DepEd denies epidemic of illiteracy in Bicol
By GENALYN KABILING Education Secretary Leonor Briones yesterday denied any reported epidemic of illiteracy in the Bicol region, saying having difficulty reading does not mean a student is illiterate. Briones…
Guiao says NLEX will be in trouble in case Erram leaves
By JONAS TERRADO NLEX coach Yeng Guiao admitted that he will be in a dilemma if rumors of a trade that will send center Poy Erram to TNT KaTropa…
Scribes to honor Bianca, Stephan on PSA Awards Night
Two more outstanding Filipino athletes in Stephan Schrock and Bianca Pagdanganan will be the recipients of special awards from the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA). Schrock will be conferred with the…
Casimero gets Cuban connection in fight vs ‘Monster’
By NICK GIONGCO Filipino world boxing champion John Riel Casimero is getting a helping hand from Cuba as he gets ready for the fight of his life. Since…
PSC starts Hall of Fame selection process
Members of the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame convene on Tuesday (Feb. 18) for their initial meeting at the Philsports Complex The Philippine Sports Hall of Fame (HOF) 2020 Committee,…
AFP, DENR forge UNTV title clash
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) swept their respective semis series over the weekend and arranged what is expected to be an…
With newborn baby, Manuel is doubtful whether to join Gilas or not
By JONAS TERRADO Vic Manuel is having second thoughts on whether to join Gilas Pilipinas’ preparation for the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers or use the extra hours to…
4 Malaysians rescued from Chinese captors in Laguna
Anti-kidnapping operatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP) rescued on Saturday four Malaysians in a raid on the safehouse of their Chinese abductors in San Pedro, Laguna, officials announced yesterday.…
NBA renames ASG MVP award in honor of Kobe
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced that the All-Star Game MVP award will now be called the Kobe Bryant Award as players lined up to pay tribute…
TNT, Parks close in on contract extension
TNT KaTropa believes it is close to reaching an agreement on a contract extension with incoming sophomore Ray Parks Jr. Team manager Gabby Cui said there’s a 95 percent chance…
Gilas vs Indonesia might be moved
Gilas Pilipinas is in danger of seeing the postponement of its Feb. 23 away match against Indonesia in the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers due to the outbreak of the…
Lillard pays tribute to Kobe in All-Star Weekend rap performance
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard became the first NBA player to perform rap number in the All-Star Weekend. Lillard, who goes by his rapper name “DAME D.O.L.L.A,” took center…
Hidilyn off to train in Malaysia
Rio Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Daz hopes that the two-month training camp will give her the right focus, timing, and condition for a good showing in the Asian Championship on…
MPBL: Wilson lifts San Juan over Pasay
When San Juan is in danger, count on John Wilson to deliver. Wilson bunched seven points to lift the Knights out of a deep pit and frustrate the Pasay Voyagers,…
Alab brings back Brownlee to boost ABL title chances
San Miguel Alab Pilipinas received a major boost to its title bid in the ASEAN Basketball League after bringing back import Justin Brownlee for the rest of the season. Team…
Man, 64, weds woman, 23, on Valentine’s Day in Maguindanao
COTABATO CITY – Maguindanao hosted another record-setting wedding, this time between a 23-year-old bride and a 64-year-old groom, sponsored by Rep. Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu on Valentine’s Day. While ethnic Muslim…
