UAAP opening: One big pep rally
A pep rally for student-athletes ushers the start of the 82nd season of the UAAP Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Unlike previous years, there will be no…
For teachers, too
TEACHER, why do we need so many books? They’re so heavy! Teacher, why are you against a no-homework law? Do you enjoy checking so many workbooks day after day?…
Goodwill Cup at Camp John Hay set
The seventh Goodwill Cup, an inter-club championship among Fil-Estate-owned golf courses, ends on Sept. 6 with Camp John Hay (CJH) gunning for its first-ever crown at home. “We are excited…
This time, Djokovic wins almost pain-free
NEW YORK (AFP) – Top-ranked defending champion Novak Djokovic rolled into the US Open fourth round on Friday while Serena Williams and Roger Federer cruised into the last 16 and…
After BARMM, President turns to Misuari & MNLF
NUR Misuari, founding chairman of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), was reported last Wednesday as proposing the inclusion of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in a new…
Swimmer Deiparine eyes SEAG redemption
CAPAS, Tarlac – Filipino-American swimmer James Deiparine is on a mission to make waves in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. After settling for two silvers in the 50 and 100…
Let’s move on – Ramirez
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez yesterday hailed the recent tripartite agreement that involved the PSC, Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee…
Chooks 3×3 cagefest on today at SM Clark
Locals take center stage once again as the Philippines makes its last push to earn a qualification to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with the staging of the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3…
Talents
Gospel: Mt 25:14-30 JESUS told his disciples this parable: “A man going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. To one he gave…
Air Canada fined for not using much French
A judge has ordered Air Canada to pay a six-figure fine to a French-speaking couple who claim the airline "violated their linguistic rights," breaching the country's bilingualism laws. The federal…
Twitter CEO account hacked, offensive tweets posted
Twitter said Friday the account of chief executive Jack Dorsey had been "compromised" after a series of erratic and offensive messages were posted. The tweets containing racial slurs and suggestions…
Canadian wins $60-million jackpot, but kept it a secret for 10 months
A Vietnamese refugee who played the same lottery numbers since resettling in Canada 36 years ago won a Can$60 million jackpot, but kept it secret for 10 months. Bon Truong,…
Alabama man goes free after resentencing for $50 robbery
An Alabama man sentenced to life in prison for stealing $50.75 (P2,645) will have his time cut short after being re-sentenced to time served. News outlets report 58-year-old Alvin Kennard…
Guiao wants ’40 minutes of sacrifice and commitment’ vs Italy
FOSHAN, China — Coach Yeng Guiao expects Gilas Pilipinas to endure plenty of struggles in its quest to upset Italy Saturday night in their crucial Group D opener in the…
Italians determined to put Gilas out of rhythm
FOSHAN, China — Italy forward Luigi Datome said his team is focused on preventing Gilas Pilipinas from setting the tone in their FIBA World Cup opener set Saturday here. …
