Alex Eala downs Sonmez to jumpstart Abu Dhabi Open campaign

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA To the cheers of mostly Filipino crowd, Alex Eala made her title campaign felt after downing Zeynep Sonmez, 6-4, 6-3, in the opening round of the Abu…

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Knicks ruin LeBron’s 32nd regular-season game at MSG, go six in a row

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   NEW YORK (AP) — OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Landry Shamet added 23 and the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 112-100, on Sunday…

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5TH suspect in killing of police officer Mollenido, son surrenders

Authorities confirmed on Monday, February 2, that another suspect in the killing of Police Senior Master Sergeant Diane Marie Mollenido and her son, John Ysmael, has surrendered, raising the total…

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5 entries share 2026 WSC-1 title

Five entries emerged victorious in the first edition of the 2026 World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby on Sunday night, Feb. 1. The combined entries of Rod Advincula/Tata Rey Briones/Tony…

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Fajardo to Austria’s critics: ‘Magaling si coach’

By REYNALD MAGALLON   Undoubtedly handling one of the most potent lineups in the PBA, it was easy for critics and fans of the other teams to discredit Leo Austria…

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Fajardo places ‘Ramon Fernandez Trophy’ atop his cabinet – and close to his heart

By REYNALD MAGALLON   The Ramon Fernandez Finals MVP award surely won’t just be placed at the top of June Mar Fajardo’s trophy cabinet but also the one that should…

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Alex Eala soars to career-high No. 45 in WTA rankings

CHRISTAN SALVAÑA     Despite an unfortunate exit in the inaugural Philippine Women’s Open, Alex Eala continued to make history after rising to a career-high No. 45 in the latest…

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House panel declares Marcos impeachment complaints sufficient in form

The House Committee on Justice on Monday, Feb. 2, declared two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sufficient in form. Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro said…

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AJ, pinaiyak ni Toni!

By DELIA CUARESMA Naging emosyonal si AJ Raval habang ibinabahagi kay Toni Gonzaga ang pinagdaanan ng relasyon nila ni Aljur Abrenica. Inamin ng dating sexy star na hindi naging madali…

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New-look Nxled, Capital1 seek strong starts in PVL

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA   Games Tuesday (Filoil Centre, San Juan) 4 p.m. - Farm Fresh vs Nxled 6:30 p.m. - ZUS Coffee vs Capital1     Nxled and Capital1 seek…

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Triggering a collective itch

The revelation of Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption’s (VACC) President Arsenio “Boy” Evangelista about Michelle Dee’s missing photo being “malaswa” has done more to inflate controversy than illuminate it. In…

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Crackdown on dilapidated PUVs looms

A looming crackdown on dilapidated jeepneys and other public utility vehicles (PUVs) is underway, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) warned Monday, Feb. 2, as it urged transport…

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‘Ompong’ validates Fernandez’s greatness

By REY C. LACHICA     As always, Rodolfo “Ompong” Segura, 74, was sitting near a railing with his back against the enchanting dancing fountain of the Luneta Park on…

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Alex Eala to meet Leylah Fernandez in doubles at Abu Dhabi Open

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA     Certainly, this match is going to be exciting. And explosive. That’s because Alex Eala is set to trade strokes with Leylah Fernandez, a Canadian standout…

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PNP intensifies drive vs loose firearms, gun-runners

Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has directed all police commanders at the municipal and city levels to intensify the campaign against loose…

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VP Sara faces fresh impeachment raps; Camp vows to confront allegations

Vice President Sara Duterte is once again facing impeachment after two separate complaints were filed in succession at the House of Representatives on Monday, Feb. 2. Her camp dismissed the…

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