Villegas to faithful: Give like Jesus
December 18, 2023
Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas has reminded Catholics to “give like Jesus” instead of splurge-spending on parties this Christmas.
Transport groups begin 2-week strike vs jeepney phaseout
December 18, 2023
The two-week strike that starts today and runs until Dec. 29 will push through as the yearend deadline to phase out traditional jeepneys in the country draws near, transport group Manibela president Mar Valbuena said.
Farmgate price of onions down by P40/kilo – SINAG
December 18, 2023
The farmgate price of onions went down by P40 per kilo in the Ilocos region amid high demand for the bulbs this holiday season, farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) said yesterday.
Government pursues rights-based approach vs drugs, terrorism
December 18, 2023
A Human Rights Coordinating Council will be created to sustain current initiatives under the United Nations Joint Program on Human Rights that the country entered into with the UN to promote a human rights-based approach to drug control and counterter...
Worse crisis? DA says Philippines has enough rice
December 18, 2023
There will be enough supply of rice amid the warning of farmers’ group Federation of Free Farmers that the crisis experienced in 2023 could be worse in 2024, Agriculture Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Arnel de Mesa has assured the public.
Marcos Jr. pushes peace in West Philippine Sea amid tensions
December 18, 2023
Tensions in the South China Sea have increased in recent months, President Marcos said, as he vowed to continue striving for peace while remaining open to “new solutions” to emerging security challenges.
Signal No. 1 up due to Kabayan
December 18, 2023
The low-pressure area spotted east of Surigao del Sur has developed into Tropical Depression Kabayan, the 11th cyclone to enter the country this year, according to state weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Admin...
Philippines, Japan start talks on joint military drills
December 18, 2023
President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida yesterday agreed to cooperate for the early completion of talks for the planned Reciprocal Access Agreement and to strengthen their coast guards in the face of China’s increasingly aggressive m...
San Beda reclaims NCAA men’s basketball title after five years
December 17, 2023
As the august halls of the Big Dome saw history unfold in one December afternoon, the crown returned to Mendiola after a challenging season for San Beda.
Kabayan now a tropical storm; Signal No. 2 up in Mindanao areas
December 17, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- Tropical depression Kabayan (international name: Jelawat) has developed into a tropical storm as it moves west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau reported on Sunday evening.
Kabayan was last s...
Signal No. 2 over 6 areas as Kabayan intensifies into tropical storm
December 17, 2023
Tropical Depression Kabayan has intensified into a tropical storm, PAGASA said in its 11 p.m. bulletin on Sunday night.
Jayson Castro exits game prematurely, assures fans it’s nothing serious
December 17, 2023
ANTIPOLO – Jayson Castro said that he’s all fine after a quad issue led to his premature exit in TNT’s eventual loss to San Miguel in their PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup duel, Sunday night. The 37-year-old is confident that he suffered nothing serious following tests done by the team’s medical staff. “I think OK […]
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Veteran actor Ronaldo Valdez passes away
December 17, 2023
Veteran actor Ronaldo Valdez has passed away at the age of 76.
Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarm about its conduct in Gaza
December 17, 2023
Israel's government faced calls for a cease-fire on Sunday after a series of shootings, including of three hostages who waved a white flag.
No regrets for Mapua’s Clint Escamis, but failed NCAA Finals run stings
December 17, 2023
Mapua University came so close to ending a 32-year title drought but back-to-back losses to San Beda University in Games 2 and 3 of the NCAA Season 99 Finals doomed that long-standing dream.
Ivan Aska, Terrence Romeo downplay on-court clash amid victory
December 17, 2023
ANTIPOLO – Ivan Aska and Terrence Romeo were quick to bury the hatchet as the two were in the center of a heated argument during San Miguel’s eventual win over TNT in PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup action on Sunday night. Both players downplayed the incident that took place during the fourth quarter, saying that […]
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‘Superstar’ Osaka’s return a boost for women’s tour, says top coach
December 17, 2023
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka returns to action after a year-long hiatus as she competes in the Brisbane International, a warmup event for the Australian Open
Egypt’s Suez Canal authority monitoring tensions in Red Sea
December 17, 2023
Egypt's Suez Canal authority said on Sunday it was closely monitoring the impact of tensions in the Red Sea after recent attacks by Yemen's Houthis on vessels in the southern part of the basin.
7 destinations to visit in Switzerland for a magical white Christmas
December 17, 2023
If you"re planning on spending the holidays in the beautiful European country, check out these tourist destinations as seen on “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho"s” special Switzerland episode.
San Miguel escapes for back-to-back wins as late turnovers doom TNT
December 17, 2023
Ivan Aska and Jericho Cruz provide the big hits in the endgame for San Miguel, which posts its second straight win and fifth overall in eight games
Emir Sheikh Nawaf laid to rest in Kuwait
December 17, 2023
Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah, whose six-decade career in public service primarily focused on domestic issues, was buried on Sunday as world leaders made their way to pay their respects and meet the new ruler of the Gulf state.
Jacob Cortez admits receiving offers from other schools after San Beda title
December 17, 2023
LIVE UPDATES: NCAA Finals Game 3 Mapua vs San Beda
MANILA, Philippines---San Beda can celebrate its sweet, sweet victory tonight after winning the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball championship but the following days may bring the Red Lions some str...
MANILA, Philippines---San Beda can celebrate its sweet, sweet victory tonight after winning the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball championship but the following days may bring the Red Lions some str...
San Beda’s Yuri Escueta credits his coaching staff in NCAA championship run
December 17, 2023
Coach Yuri Escueta's arrival at the Red Lions' den may have ushered in a new era at San Beda University - but the young tactician believes a lot of credit should go to his deputies, a team led by champion coaches like Boyet Fernandez and Norman Black.
7-anyos na lalaki, dinukot at pinatay umano ng helper
December 17, 2023
7-anyos na lalaki, dinukot at pinatay umano ng helper
13-anyos na babae, patay nang matamaan ng spare tire na nahulog mula sa truck
December 17, 2023
Patay ang isang 13-anyos na babaeng grade 8 student matapos matamaan sa ulo ng spare tire na nahulog mula sa isang truck sa Makilala, Cotabato.
PBA: San Miguel nips TNT to boost playoff bonus chances
December 17, 2023
ANTIPOLO --San Miguel Beer pulled out stops down the stretch on Sunday night to take down TNT, 98-93, and gain an inside track in the race for playoff protection in the PBA Commissioner's Cup.
Ivan Aska was big in his final game for the Beermen,...
6 rebels, soldier killed in Batangas clash
December 17, 2023
LUCENA CITY -- At least six alleged communist New People's Army (NPA) and a government soldier were killed in an encounter early Sunday morning (Dec. 17) in Balayan town in Batangas province, the military said.
Lieutenant Colonel Hecto...
Surigao del Sur, Cagayan de Oro City brace for TD Kabayan, alert status up
December 17, 2023
Tropical Depression Kabayan LIVE UPDATES
ILIGAN CITY -- Just weeks after being hit by strong earthquakes, Surigao del Sur is now bracing for the coming of tropical depression Kabayan, with rains and winds have started to affect the province on Sunda...
Babae, patay matapos umanong makuryente ng Christmas lights sa may city hall
December 17, 2023
Ang pagtunghay sana sa Christmas display sa city hall ng Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, nauwi sa pagkasawi ng isang babae, ayon sa ulat ni Krissa Dapitan ng GMA Regional TV One Mindanao sa 24 Oras Weekend ngayong Linggo.
Christmas muted in ‘grieving” Bethlehem
December 17, 2023
Outside Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity in the Palestinian West Bank, there are no festive lights strung overhead and no sign of the huge tree normally erected to celebrate the event that Christians believe took place on this spot 2,000 years ago: t...
Mike Cortez turns emotional as son Jacob wins NCAA title with San Beda
December 17, 2023
LIVE UPDATES: NCAA Finals Game 3 Mapua vs San Beda
MANILA, Philippines---When the buzzer sounded to signal San Beda's successful return atop the NCAA mountain, there was not a dry eye in the sea of red at Araneta Coliseum on Sunday.
Not even Mi...
MANILA, Philippines---When the buzzer sounded to signal San Beda's successful return atop the NCAA mountain, there was not a dry eye in the sea of red at Araneta Coliseum on Sunday.
Not even Mi...
TD Kabayan keeps strength; Signal No. 1 still up in VisMin areas
December 17, 2023
Tropical Depression Kabayan LIVE UPDATES
MANILA, Philippines --- Tropical depression Kabayan has kept its strength as it accelerates westward over the Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau reported on Sunday evening.
In its 8 p.m. cyclone bull...
Asean, Japan reaffirm support for int’l law amid deadlock in sea row
December 17, 2023
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends the kickoff of the Asean-Japan Summit in Tokyo on December 17, 2023. Photo from PCO
TOKYO, Japan --- As the Indo-Pacific remains in a deadlock over the South China Sea row, the Association of Southeast Asian N...
Children help Pope Francis mark 87th birthday
December 17, 2023
Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday feted by children who helped him blow out a single candle on a white cake.
PBA: San Miguel escapes TNT to move to cusp of quarters
December 17, 2023
ANTIPOLO – San Miguel pulled off big plays on both ends to hack out a thrilling 98-93 come-from-behind victory over TNT for its second win in a row in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Sunday night at the Ynares Center here. CJ Perez nailed the tough go-ahead bucket with 1:50 to go, before Ivan […]
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System, not team depth, is the backbone of Creamline, says Sherwin Meneses
December 17, 2023
All-Filipino Conference champion once more. 15-0 sweep. No Jia De Guzman and Ced Domingo. This 2023 Premier Volleyball League 2nd AFC crown was just a testament to how the system is the real backbone of the greatness displayed by Creamline throughout the years. Questions and doubts were all over when De Guzman and Domingo left […]
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Collegiate champion coaches Yuri Escueta, Topex Robinson share moment in NCAA Finals
December 17, 2023
Collegiate champion coaches Topex Robinson and Yuri Escueta shared a moment in Game 3 of the NCAA Season 99 basketball finals on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Not just a Jacob Cortez team: San Beda coach highlights silent workers after title win
December 17, 2023
San Beda champion coach Yuri Escueta shines a deserved spotlight on supporting players like Finals MVP James Payosing and sniper Yukien Andrada, who led the way for cramping leader Jacob Cortez