MAGNOLIA was as fiery as it was unforgiving, fashioning a 127-94 romp over hapless Terrafirma Sunday to stretch its unbeaten streak to five in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. Zav Lucero’s 17 points and nine rebounds led the Hotshots, who uncorked a torrid scoring burst right in the second quarter…
(PBA images) THE moment they realized that they’re not the TNT team of old, the Tropang 5G rediscovered a big fighting heart and finally found a way to pull off a “W” Sunday against the league’s biggest giant at that. “The simple realization worked wonders,” said TNT coach Chot Reyes after they checked their skid…
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more common in workplaces, experts are urging professionals and companies to be more aware of its ethical and security risks. Ken Suarez, a product manager from Nueva Ecija, said AI has helped him accomplish repetitive tasks efficiently. “It is supplementary to my knowledge and skills,” he said. “Since my field…
Most Filipino voters will support candidates who promise to make basic goods and services more affordable and improve health care, according to the latest OCTA Research survey released Saturday. The April 2025 “Tugon ng Masa” survey found that 53% of 1,200 adult respondents cited affordability of essentials as their top concern ahead of the May…
De La Salle University is back in the UAAP women’s volleyball finals after eliminating the gritty University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses, 25-22, 11-25, 25-21, 25-21, in the Final Four on Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Lady Spikers weathered a tough fourth-set challenge as UST rallied to tie the score at 20-all,…
A total of 965 delegates from Western Visayas will head to Ilocos Norte for the 2025 Palarong Pambansa, according to the Department of Education Region 6. The delegation includes 605 athletes, 87 coaches, 24 assistant coaches, 40 chaperons, and 209 technical working group members. DepEd-6 spokesperson Hernani Escullar Jr. highlighted that this year’s delegation is…
DEFTAC, one of Asia’s premier mixed martial arts and jiu-jitsu teams, marked its 30th anniversary with a celebration in Pasay City, reaffirming its mission to continue producing world-class athletes and growing its legacy. “We had a good foundation. We had a good start. Our first batch of students whose goal was to better themselves, and…
Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena placed fifth in the second leg of the Wanda Diamond League held Saturday in Shanghai, with world record-holder Armand Duplantis once again claiming the top spot. Obiena cleared 5.72 meters on his second attempt at the China Textile City Sports Center in Keqiao, tying four other athletes. He secured fifth…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. rallies support for the administration’s Senate slate during the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas rally in Lucena City, Quezon on Friday (May 2, 2025). Marcos said Alyansa’s senatorial candidates can be trusted to sustain the government’s achievements and continue programs aimed at improving the lives of Filipinos. (PNA photo by Avito…
Senate candidates under the administration-backed Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas during an event at the Quezon provincial capitol in Lucena City on Friday (May 2, 2025). The senatorial bets back reforms on the country’s anti-espionage law and fisheries code, among others. (PNA photos by Avito Dalan) Senate hopefuls from the administration-aligned Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas…