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Supreme Court throws out Pogo witness case vs lawmakers
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed the petition filed by Katherine Cassandra Li Ong, one of the key personalities linked to the Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos), that questioned the Senate and House of Representatives’ authority to compel her to appear and testify in their investigations. In a decision written by Associate Justice Jhosep Lopez, the SC said Ong failed to justify her decision to directly take her case to the Supreme Court. Ong, who was linked to Pogo facilities, Lucky South 99 Outsourcing, and Whirlwind Corp., filed a petition to the Supreme Court to stop the […]... Keep on reading: Supreme Court throws out Pogo witness case vs lawmakers
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Former Lanao del Sur cop wounded in CDO shooting
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A former police officer from Lanao del Sur was wounded after being shot outside his residence in Barangay Iponan here around 1 p.m. on Friday, October 17. Witnesses said the victim, who is about 60 years old, had just come from a nearby mosque when he was attacked. He was reportedly walking toward his house in Villamar Subdivision when unidentified men opened fire from a passing car. A neighbor, who identified herself only as “Gina,” said she saw the victim at the mosque earlier that day. “I even saw him in the mosque,” she said, […]... Keep on reading: Former Lanao del Sur cop wounded in CDO shooting
PBA: Calvin Abueva misses shot at ex-team Magnolia due to injury
MANILA, Philippines–Calvin Abueva’s continued recovery from a hamstring injury prevented him from suiting up for Titan Ultra against his former team Magnolia in Friday’s PBA Philippine Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Abueva was left with no choice but to play the role of cheerleader in the Giant Risers’ 127-119 defeat that sent the league’s newest team to 1-2 in the season-opening conference. READ: PBA: Calvin Abueva becomes second oldest player to score 40 That denied Abueva the chance to face the Hotshots, who dealt the veteran forward in last season’s Philippine Cup for William Navarro when the franchise was still […]... Keep on reading: PBA: Calvin Abueva misses shot at ex-team Magnolia due to injury
Djokovic has no plans to retire, inspired by Ronaldo, LeBron, and Brady
Novak Djokovic has not won a Grand Slam in two years, but the 38-year-old shows no signs of slowing down, having reached the semis of all four majors of 2025
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Djokovic has no plans to retire, inspired by Ronaldo, LeBron, and Brady
Novak Djokovic has not won a Grand Slam in two years, but the 38-year-old shows no signs of slowing down, having reached the semis of all four majors of 2025
Djokovic has no plans to retire, inspired by Ronaldo, LeBron, and Brady
Novak Djokovic has not won a Grand Slam in two years, but the 38-year-old shows no signs of slowing down, having reached the semis of all four majors of 2025
PH bags 9 nominations at the Annual World Travel Awards
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines received nine nominations at the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards, said the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday. According to the DOT in a statement, the Philippines is among the nominees in the World’s Leading Dive Destination 2025, World’s Leading Beach Destination 2025 (held in 2022 and 2023), and World’s Leading Island Destination 2025. READ: Philippines 3-time best dive destination in Asia – DFA The Philippines previously held the Leading Dive Destination in 2024 and the Leading Beach Destination in 2022 and 2023. Meanwhile, Manila is nominated for World’s Leading City Destination 2025, while Intramuros […]... Keep on reading: PH bags 9 nominations at the Annual World Travel Awards
PBA: Magnolia finds early rhythm behind Zavier Lucero
MANILA, Philippines— Magnolia improved to an unblemished 2-0 start in the PBA Philippine Cup, thanks largely to the efforts of Zavier Lucero. Lucero, quickly emerging as one of the Hotshots’ new cornerstones, put up a monster double-double of 23 points and 17 rebounds in the Hotshots’ 127-119 victory over Titan Ultra on Friday. READ: PBA: Magnolia off to 2-0 start after trouncing Titan Ultra But in typical Lucero fashion, the PBA Press Corps Defensive Player of the Year downplayed his performance. “I think I was just the beneficiary of the ball coming to me,” Lucero said. “As a team, you […]... Keep on reading: PBA: Magnolia finds early rhythm behind Zavier Lucero
