A total of 89 entries advanced to the 3-cock semifinal round of the second edition of the 2026 World Slasher Cup 2 9-Cock Invitational Derby at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Those who survived the Pintakasi of Champions-hosted two-cock elimination rounds last Tuesday night, May 19, were Boyet...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte raised concern over the limited direct access of local governments to climate financing, stressing that cities remain underfunded despite being at the frontline of climate change impacts. Speaking at the Philanthropy Asia Summit 2026 in Singapore, h eld from May 18...
Eric Jed Olivarez is hitting peak form ahead of the highly anticipated inaugural Palawan Open 2026, battling through a grueling qualifying campaign to secure a quarterfinal berth in the M15 Luan Jian An Open in China. Olivarez displayed immense grit in Lu’an, outlasting ATP-ranked opponents in...
Jeffrey Ignacio stamped his class and dispatched compatriot Sean Mark Malayan, 13-1, to capture his first World Nineball Tour (WNT) crown in the 2026 TAOM Arena Open in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia recently. The 33-year-old Ignacio stayed hot throughout the tournament and gave Malayan a reality check in...
The country’s biggest fast food chain, Jollibee, and the Philippines’ most-played mobile game, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), are leveling up their partnership with the launch of the GameJoy x MLBB Combos, a nationwide campaign designed for Filipino gamers who want a seamless mix of food,...
At the Google I/O 2026 event, Google announced the overhaul of Search, information agents, and Gemini 3.5. New Search At times, Google will take users to an “intelligent box” where they will provide answers to questions. It is quite similar to the AI Overview, but more expansive, and users will...
Mark your calendars for the Samsung LazMall Super Brand Day on May 21. Returning for its ninth edition, the annual online sales event will present Samsung’s latest innovations at unbeatable prices for one day only. This year’s theme, “Dream Deals”, spotlights exceptional value across...
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has tapped Sandy Arespacochaga as head coach of the national team’s U18 women’s squad which will vie in the 2026 FIBA Women’s U-18 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers next month. Arespacochaga, a well-respected mentor in the collegiate and professional ranks,...
Local tennis continues its upward surge as the Palawan Open 2026 fires off on May 24 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center, promising one of the most competitive and record-setting editions of the championship in recent years. Featuring an international cast and a ₱2 million prize pool, the...
Elite speed cubing comes to Philippine soil with the staging of the inaugural Philippine National Speed Cubing Open 2026 on May 27 and 28 in Tagaytay City. It 's the first nationally-endorsed speed cubing tournament in the Philippines which the Asian Mind Sports Association (AMSA) is...
A day after the Senate convened as an impeachment court, Senator Panfilo ”Ping” Lacson on Tuesday, May 19 urged the public to remain vigilant as members of the Senate starts tackling the case of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio. Lacson said the Senate convening as an impeachment court is a...
Students and teachers can now buy affordable yet quality shoes and leather goods as the local government of Marikina opened its annual back-to-school shoe bazaar, running until June 21, to help residents save money amid rising prices of basic goods ahead of the opening of classes. On Monday, May...
