Bacyadan: Vovinam’s loss could be country’s gain in Olympic boxing
November 26, 2023
VOVINAM champion Hergie Bacyadan has returned to boxing as one of the country’s top hopefuls to qualify for next year’s Paris Olympics.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Manila run breaks expectations
November 26, 2023
The ASICS Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Manila presented by AIA Vitality exceeded expectations with more than 9,000 runners of diverse skills and levels reveling in the unique thrill of midnight racing Sunday midnight at the Luneta Park.
The end, climax and next season
November 26, 2023
AFTER the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons ousted the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles in the Final Four of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men’s basketball tournament, I didn’t feel bad at all.
PBA: Ginebra leans on defense in comeback act vs. Blackwater
November 26, 2023
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel flaunted its defense down the stretch as the defending champion gutted out a hard-fought 90-87 escape against Blackwater.
Did Pistorius know he was shooting at his girlfriend?
November 26, 2023
CAPE TOWN, South Africa—In the decade since Oscar Pistorius pulled the trigger four times on his 9mm pistol, firing into the head and body of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp as she stood inside a locked toilet cubicle in his home, the vital question has st...
Popovich: No regrets telling Spurs fans to stop booing Kawhi Leonard
November 26, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO—Gregg Popovich called Spurs’ fans booing of Kawhi Leonard “hateful” and “mean-spirited,” and the San Antonio coach has no regrets taking the microphone and imploring the home crowd to knock it off.
BSP seen keeping rates unchanged in December
November 26, 2023
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may consider pausing again in its last policy meeting for the year, especially if inflation decelerates further and the peso remains stable, an economist said over the weekend. Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. chief economist Michael Ricafort said in a report the BSP could also match the next Federal Reserve […]
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Italian players campaign to eliminate violence against women
November 26, 2023
ROME—Players and coaches across the top men’s soccer league in Italy had red marks painted on their faces to promote a campaign for the elimination of violence against women on Saturday.
English official resigns after post on war in Gaza
November 26, 2023
LONDON—A council member at the English Football Association who made an inappropriate post regarding the war in Gaza resigned from his position on Thursday.
Electronics exports expected to fall 10% in 2023
November 26, 2023
The Philippine semiconductor and electronics industry expects a 9-percent to 10-percent contraction in export receipts this year as exporters continue to grapple with global headwinds and supply issues. The Semiconductor and Electronics Industry of the Philippines Foundation Inc. (SEIPI) said during a board meeting Friday the decline was quite pronounced in September, where year-on-year electronics […]
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Warner Bros., local company team up to revive PH film market
November 26, 2023
Warner Bros. Pictures signed an exclusive partnership with a local film company to reawaken the Philippine movie industry. The Hollywood film studio signed an agreement with Filipino firm Mentorque Productions over the weekend to handle the theatrical distribution of horror movie Mallari, its first local mainstream film distribution. “This is the first mainstream Filipino movie […]
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UN report urges bold climate action
November 26, 2023
With global temperatures soaring and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reaching unprecedented levels, dramatic action is needed to steer the world away from runaway climate change and align it to the objectives of the Paris Agreement, a major UN report has found. The 2023 Emissions Gap Report, released last week by the UN Environment Program (UNEP), […]
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Russia says it downed dozens of Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow, following a mass strike on Kyiv
November 26, 2023
Russian authorities on Sunday claimed that Ukraine tried to attack Moscow with dozens of drones overnight.
Hopes upon treaty to curb plastic pollution
November 26, 2023
The world needs a “strong, ambitious and just” treaty to cut down on the mass-produced plastics which are helping fuel the climate crisis. Millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills, rivers and the ocean every year with the potential to enter the food chain, damaging human health and the environment. Ever since the […]
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Top Wall Street analysts recommend these stocks for a long-term horizon
November 26, 2023
TipRanks' analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Alphabet and Intel.
COP28 puts agri-food systems in climate focus
November 26, 2023
Rome―As the world gears up for the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP28, in a year with soaring temperatures and progressive extreme weather events, attention is turning towards innovative solutions to address the climate crisis. The scientists from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) said it earlier this year the effective solutions […]
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These are Wall Street’s favorite Warren Buffett stocks
November 26, 2023
These Berkshire Hathaway stock holdings are also loved by analysts on Wall Street.
Argentina’s market rallied sharply on a historic election. How investors can play it
November 26, 2023
The Merval, Argentina's stock market benchmark, popped 42% for the week.
Here’s how the American Red Cross makes money from donated blood
November 26, 2023
In 2022, the American Red Cross made $1.8 billion selling blood to hospitals and medical facilities across the country.
DENR eyeing better R&D on regenerative economy
November 26, 2023
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is seeking improvements in research and development concerning the circular economy. The DENR’s Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) made the initiative on the back of increasing action towards sustainability in the government and the private sector and rising consciousness to reuse and regenerate materials or products. […]
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What is biomass? The latest fuel source to get clean tech tax credits
November 26, 2023
Canada plans on expanding its clean technology and electricity tax credits to biomass fuel, which is most commonly made from waste from lumber operations.
Fighting gender-based violence door-to-door with support of Ugandan men
November 26, 2023
A Ugandan man, who is employed as a village health worker, has told the UN how men and boys must play a critical role in eliminating gender-based violence to change their communities for the better.
Hitching a ride to a better future: Sustainable Transport Day
November 26, 2023
There is an urgent need for a transformative shift towards more sustainable transport the UN chief said on Sunday, emphasizing the importance of cleaner energy to combat climate change.
Light rain, cloudy skies expected over north, Central Luzon
November 26, 2023
Northern and Central Luzon would be under the influence of the Northeast Monsoon, weather service PAGASA predicted in a Sunday afternoon forecast.
NFL Week 12 preview: Drama builds in the AFC
November 26, 2023
The NFL world will be turning its attention to the AFC this weekend after the appetizers are done, Thanksgiving leftovers are put away and the holiday matchups are over.
Beware of fake browser updates on your Mac
November 26, 2023
Pop-ups for web browser updates on your Mac could be a malicious malware campaign known as ClearFake, whose intention is to steal personal data.
Florida man confesses to murdering brother, kicks detective: ‘I just killed my brother’
November 26, 2023
A Florida man was charged on Saturday after telling police he killed his brother and then attacking a detective, who suffered minor injuries from the attack.
Meralco spoils Hollis-Jefferson’s 47, ends TNT’s two-game win streak
November 26, 2023
Suleiman Braimoh Jr. powers his way to 37 points as Meralco puts to waste a 47-point outing from TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
Crossovers clinch 3rd semis slot, rally past Cargo Movers
November 26, 2023
Chery Tiggo re-displayed its flair for the dramatics, battling back from 1-2 set down with a sweep of the last two although this time, its 27-25, 11-25, 17-25, 25-22, 15-10 victory over F2 Logistics sent them to the semifinal round of the Premier Voll...
La Salle blasts NU, meets UP in UAAP finals
November 26, 2023
It’s going to be the top dog against the hottest team in the league for all the marbles.
UP returns to UAAP finals for fourth time
November 26, 2023
For the fourth time in five seasons, University of the Philippines (UP) is in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Men’s Basketball Finals.
Soccer players put red marks on faces in campaign to eliminate violence against women
November 26, 2023
ROME — Players and coaches across the top men’s soccer league in Italy had red marks painted on their faces to promote a campaign for the elimination of violence against women on Saturday.
The vital question may linger forever: Did Oscar Pistorius know he was shooting at his girlfriend?
November 26, 2023
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — In the decade since Oscar Pistorius pulled the trigger four times on his 9mm pistol, firing into the head and body of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp as she stood inside a locked toilet cubicle in his home, the vital question has ...
South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius granted parole
November 26, 2023
PRETORIA, South Africa — Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was granted parole on Friday, more than a decade after shooting his girlfriend through a toilet door at his home in South Africa in a killing that jolted the world.
Djokovic: ‘I take responsibility’ for Serbia’s Davis Cup defeat
November 26, 2023
Novak Djokovic said he accepts responsibility for Serbia's Davis Cup semifinal defeat to Italy on Saturday after failing to convert three match points against Jannik Sinner.
The world number one had his Italian counterpart on the ropes in the se...
Sinner enjoys double success over Djokovic to lead Italy into the Davis Cup final
November 26, 2023
MALAGA, Spain — Novak Djokovic had three chances to finish off Italy and put Serbia into the Davis Cup final.
Here’s how to prevent cold and flu from spreading throughout your household
November 26, 2023
Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel and Cedars-Sinai pediatrician Santhosh Nadipuram shared advice on how to prevent the cold and flu from spreading in your home.
‘Proud’ Sinner twice beats Djokovic to send Italy into Davis Cup final
November 26, 2023
A "proud" Jannik Sinner beat world number one Novak Djokovic twice in one day to send Italy into the Davis Cup final with a 2-1 win over Serbia on Saturday in Malaga.
Italy, who won the trophy for the first and only time in 1976, will face 28-ti...