The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the redeployment of America’s last aircraft carrier in Asia to the Middle East will not diminish joint defense activities with Manila. AFP spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS) retired admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said it will continue its...
SACRAMENTO, California (AP) — Russell Westbrook, the NBA 's career leader in triple-doubles and the 2017 MVP, announced Wednesday, Aug. 12, he 's retiring after 18 seasons during which he was selected to the league 's 75th anniversary team. The two-time scoring champion shared his...
Shortly after Filipina tennis superstar Alex Eala captured her first WTA title, President Marcos extended his congratulations and expressed that the nation is with her in this feat. "Alex Eala does it again," the President said in his message early Tuesday morning, Aug. 4. "The Philippines...
ILOILO CITY – A college teacher in New Washington town, Aklan province succumbed to injuries days after he was repeatedly punched by a 19-year-old teenager. The victim was identified as Timoteo Jumayao, a 52-year-old maritime instructor of Aklan Polytechnic College and originally from Iloilo...
The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution honoring Alex Eala for her recent, historic Wimbledon breakthrough even as the Filipino tennis sensation continued her remarkable season with another statement victory on the world stage. House Resolution (HR) No. 1190 commends Eala for becoming...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Deandre Ayton is being traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Washington Wizards, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The Lakers have agreed to send Ayton to Washington for Jaden Hardy and second-round draft picks in 2031 and 2032, according to the person who...
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez reassured Filipino-Americans that there is no ban on dual citizenship in the United States, emphasizing that maintaining both Philippine and American citizenship offers opportunities for deeper engagement with their homeland and...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday, Oct. 29, that there are no reports yet of Filipino casualties in Jamaica after it was battered by Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 storm. “As of 29 October 2025, 5:00 a.m. Philippine time, no casualties or injuries among Filipino...
The Philippine Embassy in Washington said that it is currently working with relevant agencies of the United States over the reported denial of entry to Filipino seafarers in the past months. In a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 22, the embassy took note of the reports that Filipinos seafarers were...
The Philippine Embassy in Washington clarified that there is no current crackdown on Filipinos holding dual citizenships in the United States amid circulating reports claiming the contrary. In a statement on Monday, Oct. 20, the embassy denied social media reports saying that the US government is...
The Philippine Embassy in Washington denied reports that a Filipino was among those deported to the African kingdom of Eswatini by the United States. “After verification with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Embassy was able to confirm that no Filipino citizen has been involved...
John Wall is retiring after 11 NBA seasons. Wall, 34, played most of his career with the Washington Wizards after they made him the first overall pick in the 2010 draft out of Kentucky. The five-time All-Star point guard finishes his NBA career with averages of 18.7 points and 8.9 assists per game....
