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Cebu Greats escape Bulacan via overtime in MPBL

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Greats survived a gritty overtime battle against the Bulacan Kuyas, pulling off an 85-80 victory in the ongoing Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Season 2026 on Tuesday night, June 23, at the Alonte Sports Arena in Laguna. With the win, the Cebu Greats improved to 11-3 and stretched

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SLA Jr. World Showcase features 50 international, local squads

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Expect intense hardcourt battles and high-level grassroots basketball action when the Sinag Liga Asya (SLA) Junior World Showcase Season 3.0 unfolds from July 1 to 5 across several venues in Cebu City. A total of 50 teams from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the United States, Canada, Australia, and various parts

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Cavite school urges public: Stop sharing classroom stabbing footage

LUCENA CITY, Quezon – A private school in General Trias City, Cavite, has appealed to the public to stop sharing and circulating CCTV footage of a recent stabbing incident on campus that left seven students injured. READ: Cavite school shifts to online classes after student stabbing incident In a statement posted on social media on

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PNP: 10 or 11 Ateneo staff eyed for raps over cagers’ drowning

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said 10 or 11 personnel of the Ateneo de Manila University may face complaints over the fatal drowning of basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili. “If there’s a death, is there criminal liability, whether negligence or leading to a violation of

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Ateneo drowning probe: Student managers, utility men appear before NBI

MANILA, Philippines — Two student managers and two utility workers of the Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) appeared before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday to comply with a subpoena issued to them. Their appearance came amidst the bureau’s ongoing investigation into the death of ADMU men’s basketball team players Rene Baterbonia and

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Communities, businesses plant 834 trees in Subic Bay for Arbor Day

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Forest conservation, local products, and community participation take center stage in this year’s Subic Bay Arbor Day, which is a weeklong celebration that brings together government workers, locators, and residents through tree-planting activities, cleanup drives, exhibits, and discussions on environmental sustainability.  The annual celebration, spearheaded by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority

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Stop spreading videos of Tacloban, Cavite school violence – PNP

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday appealed to the public to refrain from spreading videos of the recent violent incidents at schools in Tacloban City and Cavite. “The reckless circulation of graphic videos depicting these school tragedies is not just a digital nuisance, it is a profound act of cruelty that

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Thailand education ranking rises to 52 after years of decline

Thailand education ranking improved in 2026, rising three places to 52nd globally in the latest World Competitiveness Center report released on Monday, June 22. The update was announced by Deputy Government Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, Patdadarasm Thongsaluaykorn. during a press briefing on Monday. The ranking is part of the World Competitiveness Center (WCC) …

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Rene Baterbonia laid to rest in Agusan del Sur hometown

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ateneo basketball player Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia was laid to rest in his hometown of Talacogon, Agusan del Sur on Wednesday, June 24. His burial rites started with a funeral Mass at the Talacogon Municipal Gymnasium, where family members, friends, and supporters, gathered to pay their final respects before he was

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Thai pageant winners fall victim to alleged ‘taxi scam’ in Manila

Two Thai models who traveled to the Philippines for the Manila International Fashion Week alleged that they were robbed by individuals posing as taxi drivers. Reigning Mister Thailand Universe Nattirut Srichatwanich and Miss Universe Sa Kaeo 2025 first runner-up Meriza “Risa” Meier detailed the June 13 incident in posts shared across their social media accounts.

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