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Terrafirma hammers hapless Macau
MANILA, Philippines — Juami Tiongson led Terrafirma’s fiery first half offensive as the Dyip dominated woeful Macau, 146-127 to fan the flame in their playoff drive in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup Saturday at the…
Sherwin Gatchalian: Senate budget deliberations to start Oct. 14
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Saturday that the Senate would begin deliberations on the proposed 2026 national budget on Wednesday, October 14.
Man dies after falling into 30-foot excavation in Bataan
ABUCAY, Bataan — A 60-year-old man died after accidentally falling into an uncovered excavation more than 30 feet deep, reportedly dug by unidentified treasure hunters, in Abucay, Bataan. Police identified the victim…
Bohol poverty incidence down 39.2 points in 25 years
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Poverty incidence among families in Bohol dropped to 11 percent in 2025 from 50.2 percent in 2000, marking the province’s lowest poverty rate on record, according to Gov. Erico Aristotle…
PVL: Eya Laure, Rondina help Choco Mucho rally past Capital1 in opener
CEBU CITY — Choco Mucho’s Eya Laure and Sisi Rondina-Rosales just returned from practice for their club days ago after their respective Alas Pilipinas stints in the Asian Games. But the dynamic duo hardly missed a…
No first-round bye for Eala at Wuhan
DUE to a smaller draw, projected No. 13 seed Alexandra “Alex” Eala won’t receive a first-round bye at the WTA 1000 Wuhan Open in China. The Filipino tennis ace will compete in the tournament — her first Tour event…
Kai Sotto sizzles as Chiba tops Osaka
GILAS Pilipinas star Kai Sotto continued his strong form at Japan’s B.League 2027 season, helping lead the Altiri Chiba to a 97-90 home win over the Osaka Evessa at the Chibagi Arena on Friday. The Filipino import…
EJ Obiena calls for better sports facilities
OLYMPIAN Ernest John “EJ” Obiena believes Philippine sports is in its golden era, but access to quality facilities remains a major limiting factor for athletes. The two-time Asian Games gold medalist emphasized the…
Jahns returns sharper, hungrier for PGT crown at Pueblo
KEANU Jahns returns to the Philippine Golf Tour with his game a notch sharper, and his hunger for victory even greater as he shoots for an elusive win in the circuit’s final stages. The ICTSI Pueblo de Oro Championship…
Jihan Mohin Dimachk of Tanzania is Miss Grand International 2026
Jihan Mohin Dimachk of Tanzania is Miss Grand International 2026!
