Pope dismisses US bishop who was prominent critic

November 12, 2023
News
 AFP
Pope Francis on Saturday dismissed US bishop Joseph Strickland, a prominent conservative who had repeatedly criticised his papacy, following concerns over the clergyman’s leadership and governance. The Vatican did not explain the move, a rare sacking in the Catholic Church, where troublesome senior clerics are normally encouraged — or told — to resign. But a […]
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NCAA 99: Paolo Hernandez pulls rug off San Beda, carries Mapua to pole

November 12, 2023
News
 Vito Martin
Paolo Hernandez completed Mapua University’s fourth quarter rally as his game-winning three-pointer launched the Cardinals over San Beda University 71-69 in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament on Sunday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. The Cardinals boosted their control of the top spot in the standings as they went up to a 12-3 record. […]
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Toyota Veloz units deployed for JoyRide ‘super taxi’ fleet

November 12, 2023
Business
 Darwin G. Amojelar
Toyota Manila Bay Corp. (TMBC), a joint venture of GT Capital Holdings Inc. and Mitsui & Co. Ltd., said it is committed to supplying enough Toyota Veloz for the expansion of JoyRide Philippines’ “super taxi” service. “We are now talking with JoyRide, and we have to prepare enough numbers to supply the Philippine market,” TMBC […]
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Angkas launches ‘weekend market’

November 12, 2023
Business
 Darwin G. Amojelar
Angkas, the pioneering motorcycle ride-hailing service in the country, rolled out initiatives to augment their rider partners’ supplemental income. The motorcycle taxi company launched“Angkas Weekend Market” in partnership with SariSuki to fuel Biker Marketplace. The weekend market offers a wide range of products from their partner riders and their families aimed at providing additional livelihood […]
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Hundreds of thousands stage Armistice Day pro-Palestinian rally in London

November 12, 2023
News
 AFP
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday condemned far-right protesters and Hamas sympathisers, as hundreds of thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters marched through London calling for a ceasefire in Israel’s war in Gaza. Nearly 2,000 police were out in force to keep rival groups apart, with the march organised on Armistice Day, the annual event when […]
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Riot Games kicks off return of LOL competitive scene with Empyrean Cup

November 12, 2023
News
 JohnEd Ubaldo
The Empyrean Cup signaled the return of the League of Legends competitive scene in the country and Riot Games Philippines is looking towards bigger events next year. With fully booked slots in the Empyrean Cup qualifiers, it is clear that the LoL community in the Philippines is still alive and kicking. Kimi Salazar, MOBA (Multiplayer […]
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Dickie Bachmann to grace PBA Press Corps Awards Night

November 12, 2023
News
 Tiebreaker Times
A former long-time member of the PBA family, who is now one of the country’s top sports officials, will serve as the guest of honor during the PBA Press Corps (PBAPC) 2023 Annual Awards Night on Nov. 20 at Novotel Manila Araneta City. Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann will be the keynote speaker […]
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Israel-Hamas battles create havoc in Gaza hospitals

November 12, 2023
News
 AFP
Heavy fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas trapped thousands of people in Gaza’s hospitals on Sunday, with medics and aid workers warning patients will die in the crippled facilities unless there is a pause in the battle. Bright flares lit up the night sky over Gaza City and blasts echoed across the city, AFP television […]
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NCAA 99: Mark Omega steals victory from Lyceum, propels Perpetual to tie with EAC at 6th

November 12, 2023
News
 Tiebreaker Times
In the dying seconds of the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA’s bout against league-leading Lyceum of the Philippines University, Mark Omega rose up to knock down a go-ahead triple, helping the Altas steal the 81-80 victory from the hands of the Pirates in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament on Sunday at the […]
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‘One war for another’: Ukrainian refugees return from Israel

November 12, 2023
News
 AFP
Tetiana Kocheva fled her home in Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv after Russia invaded last year, taking refuge in Israel’s coastal town of Ashkelon, near Gaza. Her husband had worked in Israel in the past, and she thought taking their three children there — away from Russian attacks — would guarantee living in peace. But […]
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Spikers Turf: Adamson-Davies outlasts epic 1st set vs CSB, takes win no. 3 in 4

November 12, 2023
News
 Jonash Dannug
Adamson-Davies Paint gained a share of the top spot in Group C after taking down St. Gerrard Construction-Benilde in four sets, 39-37, 23-25, 25-17, 25-18, in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference at the Paco Arena. Despite missing head coach George Pascua, the Soaring Falcons still managed to secure its third consecutive victory which put them […]
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FEU-D secures podium finishes in UAAP 86 Chess boys’, girls’ divisions

November 12, 2023
News
 JohnEd Ubaldo
Far Eastern University – Diliman solidified its bid for a back-to-back double championships in the Boys’ and Girls’ divisions after achieving separate sweeps in Round 7 of the UAAP Season 86 Chess Championship at the FEU Tech Gym in Manila on Saturday. The FEU-D Boys’ team delivered a 4-0 shutout win against Ateneo High School […]
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UAAP 86 WCH: Mhage Sebastian remains unblemished as FEU secures top two finish

November 12, 2023
News
 JohnEd Ubaldo
Far Eastern University secured at least a runner-up finish after notching its eighth win in nine matches, this time against Adamson University, with a score of 2.5-1.5. The victory allowed them to maintain the top spot after Round 10 of the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Chess Championship at the FEU Tech Gym in Manila on […]
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Cavs hold off Warriors as Green ejected, Celtics romp

November 12, 2023
News
 AFP
The Cleveland Cavaliers held off Golden State 118-110 on Saturday in a fiery NBA clash that saw Warriors forward Draymond Green ejected in the third quarter after a skirmish with Donovan Mitchell. Six Cavs players scored in double figures as Cleveland beat the Warriors for the second time in a week. They had seized control […]
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UAAP 86 MCH: Melito Ocsan banners UST win over UP to maintain grip on lead

November 12, 2023
News
 JohnEd Ubaldo
Defending back-to-back champion University of Santo Tomas continued to lead the league standings after defeating University of the Philippines, 2.5-1.5, in Round 7 of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Chess Championship at the FEU Tech Gym in Manila on Sunday. UST improved to 12 match points, maintaining a full-game lead over Ateneo de Manila University, […]
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Freshman phenom Lance Vargas leads Ateneo to UAAP Men’s Badminton title, ends NU’s dominance

November 12, 2023
News
 Aeron Paul Valderrama
After ending National University’s 60-tie winning streak last Wednesday, Ateneo de Manila University made sure to finish the job four days later. Behind a brave stand by freshman Lance Vargas, the Blue Eagles ended the Bulldogs’ seven-season run at the top of UAAP Men’s Badminton, escaping with a 3-2 victory in the Final, in front […]
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UAAP 86 WBB: Kacey Dela Rosa drops 27 vs FEU as Ateneo completes Final Four cast

November 12, 2023
News
 Justin Valencia
Ateneo de Manila University completed the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Final Four cast after taking down also-ran Far Eastern University, 79-66, Sunday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The Blue Eagles improved to 8-4 to stay in the running for a twice-to-beat edge in the post-season as joint-second University of the Philippines and University of […]
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Israel PM rules out role for current Palestinian Authority in post-war Gaza

November 12, 2023
News
 AFP
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday ruled out a role for the current Palestinian Authority government in Gaza once the war between Israel and Hamas is over. “There will have to be something else there,” he said, when asked whether the Palestinian Authority (PA), which has partial administrative control in the occupied West Bank, […]
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Heavy fighting spurs ‘catastrophic’ scene at Gaza hospital

November 12, 2023
News
 AFP
Palestinians seeking refuge at Gaza’s largest hospital and staff said they were trapped in increasingly horrific conditions Saturday, with two premature infants dying due to lack of electricity as heavy fighting raged nearby. The gun battles and intense bombardment around the Al-Shifa hospital came as Israel pressed deep into Gaza City in its offensive aimed […]
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Paris protesters call for Gaza ceasefire

November 12, 2023
News
 AFP
Several thousand people demonstrated in Paris on Saturday under the rallying cry “Stop the massacre in Gaza”. The left-wing organisers called for France to “demand an immediate ceasefire” between Israel and Hamas militants. “I came to support the Palestinian cause, for a ceasefire in Gaza,” said engineer Ahlem Triki, a Palestinian flag over her shoulders. […]
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