Germany beats mighty Serbia for first FIBA World Cup title
September 10, 2023
Germany completed a sweep of the 2023 FIBA World Cup after taking down the mighty Serbia squad, 83-77, in the finals to claim the Naismith Trophy.
Morocco survivors seek aid as quake toll of 2,012 seen likely to rise
September 10, 2023
Survivors of Morocco's deadliest earthquake in more than six decades struggled to find food and water on Sunday as the search for the missing continued in hard-to-reach villages and the death toll of more than 2,000 seemed likely to rise further.
Michael V. sings about lining up for coffee in ‘Raining in Manila’ parody
September 10, 2023
Michael V. is back with another song parody, and he once again knocked it out of the park!
These Hackers Risk Their Lives Chasing a Need for Speed
September 10, 2023
Electric scooters come with built-in speed limits. Riders are breaking them with Android hacks and other tricks
Prince Harry loses penalty shootout to German defense chief Pistorius
September 10, 2023
Prince Harry lost a penalty shootout with defense minister Boris Pistorius on German TV without scoring a goal on Saturday.
Cyclists call for stricter implementation of bike lane rules
September 10, 2023
Cyclist groups over the weekend called on the government to look into the safety of bikers across the country, following the recent incidents involving motorists and cyclists on roads despite the presence of bike lanes.
PAGASA explains recent haze in Metro Manila, other provinces
September 10, 2023
A haze has been observed in Metro Manila and other provinces in Central Luzon and CALABARZON recently.
US, Vietnam upgrade ties as Biden visits in hedge against China
September 10, 2023
US, Vietnam upgrade ties as Biden visits in hedge against China
Jamie Gubaton’s “Foiled”: A Solo Exhibition on Nature’s Execution
September 10, 2023
By Audrey Salonga Presented by Arte Betina, visual artist Jamie Gubaton will be holding his first solo exhibition, “Foiled” at ArtistSpace in Greenbelt Park, Makati City from August 30 to September 12, 2023. The artist’s reception, held last September 1st, featured the exhibit’s ribbon cutting, a short statement from the artist, and a wine toast […]
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USA coach Steve Kerr on OT loss to Canada: ‘We just ran out of gas’
September 10, 2023
For the second straight edition, powerhouse Team USA finished outside of the podium of the FIBA World Cup as the squad fell to Canada in their bronze medal game on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Veteran broadcaster Ronnie Lledo passes away at 64
September 10, 2023
Veteran broadcaster Ronald Luis "Ronnie" Lledo has passed away on Saturday. He was 64 years old.
US Open queen Coco Gauff: Doubters fueled fire to win
September 10, 2023
New York—Coco Gauff said critics who doubted her ability to win a major title fuelled her breakthrough Grand Slam victory at the US Open on Saturday. The 19-year-old American captured the first major championship of her career with a battling 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 defeat of incoming world number one Aryna Sabalenka in front of a […]
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FIBA bronze medal win vs USA just the beginning for Canada basketball, says coach
September 10, 2023
Canada head coach Jordi Fernandez Torres knew their 127-118 upset win over perennial contender USA was just the start of something for his team and he is hoping that it could be for the long run.
SEA Games champs reign in 5150 meet
September 10, 2023
Fer Casares outdueled John Chicano in a thrilling clash of SEA Games gold medalists while Kim Mangrobang dominated Samantha Corpuz and the rest in the women’s side as they crowned themselves the first 5150 Dapitan Philippines champions in Zamboanga del Norte on Sunday. Casares, the reigning back-to-back gold medal winner in the biennial regional games, […]
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Veteran journalist Bobby Burgos passes away at 79
September 10, 2023
Veteran journalist Roberto “Bobby” Gacusana Burgos passed away at the age of 79 in his home in Baguio City on Sunday, September 10, after a lingering illness.
FIBA, Molten extend World Cup partnership
September 10, 2023
FIBA and Molten will continue working as Global Partners into a fifth decade after holding a renewal ceremony to celebrate a special collaboration that stretches back to 1982. The relationship between both organizations has delivered success through a shared passion and commitment to grow basketball globally and to innovate, with the 40-year anniversary marked in […]
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TIEZA Open Tourism Cup set Sept. 16
September 10, 2023
A merry mix of players, from the seasoned pros to inter-club campaigners to weekend hackers and beginners, gear up for the TIEZA Open Tourism Cup which unwraps on Sept. 16 at the Zamboanga Golf Course and Beach Park in Calarian, Zamboanga City. The 18-hole tournament offers a competitive yet inclusive platform with golfers of all […]
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Que, Go back in PGT hunt at South Pacific
September 10, 2023
Angelo Que and Lloyd Go re-join the Philippine Golf Tour toughened up by overseas stints, ready and eager to rekindle rivalry with the local top guns in pursuit of victory in the ICTSI South Pacific Classic, which gets under way tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 10) at the South Pacific Golf and Leisure Estates in Davao City. […]
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Dillon Brooks turns into hero for Canada in FIBA medal-clinching OT win vs USA
September 10, 2023
Ever since Canada arrived in Manila to play in the final phase of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Dillon Brooks, who has a reputation as a bit of a basketball "villain", had been hearing boos from the crowd.
IMF chief says new Biden-backed economic corridor should not exclude any countries
September 10, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a plan to develop a network of railways and sea routes.
War exhibit
September 10, 2023
Veterans Bank unveils its traveling World War II exhibit ‘War of Our Fathers: A Brotherhood of Heroes’ at the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center in Baguio City in commemoration of Victory Day or the 78th anniversary of the surrender of the Japanese forces led by Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita in Baguio City that also marked the […]
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Russia attacks Ukraine with 32 drones
September 10, 2023
KYIV, Ukraine—Russia attacked Ukraine with 32 drones overnight into Sunday, Kyiv military chiefs said, most of them aimed around the capital. Air defenses shot down 25 of them, they added, without accounting for the other seven. The aerial assault comes at a time when national leaders are ramping up calls for extra Western support to […]
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New KFC store
September 10, 2023
KFC Philippines opens its eighth store in Caloocan City at the ground floor of Waltermart Mabini, giving mall visitors and shoppers a more enjoyable dining option as they fill their want for KFC original recipes. Gracing the KFC Waltermart Mabini Branch opening are (from left) Waltermart assistant vice president for leasing Anna De Castro, KFC […]
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Amid devastation, mud, Brazil buries victims of cyclone
September 10, 2023
Mucum, Brazil—Families in southern Brazil have begun to bury victims of a cyclone that left at least 42 dead and affected some 150,000 people, many of whom lost their homes or faced isolation from landslides that washed away roads and bridges. In the cemetery of Mucum, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, mourners […]
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Lalaking dinukot, ginapos at pinagbabaril, nakaligtas
September 10, 2023
Natagpuang buhay ang isang lalaking dinukot, ginapos at pinagbabaril sa Antipolo, Rizal--at nabanggit pa niya ang pangalan ng bumaril sa kanya.
Provincial peace and order council declares Sulu Abu Sayyaf-free -BARMM
September 10, 2023
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao's (BARMM's) Information Office said on Sunday that Sulu's Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) had declared the province clear of the Abu Sayyaf Group.
FIBA exec lauds Manila for being ‘excellent host’ of World Cup
September 10, 2023
"Excellent host. I don't think it's easy to find anywhere else in the world this kind of service to the visitors," FIBA secretary general Andreas Zagklis said.
‘Bubble Gang’ pays tribute to Mike Enriquez with throwback sketch
September 10, 2023
"Bubble Gang" has paid tribute to the late GMA Network pillar Mike Enriquez with a throwback sketch on Sunday.
As Morocco reels from deadly quake, survivors seek aid
September 10, 2023
Survivors of Morocco's deadliest earthquake in more than six decades struggled to find food and water on Sunday.
AFP clarifies: Filipino fishermen can still fish in Scarborough Shoal
September 10, 2023
Filipinos are still able to fish in the Scarborough Shoal with the assistance of concerned government agencies, a spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) clarified.
TVJ to file legal action vs. TAPE over ‘Eat Bulaga’ YouTube channel; TAPE denies hacking account
September 10, 2023
TVJ Productions' legal counsel Atty. Enrique Dela Cruz said they are preparing to file legal action against Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) Inc. over their access to the "Eat Bulaga" YouTube channel.
Canada shocks USA in OT to claim FIBA World Cup bronze
September 10, 2023
Canada pulled off an upset against Team USA, 127-118, in overtime in the third place match of the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Tolentino: Philippines not US” proxy war tool vs China
September 10, 2023
Senator Francis Tolentino on Sunday said the Philippines was not being used as a “proxy war” tool by the United States or any other country against China.
Spain to send rescuers, aid to Morocco – foreign minister
September 10, 2023
Spain will send search and rescue teams and other aid to quake-hit Morocco after it received a formal request for help from Rabat, Spanish foreign minister Jose Manuel Albares said Sunday.
Government to release P15,000 cash grants to 337 rice retailers in Metro Manila, Zamboanga
September 10, 2023
The government is set to release on Monday, September 11, 2023 the P15,000 cash grants to some 337 rice retailers in Metro Manila and Zamboanga del Sur who were affected by the implementation of the rice price ceilings.
Hidilyn Diaz, Elreen Ando miss podium in World Championships
September 10, 2023
Filipino Olympians and weightlifters Hidilyn Diaz and Elreen Ando missed the podium in the 59-kg event of the 2023 IWF World Championships.
Katrina Halili says she has already recovered from ‘Black Rider’ shoot mishap
September 10, 2023
Katrina Halili said she is back in the game after recovering from an accident while filming GMA's upcoming series "Black Rider."
Public school teachers seek to lower retirement age to 57
September 10, 2023
Several public school teachers on Sunday called on the government to lower their optional retirement age to 57 to allow them to enjoy their retirement benefits while they are still strong enough to do so.