Boxing remains on shaky legs
MANILA, Philippines — The boxing competition at the Paris Olympics is over but the fight now starts for its inclusion at the 2028 LA Games after a damaging gender controversy placed the sport under renewed scrutiny.
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Press Release - Statement of Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on China Air Force harassing PH patrol aircraft
The People's Liberation Army Air Force's reckless and provocative actions against our Philippine Air Force aircraft conducting lawful maritime patrols over Scarborough Shoal are unacceptable. They must be met with firm and decisive condemnation from the international community.
President Marcos slams China air force
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday condemned what he described as unjustified, illegal and reckless actions of China’s aircraft over Panatag Shoal, as he expressed concern over possible instability in Philippine airspace.
MMDA: Stop-and-go scheme for Olympians’ parade
MANILA, Philippines — A stop-and-go traffic scheme would be implemented for the homecoming parade for Filipino athletes who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Saturday.
World reactions to deadly Israeli strike on Gaza school
PARIS, France — Friends and foes of Israel on Saturday denounced an Israeli strike that killed scores of displaced civilians in a Gaza school, renewing calls for an immediate ceasefire.
LIST: Roads closed, alternate routes for Olympians’ August 13 homecoming parade
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Saturday announced road closures and rerouting schemes to avoid traffic build-up ahead of the homecoming parade for the Filipino athletes who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Marcos slams China for airspace harassment over Scarborough Shoal
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday condemned the actions by China's air force on August 8 against a Filipino military plane patrolling over Scarborough Shoal.
Jessica Cox, 'the world’s first armless pilot,' among speakers at women’s conference
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