Meralco pulls SMB plug
MANILA, Philippines — Meralco succeeded where 10 others failed the whole PBA Philippine Cup elims: Stop the San Miguel Beer juggernaut.
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Lady Tamaraws force do-or-die vs Lady Bulldogs
MANILA, Philippines -- The Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws forced a do-or-die rubber match in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament after stunning the National University Lady Bulldogs in straight sets, 25-23, 25-17, 25-23 Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Buddin drops career-high 32 points as Bulldogs earn twice-to-beat edge
MANILA, Philippines -- Buds Buddin exploded for a career-high 32 points as he towed the National University Bulldogs to the coveted twice-to-beat advantage by edging the La Salle Green Spikers, 19-25, 25-21, 25-13, 21-25, 16-14, in the UAAP Season 86 men's volleyball tourney Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Mavericks eliminate Clippers to advance vs Thunder in NBA playoffs
MANILA, Philippines -- The Dallas Mavericks heated up in the second half and ran away from the Los Angeles Clippers, 114-101, in Game 6 of their first round clash to enter the Western Conference semifinals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas Saturday (Manila time.)
Heatwave swells Asia's appetite for air-conditioning
HONG KONG, China — A record-breaking heatwave is broiling parts of Asia, helping drive surging demand for cooling options, including air-conditioning.
Philippines summons China envoy over water cannon attack
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs said Thursday it summoned a senior Chinese embassy official over the "harassment of Philippine vessels" in the South China Sea.
Koolpals to celebrate 5th anniversary via school fair-like event
MANILA, Philippines — Koolpals GB Labrador, James Caraan, Nonong Ballinan, Muman Reyes and Ryan Rems Sarita are set to celebrate their five years in podcasting via "The KoolPals Block Party: a Stand-Up Comedy + Music Special" in 123 Block on May 11.
Clashes at UCLA campus around pro-Palestinian protests – reports
LOS ANGELES: Clashes broke out on Wednesday at pro-Palestinian demonstrations on the campus of the University of California here, US television media footage showed, as dozens of universities around the United States struggle to contain similar protests.