A lethargic start spelled doom for the Justin Brownlee-less Gilas Pilipinas, dropping a tough defeat at the hands of host Australia, 92-49, to come out of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers third window empty-handed at the RAC Arena in Perth on Monday, July 6. After keeping in step with the...
Consumer price growth likely slowed for another month in June, driven by declining global oil and food costs alongside a recovering currency, according to private-sector economists. A median forecast from regional banks and analysts projects headline inflation to have moderated to between 6.5...
Justin Brownlee was ruled out for Gilas Pilipinas’ last game against Australia in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers third window, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas announced on the eve of the contest. In an announcement on Sunday, July 5, the federation said Brownlee was forced to sit...
Gilas Pilipinas looks to pick up all the positives even after the tough loss against New Zealand when it takes on the powerhouse Australia to avoid a shutout in the third window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers at the RAC Arena in Perth on Monday, July 6. Licking their wounds from the...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — No matter what Mohamed Salah decides about his future with Egyptian soccer — more World Cups or not — the star striker can say he was the captain for the country 's first victory in the knockout round. Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and...
Gilas Pilipinas formally begins its quest Down Under when it takes on New Zealand for its opening game in the crucial third window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers at the Spark Arena in Auckland on Friday, July 3. Tip-off of the clash is at 3 p.m. (Manila time) with the Nationals looking...
The renewed filing of bills seeking to restrict minors’ access to social media has once again brought the debate on digital well-being to the forefront of public policy. Supporters point to mounting concerns over cyberbullying, harmful content, addictive platform design, and the effects of...
House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan says Congress should consider adopting the Australian model when it comes to restricting minors’ access to social media, in the aftermath of the deadly Tacloban City school shooting Libanan said the June 22 tragedy should...
Gilas Pilipinas may have been through to the next round of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers but the two remaining games in the third window are crucial to the Nationals’ bid of making it back to the global showpiece. National team head coach Tim Cone underlined the importance of the two...
CANDON CITY – After all, South Korea is just too good at everything. The tournament debutant South Koreans lived up to their lofty billing and dismantled Chinese Taipei, 25-19, 25-19, 25-22, to capture the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup title before the thousand fans here at the jam-packed...
VANCOUVER, B.C. (AP) — Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkey 's return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night, June 13. Goalkeeper Patrick Beach made eight saves for the Socceroos in their group opener as FIFA...
CANDON CITY – Alyssa Solomon was just as good as advertised when she played her first game and topscored in Alas Pilipinas’ 22-25, 25-23, 25-18, 15-25, 11-15 loss to Australia in the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup here at the Candon City Arena Sunday, June 7. Despite the tough loss, the...
