Angola sends Gilas on brink of early FIBA WC exit

Gilas Pilipinas is now in danger of missing the Last 16 phase of the FIBA World Cup after bowing to Angola, 80-70, on Sunday night in front of 12,784 fans at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Gilas failed to sustain a solid start as Angola turned…

Senator suggests tapping LGUs in drive vs. illicit trade

A lawmaker has suggested soliciting help from local government units (LGUS) to address illicit trade and generate higher revenue collection. In a statement issued on Sunday, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian emphasized that while he fully supports the goal o…

3 killed in ‘racially motivated’ attack in Florida

A US gunman in a deadly “racially motivated” attack in Jacksonville, Florida, had a gun with Nazi symbols and left a manifesto that said ‘he hated black people,’ according to officials on Saturday. Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook confirmed the death…

Dominican Republic stuns Italy, moves closer to 2nd round

The Dominican Republic scored a huge upset in the FIBA World Cup after edging Italy, 87-82, at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Sunday. The Dominicans, ranked 23rd in the world, outscored the World No. 10 Italians, 31-17, to open a 69-56 lead …

Roads, bridges not passable as Goring pummels Cagayan

Super Typhoon Goring’s fury unleashed torrential winds and rains, causing floods that swept through various roads and bridges and sending hundreds of families to evacuation centers in Cagayan. Not passable due to floods are the Abariongan Ruar-Abarion…