Explosions over Palawan tied to China’s rocket launch – PCG
Five loud explosions that sparked panic among residents in Palawan were linked to a rocket launch conducted by China, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed on Tuesday, August 5. The…
Top-seeded Zverev dethrones defending champ Popyrin to barge into semis in Toronto
By ASSOCIATED PRESS TORONTO (AP) — Top-seeded Alexander Zverev rallied to defeat No. 18 Alexei Popyrin of Australia, 6-7 (8), 6-4, 6-3, on Monday, Aug. 4, to reach the…
Lee Van Corteza turns back Dutch foe to reign in Virginia 9-Ball tourney
By MARK REY MONTEJO Veteran cue artist Lee Van Corteza kicked off his American tour with a bang after pulling off a come-from-behind 15-14 final win over Dutch Yannick…
Pinoy ISIS supporter arrested in US
A 28-year-old Filipino living in the United States has been arrested for allegedly sending money to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a group classified as a foreign…
Capital1 rules PAGSS Women’s Futsal Cup undefeated
Capital1 Solar Energy nailed its first title since its first foray in women’s football last March, outlasting the fancied Kaya FC-Iloilo, 1-0, to rule the PAGSS Women’s Futsal Cup on…
Caregiver found dead in Tacloban 5 days after Ormoc abduction
Police are investigating the gruesome death of a female caregiver whose body was found floating in the seawaters off Barangay 99-Diit, Tacloban City, on Monday morning, August 4 -- five…
Canadian teen sets up Montreal semis duel against Rybakina
By ASSOCIATED PRESS MONTREAL (AP) — Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko advanced to her first career WTA Tour semifinal with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro on…
Spurs, De’Aaron Fox shake hands to four-year, $228M extension
By ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN ANTONIO (AP) — De'Aaron Fox says he has vivid memories of many of the San Antonio Spurs' championship runs, just from being a basketball fan.…
AWOL cop shot dead while watching cockfight in Leyte
TACLOBAN CITY – A police officer on AWOL (absence without official leave) was shot dead on Sunday, August 3, in Sitio Gungab, Barangay Poblacion, Albuera, Leyte. The victim was identified…
Teenage girl injured in Cagayan Ferris wheel accident
By LIEZLE BASA IÑIGO A teenage girl sustained severe injuries after falling from a moving Ferris wheel at the town fair in Barangay Centro, Lal-lo, Cagayan on Sunday night, August…
Woman hides shabu in between Bible pages – police
By LIEZLE BASA IÑIGO A woman was arrested after police recovered 18 sachets of suspected shabu from her possession -- some of which were tucked between the pages of a…
Girl, 9, found dead in QC; 13-year-old suspect held
A nine-year-old girl was found dead and unclothed inside a vacant compound in Barangay Santa Lucia, Novaliches, Quezon City, on Sunday afternoon, August 3, just one day after she was…
Napolcom: 12 cops suspended over ‘sabungeros’ case
Citing strong evidence of guilt and the gravity of the charges, the National Police Commission (Napolcom) has ordered the 90-day preventive suspension of 12 policemen, including three officers, who are…
Meralco to represent PBA anew in the EASL
By REYNALD MAGALLON The Meralco is set to represent the PBA for a third straight season in the East Asia Super League. The league made the announcement on Monday,…
It’s time to walk the talk as Gilas seeks revenge vs Chinese Taipei
By REYNALD MAGALLON Now it's time to walk the talk for Gilas Pilipinas. National team head coach Tim Cone had declared the teams intent to win it all…
Angel Canino continues to ‘fly high’ for Alas Pilipinas
By MARK REY MONTEJO Alas Pilipinas might have fallen short on its mission in the recent 5th SEA V.Leg 1 but its bevy of talent, especially the rising stars, has…
