Stories from the UN Archive: Kissing trees and protecting the natural world
December 14, 2023
A pioneer in the study of chimpanzees and a vocal environmental activist, Jane Goodall became a UN Messenger of Peace in 2002.
South Sudan: No basis for free and fair 2024 elections, warns Haysom
December 14, 2023
South Sudan is in no position to hold free, fair, or secure elections slated for December next year, the head of the UN Mission in the country (UNMISS) said on Thursday, stressing that there’s still time to catch up.
‘Desperate, hungry, terrified’: Gazans stopping aid trucks in search of food
December 14, 2023
Some Gazans are so desperate for food that they are now stopping aid trucks and immediately eating what they find, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees warned on Thursday.
Gaza flooding latest disaster to hit desperate Palestinians
December 14, 2023
Heavy rains created new misery in Gaza as UN humanitarians repeated deep concerns on Thursday over the deteriorating health situation in the Strip, amid ongoing Israeli bombardment and fighting with Palestinian armed groups.
Explainer: How Darfur became a ‘humanitarian calamity and catastrophic human rights crisis’
December 14, 2023
The outbreak of conflict seven months ago in Sudan has led to “a convergence of a worsening humanitarian calamity and a catastrophic human rights crisis”, according to a senior UN official, and the restive region of Darfur has been particularly badly a...
Vanie Gandler channels inner ‘RAD’ in Battle for Bronze Game 1 win
December 14, 2023
After her shaky performance in the semifinals, Vanie Gandler made sure to step up to the challenge and help Cignal take Game 1 of the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference battle for bronze against Chery Tiggo. Up against a motivated Crossovers side in the third-place match, the super rookie out of Ateneo rose to […]
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PVL: Jorge Edson Souza de Brito resigns as Akari head coach
December 14, 2023
Jorge Edson Souza de Brito resigned as the head coach of PVL team Akari Chargers.
CESAFI: Gentallan, Salarda, Maglasang deliver vs UC, sends title series to decider
December 14, 2023
CEBU CITY — University of the Visayas dug deep on defense and held University of Cebu scoreless in the last four minutes to come away with a 53-41 win in Game Two of the Chooks-to-Go Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (CESAFI) Season 23 college basketball finals on Thursday at the Cebu Coliseum here. This means the […]
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PVL: Cignal downs Chery Tiggo, inches closer to bronze finish
December 14, 2023
The Cignal HD Spikers moved closer to a bronze medal finish after taking down the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, 25-19, 21-25, 25-15, 25-20, on Thursday in Game 1 of the 2023 PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference battle for third at the Mall of Asia Arena.
PVL: Gandler, Gonzaga show way vs Chery as Cignal moves closer to 3rd place
December 14, 2023
Cignal recovered from a second set hiccup with a dominant showing in the third before holding sway in the fourth to outlast Chery Tiggo, 25-19, 21-25, 25-15, 25-20, and move a win away from winning the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference third place, Thursday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The HD […]
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News Publishers See Google’s AI Search Tool as a Traffic-Destroying Nightmare
December 14, 2023
The tech giant’s AI-powered search product is being tested on roughly 10 million users. Publishers who rely on Google for traffic see a gathering storm.
LIVE UPDATES: Creamline vs Choco Mucho, PVL 2nd All-Filipino finals – December 14
December 14, 2023
PVL fan favorite sister squads Creamline and Choco Mucho duke it out in a finals series for the first time ever as the 2023 Second All-Filipino Conference reaches a Christmas home stretch
Kelvin Miranda explains why he quickly denied the ‘booking” allegations from a blind item
December 14, 2023
Kelvin Miranda once again made it clear: The allegations involving him in a “booking” rumor are not true.
Giannis Antetokounmpo involved in postgame scrap after Bucks-record 64
December 14, 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo erupts for 64 points to set a Bucks franchise record but the two-time MVP figures in a heated altercation over the game ball
Zack Snyder creates his own ‘Star Wars” with ‘Rebel Moon”
December 14, 2023
If Zack Snyder's new Netflix sci-fi movie epic "Rebel Moon" looks and feels a lot like a "Star Wars" film, that's because it was originally pitched as one.
AFC: Kaya-Iloilo suffers defeat to close Champions League campaign
December 14, 2023
Kaya-Iloilo closed its 2023-2024 AFC Champions League campaign with a 1-3 loss to South Korean side Incheon United Wednesday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. The newly-crowned 2023 Copa Paulino Alcantara winners found themselves two goals down before the end of the first half. Seung-Ho Park and Woo-Jin Choi scored in the 12th and […]
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Ban flavored vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls
December 14, 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday urged governments to treat e-cigarettes similarly to tobacco and ban all flavors, threatening cigarette companies' bets on smoking alternatives.
Bringing Pinoy fashion to Christmas celebrations
December 14, 2023
It was a festive, star-studded evening in celebration of Filipino heritage and fashion at the very first Paskong TernoCon 2023 at SM Aura. A joint project of SM Supermalls, Bench/Lifestyle + Clothing, and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), t...
NLEX retires Asi Taulava’s jersey no. 88
December 14, 2023
The NLEX Road Warriors on Wednesday retired Asi Taulava's jersey no. 88.
NBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo scores Bucks-record 64 vs. Pacers
December 14, 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo set a Milwaukee Bucks franchise record with 64 points to lead his team to a 140-126 win over the visiting Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.
‘Ghost Fighter (Yu Yu Hakusho)’ actor says the live action gives ‘respect’ to the original manga
December 14, 2023
"Yu Yu Hakusho" fans, worry not -- the upcoming live action series still carries the essence of the original manga, the cast said.
Kim Seon-ho, Ahn Hyo-seop, more South Korean oppas arrive at AAA 2023
December 14, 2023
Our favorite oppas have arrived at the Philippine Arena for the ongoing Asia Artist Awards 2023!
Giannis Antetokounmpo involved in postgame scrap over game ball
December 14, 2023
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a franchise-record 64 points against the visiting Indiana Pacers on Wednesday -- and then the drama truly began postgame.
Solenn Heussaff, Nico Bolzico’s second daughter Maëlys turns 1 year old
December 14, 2023
Solenn Heussaff and Nico Bolzico"s second daughter, Maëlys, just turned one year old!
Wesley So bows to Uzbek rival in first semis duel
December 14, 2023
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Wesley So saw his sensational run come to a crashing halt as he fell to Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Abdusattorov, 2.5-1.5, in the first set of their best-of-three semifinal duel in the Champions Chess Tour Finals in Toronto...
Pinoy celebrities, musical acts grace the Asia Artist Awards 2023 red carpet
December 14, 2023
It's not just oppas and idols who attended the Asia Artist Awards 202 at the Philippine Arena on Tuesday.
SEVENTEEN member Jeonghan to miss ‘Follow’ tour in Asia due to ankle injury
December 14, 2023
Another member of the K-pop group will miss the show in Bulacan to focus on recovery and rehabilitation.
PH women’s volley head coach Jorge de Brito resigns from Akari post
December 14, 2023
Current Philippine women's volleyball head coach Jorge Souza de Brito relinquishes one of his posts, leaving the PVL's Akari Chargers after their best conference yet in their short history
SB19 makes 1st public appearance at #AAA2023 since resolving conflict with ShowBT
December 14, 2023
No better place for SB19 to make their first public appearance since resolving the hullaballoo regarding their name than at the Asia Artist Awards 2023!
Michael V. hints at new parody: ‘Sang Kiss Muna’
December 14, 2023
Michael V hinted at his new parody for "Bubble Gang."
Alden Richards, Barbie Forteza, more Kapuso personalities, programs bag awards in Gawad Lasallianeta
December 14, 2023
Kapuso personalities and programs will take home a lot of hardware when the 6th Gawad Lasallianeta holds its awarding ceremony in De La Salle Araneta University on January 29!
NewJeans brings their charm to Asia Artist Awards 2023
December 14, 2023
NewJeans on Thursday graced the Philippine Arena for the Asia Artist Awards 2023.
Giannis sizzles for 64 in stormy Bucks win; Lakers down Spurs
December 14, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Giannis Antetokounmpo erupted for a career-high 64 points as the Milwaukee Bucks avenged last week’s in-season tournament exit to the Indiana Pacers with an ill-tempered 140-126 victory on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Former NBA Most V...
Dolly de Leon, Megan Young, Rufa Mae Quinto among guest judges for ‘Drag Den Philippines” Season 2
December 14, 2023
“Drag Den Philippines” is promising more drama and pasabog for its second season!
Netflix releases list of most-watched shows for the first half of 2023
December 14, 2023
The streaming giant released an engagement report listing down the top shows on the platform based on hours viewed.
Olivarez eyes back-to-back in Dagitab Open
December 14, 2023
Eric Jed Olivarez faces a formidable challenge in pursuit of back-to-back men’s singles crown, top-billing the Dagitab Festival National Open, which unwraps today (Friday, Dec. 15) at the City of Naga courts in Cebu. Coming off a dominant performance i...
Akari’s Brazilian coach in PVL steps down
December 14, 2023
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Akari Chargers have parted ways with Brazilian head coach Jorge Souza de Brito, the team announced on Thursday, Dec. 14. In a statement posted on social media, the team management said it has accepted the resignat...
Robert Bolick still groping for form in PBA return
December 14, 2023
By REYNALD MAGALLON Newly acquired NLEX guard Robert Bolick was obviously far from his tip-top shape during his PBA Season 48 debut as the Road Warriors suffered a sorry 113-101 loss to TNT Tropang Giga at the PhilSports Arena on Wednesday, Dec....