Powell, Heat topple Pistons for fourth straight win
By ASSOCIATED PRESS DETROIT (AP) — Norman Powell scored 36 points and Bam Abdebayo added 15 points and 14 rebounds as the Miami Heat extended their winning streak to…
Village dad nabbed, 2 injured in Bulacan New Year festivities
By FREDDIE VELEZ A village councilor in Baliuag City, Bulacan, was arrested for indiscriminate gunfire after a man was struck by a stray bullet during New Year’s Eve celebrations, while…
President Marcos Jr. delivers for every Filipino at home and abroad
A Year of Bold Leadership, Life-Changing Service, and Robust Resilience In 2025, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. transformed challenges into triumphs, proving that true leadership means action, accountability, and unwavering…
Sparkle artists light up the 51st MMFF
The holidays was made even merrier with Sparkle artists taking center stage at this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival. As the festival rolls out nationwide, several Sparkle stars headline their…
No ligament damage for Wembanyama, to miss Pacers matchup
By ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs say an MRI showed center Victor Wembanyama sustained no ligament damage in his injured left knee, and their…
Ginebra’s Abarrientos takes PBAPC Player of the Week honor
RJ Abarrientos shrugged off the Holiday revelry of being in a playoff advantage to carry Barangay Ginebra into the semifinals of the PBA Philippine Cup. While many still remember Stephen…
Venus Williams back at Australian Open, 28 Years after her debut
By ASSOCIATED PRESS MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbourne. The…
Blu Girls rise three notches in WBSC rankings
By MARK REY MONTEJO The Philippine women’s softball team continued its climb on the global stage after improving three rungs in the latest World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) rankings.…
Iloilo vice mayor dies after accidental shooting
ILOILO CITY – Vice Mayor Aimee Paz Lamasan of Dueñas town, Iloilo province, died on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, one day after an alleged accidental shooting on Tuesday morning,…
Fabella Hospital welcomes 2 New Year babies at midnight
The Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Manila welcomed the New Year with the birth of two healthy babies exactly at midnight on Thursday, January 1. The first newborn of…
PNP investigates ₱1.1-B cigarette smuggling in Batangas
The Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered on Thursday, January 1, a full investigation into the alleged smuggling of around P1.1 billion worth of cigarettes that were discovered in Batangas City…
Tolentino leads creation of SEA Plus Youth Games
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino has spearheaded the creation in Southeast Asia of a youth-based multi-sport competition that will help guarantee the preparedness of the region’s athletes…
Police probe strong explosion in Tondo after New Year countdown
Police launched an investigation into a strong explosion that rocked a residential area in Barangay 227, Zone 21, Tondo, Manila, just minutes after the New Year countdown on Thursday, January…
Albay on alert as Mayon Volcano flares
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The provincial government has placed the entire province on heightened alert after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) elevated Mayon Volcano’s alert status from…
235 hurt in firecracker incidents; DOH expects numbers to rise
The Department of Health (DOH) has reported a total of 235 fireworks-related injuries nationwide since December 21, including 62 new cases recorded during the New Year’s celebrations. The figures, gathered…
Cone bracing for semis war with San Miguel
By REYNALD MAGALLON Barangay Ginebra is quickly moving on from the celebrations of the new year as it is looking forward to facing San Miguel Beer once again in the…
