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Prosec: COA ruling shows VP could still be convicted of confi funds misuse
MANILA, Philippines – A spokesperson for the House prosecution has expressed belief that the evidence against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s alleged misuse of confidential funds could still lead to her conviction…
Haaland stars in Man City win, Liverpool beat Brentford
LONDON - Erling Haaland starred with a double as Premier League leaders Manchester City beat Ipswich 3-2, while Liverpool came from behind to seal a 2-1 win at Brentford on Saturday.
PVL: Nxled survives Farm Fresh in five-set duel for 2-0 start
MANILA, Philippines — Brooke Van Sickle and Myla Pablo kept Nxled unbeaten in two games after fending off Farm Fresh in a five-set thriller, 25-19, 25-17, 23-25, 20-25, 15-12, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab…
Prosecution eyes early formal offer of evidence in VP impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines – The House prosecution panel may submit its formal offer of evidence against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte ahead of the Oct. 23 deadline to help speed up the remaining proceedings in her…
Rafael Jodar says ‘still learning’ after swearing at ballboy
SHANGHAI–Rising Spanish tennis star Rafael Jodar said he was still “learning how to behave on court” after swearing at a ballboy at the Shanghai Masters, where he reached the semi-finals on Friday to make history. The…
Diocese of Virac pushes moratorium on Catanduanes mining projects
LEGAZPI CITY — The Diocese of Virac has called for a moratorium on mining projects in Catanduanes, warning that they could threaten human lives, contaminate water sources and damage the island province’s environment…
Talisay, Batangas heat index hits 40°C, precautions urged
LUCENA CITY — Authorities in Talisay, Batangas on Saturday, Oct. 17, urged residents to take precautions after the heat index in the town reached 40°C. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (MDRRMC)…
Yulo brothers kick off campaign at Worlds
FRESH off a successful stint at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Philippine gymnastics brothers Carlos and Eldrew Yulo launch their historic campaign together at the FIG Artistic World Gymnastics Championships in…
Eala eyes redemption in Ningbo Open
FILIPINO tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala arrived in Ningbo, China, on Friday, as she is set to take part in the Ningbo Open. The tournament’s Facebook page showed Eala arriving with a bouquet of flowers given to her…
UST snaps skid, routs Adamson
UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) made the most of its home-court advantage, dominating Adamson University, 112-56, to boost its Final Four chances in the UAAP Season 89 High School Boys’ 16-and-Under Basketball…
