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Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, Jan. 19

BRAZZAVILLE -- At least 23 people were killed by floods caused by heavy rains across the Republic of the Congo, government spokesperson Thierry Moungalla said Friday. The 23 deaths were recorded in the departments of Likouala, Cuvette and Niari. According to an updated assessment, nine of the country's 12 departments have been affected, especially those bordering the Congo River. (Congo-Flooding-Damage) -.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

LTU to aid Gilas’ Olympic bid?

One of the top basketball countries in the world has offered to help Gilas Pilipinas in its quest to qualify for the basketball tournament of the Paris Olympics. In an exclusive interview with The Star, Dr. Mindaugas Balciunas, secretary-general of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation (Lietuvos Krepsinio Federacija), revealed that they have invited the Philippine men’s national team to a series of tune-up games in Lithuania prior to the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament which is in Latvi, just  across their border......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

DR Congo: Free Prominent Journalist, Drop Charges

(Kinshasa) - The Democratic Republic of Congo authorities should immediately and unconditionally release the prominent journalist Stanis Bujakera, and drop the charges against him, Human Rights Watch said today. Bujakera has been detained since September 8, 2023, in police custody and later at.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

AMD Launches Frame Generation Tech DX11, DX12 Games in First Driver Release in 2024

AMD introduced a frame-generating technology called Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) for all users in its first official driver release for 2024. The latest development comes as HYPR-RX, embedded in the drivers, now enables gamers to enhance frame generation for ‘any’ DirectX 11 or DirectX 12 games, marking a shift from the previous preview status of […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

GAME SCHEDULE: Gilas Pilipinas at FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers

Gilas Pilipinas battles Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei in a pair of home-and-away games for the first window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Gilas bigs ready to step up with absence of Fajardo, Edu

With two big men sitting out the first window of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers this week, Gilas Pilipinas will have a next-man-up mentality coming into the games......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Cone takes charge at Gilas

Coach Tim Cone, the chief architect of Gilas Pilipinas’ gutsy rise back to the Asian Games summit after 61 long years, will be in charge of the Nationals’ program moving forward......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Brownlee to auction off Asian Games jersey, shoes for charity

Justin Brownlee aims to raise millions for charity as he plans to auction off the jersey and shoes he wore when he steered Gilas Pilipinas to a dramatic come-from-behind win over host China in the Asian Games.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

‘Rise of the Ronin’ preview: An open-world Souls-lite set in Bakumatsu-era 1800s Japan

The 'Countersparks' parry system is rewarding but the game appears to be more forgiving and more accessible than Souls-like games.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Gilas Pilipinas: Tim Cone Era

Gilas Pilipinas: Tim Cone Era.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Brownlee shines in homecoming game as Gilas Pilipinas blasts Chinese Taipei by 53

Justin Brownlee shows how much he missed playing at home as he powers Gilas Pilipinas to a sweep of the first window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Gilas Pilipinas aces 1st test of 4-year quest with 30-point rout of Hong Kong

Banking on a big third quarter, Gilas Pilipinas pulls away from Hong Kong for a rousing start in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Gilas not giving up olympic stint remains ultimate goal

In a unified voice, members of Gilas Pilipinas and Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas officials declared their commitment to Tim Cone’s four-year program that they hope will end with a ticket to the Olympics......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Doctor’s orders: June Mar Fajardo to sit out Gilas Pilipinas action

As much as he wants to suit up for Gilas Pilipinas, June Mar Fajardo needs to rest to recover from a calf injury he sustained in the PBA finals.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Cone back as Gilas head coach; 12 core players named

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas announces the signing of Tim Cone as head coach for Gilas Pilipinas Men......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Tim Cone ‘looking forward’ to coach Gilas Pilipinas if given job by SBP

Tim Cone says he welcomes the task as he addresses reports that the SBP will soon announce his appointment as Gilas Pilipinas head coach.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

One more for Gilas pool

Gilas coach Tim Cone has added two players to the Gilas pool from which to choose who will suit up for the country in the coming international competitions starting with the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Latvia on July 2-7. Cone initially named 12 to the pool but later decided to expand the list to 14 to cover for injuries or other reasons that may make some players unavailable......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

PSC working on WADA Code

The Philippines faces the risk of being barred from competing at the Paris Olympics and the Paralympic Games and in all regional and continental meets, including the Asian Games and Southeast Asian Games and the world championships, unless the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) complies with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Returning Brownlee delivers in front of home crowd as Gilas annihilates Chinese Taipei

In his first game in the Philippines since he was suspended, Justin Brownlee showed up for Gilas Pilipinas......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

PCSO: Wala pong nanalo ng 20 jackpot games in one month

NILINAW ni Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office General Manager Mel Robles na ang lottery bettor na nanalo ng 20 beses sa isang buwan ay hindi jackpot ang nakuha. Sa kanyang pahayag nitong Miyerkules, March 13, sibabi nito na puro “low-tier” games ang napanalunan niyo at hindi ang jackpot prizes sa six-digit games. Matatandaang una nang kinalampag.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024