SYDNEY — World No. 2 Alexander Zverev started his Australian Open preparation with a clinical victory on Sunday as defending champion Germany swept past Brazil in the United Cup. The top-seeded United States, the Czech Republic, and Italy were the other winners on Day 3 of the mixed-team tennis tournament. Zverev was in full control…
Liverpool won 5-0 on Sunday against West Ham United in the English Premier League’s Week 19. Luis Diaz opened the scoring for Liverpool in the 30th minute at London Stadium, with Cody Gakpo doubling the lead 10 minutes later. Mohamed Salah added a third in the 44th minute at London Stadium.In the second half, Trent…
When LeBron James broke another NBA record earlier this month, the one for most regular-season minutes played in a career, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates handled the moment in typical locker-room fashion. They made fun of him. “They told me I’m old as hell,” James quipped. By NBA standards, they’re not wrong. He was dubbed…
The Department of Health (DOH) reported Monday that five people have died in road traffic incidents since the start of the Christmas holiday season, with motorcycles involved in three of the fatalities. The DOH’s latest data revealed 39 new accidents, bringing the total number of road incidents to 457 since December 22. Motorcycles were involved…
The Korean historical drama “Harbin” has claimed the top spot at the box office during its opening weekend, drawing more than 2 million moviegoers. The film attracted an additional 903,000 viewers from Friday to Sunday, bringing its cumulative total to 2.39 million admissions, according to data from the Korean Film Council on Monday. Set in…
The Manila Police District (MPD) will deploy 500 officers around Quiapo Church on January 9 to ensure security during the Feast of the Black Nazarene, which draws millions of devotees each year. Brig. Gen. Thomas Ibay, MPD director, confirmed that preparations for the event will begin with the blessing of the replica of the Nazareno,…
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Monday assured of continuous upgrades to the country’s aviation safety protocols, particularly in preventing bird strikes. CAAP Spokesperson Eric Apolonio made the assurance during the Usapang TOL radio program of Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino after a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan International Airport…
The U.S. Treasury Department will take measures in mid-January to prevent the U.S. from defaulting on its obligations, Secretary Janet Yellen. “As a result, the debt is currently projected to temporarily decrease, and accordingly, Treasury does not expect that it will be necessary to start taking extraordinary measures on January 2 to prevent the United…
The Bentway hosted its annual Polar Bear Skate, a lively winter event that combined fun and a bit of daring spirit, on Sunday, December 29. Starting at noon, skaters glided around the figure-eight trail beneath the Gardiner Expressway, with some embracing the polar bear theme by wearing bathing suits as they skated. For those who…
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will continue to deliver unhampered services despite receiving zero subsidy from the 2025 national budget, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. assured on Monday. “Sisiguruhin natin na tuloy-tuloy at mas lalawig pa ang mga benepisyo ng lahat ng Pilipino sa ilalim ng PhilHealth,” President Marcos said in his speech during…