Favorites hold sway in Pacquiao Int’l Chess opener
GENERAL SANTOS -- Top seed super GM Johan-Sebastian Christiansen led the march of the favorites in Round One of the rich Manny Pacquiao International Open chess championships on Monday, Feb.…
War survivor to city champion: Mariia Vainshtein claims NYC tennis crown
By ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP) — Mariia Vainshtein never heard the noise and slept straight through that horrible night four years ago. She didn’t have her phone near…
Pacquiao, Mayweather rekindle old rivalry in September rematch
By REYNALD MAGALLON Eleven years since their first blockbuster encounter, boxing greats Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are rekindling the old rivalry with a much-anticipated rematch on Sept.…
Abra, San Juan stay unbeaten, clobber MPBL Preseason rivals
Abra Solid North and San Juan beat their opponents on Monday to lead their respective groups in the 2026 MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Preseason Invitational at the Marikina Sports…
Duterte’s counsel: Fiery rhetoric not enough to prove criminal liability
Nicholas Kaufman, lead counsel for former President Rodrigo Duterte, argued before the International Criminal Court (ICC) that his client's provocative remarks during the war on drugs were not enough to…
ICC opens confirmation hearing vs Duterte: Prosecutors stress accountability
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially opened the confirmation of charges hearing against former President Rodrigo Duterte, with prosecutors underscoring the principle of accountability. Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang,…
Criss Cross ready to defend Spikers’ Turf title
By CHRISTAN SALVAÑA Defending champion Criss Cross sets out to retain its crown when the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference opens Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the FilOil Centre in…
20 teams, 14 laps in 15 days for 2026 Tour of Luzon; P1 M for individual winner
After a successful comeback story last year, the staging of the 2026 newly-improved Tour of Luzon cycling race entitled Heritage in Motion will be held in 14 stages starting from April 29 to May…
Nartatez orders probe into ex-cops’ alleged syndicate links
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. has directed a thorough investigation into the alleged involvement of dismissed and retired police officers in criminal syndicates. The…
Bride-to-be killed in motorcycle-car collision 2 months before wedding
By DANNY ESTACIO CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – Just two months before her planned April 21 wedding, a 27-year-old bride-to-be was killed and her fiancé injured in a motorcycle-car collision…
Pacquiao-led MPBL gets big boost before start of 8th seasom
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) has found new ally in its effort to provide job and opportunity to a great number of aspiring professional ballers. Sharing with the…
LTFRB summons ‘kambal plaka’ jeepney operators
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has summoned two jeepney operators allegedly involved in the “kambal plaka” scheme, a fraudulent practice where multiple vehicles use the same license…
PLDT stakes unbeaten record vs Cignal
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Games Tuesday (Filoil Centre, San Juan City) 4 p.m. - Akari vs Nxled 6:30 p.m. - Cignal vs PLDT PLDT stakes its unbeaten record against a Cignal…
DLSU’s desire to regain lost glory on full display
By MARK REY MONTEJO This early, La Salle has made it desire – reclaim its lost glory in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament – known to everyone…
Matibag assumes NBI leadership, vows integrity and public service
Newly appointed National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin A. Matibag pledged on Monday, Feb. 23, to uphold integrity and honor within the bureau, intensify efforts against criminality, and advance…
Rizal landfill collapse leaves 3 scavengers missing, 3 workers injured
Authorities are investigating a garbage heap collapse at a privately operated landfill in Rodriguez, Rizal, that left three scavengers missing and three bulldozer operators injured. The incident occurred on Friday,…
