BW FILE PHOTO CANDIDATES endorsed by Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., continue to lead in the latest senatorial survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS), with Party-list Rep. Erwin T. Tulfo maintaining his position as the frontrunner. The survey, commissioned by the Stratbase Group, found 45% of respondents would vote for Mr. Tulfo if […]
PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMOR PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Thursday said his government will “shut down everything” if the Supreme Court (SC) rules in favor of a petition filed by his former executive secretary challenging the constitutionality of the 2025 national budget. Mr. Marcos made the remark when asked whether his government has a contingency […]
MEGAWIDE.COM.PH PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Thursday vowed to fast-track airport improvement projects in central Philippines. This, as he recognized Visayan regions for contributing significantly to the country’s growth output. “We are also implementing projects to improve the airports of Bohol, of Dumaguete City, of Iloilo, Antique, Siquijor, [and] Tacloban,” he said in a […]
FLATART-FREEPIK THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is expecting to see increased cyberattacks this year as threat actors are expected to take advantage of emerging technologies ahead of the 2025 midterm elections. “This year is an election year for the Philippines. Last year was an election year for the US, and these tools […]
MALACHI RICHARDSON — SGA STRONG Group Athletics (SGA) drubbed Amman United of Jordan, 84-75, to complete a group sweep in the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship on Thursday at the Al Nasr Club. American import Malachi Richardson led the way this time around as the Philippine contingent wiped out Group A with a 4-0 slate […]
Games on Friday(PhilSports Arena)5 p.m. – Meralco vs Magnolia7:30 p.m. – TNT vs Rain or Shine NEEDING to win its assignment on the final day of the eliminations just to earn the right to play in a KO for the eighth and last berth to the playoffs, this is unfamiliar territory for perennial contender Magnolia. […]
EJ OBIENA — OLYMPICS.COM OLYMPIAN pole-vaulter EJ Obiena vowed to bounce back strong after being pushed back by a recurring back injury most of the year. He wasn’t about to renege on it. Back in full strength, the Asian champion and record-holder captured a silver medal in the International Jump Meeting Cottbus 2025 in Germany […]
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTO THE University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) mourns the passing of multi-titled volleyball coach Sinfronio “Sammy” Acaylar at the age of 66. Coach Sammy (Acaylar) was the architect of the dominance of the UPHSD Men’s Volleyball Team in the NCAA. Under his tutelage, the UPHSD Men’s Volleyball Team ruled the NCAA […]
AS CRUSHING the absence of ACL-hit Kai Sotto is, Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone sees a lot to look forward to when the Nationals reconvene next month. For one, Mr. Cone is thrilled to finally have big man AJ Edu on board for the Feb. 14 to 16 pocket tournament in Qatar and the succeeding […]
Prior to the start of the Sixers’ homestand against the Lakers the other day, Paris Olympics teammates Joel Embiid and Anthony Davis shared some laughs in the sidelines. Perhaps they were exchanging pleasantries about the current state of their fitness; the former was about to miss his 12th straight game and 33rd overall in the […]