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Dennis Schroder named FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 TISSOT MVP

September 10, 2023

Manila Standard Sports

Dennis Schroder capped his historical run at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 by taking home the TISSOT Most Valuable Player award after guiding Germany to their first-ever title. Schroder tallied 28 points in Germany’s 83-77 win over Serbia in the Final. The team captain scored at least 14 points for the seventh time in […]
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Team Germany, FIBA World Cup champ matapos talunin ang Serbia

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / News

Itinanghal na kampeon [gold medal] ang Team Germany sa 2023 FIBA World Cup matapos nilang talunin ang Serbia, 83-77, sa kanilang laban sa Mall of Asia Arena nitong Linggo.

Germany celebrates winning FIBA World Cup trophy

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Dennis Schroder, who was named the FIBA World Cup Most Valuable Player, led the celebration for Germany as they won the Naismith Trophy.

Philippine, Australia ‘work, holiday’ visa open to ages 18-31

September 10, 2023

Filipinos and Australians aged 18 to 31 can apply for the “work and holiday” visa arrangement signed by the two countries available next year, according to the Presidential Communications Office.

‘Satisfaction rating shows House on right track’

September 10, 2023

The House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez is “on the right track” as the chamber tries to help the Marcos administration lower the prices of rice, among others, a congressman said.

Singapore, Philippines to discuss sending replacement eagle for Geothermica

September 10, 2023

The Philippines and Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve will still have to discuss if a giant raptor shall be sent to replace Geothermica, the male Philippine Eagle that was sent to Singapore in 2019 for a breeding program and died of infection last Se...

Restructured MUP signed before yearend – Estrada

September 10, 2023

Cecille Suerte Felipe

The Senate hopes to pass the reformed pension system of military and uniformed personnel before yearend, according to Sen. Jinggoy Estrada.

Senator wants learning recovery plan covered in DepEd budget

September 10, 2023

Cecille Suerte Felipe

The Department of Education should ensure that its proposed budget for 2024 would cover and address the learning loss resulting from school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian.

Philippine trade office opens in Tel Aviv

September 10, 2023

The Philippine embassy in Israel announced the opening of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) – Tel Aviv and the arrival of Vichael Angelo Roaring, who will serve as its commercial counselor.

Catholic bishops to attend servant leadership course

September 10, 2023

Evelyn Macairan

The Caritas Philippines Academy has organized a six-day executive course on “Servant Leadership and Pastoral Management in Our Times” in Tagaytay City from Sept. 18-23.

Asia-Pacific countries urged to strengthen vaccine development

September 10, 2023

Louella Desiderio

Countries in Asia and the Pacific will need to strengthen cooperation in vaccine development and delivery systems to become better prepared for future pandemic threats, according to the Asian Development Bank Institute.

DFA chief to visit Buenos Aires

September 10, 2023

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will undertake an official visit to Buenos Aires this week to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Argentina, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)...

Pagasa continues to monitor 2 LPAs

September 10, 2023

At least two low-pressure areas are being monitored within and outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said yesterday.

Killer who crab-walked out of prison may have changed appearance, US police warn

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / News

A convicted murderer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison over a week ago has changed his appearance to elude capture including shaving his beard and mustache, photos released by US police showed on Sunday after a new sighting of the man.

Germany’s Dennis Schroder is FIBA World Cup MVP

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Dennis Schroder was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

‘Eat Bulaga’ YouTube channel ‘nabawi’ ng TAPE; TVJ, nagsasampa ng reklamo

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Inihayag ng Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) Inc. na "nabawi" na nila ang kontrol sa "Eat Bulaga" YouTube channel. Inihayag naman ng abogado ng TVJ Productions na gagawa sila ng legal na hakbang laban sa TAPE dahil dito.

Canada, dinaig ang USA via OT sa FIBA World Cup para angkinin ang bronze

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / News

Ang Canada ang pangatlong pinakamahusay na team [bronze] sa 2023 FIBA World Cup matapos nilang talunin ang koponan ng USA, 127-118, sa kanilang laban na nagkaroon ng overtime na ginanap sa Mall of Asia Arena nitong Linggo.

Philippine eagle Geothermica dies in Singapore

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / SciTech

A Philippine eagle that was sent to Singapore as part of a program aimed at securing the population of the critically endangered species has died.

Sean Strickland drops, decisions Adesanya to claim UFC middleweight title

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Sean Strickland pulled off a major upset following a dominant unanimous decision nod over Israel Adesanya to claim the UFC middleweight world title in the main event of UFC 293 earlier today at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.

Germany beats mighty Serbia for first FIBA World Cup title

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

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

GMA News Online / News

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

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

Michael V. is back with another song parody, and he once again knocked it out of the park!

Prince Harry loses penalty shootout to German defense chief Pistorius

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

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

GMA News Online / News

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

GMA News Online / SciTech

A haze has been observed in Metro Manila and other provinces in Central Luzon and CALABARZON recently.

Jamie Gubaton’s “Foiled”: A Solo Exhibition on Nature’s Execution

September 10, 2023

Manila Standard Digital

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

GMA News Online / Sports

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

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

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

GMA News Online / Sports

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

Manila Standard Sports

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

GMA News Online / News

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

Manila Standard Sports

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

Manila Standard Sports

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

Manila Standard Sports

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

GMA News Online / Sports

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.

War exhibit

September 10, 2023

Manila Standard

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

Manila Standard

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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