Record-breaking Kayla Sanchez barges into Olympic swimming semis
MANILA, Philippines – Swimmer Kayla Sanchez opened her Paris Olympics campaign for the Philippines in record-breaking fashion. Sanchez earned her place in the semifinals of the women’s 100-meter...
View Article[Kitchen 143] Fresh pastries at Butterboy Bakehouse
Kitchen 143 now heads out of the home kitchen and visits old and new favorite restaurants in and out of Metro Manila. In this episode, we’re doing another switcheroo as Butterboy Bakehouse drops by...
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Cyberattacks against media aided by tools ‘offered openly’ by companies – report
MANILA, Philippines – Individuals and groups who aim to suppress press freedom and access to information are now finding it easy to do so with the aid of tools “offered openly by for-profit...
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DA chief says ASF risk now higher as rain, floods hit outbreak areas
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) sees higher risk of African Swine Fever (ASF) affecting the country’s swine industry as the rainy season makes it easier for the virus to...
View ArticleICC prosecutor requests interviews with ‘under suspicion’ gov’t officials |...
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: ICC prosecutor requests to talk with Philippine officials ‘under suspicion’ The prosecutor of the International...
View ArticleBoxer who failed gender test cleared for Olympics, competes in same weight...
Vaunted foes stand in the way of Nesthy Petecio in her golden quest in the Paris Olympics, and the field includes one who got disqualified from the previous world championships for failing a gender...
View ArticleCOVID-19 looms over Olympics with several athletes testing positive
PARIS, France – Three years after the Tokyo Olympics were held amid strict precautions and with no fans because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the virus has forced athletes to withdraw from events...
View ArticleNesthy Petecio takes taller Indian to school for breezy win in Olympic opener
MANILA, Philippines – Nesthy Petecio schooled a foe 10 years her junior for a rousing opening win in the Paris Olympics. Petecio, 32, proved to be too experienced as she beat India’s Jaismine Lamboria...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES, RESULTS: Team Philippines, 2024 Paris Olympics – July 31
MANILA, Philippines – Team Philippines hopes to win its first medal in the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, July 31, as gymnast Carlos Yulo headlines a jam-packed day for the 22-strong delegation. Here is...
View ArticleSurvey: 55% of Filipinos satisfied with Marcos’ presidency | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: 55% of Filipinos satisfied with Marcos 2 years into presidency – SWS A majority of Filipinos, or 55%, are...
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Carlos Yulo aims to complete floor exercise collection with Olympic gold
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino gymnastics star Carlos Yulo has ruled the floor exercise in practically every level – except the Olympics. Yulo hopes to change that as he competes in the final of his...
View ArticleNew ads calling Trump ‘afraid to debate’ to follow him on campaign trail
The Democratic National Committee’s newest advertising campaign, launched on Friday, August 2, taunt Republican rival Donald Trump for not committing to a debate with Kamala Harris and is set to...
View ArticleAlas Pilipinas falls to Vietnam in tight SEA V. League opener
MANILA, Philippines – Alas Pilipinas stayed within striking distance most of the way but crashed out in the end, succumbing to Vietnam in four sets, 25-23, 20-25, 25-22, 25-21, in their Southeast...
View ArticleTaiwan’s Lin beats Uzbek Turdibekova amid fierce gender row
PARIS, France – Taiwan’s double world champion Lin Yu-ting, one of two boxers at the heart of a gender row, won her featherweight round of 16 bout against Uzbekistan’s Sidora Turdibekova on points by...
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LIVE UPDATES: USA vs Puerto Rico – 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball
MANILA, Philippines – Team USA’s pursuit of a fifth straight gold medal continues in the 2024 Paris Olympics as it clashes with Puerto Rico on Saturday, August 3. Despite already being assured of a...
View ArticleAntetokounmpo’s Greece, Brazil stay in hunt of Olympic quarterfinals
LILLE, France – Greece edged Australia 77-71 in Group A to remain in contention in the Paris Olympic men’s basketball competition on Friday, August 2, as Brazil beat Japan, 102-84, to secure third...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES, RESULTS: Team Philippines, 2024 Paris Olympics – August 3
MANILA, Philippines – Medals have been elusive for Team Philippines through the first week of the Paris Olympics, but that could all change on Saturday, August 3. Here is the schedule (Manila time): 2...
View ArticleNesthy Petecio edges home bet, inches closer to Olympic medal repeat
MANILA, Philippines – Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio used the first round to size up her opponent before she unloaded her stinging haymakers en route to the Paris Olympics quarterfinals. Petecio...
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Golden boy: Carlos Yulo bags Olympic floor exercise gold in Paris Games
MANILA, Philippines – Carlos Yulo waited three years to redeem himself in his signature event in the Olympics. And Yulo did it in historic fashion as he captured the gold medal in the men’s artistic...
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IN PHOTOS: Carlos Yulo relishes golden Olympic moment
PARIS, France – Carlos Edriel Yulo produced a spectacular performance to win the men’s floor exercise final at the Paris Games on Saturday, August 3, earning the Philippines its first ever Olympic...
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