Pringle, Fajardo in tug-of-war for MVP trophy

After playing only two games in the PBA Governors Cup eliminations, June Mar Fajardo has found a challenger in his bid for a record fifth MVP award in the person…

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KO match: Bolts, Fuel Masters clash for last semis

By Jonas Terrado Game Today (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 7 p.m. – Meralco vs Phoenix Meralco, a team that refused to roll over and die for the past few weeks, appears…

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We need to resolve investment policy conflicts

    THE National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) hopes that Congress will enact more laws liberalizing investment areas in the country, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia said Monday, after…

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Belingon seeks revenge vs Brazilian

By Rafael Bandayrel Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon hopes to make history when he faces Brazilian star Bibiano Fernandes in a title unification rematch tonight at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Belingon,…

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Garma outplays Torre

TAGAYTAY City – Veteran IM Chito Garma achieved what many other local players failed to do – beat Asia's first GM Eugene Torre. Garma, one of the country's strongest players…

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Boracay as a cultural treasure

    AS expected, the recent reopening of Boracay has elicited mixed reactions from various sectors. Aside from doubts raised on the sustainability of certain measures designed to protect the…

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UCBL: Diliman regains solo lead

Games Monday (Olivarez College gym) 12 noon – PCU-Dasmariñas vs CEU 2 p.m. – TIP vs SJC-Bulacan Diliman College boosted its bid for a twice-to-beat advantage in the semis with…

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Hurting Valdez saves Creamline

Games Tomorrow (Malolos Sports & Convention Center) 4 p.m. – Tacloban vs PetroGazz 6 p.m. – Ateneo-Motolite vs BanKo-Perlas Creamline scored a quick win while Pocari Sweat-Air Force needed a…

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African elephants are endangered

    AFRICAN elephants are the largest land animals on Earth. The biggest can be up to 7.5m long, 3.3m high at the shoulder, and 6 tons in weight. What…

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Ramos eyes third crown at Riviera

Sean Ramos seeks to cap a strong season-ending campaign with another victory while Nicole Abelar and Sofia Legaspi brace for a showdown in the women’s side of the Riviera MVPSF…

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MPBL: Super Crunch, Athletics win

By Kristel Satumbaga The Makati Super Crunch and the Batangas City Athletics bested their rivals in contrasting fashions on Wednesday in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Datu Cup at the…

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Cleansing of the temple

    Gospel reading: Jn 2:13-22 SINCE the Passover of the Jews was near, Je­sus went up to Jerusalem. He found in the temple area those who sold oxen, sheep,…

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5-year sports development plan formulated

By Kristel Satumbaga The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Department of Education came up with a five-year sports development plan to jumpstart their collaboration in strengthening the country’s grassroots…

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Heat snap 4-game skid, down Spurs

MIAMI (AP) – Hassan Whiteside wants a recount. Even if that doesn't happen, he finally knows what it's like to beat San Antonio. Whiteside had 29 points, 20 rebounds and…

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Floyd cancels Japan fight

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather on Wednesday scrapped a planned fight with a Japanese kickboxer, claiming he had been duped into agreeing to the contest. In a…

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