Pocari-PAF, BanKo seek finals berths
By Kristel Satumbaga Games Wednesday (The Arena, San Juan City) 10 a.m. – Air Force vs Vice Co. (Men’s) 1:45 p.m. – BanKo-Perlas vs PayMaya (Women’s) 3:45 p.m. – Pocari-Air…
Bitoon stars as Che’Lu foils Go for Gold in D-L
By Jerome Lagunzad Games Tomorrow (Ynares Sports Arena) 1 p.m. – Go for Gold vs Batangas-EAC 3 p.m. – CEU vs Che’Lu Bar and Grill Skipper Chris Bitoon highlighted his…
3-team race in NCAA tilt
By Jerome Lagunzad Games Saturday (Mall of Asia Arena) 12 noon — Opening Ceremonies 2 p.m. — San Beda vs Perpetual (Srs) 4 p.m. — Lyceum vs San Sebastian (Srs)…
From Iloilo to Naga
By Senator Manny Villar WHENEVER we talk about how beautiful the Philippines is, we are most probably referring to our provinces and our countryside. Don’t get me wrong, Metro Manila…
Matthysse flying to KL early
By Nick Giongco To get used to the local conditions and shake off jet lag, Argentine puncher Lucas Matthysse is set to leave for Kuala Lumpur from Los Angeles on…
Birthday girl, 3, dies after knife attack
BOISE, Idaho (AP) – A 3-year-old Idaho girl who was stabbed at her own birthday party died Monday, two days after a man invaded the celebration and attacked nine people…
Archbishop sentenced for abuse cover-up
SYDNEY (Reuters) – An Australian archbishop, the most senior Catholic cleric in the world convicted of concealing child sex abuse in the church, was sentenced to a year in detention…
A more convincing drive needed for federalism
A SURVEY conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) last March said only 27 percent of the respondents were aware of federalism, an idea long pushed by the Duterte administration. That…
Trudeau denies groping reporter at music festival
OTTAWA (AFP) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has responded for the first time to an allegation of sexual misconduct dating back almost two decades, saying he does not recall…
‘Trump-shaped ecstasy pills’
PERU, Indiana (AP) – Police say orange-colored ecstasy pills bearing an image resembling President Donald Trump’s face are making the rounds in northern Indiana. Indiana State Police said in a…
Thai boys trapped in cave found alive
MAE SAI, THAILAND (AFP) – Food and medical help reached 13 members of a Thai youth football team found rake thin but alive, huddled on a ledge deep inside a…
The healing of the Gadarene demoniacs
Gospel Reading: Mt 8:28-34 When Jesus came to the territory of the Gadarenes, two demoniacs who were coming from the tombs met him. They were so savage that no one…
DoH keeps close watch on ‘lepto’
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said yesterday that they are “closely monitoring” the cases of leptospirosis in the country in order to determine if there is a need to declare…
Batang Gilas eyes first win vs Argentina
By Jerome Lagunzad Game Today (Newell’s Old Boys Stadium) 7:30 a.m. – Batang Gilas vs Argentina Batang Gilas plunges back to action today against host Argentina with strong hopes of…
FIFA World Cup: From cheers to tears
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AFP) – Belgium produced one of the great World Cup comebacks on Monday to beat Japan, 3-2, and set up an attractive-looking quarterfinal clash against Neymar’s Brazil.
FIFA World Cup: Japan goes for history
\ ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AFP) – Japan has the spirit and mentality to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in their history, coach Akira Nishino said on Sunday…
