With Eya Laure, Sisi Rondina around, Choco is one of the teams to beat
While much of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) offseason conversation revolved around teams that pursued sweeping roster overhauls, several squads quietly chose a different path – doubling down on continuity,…
Best-ever finish by PH bets in ASEAN Para Games with 45 golds
NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand – The Philippines posted its best medal haul in the 13th ASEAN Para Games, winning 45 golds, 37 silvers and 52 bronze medals. The Filipino delegates…
Eala seeks quarterfinal berth in ‘homecoming’ run at PH Open
By MARK REY MONTEJO Alex Eala’s dream debut on home soil is off to a winning start— and she’s not ready to stop just yet. Her fans want more. With…
Kidnapped businessman rescued in Cabanatuan; cousin mastermind nabbed after police chase
By LIEZLE BASA IÑIGO Police rescued a 59-year-old businessman and arrested three suspects, including the victim’s cousin—an AWOL police officer—who was the alleged mastermind, following a tense kidnapping in Cabanatuan…
Pritchard, Brown take charge as Celtics topple Blazers
By ASSOCIATED PRESS BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard scored 23 points, hitting buzzer-beaters to end each of the first two quarters, and Jaylen Brown added 20 on Monday night,…
Sabalenka powers past teen Jovic, books Australian Open semifinal berth
By ASSOCIATED PRESS MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka beat 18-year-old American Iva Jovic, 6-3, 6-0, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, to reach the semifinals at the heat-affected Australian…
Labi ng namayapang aktor na si Raul Aragon, iuuwi ng ‘Pinas
By MELL T. NAVARRO Kinumpirma ni Rica Tampadong-Raymundo, anak ng beteranong aktor na si Raul Aragon, ang pagpanaw ng kanilang ama nitong January 22, 2026 sa Downey, California, USA, sanhi…
ICC finds Duterte fit for trial, sets Feb. 23 hearing
The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced that its Pre-Trial Chamber I has found former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte medically fit to participate in proceedings. The chamber has scheduled the start…
Junior Altas beat Staglets for 3rd straight victory
Defending champion University of Perpetual Help streaked to its third win by outlasting San Sebastian College, 25-17, 25-22, 25-27, 20-25, 15-11, to stay perfect in the NCAA Season 101 Junior…
PNP runs after financiers of cigarette smuggling
Following a series of operations that uncovered billions of pesos worth of smuggled cigarettes, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is intensifying efforts to identify the groups and individuals financing these…
A father’s nightmare: Baby dies in Basilan sea tragedy
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The death of seven-month-old Fatima Ayesha Ambutong has become the most heartbreaking image of the sinking of the M/V Trisha Kirsten 3 off Basilan early Monday, January…
Abra, Quezon favored in MPBL Preseason
Defending champion Abra Solid North heads Group A, while reigning North Division titlist Quezon Province leads Group B in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Preseason Invitational: Road to…
Austria-Perez spat turns into the better for San Miguel
By REYNALD MAGALLON San Miguel Beer head coach Leo Austria and Game 3 hero CJ Perez had a verbal spat over the latter’s playing minutes when…
Ross the least surprised as emotions run high: ‘It’s finals
By REYNALD MAGALLON Chris Ross had an exchange of words with some fans behind the Tropang 5G bench and got TNT manager Jojo Lastimosa also involved. Even the…
Farm Fresh signs Ara Galang, 5 others
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Ara Galang and Mylene Paat headline a six-player group signing with the Farm Fresh Foxies ahead of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference slated…
Croatian Donna Vekic hopes a bigger tennis event in Manila
BY MARK REY MONTEJO While they are unfamiliar with the country’s “amihan” or Northeast Monsoon, it’s no big deal for foreign players with breezy weather condition back home, including…
