Around 40,000 cops deployed to secure holidays – PNP
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday, Dec. 20, that it has deployed nearly 40,000 police personnel nationwide to ensure public safety this Christmas season. PNP spokesperson Police Brig. Gen.…
Marcos okays gratuity pay for gov’t contract workers
President Marcos has authorized gratuity pay for contract of service and job order workers in government for fiscal year 2024 through Administrative Order No. 28. Eligible workers must have completed…
UE is basketball champion again
BY MARK REY MONTEJO Christmas came early for University of the East. That’s because the UE Junior Warriors ended 39 years of futility in devastating style, mowing down the University…
Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Doc Rivers, Mark Few among candidates for Basketball HOF class
By ASSOCIATED PRESS SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (AP) — Carmelo Anthony may go into the Basketball Hall of Fame twice next year. The Hall of Fame released its list of candidates…
Hectic sked taking toll on Ginebra
BY REYNALD MAGALLON The wear and tear from the hectic schedule is taking toll on Barangay Ginebra with Japeth Aguilar and Stephen Holt joining Jamie Malonzo, Jeremiah Gray and Isaac…
An ‘embarrassing’ night for Steph Curry, GSW
By ASSOCIATED PRESS MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP) — Stephen Curry had a game like none other in his career. It was part of an awful night for the Golden State…
LBJ breaks another record in Lakers’ win over Kings
By ASSOCIATED PRESS SACRAMENTO, California (AP) — LeBron James had 19 points, six rebounds and seven assists while breaking the NBA record for regular-season minutes, helping the Los Angeles…
Spikers’ Turf delighted with growing number of ‘emerging stars’
Spikers’ Turf tournament director Mozzy Ravena views the 2024 season as a success, with numerous emerging stars making their mark in both the Open and Invitational Conferences. While Cignal’s Bryan…
POGO operator linked to Alice Guo arrested
By JEFFREY DAMICOG A Chinese woman, who is allegedly linked to dismissed mayor Alice L. Guo and is suspected to be involved in the operations of the padlocked Philippine Offshore…
Amit secures berth in World Games after a runner-up finish in Asian 10-ball
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Rubilen Amit settled for a runner-up finish in the women’s division of the 2024 Asian 10-Ball Championships after yielding to Chinese rival Liu Shasha in…
Doncic begins foundation, already studying ways to improve access to youth basketball
By ASSOCIATED PRESS DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is starting his own foundation, saying his primary goal is to ensure that children learning how to play…
Converge turns back Phoenix; TNT ends year on a high
By REYNALD MAGALLON Converge bucked a slow start and pulled away in the final frame to frustrate Phoenix, 116-105, in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup at the Ninoy…
Regine Tolentino’s fiery dance flashback
TV host, model, fashion designer, actress – Regine Tolentino is versatility personified. But if there is one thing she is most passionate about, it is dancing. She has been at…
Horror in Busan as Meralco suffers meltdown
By REYNALD MAGALLON Meralco just couldn’t survive the huge scare from Busan KCC Egis this time, squandering a double-digit lead to suffer a heartbreaking 72-68 defeat in the EASL Home-And-Away…
UE, UST duke it out in Game 3 for UAAP juniors crown
Game today (Filoil EcoOil Centre) 10 a.m. – UST vs UE (JHS Finals Game 3) ONE team will finally end a school's long title drought today. University of the East…
Olivarez overcomes scare, Arcilla cruises in Dagitab Open
Eric Jed Olivarez faced a challenging quarterfinal against John Accion, while Johnny Arcilla cruised past Noel Salupado as the top two seeds advanced to the semifinals in contrasting styles at…
