PNP: Murder, other focus crimes drop

Focus crimes, including murder, rape, and robbery, dropped by 13.82 percent nationwide in the past three months, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP), which credited the decline to intensified…

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IM Idel Datu tops first leg of DF Chess Grand Prix

International Master Idel Datu topped the first leg of the inaugural Daily Fantasy Chess Grand Prix Sunday night, Oct. 5, on lichess.org. Datu opened the 7-round Swiss System event with…

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Angel Aquino opens up: ‘I like girls!’

In a moment both candid and refreshing, acclaimed actress-model Angel Aquino has finally put long-whispered rumors to rest. During a recent guest appearance on “The Daily Dish” on the Bilyonaryo…

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Foreign FSAs take spotlight, named as UAAP Players of the Week

Two foreign student-athletes rose above everyone else in exciting week 2 of the UAAP Season 88 basketball tournaments. After starting its campaign winless in three games, Far Eastern University finally…

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From defender to detective: Alma Concepcion’s surprising turn

In the ever-dramatic world of Philippine showbiz and politics, Alma Concepcion might just have found her best role yet -- not on the silver screen, but on the frontlines of…

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Lacson: I still support Sotto

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Sunday, Oct. 5, that he continues to support the leadership of Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, reaffirming his confidence despite…

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Nartatez reinforces PNP’s role in anti-insurgency campaign

Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. aims to reinforce the police force’s role in the country’s anti-insurgency campaign through intensified proactive policing, intelligence gathering,…

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Lifter Ando bags clean & jerk bronze in worlds

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA     Two-time Olympian Elreen Ando lived up to her billing and bagged one bronze medal in the 2025 IWF World Weightlifting Championships over the weekend in…

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Anisimova topples Noskova to snare China Open crown

 By ASSOCIATED PRESS   BEIJING (AP) — Third-seeded Amanda Anisimova claimed the China Open title with a 6-0, 2-6, 6-2 win over Linda Noskova in the final of the hard-court…

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UST’s Cabañero celebrates 21st B-Day in style

By MARK REY MONTEJO Versatile guard Nic Cabañero received a fitting gift from his squad on his 21st birthday after University of Santo Tomas toppled University of the East, 111-99,…

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Escobar draws inspiration from the past to impress in his first Ateneo-La Salle rivalry game

By MARK REY MONTEJO One-and-done Dominic Escobar has been candid about his first experience of the Ateneo-De La Salle rivalry game. And he has one word to describe it –…

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A win over NU shows UP’s character, says Stevens

By MARK REY MONTEJO   University of the Philippines is trying all the best ways possible to rebound from a nightmarish 0-2 start in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball…

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Ateneo foils La Salle’s final salvo in wild finish to stay perfect

Ateneo survived a furious fourth-quarter rally by longtime rival De La Salle, holding on for an 81-74 victory to remain unbeaten in the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Tournament at…

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Tenorio gets the better of mentor Cone as Magnolia fends off Ginebra

By REYNALD MAGALLON   LA Tenorio knew the Never-Say-Die attitude of Ginebra all too well — well enough to sense when it was about to kick in. So just as…

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Tamaraws repel Falcons to take first victory

Far Eastern University earned its breakthrough win in the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Tournament with a gritty 64-58 triumph over Adamson University on Sunday, Oct. 5, at the SM…

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Zamboanga downs Mindoro, secures MPBL playoff slot

Zamboanga SiKat bested Mindoro, 68-62, on Saturday, Oct. 4, to clinch a playoff slot in the South Division of the Manny Pacquiao Presents MPBL 2025 Season at the Pola Gymnasium…

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