PSL unveils National Finals, Global Championship Challenge
MANILA, Philippines – Young basketball standouts get to showcase their wares on a bigger stage. The Pilipinas Super League (PSL) unveiled the Global Championship Challenge, where players from the...
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Le Pen’s investment in far-right Bardella pays off ahead of French election
PARIS, France – Jordan Bardella has helped steer France’s far-right National Rally (RN) toward its first real chance of power, the rapidly emerging fresh face of a party that has sought to clean up...
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Filipino scientists lead cultivation of sea cucumbers in coastal areas
PANGASINAN, Philippines – A sandfish (Holothuria scabra) lies dormant among the seagrasses of the municipal waters in the sea ranch in Barangay Victory in Bolinao, Pangasinan. Its fat, cylindrical...
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IN PHOTOS: Nanjing Road, where Shanghai’s historic buildings meet skyscrapers
SHANGHAI, China – Lying at the heart of China’s financial capital is Nanjing Road, a five-kilometer stretch that serves as a living timeline of Shanghai’s colonial past and electrifying present. Play...
View ArticleIN CHARTS: Which region has dominated Palarong Pambansa through the years?
MANILA, Philippines – The Palarong Pambansa, the premier youth sports event in the Philippines, gathers elementary and high school athletes from all over the country annually. The Palaro also stands...
View ArticlePalarong Pambansa 2024: Games, results, updates
The pinnacle showcase of Philippine grassroots sports takes center stage as the “Queen City of the South” Cebu City hosts the 2024 Palarong Pambansa from July 9 to 16. Prospect athletes from all...
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UPLB’s hidden herbarium houses century-old botanical treasures
LAGUNA, Philippines – Unmarked by fanfare, a small room in the Institute of Biological Sciences of the University of the Philippines-Los Baños appears much like any other storage room, lined with...
View ArticleDalai Lama dismisses health rumors on 89th birthday
NEW DELHI, India – The Dalai Lama said on Saturday, July 6, he is recovering from a knee surgery and feels “physically fit,” brushing aside rumors of ill health on his 89th birthday. “Recently I had...
View Article‘Grow old together’: Jia de Guzman preaches continuity, locks in long-term...
MANILA, Philippines – The Alas Pilipinas women’s volleyball team saw its recent torrid winning streak snapped after longtime Southeast Asian tormentor Vietnam handed it a straight-set reality check in...
View ArticleDeMar DeRozan set to join Kings – reports
Free agent guard DeMar DeRozan is joining the Sacramento Kings on a three-year, $74 million sign-and-trade deal, ESPN and The Athletic reported on Saturday, July 6 (Sunday, July 7, Manila time)....
View ArticleThings to know: New law that waives college entrance test fees
MANILA, Philippines – For underprivileged incoming college freshmen, the cost associated with taking entrance exams is really an added financial burden. There’s no need to worry anymore. A bill...
View ArticleLatvia faces Brazil for Olympic berth after beating Cameroon in FIBA OQT semis
MANILA, Philippines – Ending an 88-year absence in Olympic basketball is within reach for Latvia. Latvia advanced to the final of its FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) hosting in Riga after a...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: 2024 PVL Rookie Draft
MANILA, Philippines – For the first time in Philippine professional volleyball history, the Premier Volleyball League is holding its long-awaited Rookie Draft at the Novotel Hotel in Quezon City on...
View ArticleDjokovic overcomes slow start to reach Wimbledon round of 16
LONDON, UK – Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic shrugged off a slow start to power past unseeded Australian Alexei Popyrin, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3), and into the Wimbledon fourth round on Saturday,...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Binibining Pilipinas 2024 coronation night
The search is on for the next Binibining Pilipinas queens! For its 2024 edition, 40 women are competing in the hopes of representing the country in two international pageants: Miss International and...
View ArticleDemocracy is in bad health, Pope Francis says
TRIESTE, Italy – Democracy is not in good shape, Pope Francis said on Sunday, July 7, urging politicians to shun populism and instead work together to build stronger societies and tackle voter apathy....
View ArticlePhilippines-Japan RAA: What is it and why now?
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and Japan are expected to sign on Monday, July 8, the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), a deal that would allow the armed forces of the two Asian countries to...
View ArticleBronny James debuts for Lakers in NBA Summer League loss
Bronny James showed promise but struggled with his shot in his first game for the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, scoring four points on two-for-nine shooting as the Lakers fell 108-94 to the...
View ArticleCould Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump in November’s presidential race?
WASHINGTON – She worries Republican donors, has name recognition, and Democratic Party heavyweights are beginning to line up behind her. Vice President Kamala Harris would be President Joe Biden’s...
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FACT CHECK: Manipulated video used in ‘vision cure’ ad
Claim: Cardiologist and online health personality Dr. Willie Ong endorses a product that claims to restore vision and eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. Rating: FALSE Why we...
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