MANILA, Philippines —Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo signed fresh contracts with their respective overseas clubs as they seek to build on title-winning campaigns next season. The Osaka Bluteon renewed Bagunas for the next Japan SV.League season after winning a championship in their 2025-26 campaign. “We are pleased to announce that we have renewed the contract […]
Read MoreLUCENA CITY, Quezon– Despite rainy weather conditions, four localities in Cavite, Quezon, and Rizal recorded high heat index levels on Thursday. In a public advisory posted on Facebook, the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) of Atimonan, Quezon, reported a heat index of 43 degrees Celsius at 11:59 a.m., based on data from the […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The delay in the ratification of a bill institutionalizing the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) was due to technicalities, not opposition to the so-called “anti-epal” provisions, Davao Oriental Rep. Cheeno Miguel Almario said in a statement on Thursday. Almario heads the House committee on social services, which was responsible for discussing […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The monthlong leadership crisis in the Senate ended on Wednesday after Sen. Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian secured the votes needed to be formally elected Senate President during a special session of Congress. This development significantly undercuts a pending Supreme Court challenge questioning the legitimacy of the chamber’s reorganization and raises the likelihood that […]
Read MoreMANILA – The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted two inbound parcels containing approximately 505 grams of suspected shabu worth PHP3.43 million at the Central Mail Exchange Center in Pasay City. In a statement Wednesday, the bureau reported that the parcels were examined on Tuesday, after being flagged during customs screening and […]
Read MoreMANILA – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), in coordination with other law enforcement agencies, seized illegal drugs worth PHP1.95 billion and arrested 3,702 drug personalities in May. PDEA Director General Isagani Nerez on Wednesday said authorities conducted 2,941 anti-drug operations nationwide during the month. PDEA’s intelligence-driven operations also targeted key figures in drug trafficking networks, […]
Read MoreAn enraged Sharon Cuneta belied claims linking her senator husband Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan to resigned Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co, including allegations that they, too, received “maletas” (suitcases) containing piles of flood control money. The allegations came from the 18 self-confessed former bodyguards, drivers, and employees of Co, who said that they delivered “maletas” […]
Read MoreFather’s Day will no longer be the same for OPM hitmaker Ogie Alcasid, especially after the death of his father almost six years ago. Ogie couldn’t help but feel emotional as he opened up about the time he lost his father, Herminio Sr., to Covid-19 on September 15, 2020. Such was the situation during the coronavirus […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines–How Justin Brownlee and Chris McCullough perform in Game 7 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals may play a deciding role in which among Barangay Ginebra or TNT end up taking home the title. Brownlee and McCullough are expected to carry the load for their respective teams in Wednesday’s decider at Mall of Asia […]
Read MoreWhen TNT thought it had outrun its ghosts of conferences past, the injury bug again bit the Tropang 5G at the worst time possible. If, in the previous conference finalès TNT had to make do without Roger Pogoy, Poy Erram and Jayson Castro due to injuries, this time it’s not looking good for Castro, Brandon […]
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