New OKC guard McCain powers Thunder past Nets
By ASSOCIATED PRESS OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jared McCain scored a season-high 21 points and the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 105-86 on Friday night, Feb.…
Marcos’ pink socks remark: Service over alliances
NAGA CITY — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. brushed aside talk of political alliances and the 2028 elections during his visit to Naga, joking about his pink socks for former Vice…
2 Indian traders yield P233.2-M cocaine in Laguna sting
Anti-narcotics agents seized about ₱233.2 million worth of cocaine in Calamba City, Laguna, following the arrest of two Indian businessmen during a buy-bust operation early Saturday, February 21, the Philippine…
ICC rejects Duterte bid to disqualify victims’ lawyers
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has denied former President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to remove the lawyers representing victims of his administration’s anti-drug campaign, ensuring their continued participation in the upcoming…
La Salle head coach Robinson named Benilde team consultant
By MARK REY MONTEJO La Salle head coach Topex Robinson has been named team consultant of College of St. Benilde men’s basketball team with hope that his collaboration with coach…
Historic first: US Air Force Reserve welcomes Romero and Basco-lead PAF delegation for workshop
BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado — The Philippines has further firmed up its relationship with the United States after a delegation from the Philippine Air Force (PAF) took part in…
After stepping away, Alysa Liu comes back refreshed to capture Olympic gold
By ASSOCIATED PRESS MILAN (AP) — Alysa Liu probably cared the least of all the women in figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics about winning the gold medal.…
Tolentino promises sustained Philippine presence at Winter Olympics
MILAN, Italy – Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham Tolentino, this early, has guaranteed the country’s continued participation at the Winter Olympics. “It’s a continuing process and we at the POC…
Mayweather teases ring return, aims to fight again after nine-year hiatus
By ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES (AP) — Floyd Mayweather says he is ending his nine-year retirement and returning to competitive boxing this summer. Mayweather, who turns 49 on Tuesday,…
ICC judges permit Duterte’s absence at confirmation hearing
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has approved former President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to skip next week’s confirmation of charges hearing, allowing proceedings to move forward in his absence. In a…
Mayor Isko lights up historic Binondo building, pushes heritage sites preservation
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso led the ceremonial lighting of the restored facade of the historic Juan Luna Building in Binondo on Thursday night, Feb. 19, highlighting the importance…
‘Until She Remembers’: Love, memory, and the magic of the moment
Some films are watched. Others are felt. Brillante Mendoza’s latest opus, “Until She Remembers,” is the latter—a quiet meditation on memory, absence, and the enduring power of love. The story…
ArenaPlus feted at PSA Awards Night
The country's number one PAGCOR-licensed online sportsbook ArenaPlus received a Special Award from the Philippine Sportswriters Association during the PSA Awards Night held last Monday, Feb. 16, at the Diamond Hotel in…
Star-studded Creamline faces high-scoring Belen of Capital1
By CHRISTAN SALVAÑA Games Saturday 4 p.m. – Creamline vs Capital1 6:30 p.m. – ZUS Coffee vs Farm Fresh Depth meets firepower when Creamline squares off with the Bella…
Eala takes loss to positively; Coco reveals secret
By MARK REY MONTEJO Unknown to many, Alex Eala and world No. 4 American Coco Gauff have a warm relationship – they respect each other highly – long before their…
Alex goes for ‘Cinderella 2.0’ at Miami Open
By MARK REY MONTEJO Filipina star Alex Eala is now heading to West with sky-high confidence after an impressive showing in the ‘East swing’ – Dubai in particular. There, Eala’s…
