18 Pinoy seafarers held in Oman – DFA
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is still waiting for information on how several Filipino crewmembers of an oil tanker were allegedly taken hostage by the Iran regime in Oman.
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World Cup within reach as Asian qualifying for 2026 ramps up
HONG KONG – Son Heung-min's South Korea face Palestine while Japan host old rivals China when the third round of Asian qualifying kicks off on Thursday with the 2026 World Cup tantalizingly close.
Victoria Sports riders vie in China, Turkey
MANILA, Philippines — Fresh from a tough European tour, Victoria Sports Pro Cycling (VSPC) swings over to Asia, starting today its campaign in the Trans-Himalaya Cycling Race in China.
WHO issues urgent warning over deadly drug-resistant superbug spreading across 16 countries - including the UK
The World Health Organisation has sounded the alarm over a lethal superbug discovered in 16 countries that poses a threat even to healthy individuals.
Elite triathletes vie in IRONMAN 70.3
DAVAO City, Philippines — The allure of competing alongside the world’s elite triathletes is expected to drive over a thousand athletes to the IRONMAN 70.3 Davao here on Sunday.
Slots to world tilt at stake in IRONMAN 70.3 Davao race
DAVAO CITY – The allure of competing alongside the world's elite triathletes is expected to drive over a thousand athletes, who are all geared up for the IRONMAN 70.3 Davao here on Sunday, August 11.
OFW Pass set for global rollout
NEARLY a year since it was launched, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) yesterday said the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Pass is now set for a global rollout.
DMW OKs global rollout of OFW Pass
MANILA, Philippines — Overseas Filipino workers can now avail themselves of the OFW Pass service, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).
Lessons from the Mustangs
Gilas treated the hometown fans with a rousing 74-64 win over the Taiwan Mustangs at the PhilSports Arena last Monday but the send-off game before leaving for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Latvia wasn’t just for fun. Coach Tim Cone picked up a lot of lessons along the way and will surely use the experience to get tougher when the OQT rolls out.