After his best season with NU, Figueroa takes talent to Korean league

BY MARK REY MONTEJO     Following his breakthrough performance with National University in the UAAP Season 88, versatile guard Jake Figueroa has decided to bring his act overseas. This,…

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John Ivan Cruz bags vault gold – thanks to a review

PATHUM THANI -- Filipino gymnast John Ivan Cruz bagged the vault apparatus gold medal at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics Friday at the Thammasat University Rangsit Campus…

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NBI recovers vaulted documents from Zaldy Co condo in BGC

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) reported that it had secured documents from the condominium unit of resigned congressman Zaldy Co, which may prove vital to the investigation into the…

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Fajardo saves day for boxers; Bacyadan, Ogayre fall to Thais

BANGKOK. — Mark Ashley Fajardo hardly broke a sweat in scoring a win over Indonesian Jekri Riwu on Friday, Dec. 12, a victory that somehow eased the pain of defeats…

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Pinoy chess bets keep hopes alive

BANGKOK. -- Two wins, one loss. That’s how the Philippine chess team performed after three rounds in the Makruk Chess Classic Mixed Quintuple event in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games…

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Coming all the way from Tagaytay, cheerleaders give Pinoy bets big boost

BANGKOK. – For the first time in the history of the Southeast Asian Games, and any international sports meet for that matter, a Filipino crew of cheerleaders is giving Pinoy…

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Aspin’s tongue cut off in Valenzuela; owner seek witnesses

A shocking case of animal cruelty has left residents outraged after an aspin named Kobe was discovered in Valenzuela City with his tongue completely cut off, prompting his owner and…

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Plunder, graft complaints filed vs VP Sara, other officials

Plunder and other criminal charges were filed on Friday, Dec. 12, before the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) against Vice President Sara Duterte and 14 other officials over alleged misuse…

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Pinoy batters retain SEAG crown via a 7-game sweep

By REYNALD MAGALLON   BANGKOK — The Philippine team swept the men’s baseball gold medal with a 5-3 win over host Thailand to retain its crown in the 33rd Southeast…

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Crime incidents down – PNP

The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced a 12.86-percent drop in crime incidents, attributing the improvement to strengthened cooperation between law enforcement and local communities. In a statement Friday, Dec. 12,…

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Elderly man stabs wife to death in Cainta

An 81-year-old man fatally stabbed his wife inside their home in Marick Subdivision, Barangay Sto. Domingo, Cainta, Rizal, early Friday morning, December 12. According to the Cainta Municipal Police, the…

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Marcos leads partial reopening of San Juanico Bridge

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the partial reopening of the San Juanico Bridge to two-way traffic, now accommodating vehicles up to 15 tons. He assured residents of Eastern Visayas that…

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Goldwin reminds UP: Alarcon needs help

By MARK REY MONTEJO   If there was anyone who shone the brightest for reigning champion University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 88 Finals opener, it was no…

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Kuzma, Portis anchor Bucks over Celtics without injured Antetokounmpo

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 31 points and Bobby Portis added 27 points and 10 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks rallied in the…

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Rondina, Pons pull off stunning win over Indonesians in SEAG beach volley

CHONBURI, Thailand – Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons launched Alas Pilipinas’ redemption bid in Southeast Asian Games women’s beach volleyball in style as they earned a breakthrough 2-1 win over…

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Ange Kouame lost for words as Gilas 3×3 misses podium

By REYNALD MAGALLON     BANGKOK – Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 team big man Ange Kouame was lost for words after a disappointing fourth place finish for the men’s team in…

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