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PBA: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson returns as TNT rolls past Macau
MANILA, Philippines–TNT nearly reset the six-day record for the most lopsided game in history in the 142-87 demolition of hapless Macau that marked Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s long-awaited return in the 2026 PBA…
Peru governor touts Chinese interest in deep-water port pitched as Chancay alternative
A planned US$844 million port in southern Peru has drawn interest from several foreign investors, including Chinese companies, a regional governor said on Monday, as the government began promoting the project abroad…
230 DepEd, CHED scholars to plug guidance counselor shortage
MANILA, Philippines — The first batch of 230 public school personnel has received scholarships to undergo the Learning Initiatives for Nurturing Guidance Associates and Counselors Program (Lingap), which will prepare…
Formula 1 announces return to Africa with Grand Prix in Rwanda in early 2030s
KIGALI, Rwanda — Formula 1 will return to Africa with a grand prix in Rwanda starting early next decade once a new track has been built southeast of the capital, F1 and the country’s president said Tuesday. The…
Alex Eala, Zeynep Sonmez exit Wuhan Open doubles
MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala and partner Zeynep Sonmez of Turkiye crashed out in the first round of the Wuhan Open on Tuesday night in China. Eala and Sonmez were eliminated by Ukrainians Dayana Yastremska and…
PVL: Brooke Van Sickle shines in return as Nxled sweeps PLDT
MANILA, Philippines — Brooke Van Sickle showed flashes of her MVP form in her comeback from a shoulder injury, leading Nxled past PLDT, 25-16, 25-20, 25-18, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series on Tuesday…
Labor group: 2027 national budget fails workers
MANILA, Philippines — Labor group Sentro ng mga Nagkakaisa at Progresibong Manggagawa (Sentro) said lawmakers who voted against the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 were “right to do so,” arguing that…
Carlos Yulo leads PH campaign at World Gymnastics Championships
MANILA, Philippines– Carlos Yulo aims to defend his vault title and add to his medal haul when he sees action in the 2026 FIG World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Fresh off his double-gold…
WATCH: Recap of Day 39 of Duterte’s impeachment trial | Oct. 13, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – Here are the key moments from Day 39 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial at the Senate impeachment court on Tuesday. /dp READ: Impeachment court approves prosec move to drop 3 of 4…
WALANG PASOK: Class suspensions for Wednesday, Oct. 14
[Updated as of 10 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — Classes in parts of Bulacan province are suspended on Wednesday, Oct. 14, due to water supply interruptions. This follows the system shutdown of the Bulacan Bulk Water…
