Jumbo Ozaki, the Japanese golfer who had most wins, dies of cancer at age 78
By ASSOCIATED PRESS Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, whose 113 worldwide victories were the most of any player from Japan, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, in his home country after a battle…
Leviste bares ‘Cabral list’
Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste on Dec. 24 publicly released the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) list of budget insertion proponents for 2025, a document he…
Heat’s Rozier asks judge to throw out betting charges
By ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP) — Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier ’s lawyers are asking a judge to throw out sports gambling charges that have kept him off…
San Miguel, Converge eye quick passage to semis on Christmas Day
By REYNALD MAGALLON San Miguel and Converge aim for a late Christmas Day treat when it seeks a quick passage to the semis against separate foes in the PBA Season…
Wright finally gets his sweet SEA Games vindication
By REYNALD MAGALLON Matthew Wright was part of the Gilas Pilipinas team that lost the gold in the 2021 Southeast Asian Games. Four years later, he finally found his…
OMB secures Cabral’s gadgets, files amid flood control scam probe
The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) on Tuesday, Dec. 23, officially received the computer, electronic gadgets, and decade-long office records of the late Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)…
SC dismisses judge convicted of killing colleague
A Regional Trial Court (RTC) judge, who was convicted of murder for ordering the killing of his fellow judge, was dismissed as a member of the judiciary and disbarred as…
Lacson: No holiday furlough for Discaya, 3 other Senate detainees
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson announced on Tuesday, Dec. 23, that contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II, along with three former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineers…
Swimmer Kayla Sanchez to collect P1.2 million for her 8-medal haul
By MARK REY MONTEJO A ‘Merry Christmas’ indeed for swimmer Kayla Sanchez. After an outstanding and memorable performance on her first-ever Southeast Asian Games stint, Sanchez stands to receive…
Curry erupts in second half, powers Warriors past Magic
By ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry roared back from a rough first half to score 18 of his 26 points after intermission, Jimmy Butler had 21…
House probe sought on Cabral’s mysterious death
Majority and minority congressmen have formally called for a House investigation into the mysterious death of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, a central…
Child caroler in Batangas assaulted, killed, stuffed in sack
By DANNY ESTACIO SANTO TOMAS CITY, Batangas – Authorities reported that a five-year-old girl who went Christmas caroling on Friday, Dec. 19, was allegedly assaulted by two men under the…
After a quick SEAG stint, Petecio sets sights on elusive medal at Asian Games
By MARK REY MONTEJO It was disappointing as it was a heartbreaking but two-time Olympic boxing medalist Nesthy Petecio is not about to give up on her dream. So…
After SEAG success , triathletes target Asian Beach Games and Asiad
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP) has already set its sights on two major events next year following a challenging yet fruitful campaign at…
NBA, FIBA signal progress toward new Europe-based basketball league
By ASSOCIATED PRESS The NBA and FIBA said Monday, Dec. 22, they will start the process of engaging with teams and owners about joining their planned new league in…
SMC-managed expressways toll-free on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) announced that toll fees in all of its expressways will be waived on Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Year’s Eve (December 31) to benefit motorists…
