THE injury bug bit Gilas Pilipinas hard ahead of its coming international sorties as naturalized player Angelo Kouame sustained a meniscal sprain and a partial anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. The 6-foot-10 slotman is skipping the team’s friendlies against Korea set for Friday and Saturday in Korea and is now listed as a doubtful participant […]
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Azkals seek to beat Palestine for hassle-free ticket to Asian Cup
THE Philippine Azkals go all out against Palestine on Tuesday at the MFF Stadium in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia with a coveted ticket to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup (AC) on the line. The Azkals, with four points on a win and a draw, can overtake the Palestinians (six points on two victories) in the race for […]
Suarez faces Salogaol in Bohol
FORMER Olympian Charly Suarez keeps himself busy in a six-round fight against journeyman Junny Salogaol on June 10 in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.Suarez is coming off the biggest win of his career after stopping young prospect Tomjune Mangubat to win the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia super featherweight belt last March 12 in Paranaque City.The […]
Editorial: Violence is still violence
Violence committed against women and their children can be physical, sexual, psychological or economic, including threats of such acts. There is a law, passed nearly two decades ago, that protects them from such acts, and this is Republic Act (RA) 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004 or VAWC.RA 9262 […]
China, Russia veto US push for more UN sanctions on North Korea
UNITED NATIONS — China and Russia vetoed on Thursday a US-led push to impose more United Nations sanctions on North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile launches, publicly splitting the UN Security Council for the first time since it started punishing Pyongyang in 2006. The remaining 13 council members all voted in favor of the […]
NU meets lowly FEU while UST square off with Adamson
UNBEATEN National U eyes to move closer to a first-round sweep while four trailing teams scramble to stay at second spot as the women’s volleyball tilt gets to enjoy a solo spotlight in the UAAP Season 84 starting today at the Mall of Asia Arena. Still unblemished in five starts, a win by the Lady […]
Espina: Violence against women
Zonta International has a very relevant advocacy focusing on the crusade against Violence against Women (VAW). Our club, Zonta Club of Cebu I, has undertaken several long- and short-term projects in tandem with the academe, government and civic agencies: The Zonta Club of Cebu I VAW Referral Center, located in the University of the Visayas; […]
Lady Bulldogs meet winless UE; Fighting Maroons face spirited AdU
By John Bryan Ulanday PACE-SETTERS National University (NU) and University of the Philippines (UP) aim to protect the lead while reigning champion Ateneo shoots for a maiden victory against different counterparts in the UAAP Season 84 women’s volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Lady Bulldogs (3-0) are determined to extend unbeaten run […]
U-23 Azkals face Myanmar with hopes of topping group intact
THE Philippine Under-23 (U-23) Azkals remain on track to top Group A at the 31st Southeast Asian Games with a win against Myanmar on Tuesday, after pulling off a stunning scoreless draw against defending champion and host Vietnam on Sunday night. Goalkeeper Quincy Kammeraad led a resolute defensive effort as the underdog Filipinos forced the favored […]
Unbeaten early leaders clash in UAAP women’s volleyball
WITH reigning champion Ateneo in a 0-2 hole, four unbeaten squads collide in a pair of crucial outings, with the winners poised to earn a major advantage in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 84 women’s volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The University of Santo Tomas […]
Top of the Week: This is how it stands before you vote today.
WHICH influence more: surveys or the heavens?SURVEYS FAVOR BONGBONG. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte-Carpio have been consistently leading the surveys. In April 16-21, 2022 Pulse Asia survey, BBM kept his lead with 56 percent, against Leni Robredo’s 23 percent. In April 2022 Octa Research poll, BBM topped with 58 percent against Robredo’s 25 percent.The […]
Ombud clears Ahong of graft in case over ‘ghost’ repairs
CRIMINAL and administrative charges filed against reelectionist Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan by Rep. Paz Radaza (Lapu-Lapu City, Lone District) have been dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman.Radaza is challenging Chan for the City’s highest post in the May 9, 2022 elections.In a joint resolution, the Office of the Ombudsman dismissed the administrative […]
One woman is trying to prevent the revival of a Marcos dynasty
WITH just weeks to go before the Philippines holds a presidential election, the lone female candidate is attracting some of the biggest pre-election crowds in decades as she seeks to pull a stunning upset against frontrunner Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo, who became vice president in 2016 after defeating Mr. […]
Ateneo battles streaking FEU; UP clashes with UST
By John Bryan Ulanday ALREADY at the doorstep of another outright finals berth, unscathed Ateneo aims to thrust its one foot inside when it collides against dangerous and streaking Far Eastern University (FEU) in the penultimate playdate of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 84 at the Mall of Asia Arena. The […]
2 criminal cases vs. LTO 7 chief now with Visayas Ombudsman
THE Office of the Ombudsman has directed its counterparts in the Visayas to address the cases filed by motorcycle dealers against Land Transportation Office Central Visayas (LTO 7) Director Victor Emmanuel Caindec.The two complaints were endorsed to the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas after Mandaue City prosecutors denied Caindec’s motion to reconsider their decision to dismiss […]
Letran eyes Final Four twice-to-beat advantage
By Joey Villar LETRAN guns for a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four as it squares off with San Sebastian College (SSC) on Tuesday in the 97th National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball tournament at the La Salle Greenhills Gym. The Knights eliminated the Jose Rizal University (JRU) Bombers, 81-59, on Saturday to stretch their […]
NBI 7 takes 23 guards into custody for ‘harassing’ Mandaue landowners, confiscates 21 unlicensed firearms
AROUND 23 security guards who were allegedly hired to harass landowners in Purok Tambis in Barangay Umapad, Mandaue City were placed in custody by operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation-Central Visayas (NBI 7) on Monday, April 25, 2022.Arnel Pura, NBI 7 special investigator, said they conducted a hot-pursuit operation against the 23 security guards […]
Sultan steps in for Casimero vs. Butler
WORLD Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight champion Johnriel Casimero won’t be able to defend his belt against mandatory Paul Butler for the second time after being barred by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) to fight on April 22 at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England.Casimero apparently violated the BBBofC’s medical policy of using saunas […]
Meralco Bolts go all out for the equalizer in Game 6, says Black
By Olmin Leyba FALLING to a precarious 3-2 situation against nemesis Barangay Ginebra further strengthened Meralco’s resolve to push harder and save its fourth attempt at a breakthrough Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Governors’ Cup diadem. “It takes four wins to win a championship and they only won three games so obviously, I’m not giving up, […]
Ateneo, UP eye repeat wins over UE and NU
PACESETTERS Ateneo and University of the Philippines (UP) eye to utilize the much-needed break in sustaining its steady drive when they resume campaigns on Tuesday against different counterparts in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 84 second round at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Recharged and refreshed coming off […]