Alex Eala shown quarters exit by Thai rival in Japan tourney
MANILA, Philippines – For the good part of the last two years, Alex Eala has been the best player in Southeast Asia as evidenced by her performance in the professional tour and her ascent in the world...
View ArticleRESULTS: November 2024 Licensure Examination for Agriculturists
The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 3,628 out of 7,144 passed the Agriculturists Licensure...
View ArticleLIST: 18 Korean, Japanese shows coming to Disney+
The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific has announced the roster of APAC originals coming to Disney+ in late 2024, and 2025 to 2026. These shows, created by the streaming platform, feature stories from...
View ArticleWarriors march to NBA Cup knockout rounds
Andrew Wiggins poured in a season-best 30 points, Stephen Curry added 19, and the Golden State Warriors clinched first place in West Group C of the NBA Cup with a 112-108 road victory over the New...
View ArticleIs the Philippines EV car market ready for takeoff?
MANILA, Philippines – For the first time in Philippine history, Vietnamese cars are now being sold in the country, a sign of how our once-backward, war-torn neighbor has overtaken us economically....
View ArticleIN PHOTOS: Riding across the tides, skimboarding gains waves in Butuan City
BUTUAN CITY, Philippines – Growing slowly for over a decade, the small community of board-riding enthusiasts here has gained waves through the extreme sport of skimboarding as they gathered in Masao...
View ArticleSt. Benilde dethrones San Beda in rout, sets up first NCAA finals duel vs Mapua
MANILA, Philippines – St. Benilde completed a season sweep of San Beda as it found its way back to the NCAA finals. Powered by MVP frontrunner Allen Liwag, the Blazers dethroned the Red Lions, 79-63,...
View ArticleIsraeli settlers set sights on Trump support for full control of West Bank
SHILO, West Bank – After a record expansion of Israeli settlement activity, some settler advocates in the occupied West Bank are looking to Donald Trump to fulfill a dream of imposing sovereignty over...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs Hong Kong – FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
MANILA, Philippines – After finally solving the New Zealand puzzle, Gilas Pilipinas looks to complete the two-game home sweep of the second window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers when it battles Hong...
View ArticleWhite House officials meet with telecoms execs on suspected China hack
WASHINGTON, USA – Senior White House officials met on Friday, November 22, with telecommunications executives to discuss China’s “significant cyber espionage campaign targeting the sector,” the White...
View ArticleGame schedule, results, standings: UAAP Season 87 basketball tournaments
MANILA, Philippines – Another year of blockbuster collegiate sports gets going as UAAP Season 87 basketball rolls on. The reigning champions glance at big targets on their backs as the La Salle Green...
View ArticleBuyer’s guide: Best smartphones to buy for every budget in 2024
We’re just a few weeks away from saying goodbye to 2024, and what a busy year it has been in the world of phones. The hottest trend has been AI, with almost every other release this year packing...
View ArticleHow to improve road safety in PH? Better education, law enforcement, says UN...
MANILA, Philippines – About 12,000 Filipinos die due to road crashes every year, accounting for both pedestrians and motorists. United Nations Special Envoy for Road Safety Jean Todt said boosting the...
View ArticleIsraeli army orders Gaza City suburb evacuated, spurring new displacement wave
CAIRO, Egypt – The Israeli military issued new evacuation orders to residents in areas of an eastern Gaza City suburb, setting off a new wave of displacement on Sunday, November 24, and a Gaza...
View ArticlePinoy pride: Two Filipino business leaders ace regional awards
MANILA, Philippines – It’s unfortunate that business and entrepreneurship awards don’t get as much attention as beauty contest winners in the Philippines. Builders, including leaders of conglomerates...
View Article[HOMESTRETCH] The making of Bacolod’s icons: Inasal, piaya, and game fowl
BACOLOD, Philippines – The second installment of HOMESTRETCH’s Bacolod series features a few icons from the City of Smiles. Show host Pató Gregorio continues to unpack untold stories about the famous...
View ArticleFor supporters, Sara Duterte’s ‘kill’ plot vs Marcos only for protection
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Mila, a staunch supporter of the Duterte family, believes Vice President Sara Duterte’s controversial statement to assassinate the president was meant to ensure her safety...
View ArticleMasbate discus thrower Trangia leads Day 1 record-breakers in Batang Pinoy
PALAWAN, Philippines – Discus thrower Courtney Jewel Trangia added another feather to her cap after copping her third consecutive Batang Pinoy gold medal to open the 2024 edition of the national...
View ArticleCaroline of Icona Pop talks vulnerability and pursuing music with her best...
MANILA, Philippines – Icona Pop has been around for over a decade, and it’s pretty safe to say that they’ve raised an entire generation of listeners all around the world. The duo served as the gateway...
View ArticleGilas Pilipinas zeroes in on FIBA Asia Cup berth with home rout of Hong Kong
MANILA, Philippines – It did not matter whether Gilas Pilipinas played at home or on the road, it still yielded the same result against Hong Kong. The Philippines earned another blowout win over...
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