UCAL volleyball unwraps in Batangas
The inaugural volleyball competition in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League starts today with six matches – three each in men’s and women’s divisions – at the University of Batangas gym in Batangas City......»»
Play-in pressure on Kerr
Three dates are reserved for six games involving eight teams in the NBA’s play-in tournament with only four, two from the East and two from the West, surviving to advance to the playoffs starting Saturday (Sunday morning, Manila time)......»»
Maiden UCAL volleyball tilt fires off with 7 schools
Volleyball action in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League (UCAL) starts Wednesday with six matches — three each in men’s and women’s divisions — at the University of Batangas Gym in Batangas City......»»
NEDA says 6 percent Q1 growth possible
A six percent economic growth in the first quarter is possible given developments in the labor market and lower inflation, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»
As it celebrates Year 60, Milo reaffirms support for Philippine sports
Milo vowed to continue nurturing champions in the next six decades and beyond after helping blaze the trail for Filipino world champions — across all sports — in line with its 60th anniversary......»»
Sydney police probe killer’s targeting of women in mall attack
Sydney, Australia — Australian police said Monday they are investigating why a 40-year-old man with mental illness appeared to target women as he roamed a Sydney shopping mall with a large knife, killing six people and injuring a dozen more. Videos shared on social media showed unshaven itinerant Joel Cauchi pursuing mostly female victims as.....»»
BOC seizes P37 million ‘kush’ from Thailand
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has confiscated 30.952 kilos of “kush” or a type of high-grade marijuana with a street value of P37 million hidden inside six balikbayan boxes from Thailand......»»
OceanaGold listing moved to May 13
OceanaGold (Philippines) Inc. moved its stock market debut by six days to May 13 from its original plan of May 7 after the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) board approved the miner’s P7.88 billion listing recently......»»
Udenna food unit plans to open more Conti’s, Wendy’s stores
Udenna Group’s food arm is planning to open six Conti’s Bakeshop & Restaurant stores and 15 Wendy’s Philippines stores in the country this year......»»
6 die of heat stroke in Cotabato village
KIDAPAWAN CITY — Rising temperature in Cotabato province has led to the deaths of at least six residents of a remote village in Makilala town, due to heat stroke, reports from village officials showed. The victims were residents of Barangay San Vicente where the heat index was at an average of 40 degrees Celsius since.....»»
6 caught in Parañaque stings
Anti-narcotics operatives arrested six suspects in separate stings in Parañaque, the Southern Police District reported on Friday......»»
1 CNT killed, high-powered firearms seized in Northern Samar clash
A Communist NPA Terrorist (CNT) was killed and six high-powered firearms were captured during an encounter in the hinterlands of Brgy. Senonogan, Pambujan, Northern Samar on November 15, 2023......»»
Gaza conflict escalates as intensity shifts – The Daily Guardian
The Gaza war, which has been raging for the past six months, has now entered a new phase of low-intensity fighting between Israelis and Palestinians......»»
Aranas to face Acope in Carcar slugfest
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Undefeated prospect Jemuel Aranas will treat his hometown folks in Carcar City, south Cebu with a six-rounder bout on April 20, at the Carcar City Sports Complex. The 21-year-old Aranas is one of Chao Sy Boxing Gym’s prospects who debuted in 2023 as a pro. READ MORE: Jerusalem ends PHL’s world.....»»
Randall Cup Summer hoopla kicks off on Saturday
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Homeboys Basketball “Annual Randall Cup” Summer League will unfold this Saturday, April 13, at the Cebu Eastern College (CEC) lower basketball court, here. This edition of this tournament will have six competing teams that aim to pay tribute to their late founder Randall Joseph Prado. READ MORE: Ruiz hires veteran.....»»
Korean leads with solid 66 in ICTSI Caliraya Springs Championship opener
Given the chance to shine, Tae Soo Kim seized the moment, upstaging a field of renowned rivals with a solid six-under 66 and snatching a one-stroke lead over a late-charging Dino Villanueva......»»
Remolona sees 5.9 percent GDP this year
The Philippine economy is likely to grow at a faster pace this year, but it would still be below the government’s goal of six to seven percent as rate hikes continue to constrict demand, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said......»»
6 areas hit dangerous heat index hits on Monday
MANILA, Philippines — Six areas experienced a dangerous peak heat index on Monday according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Based on Pagasa’s latest computed heat index as of 5:00 p.m., Dagupan City, Pangasinan and Bacnotan, La Union both had a 44ºC (degrees Celsius) heat index. Meanwhile, Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Puerto.....»»
Caloocan starts preparing for barangay plebiscite
The city government of Caloocan has started preparations for the conduct of a plebiscite for the division of Barangay 176, also known as Bagong Silang, into six separate barangays, Mayor Dale Gonzalo Malapitan said yesterday......»»
232,890 vaccinated vs measles in BARMM
At least 232,890 children aged six months to nine years in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao have been vaccinated against measles, the World Health Organization announced yesterday......»»