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MANILA, Philippines — Julia Coronel was pleased with her showing in her much-awaited pro debut but her ultimate goal remains to make her mark and help Galeries Tower reach greater heights in the PVL. Coronel, the third overall pick of Galeries, dished out nine excellent sets and scored eight points but her debut was spoiled by Akari, 30-28, 15-25, 16-25, 23-25, in the 2024-25 All-Filipino Conference opener on Saturday at Philsports Arena. “I know I still have a lot to work on. I’d say this was a good debut for me. I’m just happy that I finally got to play […]…

Keep on reading: PVL: Julia Coronel happy with debut, but still ‘has a lot to work on’

MANILA, Philippines — House Assistant Majority Leader Rep. Mikaela “Mika” Suansing said she doubted the testimony of retired policeman Sanson “Sonny” Buenaventura during the chamber’s quad committee hearing. Buenaventura, who was once bodyguard and driver to former President Rodrigo Duterte, appeared before the House of Representatives on Thursday in its latest hearing to probe the previous administration’s brutal war on drugs. Suansing pressed him about the affidavit of self-confessed Davao Death Squad (DDS) member Arturo Lascañas. In a 2017 interview with the Inquirer and other media outlets, Lascañas said that the core group of the DDS included Buenaventura. READ: Interview […]…

Keep on reading: Solon doubts testimony of Duterte’s ex-bodyguard during quad comm probe

Ateneo completed the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball Final Four cast after eliminating Far Eastern University, 85-70, on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. With their third consecutive victory, the Blue Eagles improved to 7-5 and extinguished the Final Four hopes of the Lady Tamaraws, La Salle, and Univeristy of the Philippines. Ateneo, which booked its third straight Final Four appearance, also remains in the hunt for the third seed behind Adamson Lady Falcons, who are 8-3. READ: UAAP: Ateneo win sends Adamson to women’s basketball Final Four “Our girls are competitive enough. We want to build momentum heading into the […]…

Keep on reading: UAAP women’s basketball: Ateneo clinches Final Four berth

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — LaMelo Ball scored 17 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter, Brandon Miller tied a career high with seven 3-pointers and had 29 points and the Charlotte Hornets overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-83 on Friday night in the NBA. Cody Martin added 15 points and Tre Mann had 14 off the bench. The Hornets have won two straight to improve to 4-5. Pascal Siakam scored 27 points for Indiana (4-5). Benedict Mathurin added 22. READ: NBA: Brandon Miller buzzer-beater shoots Hornets past Pistons With Charlotte down by 13, the cold-shooting […]…

Keep on reading: NBA: LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller carry Hornets over Pacers

WASHINGTON, United States — A federal judge on Friday granted a request by Special Counsel Jack Smith to pause the case against Donald Trump for conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. In a filing with District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who presides over the case, Smith noted that Trump won the White House race this week and will be inaugurated as president on January 20, 2025. He asked Chutkan to vacate the filing deadlines in the case “to afford the government time to assess this unprecedented circumstance and determine the appropriate course going forward consistent with Department […]…

Keep on reading: Special counsel hits pause on Trump election interference case

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has resolved the shortage of security paper being used in the printing of certificates of registration for motor vehicles, the agency’s head said on Friday. LTO chief Vigor Mendoza said in a statement that fresh supplies of security paper were delivered on Thursday. READ: LTO warns car dealers over delayed […]…

Keep on reading: LTO resolves security paper shortage

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) will host the inaugural “Apple One Invitational Futsal Cup” on November 16 at its Mandaue City campus. The tournament marks the first leg of a series aimed at nurturing Cebu’s growing futsal community. SHS-AdC, a key venue for the 2024 Palarong Pambansa and home to former futsal gold medalists and this year’s secondary girls’ futsal bronze medalists, continues its commitment to the sport. Magis Eagles athletic director Jon Ralph Christopher Jiao Inot emphasized the importance of the tournament in providing a platform for grassroots futsal development. “This tournament is not […]…

Keep on reading: SHS-AdC Magis Eagles to host invitational futsal tilt

Filipino actress Liza Soberano and Thai actor-singer Bright Vachirawit sent their supporters ablaze as they teamed up as departing lovers in the latter’s recently released music video of “Long Showers.” Released on Friday, Nov. 8, the music video allows fans to witness the palpable chemistry between Soberano and Vachirawit during their intimate moments set against the backdrop of soft, dreamy and neon-themed visuals. Exploring the subjects of love, longing, heartbreak and nostalgia, Vachirawit is captured navigating the emotional turmoil of moving on from his past relationship with Soberano, who appeared to no longer be in his life. Vachirawit is seen […]…

Keep on reading: Liza Soberano, Bright Vachirawit distraught lovers in ‘Long Showers’ MV

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite a narrow loss in the grand finals of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) SGM Wesley So Cup, Toledo Xignex Trojans co-owner Jeah Gacang expressed immense pride in her team’s historic performance. While the Trojans fell to the back-to-back champions, Manila Load Manna Knights, in a tightly contested championship that resulted to an Armageddon tie-breaker, they set a franchise record with a flawless 22-0 record in the elimination round.  READ MORE: USJ-R Jaguars and UC Webmasters claim titles at Cesafi Season 24 chess tourney Chess: Toledo Xignex Trojans eye sweep of PCAP elimination […]…

Keep on reading: Toledo Xignex Trojans think about historic season, future glory

The operator of North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) obtained a P10-billion credit line from China Banking Corp. to expand its tollway operations and pay off obligations. In a statement on Thursday, NLEx Corp.—a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC)—said it had entered into a 10-year term loan facility agreement with the Sy-led bank. “The loan proceeds will fund NLEX Corporation’s capital expenditure program and refinance its maturing debt. This will help us accomplish our targets – to provide better infrastructure and improve the travel experience of our motorists,” MPTC president and CEO Rogelio Singson said. READ: Chinabank bottom line rises […]…

Keep on reading: NLEx secures P10B loan from Chinabank to expand operations