4, 2024
Seafood is one of the pillars of Japanese cuisine, as Japan is surrounded by generous oceans, just like the Philippines.
Abando hopeful for return in EASL Final Four in Cebu
March 4, 2024
By REYNALD MAGALLON Rhenz Abando made a successful return from a spine injury in the Korean Basketball League and now he’s hopeful to do the same for Anyang in the East Asia Super League Final Four slated in Lapu-Lapu City in Cebu on the weekend...
Cua, Fuertes extend streak in PPS Bansalan
March 4, 2024
Dhea Cua continued to flaunt her exceptional skills in the Davao region swing of the PPS-PEPP junior tennis circuit, scoring another double victory in the girls’ 16- and 18-and-under categories in the Gov. Yvonne Cagas Championships at the Bansalan Ten...
V of BTS to release digital single ‘Fri(end)s’ this March
March 4, 2024
BTS's V is currently serving in the military, but he still made sure that ARMYs will have something to listen to while he's away!
Malakas: AP.Bren sweeps Games of the Future Russia tourney
March 4, 2024
AP.Bren writes new chapters to its growing lore after sweeping the Games of the Future tournament in Russia, capped with a 3-1 finals win over Indonesia's Onic Esports
‘Last chance saloon’: UK finance minister expected to pledge pre-election tax cuts
March 4, 2024
Economists expect U.K. Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt to use a small fiscal windfall to deliver a modest package of tax cuts at his Spring Budget on Wednesday.
Wembanyama flaunts all-around dominance as Spurs post rare back-to-back wins
March 4, 2024
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs win back-to-back games for just the fourth time this season
Catriona Gray bonds with Nicole Cordoves on a beach trip
March 4, 2024
Catriona Gray and Nicole Cordoves recently went on a girl's trip to the beach in Anilao, Batangas, where they bonded over sunbathing, unlimited beach plunges, and, of course, girl talks.
Sheena Halili is pregnant with second baby
March 4, 2024
Sheena Halili is soon to be a mother of two!
Jennylyn Mercado shares gorgeous portraits in a motorcycle: ‘Sunduin ko lang ‘yung asawa ko’
March 4, 2024
Jennylyn Mercado shared some of her gorgeous portraits taken for her MEGA Entertainment feature, where she channeled total hottie energy in a sexy and edgy outfit.
Boston blowout: Celtics make history with 52-point drubbing of Warriors
March 4, 2024
The Celtics become the first team in NBA history to win three games by at least 50 points in a single season