President unlikely to void scholarships of student rallyists
Malacañang said yesterday that President Duterte is unlikely to issue an executive order removing the government scholarship of students joining anti-government protests as suggested by National Youth Commission chairperson Ronald…
BTA members expected to lead BARMM well
Members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority would be made accountable for their actions if they do not govern the new autonomous region effectively, Malacañang declared yesterday. Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo…
Duterte: Weekend trip to HK was Kitty’s order
He may be the country's commander-in-chief but President Duterte is relegated to a mere “sergeant” when he comes home. The President, revealing his sentiments during an assembly in Davao City…
Rody signs law protecting kids affected by conflict
The Philippines now provides special protection for children affected or displaced by armed conflict. This came after opposition Sen. Risa Hontiveros learned that President Duterte has signed Republic Act No. 11188,…
Neymar ‘cried for 2 days’
RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) – Neymar “cried for two days” after injuring his right foot for a second time in January, he told Brazilian television according to an excerpt of…
Machado, Padres agree to record US sports deal – reports
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Manny Machado has agreed to the richest free agent contract in American sports history, a 10-year Major League Baseball deal worth $300 million with the San…
Erratic Osaka beaten in first match in Dubai
DUBAI (AFP) – Naomi Osaka stumbled badly in her first match since winning the Australian Open and sacking her coach as the world number one went down in a flurry…
Indonesia makes 2032 Olympics bid official
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – Indonesia has officially joined bidding to host the 2032 Olympics following its success staging the Asian Games last year, the deputy chairman of its national Olympic…
Dodgers great Newcombe dies at 92
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Don Newcombe, the hard-throwing Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher who was one of the first black players in the major leagues and who went on to win the…
Having Ronaldo ‘an advantage’ says Juventus coach
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri says that having Cristiano Ronaldo in his side "is an advantage" ahead of the Portuguese star's return to Madrid for Wednesday's Champions League last 16, first-leg…
Gilas Pilipinas Final 12 named
The 12 cagers that will see action against Qatar for the sixth and last window of FIBA World Cup qualifiers on February 22, 2019 have been named. #LabanPilipinas
Ateneo tests UST; FEU tackles UP
Riding on the momentum of their opening-game triumphs, Far Eastern University and two other teams go for their second wins in the UAAP women’s volleyball at The Arena in San…
13 teams vying in Subic to ‘Verde’ race
Around 13 local and international sailing teams will take part in the 2nd Standard Insurance Subic Bay around Verde Island Passage Race (SBVIP) and the Subic Bay Cup Regatta slated…
Petron too classy for PLDT tossers
Billed as two of the best imports the country ever saw, Bell and Niemer were almost unstoppable as they towed Petron to an easy win in this prestigious women’s club…
MPBL: Vets power Zamboanga past Cebu
Buenafe scored 13 points, including two free throws that served as the marginal basket while Juntilla knocked in 11, most of them came in the final quarter that turned things…
Saso settles for joint lead in Ladies Am
Asian Games double-gold medallist Yuka Saso sizzled in the early going but faltered with shaky putting, settling for a one-under 70 and a share of the lead with Thai Khawnuna…
