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Sara Duterte denies owning fast food chain franchise amid GenCorp link
MANILA, Philippines—Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday denied that she owns a Jollibee franchise amid her links to food company GenCorp Industries Inc., stressing that her investment in the company does not equate…
NBA preview: Hornets look for new identity trading away franchise star
Team preview of the Charlotte Hornets ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 44-38, lost in play-in tournament to Orlando Magic Coach: Charles Lee (3rd season with Hornets; 3rd season overall, 63-101)…
Approval of national water management bill pushed amid El Niño threat
MANILA, Philippines — Marikina 2nd District Rep. Miro S. Quimbo on Saturday called for the immediate passage of a measure, which seeks to strengthen water management through a stronger national framework, amid the…
NBA preview: Heat have new look, new star and tons of shooting on roster
Team preview of the Miami Heat ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 43-39, lost to Charlotte in play-in tournament elimination game. Coach: Erik Spoelstra (19th season, 830-611). Season opener: Oct. 21…
Prosec draws comparison between Corona conviction, VP’s P1.5B ‘unexplained wealth’
MANILA, Philippines – House prosecution panel member and Manila Rep. Joel Chua on Saturday drew a comparison between the impeachment conviction of Chief Justice Renato Corona over undisclosed assets and the unexplained…
NBA preview: Steph Curry, Warriors try to contend again in talented West
Team preview of the Golden State Warriors ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 37-45, lost to Phoenix in the play-in tournament to miss the playoffs. Coach: Steve Kerr (13th season, 604-353). Season…
NBA preview: Kings count on Darius Acuff, Ben Simmons to boost rebuild
Team preview of the Sacramento Kings ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 22-60. Coach: Doug Christie (3rd season, 49-84). Season opener: Oct. 21 at Los Angeles Clippers. Departures: F DeMar DeRozan, G…
Pornpawee and doubles duo fall in Denmark
Pornpawee Chochuwong and the men's doubles pair Peeratchai Sukphun/Pakkapon Teeraratsakul bowed out in the quarter-finals of the US$950,000 BWF Denmark Open in Odense on Friday, ending Thai interest in the Super 750…
Prosec hoping for Sara Duterte impeachment verdict by November, December
MANILA, Philippines – House prosecution panel member and Manila Rep. Joel Chua is hoping that the Senate impeachment court will be able to rule on Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s case by late November or early…
NBA preview: Fred VanVleet returns as Rockets eye deeper playoff run
Team preview of the Houston Rockets ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 52-30, lost to the Lakers in first round of playoffs. Coach: Ime Udoka (fourth season with the Rockets, fifth season overall…
