Joshua Pacio preps early for Jarred Brooks rematch
December 20, 2023
Filipino MMA star Joshua Pacio gears up for a highly anticipated rematch against American Jarred Brooks in ONE Championship's first-ever event in Qatar
Phoenix rises to 6th straight win, sinks NorthPort to share top spot
December 20, 2023
Johnathan Williams III falls just a dime short of a triple-double as Phoenix clinches a franchise record sixth straight win
INTERVIEW: Ukrainian children express ‘innocent hope for peace’
December 20, 2023
The ‘innocent hope for peace’ demonstrated by Ukrainian children and the determination of all citizens there to look to the future, is helping the country survive into a second winter of Russia’s full-blown invasion, according to the senior UNICEF repr...
World News in Brief: WFP forced to halt some food aid in Sudan, DR Congo elections, peacekeeping chief visits CAR
December 20, 2023
The World Food Programme (WFP) announced on Wednesday that it has temporarily suspended assistance in some parts of Al Jazirah State in Sudan as conflict has spread south and east of the capital, Khartoum.
Afghanistan: Taliban’s return to ‘international norms’ is non-negotiable says UN mission chief
December 20, 2023
Lack of progress in resolving human rights issues is a key factor behind the current impasse between Afghanistan and the international community, the UN Special Representative for the country said on Wednesday in a briefing to the Security Council in N...
UN’s Grandi welcomes EU deal overhauling regional migration system
December 20, 2023
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees on Wednesday welcomed a key deal by members of the European Union (EU) to overhaul their joint migration system which promises a fresh and unified approach to deal with asylum claims.
INTERVIEW: Destruction, displacement, and grief. Senior UNRWA official reflects on ‘unprecedented’ conflict in Gaza
December 20, 2023
The scale of the conflict in Gaza is having an “unprecedented” effect on UNRWA, with staff operating under fierce bombardments, whilst grieving for colleagues killed in the fighting. Juliette Touma, Director of Communications at UNRWA, tells UN News th...
COVID-19: WHO designates JN.1 ‘variant of interest’ amid sharp rise in global spread
December 20, 2023
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has said it is continuously monitoring the global spread of JN.1, a COVID-19 variant of interest, adding that current vaccines continue to offer protection against severe disease and death from this and other vari...
Barely a drop of safe water to drink in Gaza, UN aid agency warns
December 20, 2023
As the UN Security Council was slated to meet for a third consecutive day on Wednesday in a new push for consensus to pause the fighting in Gaza, the head of the UN Children’s Fund UNICEF warned that without safe water, “many more children” will soon d...
Michelle Dee’s brother Abraham Lawyer featured in Parcinq Magazine
December 20, 2023
On Instagram, the Philippine-based magazine shared some snaps of Abraham"s handsome visuals.
Coney Reyes teases followers with photo from ‘Shining Inheritance’ set
December 20, 2023
It seems like Coney Reyes is having a great time on the set of “Shining Inheritance” with her fellow stars!
Amihan, easterlies affect PH
December 20, 2023
The Northeast Monsoon affects parts of Northern and Central Luzon, while the easterlies prevail across the eastern sections of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
Hidilyn Diaz wants to inspire young athletes in Batang Pinoy
December 20, 2023
From competing in the world stage, it is now the turn of Filipino Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz to prepare young athletes as members of her team competed in the 2023 Batang Pinoy.
Agra, Ferrer share lead at Queen of the North chessfest
December 20, 2023
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Jallen Herzchelle Agra of Claveria, Cagayan and Precious Eve Ferrer of Lingayen, Pangasinan toppled their respective rivals and kept their share of the lead after five rounds in the Queen of the North Chess Championsh...
Yuri credits former coaches for Lions NCAA success
December 20, 2023
By MARK REY MONTEJO Coach Yuri Escueta may have steered San Beda back to NCAA summit, but this young and amiable coach has refused to take the credit alone. Instead, he is deflecting most of the credit to the formidable thin...
Superal going for back-to-back in As-Pac Cup
December 20, 2023
The second Simone Asia Pacific Cup unfolds Thursday (Dec. 21) in Indonesia with defending champion Princess Superal expecting a heightened level of competition despite the absence of major champions with world No. 9 Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand and Jap...
Eldrew Yulo soars with 7 golds in Batang Pinoy gymnastics
December 20, 2023
Eldrew Yulo, younger brother of star Olympian Carlos, shows he is a man among boys in the 2023 Batang Pinoy with a seven-gold medal romp in all individual events
He Stole Hundreds of iPhones and Looted People’s Life Savings. He Told Us How.
December 20, 2023
A convicted iPhone thief explains how a vulnerability in Apple’s software got him fast cash—and then a stint in a high-security prison.
“Maria Clara at Ibarra” dominates and reaches top of Netflix Philippines
December 20, 2023
“Maria Clara at Ibarra” is the most-viewed program on Netflix Philippines based on Netflix" engagement report for January to June 2023.
NBA fines Rockets’ Dillon Brooks, coach Ime Udoka
December 20, 2023
The NBA slaps a combined $60,000 fine on Houston Rockets scrapper Dillon Brooks and head coach Ime Udoka for 'inappropriate language toward a game official'
Maxine Esteban outlasts home bet, rules Germany fencing tiff
December 20, 2023
Now representing Ivory Coast, Filipina-born Maxine Esteban tops the International Handel Cup European U23 Circuit Championship in Germany
Heart Evangelista, Sarah Lahbati, Kyline Alcantara, other artists bond at a Christmas party
December 20, 2023
There is nothing we love more than seeing our favorite celebrities in one frame!
Night night: Stephen Curry, Warriors rally from 17 down, put Celtics to rest in OT
December 20, 2023
Stephen Curry and the reeling Golden State Warriors pull off a much-needed win over the NBA-leading Boston Celtics in an overtime comeback thriller
One champion coach to another: Tim Cone recalls encounter with Steve Kerr
December 20, 2023
Ginebra head coach Tim Cone fondly looks back on his conversation with Warriors tactician Steve Kerr about the triangle system
NBA: Stephen Curry, Warriors put Celtics to rest in OT
December 20, 2023
Stephen Curry drained a desperation 3-pointer at the end of the shot clock with 11.5 seconds left in overtime to help the Golden State Warriors rally past the Boston Celtics 132-126 on Tuesday night in San Francisco.
NBA: Anfernee Simons, Blazers overtake Suns, end skid
December 20, 2023
Anfernee Simons recorded 23 points and seven assists as the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 109-104 victory over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.
How to plan a home renovation from picking an architect to managing the build
December 20, 2023
It's worth carefully planning the design and build to manage the risks involved, according to specialists who spoke to CNBC.
Damian Lillard scores 40 as Bucks streak past Wembanyama-less Spurs
December 20, 2023
Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks make light work of the Victor Wembanyama-less San Antonio Spurs, who dropped their 20th game in the last 21
Toyota’s Daihatsu to halt all vehicle shipments as safety scandal widens
December 20, 2023
The latest revelations suggest that the scope of the scandal is now far greater and could potentially tarnish the automakers' reputation for quality and safety.
NBA: Damian Lillard scores 40 as Bucks streak past Spurs
December 20, 2023
Damian Lillard poured in a season-high 40 points, 19 in the first quarter, as the host Milwaukee Bucks roared out of the gate and beat the short-handed San Antonio Spurs 132-119 on Tuesday.
NBA: Ja Morant hits winner in return as Grizzlies down Pelicans
December 20, 2023
Ja Morant made a triumphant season debut with 34 points, capped by a game-winning, buzzer-beating layup, as the visiting Memphis Grizzlies rallied to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-113 on Tuesday night.
NBA: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pokes fun at ‘great fall’ that broke his hip
December 20, 2023
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says he's recovering from hip replacement surgery after falling at a concert, but his Substack account of the incident showed his sense of humor is intact.
NBA fines Houston forward Brooks, coach Udoka for ripping refs
December 20, 2023
Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks was fined $35,000 and Rockets head coach Ime Udoka was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for directing inappropriate langauge at a game referee.
A Phone That Lasts a Decade? Sounds Too Good to Be True
December 20, 2023
The latest release from Fairphone promises software updates through 2031 and features modular components you can replace yourself, so you needn’t buy an entire phone if something breaks. We put it to the test.
Comcast Breach Compromises 36 Million Accounts
December 20, 2023
Hackers took advantage of a vulnerability in Citrix cloud-computing software and accessed names and Social-Security details, among others.
WHO classifies JN.1 as COVID-19 variant of interest
December 20, 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday classified the JN.1 coronavirus subvariant as a "variant of interest," but said it did not pose much threat to public health.
Google to Pay $700 Million in Play Store Settlement
December 19, 2023
The agreement with a coalition of states resolves antitrust litigation related to the app store.
World News in Brief: DR Congo mission extended, Sudan displacement deepens, warzone death toll for journalists spikes
December 19, 2023
The UN Security Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to renew the mandate of the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for another year.