
MANILA, Philippines — An emerging dynasty, PLDT put the PVL on notice after rolling to its second straight championship on Sunday night. The High Speed Hitters fended off Japan’s Kobe Shinwa University, 21-25, 31-29, 25-22, 25-18, in a winner-take-all Invitational Final for another perfect title run at Smart Araneta Coliseum. READ: PLDT treating PVL Invitational Final as PH-Japan showdown PLDT overcame the precise play of the young Japanese squad, which has an average age of 19, behind a relentless offensive attack led by Savi Davison. Kianna Dy also rose to the occasion, backstopping the Filipino-Canadian hitter and nailing the championship-clinching […]... Keep on reading: PVL: PLDT rules Invitational for back-to-back titles
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Kinsman Engineering Services secured the Architects and Engineers Basketball Club (AEBC) Corporate Cup title after outclassing Buildrite, 85-68, in the championship game on Saturday night, August 30, at the University of San Carlos (USC) Downtown Campus Gym. Comprised of Mechanical engineers, Ivan Mark Deo and Dave Abella powered Kinsman’s title run, […]... Keep on reading: Kinsman outplays Buildrite to capture AEBC 8th Corporate Cup crown
BARCELONA (AP) — A flotilla of ships prepared to set sail from Barcelona to the Gaza Strip Sunday with humanitarian aid, activists and celebrities on board to try and break the Israeli blockade of the Palestinian territory. This comes as Israel has stepped up its offensive on Gaza City, limiting the deliveries of food and basic supplies in the north of the Palestinian territory. Food experts warned earlier this month that the city was in famine and that half a million people across the strip were facing catastrophic levels of hunger. The Global Sumud Flotilla is carrying food, water and […]... Keep on reading: Ships carrying aid, activists, celebrities to set sail for Gaza
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for an end to the “pandemic of arms, large and small,” as he prayed publicly for the victims of a shooting during a Catholic school Mass in the United States. History’s first US pope spoke in English as he denounced the attack and the “logic of weapons” fueling wars around the world, during his Sunday noon blessing from his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square. “Our prayers for the victims of the tragic shooting during a school Mass in the American state of Minnesota,” said the Chicago-born Leo. “We hold in […]... Keep on reading: Pope demands end to the 'pandemic of arms'
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Four Cebu Football Club standouts have been tapped to represent their respective countries in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers this month in Tajikistan. The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) recently unveiled its 24-man lineup for the Philippine Men’s U23 National Team, which includes Cebu FC’s Kamil Jaser Amirul, Noah River Leddel, […]... Keep on reading: Cebu FC players to see action in AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers