Weljon Mindoro posts 14th straight KO in Dubai, clinches IBA crown
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino prospect Weljon “Triggerman” Mindoro flaunted his punching power anew with a fourth-round technical knockout (TKO) of Australian veteran Joel Camilleri on Friday,...
View Article#ShareAsia: Japan’s Studio Ghibli-inspired village
If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into a Studio Ghibli film, Yufuin Floral Village in Fukuoka is the place for you. Quaint streets, colorful landscapes, and whimsical vibes make this mini village...
View ArticleHeroes aplenty as Mapua sweeps Benilde to end 33-year NCAA title drought
MANILA, Philippines – Clint Escamis knew he cannot win a championship on his own. True enough, Escamis’ supporting cast delivered when it mattered most for Mapua, which ended a decades-long title...
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Hola, Escolta!: A timeless hub for culture and community
MANILA, Philippines – “There is freedom within. There is freedom without…“ Crowded House’s “Don’t Dream It’s Over” was blasting through the noise in Fred’s Revolucion. The bar was bustling with people...
View ArticleWATCH: Top 5 News Stories This Week, December 1-7
A bizarre love triangle had Filipinos talking about the morals of secret lovers and vengeful exes; Chinese ships yet again harassed Filipino vessels; South Korea came under martial law for about 6...
View ArticleNU survives Game 1 thriller over UST, nears perfect UAAP women’s hoops season
MANILA, Philippines – Just a win away from a perfect season. The NU Lady Bulldogs moved on the cusp of reclaiming the UAAP women’s basketball championship after outlasting the UST Growling Tigresses,...
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Wizards end skid despite Nikola Jokic’s 56 points
Jordan Poole had 39 points to help the host Washington Wizards overcome Nikola Jokic’s career-high 56 points and beat the Denver Nuggets, 122-113, to end their 16-game losing streak on Saturday,...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: La Salle vs UP – UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball finals, Game 1
MANILA, Philippines – The rematch is set. For the second year in a row, the defending champion La Salle Green Archers and the UP Fighting Maroons will fight for the crown in the UAAP Season 87 men’s...
View Article[REFLECTION] Advent is going beyond, like a voice in the wilderness
Two weeks ago I officiated the golden wedding anniversary of a friend’s parents, where I said the best wedding homily is actually the couple themselves still much in love, filled with joy after 50...
View ArticleIncumbent Pangasinan councilor shot dead
DAGUPAN CITY, Philippines – An incumbent municipal councilor in Umingan town was shot dead on Saturday evening, December 7. The victim was identified as Ponciano ‘Onyok’ Onia Jr, who is also gunning...
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Romanian far-right candidate says democracy ‘cancelled’ along with election
MOGOSOAIA, Romania – The Romanian far-right presidential candidate at the center of a Russian electoral meddling scandal turned up at the place he would have voted in on Sunday, December 8, saying the...
View Article[HOMESTRETCH] Bacolod’s pride: Joel Torre and his recipe for success
MANILA, Philippines – It’s not a well-known fact, but a lot of personalities in Philippine arts and cinema came from Bacolod. Directors Peque Gallaga and Erik Matti hailed from Bacolod, as well as...
View ArticleTech in 2024: How’s the Philippines doing?
It’s been a whirlwind year for the Philippine tech industry. With the many different movements in the world’s technology sector, the Philippines has had to try and play catch-up in a number of...
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Rappler Recap: Lawmakers enumerate ‘potential violations’ by VP Sara over...
MANILA, Philippines – The House committee investigating Vice President Sara Duterte‘s alleged misuse of funds concluded its last hearing for the year, and it stopped short of recommending the filing...
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Stepping up: Quentin Millora-Brown plays best UAAP game as UP nears title
MANILA, Philippines – When the UP Fighting Maroons needed someone to step up, Quentin Millora-Brown was there to answer the call. Playing in his first finals game in the UAAP, Millora-Brown turned in...
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‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’ available December 9, garners stellar...
MANILA, Philippines – Games publisher Bethesda Softworks and its parent firm Microsoft will be having a nice Christmas season as their newest game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has scored big...
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South Korea President Yoon banned from foreign travel as leadership crisis...
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been banned from leaving the country over a failed attempt at imposing martial law, a justice ministry official said on Monday, December...
View Article[The Slingshot] Profiling senator-judges of the Sara impeachment trial
Salvador Panelo said the Duterte camp is certain of at least five acquittal votes in the upcoming impeachment trial of Sara Duterte. In a 23-member senate, it takes 16 votes to convict and 8 votes to...
View ArticleTNT officially unveils pro esports team ‘Tropang Alab’ with Honor of Kings...
From grassroots amateur tournaments, TNT, the value brand of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), is now going pro as it officially launches its esports team, Tropang Alab, who are set to compete on...
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