Philippines News

May 19, 2024
By philstar.com

Tessie Sy Coson on her best mentor, worst crises, anti-stress secret

One of the country’s most respected business leaders today due to her wisdom, humility and successful leadership, SM Investment Corp. (SMIC) vice chairperson and BDO Unibank, Inc. chairperson Teresita “Tessie” Sy Coson recently had a rare fireside chat session with 206 young Filipino-Chinese entrepreneurs of Anvil Business Club on May 13 at Conrad Manila Hotel in the Mall of Asia area, Pasay City. SMIC is the Philippines’ biggest business conglomerate and BDO is the country’s largest bank.

May 19, 2024
By philstar.com

Swiatek 'staying humble' for French Open after third Rome title

ROME, Italy -- Iga Swiatek refused to take victory at the French Open for granted despite romping to a third Rome title when sweeping aside Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-3 in Saturday's final.

May 19, 2024
By philstar.com

Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by split decision to win the world's first undisputed heavyweight championship in 25 years on Sunday, an unprecedented feat in boxing's four-belt era.

May 19, 2024
By philstar.com

Sports complex gumuho: 1 patay, 2 sugatan | Pilipino Star Ngayon

CAVITE, Philippines — Tatlong construction workers ang natabunan ng gumuhong lupa habang naghuhukay mula sa ginagawa nilang sports complex na ikinasawi ng isa sa Brgy. Muzon Taytay, Rizal, kamakalawa ng gabi.

May 18, 2024
By philstar.com

Pacers win at home, extend series vs Knicks

MANILA, Philippines — The Indiana Pacers produced another big win on their home court Friday, routing the New York Knicks 116-103 to force a decisive Game 7 in their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal series.

May 18, 2024
By philstar.com

Yulo bags second gold in Asian Championships

MANILA, Philippines — If his successes in the 11th Senior Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Asian Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan were morale boosters to his Paris Olympics bid this July, then Filipino wonder Carlos Yulo got plenty of it.

May 18, 2024
By philstar.com

Pagdanganan falters

MANILA, Philippines — Bianca Pagdanganan lost steam after a hot start, scrambling with a two-over 74 that pulled her down to joint 35th from tied second at the halfway mark of the Mizuno Americas Open Friday in Jersey City.

May 18, 2024
By philstar.com

Go among favorites in ICTSI Philippine Masters

MANILA, Philippines — Buoyed by a strong joint runner-up finish in Japan, Lloyd Go is gearing up for a shot at a second Philippine Golf Tour victory as he joins the competitive field in the ICTSI Villamor Philippine Masters starting Tuesday at the Villamor Golf Club in Pasay.