MANILA, Philippines – There are plenty of reasons why Kelly Williams continues to not only play but also start games in the PBA. And his performance on Wednesday, April 24, serves as a prime example as the 42-year-old big man keyed TNT to a come-from-behind 108-101 victory over Phoenix in the Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Williams produced a double-double of 17 points and 13 rebounds with 2 steals and limited Fuel Masters star Jason Perkins in the second half to help the Tropang Giga climb out of a 23-point hole on their way to a 5-4 record. Scoring just 4 points in the first two ..read more

MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the immunity granted to officials and staff of international organizations applies only to acts done in their official capacity. This was the SC’s ruling in the case involving the Asian Development Bank (ADB). In a decision penned by Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda, dated April 16, the High Court affirmed the dismissal of the complaint for damages filed by a certain Matthew Westfall against ADB officials Maria Carmela Locsin, and others. In the ruling, the SC said the acts in question, committed by the ADB officials, were done in an ..read more

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Malacañang flags deepfake audio of Marcos ordering military attack The Presidential Communications Office warns against an ‘audio deepfake’ that made it appear President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the military to ‘act against a particular foreign country.’ PNP firearms office recommends revocation of Quiboloy’s gun license The Philippine National Police Firearms and Explosives Office recommends the revocation of the gun license of fugitive preacher Apollo Quiboloy. Former Senator Rene Saguisag dies at ..read more

MANILA, Philippines – Stephen Holt delivered the game-winning basket for the Terrafirma Dyip as they escaped the NorthPort Batang Pier by the skin of their teeth, 110-108, in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday, April 24.  With the score tied at 108-all in the dying seconds of the ball game, Holt – the top pick in the 2023 PBA Draft – took it upon himself and sliced the Batang Pier’s defense for a clutch layup to put the Dyip in the driver’s seat with only three ticks left. NorthPort star Arvin Tolentino had a chance to send the game into overtime in the final ..read more

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. needs to double down and make true his rhetoric that his approach to the illegal drug problem in the Philippines has changed significantly.  Amnesty International Philippines on Wednesday, April 24, said that Marcos has to make a “categorical, explicit, public policy pronouncement” that would stop the violent drug war that continued well into the new administration.  “[His silence] says a lot, silence means complicity, right?” Amnesty Section Director Butch Olano said during the launch of the group’s annual The State of the World’s ..read more

MANILA, Philippines – Peaking when it matters. After stumbling through the first round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament, the NU Lady Bulldogs breezed through the second with a 7-0 sweep, capped off with a methodical 25-21, 25-19, 25-22 sweep against fellow playoff contender FEU Lady Tamaraws. “For me, modesty aside, I think we’re having the right timing, we’re just coinciding with the rise in our performance but we must not be complacent,” NU head coach Norman Miguel said after the game. “We must take care, until we can sustain our great condition, not only in terms of skill ..read more

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