How Alice Guo was caught by Indonesian police in only 18 days
September 4, 2024
Does Indonesia want something in exchange? A prisoner swap, perhaps?
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UK Grenfell Tower fire inquiry blames avoidable deaths on incompetence and greed
September 4, 2024
The fire, Britain's deadliest blaze in a residential building since World War Two, ripped through the 23-story social housing block in one of London's richest areas during the early hours of June 14, 2017
‘No extra motivation’: Lucero all business vs ex-team NorthPort as Magnolia pulls away late
September 4, 2024
Zavier Lucero produces a double-double in his first game against NorthPort as Magnolia finally wins back-to-back games in the PBA Governors' Cup
Philippine officials work on Alice Guo’s deportation after arrest in Indonesia | The wRap
September 4, 2024
Today's headlines: Alice Guo, Marcos & Duterte, Filipino paralympians
PVL: Bernadeth Pons named MVP after steering Creamline to Reinforced Conference throne
September 4, 2024
It's a double celebration for Bernadeth Pons as she copped the coveted Most Valuable Player (MVP) plum after leading Creamline to the title in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference.
Ex-Davao prison chief: Duterte cop threatened me not to intervene in drug lord killing
September 4, 2024
Corrections official Gerardo Padilla is referring to the 2016 killing of three Chinese drug lords in Davao, a case that has numerous resource persons in the congressional probe implicating Rodrigo Duterte
LIVE UPDATES: Pope Francis tours Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, Singapore
September 4, 2024
Pope Francis visits Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Singapore from September 3 to 13, the longest trip of his pontificate
PBA: Zavier Lucero shines as Magnolia downs import-less NorthPort
September 4, 2024
Zavier Lucero starred as Magnolia defeated his former team NorthPort, 105-94, in the PBA Governors' Cup on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Shorthanded Creamline still proves champion’s heart, rules Reinforced tilt
September 4, 2024
There’s still no stopping the Creamline Cool Smashers, downing the Akari Chargers even minus three superstars to capture the PVL Reinforced Conference crown
Creamline blanks Akari to rule PVL Reinforced Conference
September 4, 2024
Multi-titled Creamline gave Akari its first and only loss in the conference, all the way to reigning supreme in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference.
Zelenskyy orders war’s biggest reshuffle to give Ukraine ‘new energy’
September 4, 2024
A total of six ministers, including Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, submits their resignation, with parliament accepting the resignations of four
Caram provides power as injury-plagued Meralco zaps Converge to stretch win streak
September 4, 2024
Anjo Caram steps up in the absence of injured guards Allein Maliksi and Aaron Black as Meralco overcomes a shaky start in its thrashing of Converge
What car is Pope Francis using in Jakarta?
September 4, 2024
Pope Francis refuses a luxury vehicle and requests ‘an ordinary, commonly used car’ in Indonesia
PREVIEW: Letran Knights back with revitalized Arriba spirit
September 4, 2024
Last season was a rollercoaster ride for the Muralla crew and come NCAA Season 100, the rejigged Knights, who once ruled the men's basketball tourney for three consecutive seasons, would like to get back on top.
PBA: Meralco overcomes Converge for third straight win
September 4, 2024
The Meralco Bolts overcame the Converge FiberXers, 116-88, for its third straight win in the PBA Governors' Cup on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
‘Harmless’ meter-sized asteroid to strike over Luzon – ESA
September 4, 2024
The European Space Agency (ESA) said on Wednesday that a small asteroid will hit Earth's atmosphere over Luzon early Thursday morning, although it stressed that there will be no adverse impacts.
PVL: Cignal stages fourth set comeback vs PLDT to claim 5th bronze medal
September 4, 2024
Cignal crawled back from five points down in the pivotal fourth set to complete a 20-25, 25-19, 25-18, 25-23 victory over PLDT and clinch the bronze medal in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference.
Enteng’s trough, Habagat to bring rains over parts of Luzon
September 4, 2024
The trough of Typhoon Yagi (formerly Enteng) and Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) will bring rains over parts of Luzon in the next 24 hours, PAGASA said Wednesday afternoon.
Blu Girls stun Ireland to finish fifth in U18 Softball World Cup
September 4, 2024
The Philippines' Blu Girls salvaged a fifth place finish in the WBSC U-18 Women"s Softball World Cup Group C after blanking Ireland, 4-0, to close out its campaign on late Monday in Dallas, USA.
Tab Baldwin on reports linking him to New Zealand national team: ‘Just speculations’
September 4, 2024
Ateneo de Manila University head coach Tab Baldwin described as 'speculation' the talk about him being in contention to become head coach of the New Zealand men's basketball team.
PVL: Akari ‘saddened’ by threats to players, coaches, but ‘will not be intimidated’
September 4, 2024
The Akari Chargers on Wednesday said they were "saddened" by the threats directed to their players and coaches, but "will not be intimidated," especially as the team competes in the finals of the PVL Reinforced Conference on Wednesday night.
UAAP revises eligibility rule for transfers of student-athletes to other member schools
September 4, 2024
The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) announced on Wednesday its revised rule on eligibility of transferring student-athletes from one member school to another.
PREVIEW: LPU Pirates eyeing to go all the way in historic NCAA centennial hosting
September 4, 2024
The crown was almost within Lyceum of the Philippines University's reach in NCAA Season 99 when the Pirates booked a twice-to-beat berth in the semifinals opposite San Beda University.
NCAA set to change eligibility rules, lower maximum age
September 4, 2024
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is set to impose changes in eligibility rules, particularly on an athlete's maximum age to play in the league.
Valiant stand not enough as Gilas Boys fall to Jordan in FIBA U18 Asia Cup
September 4, 2024
Gilas Pilipinas Boys kept it close the whole game but could not close it out against lower-ranked Jordan, absorbing a 62-56 loss in the 2024 FIBA U18 Asia Cup on early Wednesday in Amman, Jordan.
Carlos Yulo gets two lots from POC; Petecio, Villegas get houses, too
September 4, 2024
Filipino Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo received not just one, but two houses and lots from the Philippine Olympic Committee, as the latter delivered on its promise for Olympic gold medalists.
PAGASA: Enteng exits PAR but rains to persist
September 4, 2024
Severe Tropical Storm Enteng is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility but slightly intensified as it slowly moves West Northwestward, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
PAGASA: Enteng maintains strength over West Philippine Sea
September 4, 2024
Severe Tropical Storm Enteng has maintained its strength while moving westward over the West Philippine Sea, PAGASA said late Tuesday night.
Enteng intensifies into Severe Tropical Storm; Enhanced Habagat to be felt in Luzon, W. Visayas
September 3, 2024
Enteng has intensified into a Severe Tropical Storm on Tuesday afternoon, according to the latest weather bulletin from PAGASA.
Signal No. 2 up over 2 Luzon areas as Enteng re-intensifies over WPS
September 3, 2024
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 was raised over two areas in Luzon as Tropical Storm Enteng re-intensified while moving over the West Philippine Sea on Tuesday morning, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
Orange rainfall warning up over Zambales, yellow over Bataan, 5 others –PAGASA
September 3, 2024
PAGASA raised the orange rainfall warning at 8 a.m. over Zambales on Tuesday morning, and yellow rainfall warning over Bataan and five other areas.
PAGASA: Signal No. 2 up over 6 Luzon areas due to Enteng
September 3, 2024
Six areas are placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 as Tropical Storm Enteng continues to move over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Tuesday morning.
Enteng accelerates, now over West Philippine Sea; Signal No. 2 remains over 7 areas
September 3, 2024
Tropical Storm Enteng accelerated over Northern Luzon and is now over the West Philippine Sea. Signal No. 2 remains over seven areas, PAGASA said early Tuesday morning.
Enteng located over the Cordilleras, 11 areas remain under Signal No. 2
September 3, 2024
Enteng located over the Cordilleras with 11 areas under Storm Signal No. 2 while enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat to bring moderate to intense rainfall in other areas of Luzon, PAGASA reported in the latest Tropical Cyclone Bulletin.
12 areas under Signal No. 2 as Enteng moves over Cordilleras
September 2, 2024
Signal No. 2 has been hoisted over 12 areas in Luzon as Tropical Storm Enteng continued to move northwestward and spotted over the Cordillera Administrative Region.
Enteng now in Quirino after landfall in Aurora
September 2, 2024
Tropical Storm Enteng on late Monday afternoon moved over Quirino after making landfall in Casiguran, Aurora, the weather bureau PAGASA has said.
BigBang members reunite, deliver nostalgia in Taeyang’s Seoul concert
September 2, 2024
It was an unforgettable night for the fans of K-pop veterans BigBang, as Taeyang reunited with his bandmates G-Dragon and Daesung in his “The Light Year” concert in Seoul, South Korea. The second night of the “Shoong!” singer’s concert at the Olympic H...
China says it is protecting ‘rights’ after Philippine ship collision
September 2, 2024
Beijing has insisted on Monday that it was defending its “rights” in the South China Sea, after the Philippines released footage appearing to show a Chinese coast guard vessel ramming one of its ships during an at-sea confrontation. Both ...