Oct 23, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brandon Miller has his big contract after signing a five-year, $209 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets earlier this week. Now he wants something more — to put an end to the Hornets’ painful NBA 10-year playoff drought. “Our goal is the playoffs,” Miller said Thursday at a ceremony at the Spectrum
AUSTIN, Texas — Lewis Hamilton lauded Formula 1’s plan to return to Africa with a race in Rwanda and acknowledged the criticism from human rights groups over the host nation. He also suggested the chance to achieve his dream of racing in Africa could prompt him to drive for several more years. READ: F1 announces
MANILA, Philippines — Two SF-260 aircraft were involved in an incident during a training flight at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas on Friday afternoon, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) confirmed. PAF spokesperson Col. Alvin Capinguian said the incident occurred at 3:51 p.m., prompting the immediate activation of emergency response measures. He has yet
ANTIPOLO—Rain or Shine secured the No. 2 spot in Group B and a quarterfinal date with Converge after blowing out Phoenix, 133-103, in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup on Friday at Ynares Center here. Jhonard Clarito registered conference-highs of 18 points and 11 rebounds on top of five assists, but it was the Elasto Painters’
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard on Friday warned that debris from China’s Long March 8A rocket may fall within Philippine waters. In an advisory, the Coast Guard District (CGD) – Palawan advised all mariners, fishing vessels, passenger and cargo vessels to steer clear or exercise caution when traveling within the drop zones on
P50-M bounty for capture of armed and dangerous Bato Dela Rosa – DILG Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced on Friday that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is now considered armed and dangerous and placed a P50 million bounty for his capture. Teodoro: China’s attempt to tow BRP Sierra Madre by force an act of war
The storm has caused at least one death and dozens of injuries, officials said. Schools have closed on the island and hundreds of flights have been canceled.
MANILA, Philippines—The law firm representing Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Friday questioned the legal basis of the P50-million bounty for the senator’s arrest. “Every peso of a government reward must answer one question – for the arrest of whom, in what case, by order of what court?” law office Torreon and Partners asked in
MANILA, Philippines — NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum said the Philippines remains part of the league’s plans, although a game in the country is not an immediate priority. During an online press conference with global media on Tuesday night, Tatum outlined the NBA’s continued efforts in the Philippines, including grassroots programs and fan events. READ:
In a country where 62% of Filipinos consider themselves NBA fans and represent the 3rd largest viewing audience globally, Sprite officially unveils its new global platform, “Never Stop Refreshing the Game,” with the addition of three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić to its global basketball athlete roster alongside superstar Anthony Edwards. Sprite is doubling down on
MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks retreated on Friday as investors weighed the impact of higher borrowing costs on economic growth, while a weakening peso added to market jitters. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) dropped 0.88 percent, or 51.10 points, to close at 5,728.63. READ: BSP unleashes jumbo rate hike vs inflation Philstocks Financial Inc.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso fell to a record low on Friday as concerns about the domestic inflation outlook overshadowed an aggressive interest rate hike by the central bank. The currency weakened 9.5 centavos to close at 63.615 against the dollar, according to data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines. READ: BSP unleashes jumbo
