Otom misses Paralympic swimming podium, ends up 5th
MANILA, Philippines -- A medal is still elusive for the Philippines in the Paris Paralympics.
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Scott Adkins’ Philippines-Set ‘Death March’ Picked Up for North American Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Leading indie distributor Well Go USA has picked up North American rights to “Death March,” an upcoming WWII action film starring and conceived by action star Scott Adkins (“Undisputed” franchise, “John Wick: Chapter 4”). In Adkins’ story, scripted by Marc Clebanoff, a British airman washes ashore after being ejected from his plane and becomes a prisoner in a Japanese-run POW camp. While waiting to join the infamous Bataan death march, the airman is tortured by the camp commander and is forced to fight for his life against an array of skilled Japanese warriors.
Bayan Muna challenges unprogrammed funds in Supreme Court plea
MANILA, Philippines — Bayan Muna on Friday filed a petition before the Supreme Court to stop and probe the unprogrammed funds in the 2024 National Budget.
Anti-crime body doubts Alice Guo's death threat claim
MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is skeptical of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo's claim of receiving death threats, citing her recent actions as inconsistent with someone fearing for their life.
Japan, Australia vow support for Philippine Coast Guard amid maritime tensions
MANILA, Philippines — Japan and Australia have vowed to continue supporting the Philippine Coast Guard amid what they see as China's efforts to "normalize risky actions" toward the Philippines in the South China Sea.
EDITORIAL - Forgive and forget?
Banker Jose Querubin has been named to the Monetary Board, completing the seven-member policy-making body of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Querubin joins the MB about two months after the appointment of Walter Wassmer to the board.
Quick turnaround: Creamline starts another quest
MANILA, Philippines — There will be no rest for the weary as Creamline, fresh from its Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference conquest at the PhilSports Arena, plunges back into action in the PVL Invitational against Thailand’s EST Cola at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna today.
Comelec chief scraps plan to file ethics case vs Marcoleta
MANILA, Philippines — Commission on Elections Chairperson George Garcia will no longer pursue an ethics complaint against the lawmaker who accused him of having offshore bank accounts.