Ex-QC Mayor Bistek acquitted in P25.3-M contract case

The Sandiganbayan has acquitted former Quezon City mayor Herbert “Bistek” Bautista of graft charges arising from the ₱25.3 million solar power and waterproofing contract for a city building in 2019.…

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PH boxers assured of 8 bronzes, but ABAP goal is gold

BANGKOK — The Philippine boxing team is now assured of eight medals in the ongoing boxing events in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games following the victory of Jay Brian Baricuatro…

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MPBL: Abra rallies to nip Quezon in OT        

The Abra Solid North Weavers climbed out of a deep hole to nip the Quezon Huskers, 81-80, in overtime and take Game One of the  MPBL 2025 Season National Finals…

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Kayla Sanchez settles for 2 silvers, but Alas, Gilas 3×3 squads fall

By REYNALD MAGALLON     BANGKOK — Kayla Sanchez couldn’t sustain her stellar start to the day and settled for a pair of silver medals just as the Alas Pilipinas…

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Ormoc City bets ready to impress in Thailand SEAG

CEBU CITY–A handful of athletes from Ormoc City are seeing action in the ongoing 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand. The local government of Ormoc said the participation of 19…

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Nartatez vows jail time, charges for cops in ₱14-M Pampanga robbery

Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief, has vowed to pursue criminal and administrative cases against police officers implicated in the recent ₱14-million robbery…

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Aleah Finnegan claims PH’s fifth gold after long, anxious wait

BANGKOK — Aleah Finnegan had to endure a long, anxious wait before she finally got to celebrate Team Philippines’ fifth overall gold in the women’s artistic gymnastics vault apparatus in…

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Roxas, Custodio win golds; Sanchez rips meet mark

By REYNALD MAGALLON   BANGKOK — Dean Roxas and Kimberly Custodio delivered the third and fourth golds for Team Philippines after reigning supreme in their respective weight classes in the…

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Getting to know Celesst Mar

We came simply to interview a singer. Instead, we found a muse. A reminder. A revival. After years of talking to starlets, troubadours, and other short-lived stars, we didn’t expect…

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Ambassador Paredes welcomes Filipino athletes in Bangkok

BANGKOK— Ambassador Millicent Cruz Paredes expressed support and opened the Philippine Embassy doors to Team Philippines in its campaign in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games.   “I would like to…

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Hoffman, Cabang Tolentino plunge into action

BANGKOK. — Olympians Lauren Hoffman and John Cabang Tolentino launch their quest for supremacy in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games centerpiece event of athletics on Friday here at the Supachalasai…

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Gilas 3×3 sweeps pool play, takes on Singapore in semis

BANGKOK — Gilas Pilipinas rolled past Laos, 21-10, to sweep pool play of the men’s 3x3 basketball competitions at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games on Thursday here. The team of…

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Fighting chance for marathon bets – Vertek

BANGKOK – Former SEA Games champions Eduardo "Vertek" Buenavista and Christabel Martes, who now call the shots for the national marathon team, are confident their wards will book podium finishes…

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Cyclist Valderama hits mark in Thailand – at last

CHONBURI—Third time’s the charm for cyclist Mark Louwel Valderama.   Valderama captured his first Southeast Asian Games medal after snagging the bronze in mountain bike men’s cross-country eliminator of cycling…

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Hosaka cites ICI gains, says arrest of ‘big fishes’ will take time

Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) Executive Director Brian Hosaka highlighted on Thursday, Dec. 11, the body’s achievements since its establishment in mid-September, including the filing of cases before the Sandiganbayan,…

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Olympic champ Diaz, fancied Gilas team arrive

By REYNALD MAGALLON BANGKOK — Here come the big guns. The Gilas Pilipinas men’s and women’s squad along with Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz and the rest of the…

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