Gilas Youth falls short of its fourth-quarter comeback as it fails to reach the quarterfinals of the FIBA U16 Asia Cup for the first time, two years after going as far as the final four
The ongoing turmoil in France has led to it being called the "new Italy," with Rome no stranger to political upheaval and economic frailty in the past.
Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala led American qualifier Varvara Lepchenko in the deciding set of their match in the Guadalajara Open in Mexico before rain forced suspension of play
Naomi Osaka, who returned last season after a lengthy maternity break, stretches her unbeaten run to book a semifinal clash versus Iga Swiatek-conqueror Amanda Anisimova
From debt to deception, Gen Zs use dubious methods to portray travel lifestyles that go beyond their means. Those who know them explain how they do it.
A new wave of the uber wealthy is relocating to the European country — looking to take advantage of its investor friendly environment, thriving real estate market and low tax regime.
The NU Lady Bulldogs once again change coaches as Regine Diego takes on the task of helping the school stay successful despite the departure of stars Bella Bellen and Alyssa Solomon and other veterans
MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Office (LTO)on Wednesday issued a show-cause order to the motorcycle driver who performed stunts along a public road. The biker was seen in a viral video “doing stunts, dancing, and other manifestly rec...
MANILA, Philippines— Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima on Wednesday called for a “constitutionally sound” remedy for the 2026 proposed national budget after House party leaders proposed to return it in its entirety back to the Department of Budget ...
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Mandaue City’s skywalks have undergone repairs and upgrades, including improved lighting and structural enhancements, as part of a public-private partnership aimed at ensuring pedestrian safety and accessibility. The Mandaue City G...
MANILA, Philippines – Several roads around local testing centers (LTCs) will temporarily be closed for the 2025 Bar Examinations on September 7, 10, and 14, the Supreme Court announced on Wednesday. Listed below are the temporary road closures set ...
Nearly four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and 11 years since conflict began, the toll on mental health across the country is severe.
Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday he was “profoundly saddened” by the death and destruction caused by the recent floods in northern Pakistan. The current death toll stands at over 400.
Governments, academia and other stakeholders must “double down on delivering reparatory justice” for people from the African diaspora, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said in a report published on Wednesday.
Thousands of Palestinians have been caught in the crossfire while trying to escape attacks and dire food shortages in war-torn Gaza, with extraordinary challenges for some, according to latest reports from UN officials on the ground and the Commit...
The Pacific Island nation of Papua New Guinea is proof that embracing differences can be the world’s greatest strength, the UN Secretary-General said in a speech to parliamentarians in the capital, Port Moresby, on Wednesday.
“Instead of studying in school, we’re living in it,” said Diana, summing up the conditions faced by thousands of children in the Gaza Strip whose lives have been turned upside down by war who now face the prospect of a third year without education.
A massive assistance mission for earthquake survivors continued in Afghanistan on Wednesday as aid teams tackled blocked roads and downed communications lines in a bid to reach the most remote communities still in need of help.
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A day after the Cebu Regional Football Association (CRFA) announced that the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 20 in Cebu City denied the parents’ petition for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) and a Writ of Preliminary Manda...
MANILA, Philippines — Based on the preliminary assessment, eight out of 12 luxury cars of the family of contractor Sarah Discaya secured by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have incomplete documents, according to BOC Intelligence Group Deputy Commissioner R...
MANILA, Philippines – Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Legarda Leviste has filed House Bill No. 4302 to lower the Value-Added Tax (VAT) to 10% and moved on Wednesday that this be at the top of the agenda of the Ways and Means Committ...
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A son of a barangay captain in Cebu City was arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-7 and the PNP Regional Intelligence Unit-7 along Benedicto Street, Barangay Tejero, Cebu C...
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives can still avoid having a reenacted budget for 2026 even if the proposal to send back the National Expenditures Program (NEP) pushes through, party leaders said on Wednesday. During a press briefing on ...
MANILA, Philippines – A teacher and two other individuals were arrested for their alleged involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme, the National Bureau of Investigation said on Wednesday. The NBI said all three suspects, Jose Romel Chavez, Jose Di...
MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Youth is staring at the same situation their big brothers were looking at before in the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup. Much like their seniors, Gilas Youth have to go through the qualifiers for a quarterfinals spot in the 2025 Fiba U16 A...
Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: Marcos orders ‘sweeping review’ of DPWH budget President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon to review the bud...
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Santo Tomas (UST) believes it has secured this year’s top track recruit after landing Cebuana standout Asia Paraase, a double gold medalist in the Palarong Pambansa. In a report by the Varsitarian, UST’s offic...
Anne Curtis was cool as a cucumber as she breezed through the Preview Ball — where she was revealed as the cover girl of its 30th anniversary issue — before catching her flight to Seoul, South Korea, for an event. The actress was among the guests of ho...
MANILA, Philippines–Manny Pacquiao has his sights set on WBA welterweight champion Rolly Romero, according to the Filipino boxing legend’s right-hand man Sean Gibbons. In an interview with worldboxingnews.com, Gibbons said Pacquiao, who turns 47 years ...