Bandolis flattens rivals in Kapatagan netfest
The rising Tubod star, 14, crushed Angel Vosotros, 6-1, 6-2, to reign in her age bracket then blasted April Cuizon, 6-1, 6-2, in the finals of the premier division of…
After Magic, Walton quits as Lakers coach
“We would like to thank Luke for his dedicated service over the last three years,” said general manager Rob Pelinka. “We wish Luke and his family the best of luck…
Woods just 1 shot off crowded Masters leaderboard
The 43-year-old American superstar fired a dramatic four-under par 68 to share sixth place on six-under 138 through 36 holes, one stroke behind a record Masters lead logjam of five…
Nadal, Djokovic facing major tests
For Djokovic, the major goal will be to emerge from a minor slump which left the world number one short of the quarter-finals at both the Indian Wells and Miami…
Lomachenko destroys Crolla with fourth round KO
The 31-year-old Lomachenko delivered a devastating right hook to the temple that sent the Englishman crashing face first to the canvas just 58 seconds into the fourth round.
Sudan’s military head resigns after one day
KHARTOUM (AFP) – Sudan’s new military leader resigned on Friday just a day after being sworn in, as the country’s army rulers insisted they would pave the way for a…
Metro Manila posts hottest day so far at 35.9 degrees Celsius
The State weather bureau recorded the hottest day so far this dry season in Metro Manila with the mercury soaring to 35.9 degrees Celsius yesterday afternoon. The highest air temperature…
Transgender troop ban takes effect
WASHINGTON (AFP) – US President Donald Trump’s controversial ban on transgender Americans in the military came into force on Friday following a protracted legal battle that went all the way…
Kim willing to meet Trump anew
SEOUL (AFP) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is willing to meet with US President Donald Trump a third time if Washington comes to the table with the “right…
PH hopes to supply Russia with bananas
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is eyeing small banana farmers cooperatives and associations to supply part of the huge market requirements for Cavendish bananas in the Eastern European…
Ex-Marawi mayor nabbed after attending PDP-Laban sortie
MARAWI CITY – Military men arrested former Mayor Omar Solitario Ali outside Dimaporo gymnasium on Friday after attending a Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) sortie. The rally was supposed to be…
Palawan now split into 3 provinces
President Duterte has signed into law the measure dividing Palawan into three provinces, namely: Palawan del Norte, Palawan Oriental, and Palawan del Sur. A copy of Republic Act (RA) 11259,…
Yellow alert up in Luzon
Even with the drop in electricity demand on Saturday, Luzon grid was placed on new round of 10-hour ‘yellow alert’ or scant power reserve condition because of the forced outage…
Syndicate behind abduction of former Halili aide in Laguna
A big syndicate employing well-equipped professional goons could be behind the abduction of the former trusted man of slain Tanauan City, Batangas Mayor Antonio Halili, a top police official said…
Customer service provider arrested for stealing P1.8 M from company
A 20-year-old Myanmar national was arrested by the police in Mandaluyong City Friday for allegedly stealing P1.8 million from the business process outsourcing company he was working for. Police Col.…
