One-two punch: Canino, Laure urge Alas to keep foot on gas amid winning run
MANILA, Philippines – One day at a time. That is literally the only mindset Alas Pilipinas can afford to have as it ignited a promising two-game winning run in the daily 2024 Asian Volleyball...
View ArticleGilas Girls crush Thailand by 45 in SEABA U18 opener
MANILA, Philippines – Margarett Villanueva put on a shooting clinic for the Gilas Pilipinas U18 women’s team as they made easy work of Thailand in their SEABA U18 opener, 103-58, on Friday, May 24 at...
View ArticleCleansing or political vendetta? 40 Davao City police officers ordered relieved
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Forty police personnel, including seven station commanders, were ordered relieved from their posts and reassigned to the Regional Personnel Holding and Accounting Section of...
View ArticleSweep secured as San Miguel completes inspired comeback vs Rain or Shine to...
MANILA, Philippines – Why prolong the series if San Miguel can go for the sweep? Coming alive in the fourth quarter, the Beermen completed a 4-0 demolition of Rain or Shine in their PBA Philippine Cup...
View ArticleCarlo Paalam aces first test in Olympic boxing qualifiers to open PH campaign
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam got things going for the national team as he aced his first test in the second World Qualification Tournament for the Paris Olympics in Bangkok,...
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Tropical Depression Aghon moves toward Leyte Gulf
MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Aghon was moving toward the Leyte Gulf in Eastern Visayas late Friday evening, May 24, hours ahead of its potential landfall. In its 11 pm bulletin on Friday,...
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Tropical Depression Aghon makes landfall in Eastern Samar
MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Aghon has crossed Homonhon Island and made landfall in the municipality of Giporlos, both in the province of Eastern Samar, the weather bureau announced past...
View Article[Vantage Point] The Manchurian candidates
Just when I thought that the Senate inquiry about the supposed “gentleman’s agreement” with China on the maritime conduct in Ayungin Shoal couldn’t get any murkier, here comes former executive...
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4 years after George Floyd killing, police reform slow to follow
Stevante Clark felt a glimmer of hope when racial justice protests swept the globe in 2020 after the police killing of George Floyd. His own brother, Stephon Clark, was killed by Sacramento police in...
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More rain in Luzon as Tropical Depression Aghon moves over Sibuyan Sea
MANILA, Philippines – Heavy rain and strong winds from Aghon were concentrated in parts of Luzon by late Saturday afternoon, May 25, as the island group braced for the tropical depression to directly...
View Article[Two Pronged] I found out that my 13-year-old son has been exchanging...
Rappler’s Life and Style section runs an advice column by couple Jeremy Baer and clinical psychologist Dr. Margarita Holmes. Jeremy has a master’s degree in law from Oxford University. A banker of 37...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Alas Pilipinas vs Iran, 2024 AVC Challenge Cup – May 25
MANILA, Philippines – In their third straight game at the 2024 Asian Volleyball Confederation Challenge Cup, streaking Alas Pilipinas scorched Iran, 25-16, 25-13, 25-15, to clinch a knockout semifinal...
View ArticleMediated Israel-Hamas talks on hostage deal expected next week, source says
JERUSALEM, Italy – Mediated negotiations between Israel and Hamas to reach a deal to free Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip are due to restart next week, an official with knowledge of the matter...
View ArticleMusic duos Ysanygo and Purplecat take on love and good vibes in ‘Sunny When...
MANILA, Philippines – Ysanygo and Purplecat share several things in common. They both enjoy the same music genres, they’re both musical duos in the Philippines and in Thailand, respectively, and they...
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Ever ready: PVL rising star Gandler humbly accepts bench gig, delivers as...
MANILA, Philippines – In the weeklong 2024 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup, teams get little to no rest as games come one after another every single day. Thus, an ever-ready bench...
View ArticleNo role too small for Faith Nisperos in Alas Pilipinas’ unbeaten romp
MANILA, Philippines – Despite her paltry playing time, Faith Nisperos has enjoyed her stint with Alas Pilipinas in the AVC Challenge Cup – all for national pride. Nisperos scored her first tournament...
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Tropical Depression Aghon makes 7th landfall in Marinduque
MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Aghon made its seventh landfall in Torrijos, Marinduque, at 10 pm on Saturday, May 25, the weather bureau said in a briefing past 11 pm. In the vicinity of...
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Severe Tropical Storm Aghon makes 9th landfall, gains more strength
MANILA, Philippines – Severe Tropical Storm Aghon (Ewiniar) made its ninth landfall in the island municipality of Patnanungan, which is part of Quezon province’s Polillo Islands, at 6:50 pm on Sunday,...
View ArticleGilas Girls sweep SEABA qualifiers with 36-point romp of Indonesia
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Girls closed out the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup 2024 SEABA Qualifiers with another resounding 73-37 win over erstwhile unbeaten Indonesia to complete a 3-0 sweep of the...
View ArticleHamas fires missiles at Tel Aviv, prompting first sirens in months
Hamas said it launched missiles at Tel Aviv on Sunday, May 26, prompting sirens to sound in the Israeli city for the first time in four months as the Palestinian group sought to show military strength...
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