Lesson learned: NU’s Clarin avoids repeat heartbreak against UST’s Pastrana
MANILA, Philippines – For over a year, NU team captain Camille Clarin had a single basketball play ingrained in her mind — the moment when UST guard Kent Pastrana shook her off and nailed a jumper...
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Rappler Recap: Lawmakers enumerate ‘potential violations’ by VP Sara over...
MANILA, Philippines – The House committee investigating Vice President Sara Duterte‘s alleged misuse of funds concluded its last hearing for the year, and it stopped short of recommending the filing...
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Stepping up: Quentin Millora-Brown plays best UAAP game as UP nears title
MANILA, Philippines – When the UP Fighting Maroons needed someone to step up, Quentin Millora-Brown was there to answer the call. Playing in his first finals game in the UAAP, Millora-Brown turned in...
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‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’ available December 9, garners stellar...
MANILA, Philippines – Games publisher Bethesda Softworks and its parent firm Microsoft will be having a nice Christmas season as their newest game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has scored big...
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South Korea President Yoon banned from foreign travel as leadership crisis...
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been banned from leaving the country over a failed attempt at imposing martial law, a justice ministry official said on Monday, December...
View Article[The Slingshot] Profiling senator-judges of the Sara impeachment trial
Salvador Panelo said the Duterte camp is certain of at least five acquittal votes in the upcoming impeachment trial of Sara Duterte. In a 23-member senate, it takes 16 votes to convict and 8 votes to...
View ArticleTNT officially unveils pro esports team ‘Tropang Alab’ with Honor of Kings...
From grassroots amateur tournaments, TNT, the value brand of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), is now going pro as it officially launches its esports team, Tropang Alab, who are set to compete on...
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Will Romualdez-backed EEI be able to save Dennis Uy’s casino project in Cebu?
MANILA, Philippines – After failed deals with Enrique Razon’s Bloombery and the Okada Manila group, will one of the Philippines’ biggest construction companies be able to save Dennis Uy’s...
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Ayala Foundation, Inc. partners with Castle Rock Regenerative Healthcare...
The Ayala Foundation, Inc. and Castle Rock Regenerative Health Philippines announced a strategic partnership on December 6th at the Ayala Museum, demonstrating their shared dedication to promoting...
View ArticleJoel Embiid comes back to push 76ers past Bulls
Joel Embiid returned from a seven-game absence to provide 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers held off the host Chicago Bulls for a 108-100 win on Sunday, December 8 (Monday, December...
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FACT CHECK: Video shows 2016 protest in South Korea, not pro-Duterte INC rally
Claim: A video shows Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members gathering in droves for a rally in support of Vice President Sara Duterte. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The TikTok video bearing the...
View ArticleKai Sotto posts 25-18 line as Koshigaya sweeps Matthew Wright, Kawasaki
MANILA, Philippines – Kai Sotto remains a force to be reckoned with in the Japan B. League. After submitting back-to-back high scoring performances for the Koshigaya Alphas in his first two games back...
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Porter Robinson’s ‘SMILE! :D’ in Manila: The show that almost wasn’t
MANILA, Philippines – The Manila leg of Porter Robinson’s “SMILE! :D” worldwide concert tour had a surprising disclosure: the show almost got cancelled at the last minute. Robinson took a moment in...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: La Salle vs UP – UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball finals, Game 2
MANILA, Philippines – Can the UP Fighting Maroons finally get over the hump? Up 1-0 against La Salle, the Fighting Maroons seek to get the job done and close out the Green Archers for the crown in...
View Article[OPINION] Soft power for a planet at risk: A proposition for PH foreign policy
(This speech was delivered before the Department of Foreign Affairs in December 2024.) Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: magandang araw sa inyong lahat. In the serene villages...
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How to get 3X Go Rewards points and use them for your Christmas shopping
Deal lovers and bargain hunters, you definitely do not want to miss this especially as the shopping sprees begin this Christmas season. By now you probably know that you can use your GoTyme account as...
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FACT CHECK: Spliced video falsely claims Barbers ‘admitted’ being a drug lord
Claim: Surigao del Norte 2nd District Representative and House quad committee chair Robert Ace Barbers admitted that he is a drug lord. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook page...
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Catch Smart’s amazing 5G Max Experience in BGC this December 14
Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc., (Smart) is pulling out all the stops as it showcases how it empowers subscribers via the Smart 5G Max Experience, happening on December 14...
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FACT CHECK: Posts contain fake links to teachers licensure exam results
Claim: Results for the September 2024 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) are now out and can be accessed through shortened links provided in Facebook posts. Rating: FALSE Why we...
View ArticlePhilippine gambling revenue to hit record $6B this year
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine gambling industry’s revenue is projected to reach a record of more than P350 billion ($6.03 billion) this year, driven by growth in the electronic gaming sector,...
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