‘Freak of nature’ Aguilar delivers again as Ginebra keeps Phoenix winless
MANILA, Philippines – At 37 years old, Japeth Aguilar has been turning back the hands of time. Aguilar turned in his highest scoring performance in four years and propelled Barangay Ginebra to a...
View ArticleJapan boots out Gilas Boys in FIBA U18 Asia Cup
MANILA, Philippines – The Gilas Pilipinas under-18 team crashed out of contention in the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2024 after absorbing an 85-61 loss to Japan in the qualification to the quarterfinals stage...
View ArticleThailand’s king swears in new government after turmoil
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn swore in Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and 35 cabinet ministers in Bangkok on Friday, September 6, ushering in a new government in...
View Article‘Easy fit’: Sajonia shines in NCAA debut as San Beda gets title defense rolling
MANILA, Philippines – Bryan Sajonia looked right at home at San Beda as he catapulted the Red Lions to a rousing start in their title-retention bid. Sajonia shone in his San Beda debut, netting 18...
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Pro-Tokhang Dela Rosa tells police, KOJC members to respect human rights
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, the first Philippine National Police (PNP) chief who implemented former president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, has urged the police and members of the Kingdom of Jesus...
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‘A bit inconsistent’: Alas Pilipinas bows to Japan club in volleyball...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine women’s volleyball team suffered a one-sided loss to Japanese club Saga Hisamitsu Springs, 25-19, 25-16, 25-16, on the first day of the Alas Pilipinas...
View ArticleTony Ynot a ‘revelation’ as Benilde turns back Mapua for winning start in...
MANILA, Philippines – Coaching Tony Ynot gave St. Benilde tactician Charles Tiu a different perspective on the do-it-all guard. The Blazers leaned on Ynot down the stretch as they completed a 78-65...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Pope Francis tours Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste,...
Pope Francis embarks on the longest trip of his pontificate as he visits Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Singapore from September 3 to 13. Bookmark and refresh this page for live updates...
View ArticleRubilen Amit on the verge of historic World 9-Ball title
MANILA, Philippines – Rubilen Amit is on the cusp of another world pool crown. Amit advanced to the final of the WPA World 9-Ball Championship in Hamilton, New Zealand, after a come-from-behind 3-2...
View ArticleMeralco pounces on import-less Magnolia as Muhammad awaits clearance
MANILA, Philippines – Shabazz Muhammad’s PBA return got delayed, so Meralco jumped on the opportunity. Keeping control throughout the game, the Bolts warded off the import-less Magnolia Hotshots,...
View ArticleUP pulls away late, blasts rival Ateneo to open UAAP Season 87
MANILA, Philippines – UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament early title favorite UP kicked off another contention bid in dominant fashion, powering past rival Ateneo in the Battle of Katipunan,...
View ArticleThousands protest in France after Macron picks Michel Barnier as PM
PARIS, France – Thousands of people took to the streets across France on Saturday to protest President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to appoint center-right Michel Barnier as prime minister with...
View ArticlePH authorities arrest 2 Chinese in Subic POGO raid
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Philippine authorities have arrested two Chinese during a raid against an illegal Philippine offshore gaming operation (POGO) at the Subic Bay Freeport in Zambales this week,...
View ArticleAdamson snaps off early funk, clamps FEU to spoil Sean Chambers’ coaching debut
MANILA, Philippines – It took a former FEU coach to give the new one a rude welcome to the UAAP as Nash Racela’s Adamson Soaring Falcons clamped down Sean Chambers‘ young Tamaraws, 59-47, in the...
View Article[HOMESTRETCH] UP Forever: The people behind the UP Fighting Maroons
MANILA, Philippines – The University of the Philippines is hosting the 87th season of the UAAP. The University will be pulling out all the stops – from the opening ceremony to the other events for the...
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FAST FACTS: Who is Sual Mayor Dong Calugay of Pangasinan?
Aside from suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, another local leader is under Senate scrutiny — Dong Calugay, also known as Liseldo de Quintos Calugay, the mayor of Sual, Pangasinan. A Senate...
View Article‘Good for us’: Alas Pilipinas relishes takeaways from tough weekend slate vs...
MANILA, Philippines –The Philippine women’s volleyball team fell once again to the more experienced Japanese club team Saga Hitsamitsu Springs, 25-14, 25-21, 25-19, on the second and final day of the...
View ArticleNot just a scorer: Tolentino nets 1st PBA career triple-double as NorthPort...
MANILA, Philippines – Already proving his status as a premier scorer by becoming the first PBA local to score 50 points in six years, Arvin Tolentino showed he can also be an all-around star....
View ArticleLPA enters PAR; southwest monsoon brings scattered rain, thunderstorms
MANILA, Philippines – A low pressure area (LPA) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 8 am on Sunday, September 8. As of 3 pm on Sunday, the LPA was located 1,340 kilometers east...
View Article[The Wide Shot] Lessons from Pope Francis and Jakarta’s grand imam
“Why did the Pope skip the Philippines?” On Tuesday, September 3, Pope Francis began the longest journey of his 11-year-old pontificate: an 11-day tour of Asia-Pacific countries, from Indonesia to...
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