SC lowers Bar exam passing rate to 74% to address shortage of lawyers in PH
December 13, 2024
The Supreme Court has lowered the passing rate in the 2024 Bar examinations to 74% in a bid to address the shortage of lawyers in the country.
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Fajardo surpasses Patrimonio for No. 5 spot in PBA all-time rebound list
December 13, 2024
In just his 11th season, San Miguel ace June Mar Fajardo moves past Purefoods icon and four-time MVP Alvin Patrimonio in the PBA all-time rebound list
Bestie cleared, bestie’s boyfriend guilty in Rodelas slay
December 13, 2024
Althea Altamirano, the best friend of murder and kidnapping victim Julie Ann Rodelas, was cleared of murder charges but was ordered to pay P100,000 in damages.
Parish priest in Cagayan de Oro passes 2024 Bar exams
December 13, 2024
A priest based in Barangay Iponan, Cagayan de Oro was feted by his parishioners for passing the September 2024 Bar Examinations.
Sea of green: Mike Phillips credits La Salle crowd after huge Game 2 fightback vs UP
December 13, 2024
When La Salle needed an extra boost, the Green Archers faithful came through as the defending champions force a rubber match against UP in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball finals
France’s Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as PM
December 13, 2024
President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist leader Francois Bayrou as prime minister, handing him the daunting task of hauling France out of months of political crisis.
Atom Araullo wins damage suit vs. Badoy, Celiz
December 13, 2024
A Quezon City court has ruled in favor of broadcast journalist Atom Araullo as it slapped a P2-million fine against former anti-insurgency task force spokesperson Lorraine Badoy-Partosa and Jeffrey "Ka Eric" Celiz for linking his family to communist re...
San Miguel back on track in Austria’s return with Terrafirma drubbing
December 13, 2024
June Mar Fajardo dominates with a near triple-double effort as San Miguel snaps a two-game skid in Leo Austria's first game back as head coach
San Miguel dominates Terrafirma in Leo Austria’s return as head coach
December 13, 2024
San Miguel dominated Terrafirma, 106-88, on Friday in the PBA Commissioner's Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Leo Austria's return as head coach of the Beermen.
Leo Austria returns as San Miguel head coach, Jorge Gallent moves to consultant role
December 13, 2024
Leo Austria comes back as San Miguel head coach after leading the Beermen to nine championships from 2014 to 2022
Moral, Camacho rule 42K race of HOKA Trilogy Run National Finals
December 13, 2024
Edsel Moral and Maricar Camacho ruled the 42K race of the HOKA Trilogy Run Asia National Finals held last Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia grounds.
Trust stays intact for Francis Lopez after missed FTs in UP’s Game 2 loss vs La Salle
December 13, 2024
UP head coach Goldwin Monteverde insisted that his trust for Francis Lopez is intact following his missed free throws in the endgame of the Fighting Maroons" 76-75 Game 2 defeat against La Salle in their best-of-three finals series in the UAAP Season 8...
Juan Soto ghosted Yankees, jumped to Mets to ‘grow a dynasty’
December 13, 2024
Juan Soto says he has not talked to anyone from his former team Yankees as he signs a massive 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets
Heat knock off Raptors for 4th straight win
December 13, 2024
Bam Adebayo notches a double-double as the Heat add to the Raptors' road woes
NBA: Officials made correct calls in Warriors-Rockets game
December 13, 2024
Coach Steve Kerr's blistering criticism of a foul call that went against his Golden State Warriors in the final 11 seconds of their loss to the host Houston Rockets was unwarranted, the NBA announced on Thursday night.
Payton Pritchard leads shorthanded Celtics past Pistons
December 13, 2024
The Celtics beat the Pistons for the 12th straight time even without star Jayson Tatum, who leads the team in points, rebounds, and assists per game
NBA: Domantas Sabonis, Kings hold off Pelicans
December 13, 2024
Domantas Sabonis had 32 points and 20 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan scored 16 of his 29 points in the third quarter and the visiting Sacramento Kings defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 111-109 on Thursday night.
NBA: Heat knock off Raptors for fourth straight win
December 13, 2024
Bam Adebayo scored 21 points and grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds, leading the host Miami Heat to a 114-104 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night.
NBA: Payton Pritchard leads short-handed Celtics past Pistons
December 13, 2024
Payton Pritchard came off the bench to score a game-high 27 points and deliver 10 assists, leading the Boston Celtics to a 123-99 victory over the visiting Detroit Pistons on Thursday night.
Brigette Santos turns tears into career-best outing for UST
December 13, 2024
University of Santo Tomas" Brigette Santos took it hard when head coach Haydee Ong reprimanded her during practice for her lack of focus. Come Game 2, she turned in a career-best performance.
PH men’s football salvages draw against Myanmar in Mitsubishi Cup opener
December 12, 2024
A Bjorn Kristensen penalty kick and Myanmar’s VAR disallowed goal help the Philippine men’s football team secure a draw at home in the 2024 ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup
Red-hot, unbeaten NorthPort spoils Baltazar’s PBA debut; Blackwater breaks through
December 12, 2024
Joshua Munzon carries NorthPort to a franchise-best 5-0 record at the expense of Converge and PBA debutant Justine Baltazar, while once-winless Blackwater hands Meralco its first loss in a stunning blowout
Choco Mucho survives Farm Fresh in five-set thriller
December 12, 2024
Choco Mucho survived Farm Fresh, 25-20, 25-21, 21-25, 25-27, 15-12, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig.
Blackwater notches first win in PBA Commissioner’s Cup, snaps Meralco’s three-game streak
December 12, 2024
After three losses, Blackwater finally barged into the win column at the expense of Meralco, 114-98, in the PBA Commissioner's Cup on Thursday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
India”s Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, becomes youngest ever chess world champion
December 12, 2024
Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju of India became the youngest chess world champion by beating defending champion Ding Liren of China on Thursday in a dramatic turn of events in the last game of a 14-game match in Singapore.
NorthPort spoils Baltazar’s Converge debut, goes 5-0 in PBA Commissioner’s Cup
December 12, 2024
NorthPort spoiled the debut of top pick Justine Baltazar as it defeated Converge, 108-101, in the PBA Commissioner's Cup on Thursday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
Philippines settles for 1-1 draw vs Myanmar to open ASEAN Championship run
December 12, 2024
The Philippines settled for a draw, 1-1, against Myanmar to open its campaign in the 2024 ASEAN Championship on Thursday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila.
Quad Comm witness Royina Garma flies to US—report
November 12, 2024
Former ranking police officer and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma left the country last November 7, according to a report by ABS-CBN. Garma reportedly flew to Washington, DC in the United States with her daught...
WBC title fight in Thailand: Adolfo steps in for injured Garces
November 12, 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Prime Stags Boxing Gym’s rising prospect Michael Adolfo has stepped in to replace Kit Ceron Garces for a marquee title fight in Bangkok, Thailand, scheduled for November 29. The Cebuano boxer will go head-to-head with seasoned ...
Singapore and China step up cooperation, refresh ties
November 12, 2024
SINGAPORE — Singapore and China took steps to refresh their relationship and deepen collaboration in areas such as trade and finance at the apex bilateral cooperation meeting between the two countries on Nov 11. At the first Joint Council for Bil...
Jessy Mendiola to make acting comeback with ‘Nobody’
November 12, 2024
Two years after she gave birth to her first child, Jessy Mendiola will be marking her return to acting through the TV series “Nobody,” where she will star alongside Gerald Anderson. The actress’ comeback was announced by JRB Creative ...
Singapore to recognize medical grads from 9 more foreign universities
November 12, 2024
SINGAPORE – Students keen on pursuing a medical career can enroll in another nine overseas universities, which will bring the number of recognized foreign medical schools in Singapore to 112. The move will help Singapore be better able to meet the grow...
PMPC announces 39th Star Awards for Movies nominees
November 12, 2024
The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) released the full list of nominees for its 39th edition, which recognizes films and artists of the Philippine cinema in 2022. “The PMPC is holding the 39th Star Awards for Movies to honor and rightfully reco...
Miss Earth 2022 Mina Sue Choi ‘so happy’ for pageant’s return to PH
November 12, 2024
Mina Sue Choi posted Korea’s first Miss Earth victory in Manila in 2022, and she is glad to be back in the country to witness the international pageant receiving the Filipino treatment anew as it returns to the Philippines. “I’m so ha...
Philippine, Australian armies conclude ‘Exercise Kasangga’
November 12, 2024
Philippine Army and Australian Army troops strengthened interoperability as they wrapped up Exercise Kasangga during a closing ceremony at Camp Elias Angeles in Pili, Camarines Sur. Acting Army Chief Maj. Gen. Leodevic B. Guinid, who served as the Gues...
Gov’t unveils framework to protect, enhance small-scale fisheries
November 12, 2024
The government unveiled a framework for protecting and enhancing the role of small-scale fisheries in food security, a first of its kind in Asia. Called the National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries (NPOA-SSF), it adopts a human rights-based ap...
Korina Sanchez to tackle ‘Face to Face’ through journalist’s lens
November 12, 2024
Award-winning broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez is eager to add a fresh and journalistic edge to the tabloid talk show “Face to Face” after she was recently announced as the new host of the program. During a media conference and special screening of ...
West PH Sea: PAF deploys modern aircraft for amphibious drills in Palawan
November 12, 2024
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has deployed its most modern helicopters and close-air support aircraft to participate in the amphibious landing exercise in Palawan over the weekend. In a statement Monday, PAF spokesperson Col. Ma....