The Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) has moved to protect its members from what it calls censorship disguised as revoked access, adopting new measures after the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) briefly barred Spin.ph from coverage in the recent FIVB World Men’s Championship. In a statement on Tuesday, the PSA said any official or organization that
MANILA, Philippines – A widening corruption inquiry into flood control projects threatens to cast a shadow over the Philippines’ growth outlook, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned, as intensifying scrutiny may slow the government’s infrastructure push. Speaking at a press conference in Manila, Andrew Jeffries, the ADB’s country director for the Philippines, said the scandal’s
Scientists are learning more about the link between isolated REM sleep behaviour disorder, Parkinson’s and dementia.
MANILA, Philippines–Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala overcame a tough opening challenge from Katarzyna Kawa of Poland, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, in their rain-delayed round of 32 match at the WTA 125 Suzhou Open on Tuesday in China. Rain suspended play for a few hours in the first set with the score knotted at 2-2 but that
Star all-rounder Deepti Sharma has become India’s second-highest wicket-taker in WODI cricket.
The four-month monsoon season came to an end on Tuesday with the country recording eight per cent more than normal rainfall, the India Meteorological Department said. The weather bureau chief stated that the country saw a "very successful" monsoon season though it was marked by many disasters, including cloudburst and landslides
MANILA, Philippines – The Anti-Money Laundering Council secured a third freeze order against individuals tied to flood control controversy, building on two earlier directives and collectively paralyzing 1,563 bank accounts, 54 insurance policies, 154 vehicles, 30 properties and 12 e-wallets. The third order, granted by the Court of Appeals on Sept. 30, covered 836 bank
MANILA, Philippines – The local bourse extended its losing streak to the seventh consecutive session on Tuesday. Domestic politics and the weak currency continued to weigh on market sentiment, leading to more investors taking cover amid the uncertainty. By the closing bell, the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) had lost 0.74 percent or 44.14
MANILA, Philippines—The mission is clear for Juan Gomez de Liaño in his rookie year with Converge. The goal is to show the league what the FiberXers’ young core can do and he’s more than excited to get the ball rolling when Season 50 opens this Sunday at Araneta Coliseum. READ: PBA: Juan Gomez de Liaño
MANILA, Philippines—Gani Stevens and Rey Remogat couldn’t have exploded at a better time for the University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament. The Fighting Maroons finally got over the hump after a 0-2 start after trouncing University of the East, 92-75, at Araneta Coliseum on Sunday. READ: UAAP: Rey Remogat,
