Thunder wear down Lakers
Los Angeles — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points to propel the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 133-110 NBA victory over LeBron James and the weary Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.
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Philippines improves in English proficiency index
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines improved slightly in the 2023 English Proficiency Index of international education center and think tank Education First (EF), ranking 20th out of 113 countries and economies, from 22nd among 111 in the 2022 EPI.
John Hay golfers score twin kill
Baguio, Philippines — Camp John Hay Golf Club completed a double victory in both Fil and Am-A divisions of the 73rd Januarius Fil-Am Golf Invitational.
Pinay pair loses steam in World BPT
MANILA, Philippines — Local bets Jen Eslapor and Floremel Rodriguez bowed to a taller and world-ranked Teegan Van Gunst and Kimberly Hildreth of the United States, 21-15, 21-14, in the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge main draw yesterday at the Nuvali Sand Courts in Santa Rosa City, Laguna.
IRR for internet infra construction out
(UPDATE) THE government has issued the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the streamlining process for the construction of telecommunications and internet infrastructure in the country, Malacañang said. Executive Order (EO) 32, issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 4, institutionalizes a set of streamlined guidelines for the issuance of permits, licenses, and certificates for the construction of telecommunications and internet infrastructure, including those relating to the installation, repair, operation, and maintenance of such facilities. The EO also mandated the creation of a technical working group composed of the Department of Information and Communications Technology, Anti-Red Tape Authority, National Telecommunications Commission, Department of Public Works and Highways, and Department of the Interior and Local Government to formulate the necessary rules and regulations within 60 days. Under the IRR, a unified application form will be adopted, and preformatted form building permit applications shall be prescribed in all cities and municipalities.
More team join search for missing plane
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has initiated an investigation into the disappearance of a Piper plane in Isabela on November 30, 2023 as more groups joined the search for the aircraft.
Michelle Dee takes on new role as tourism ambassador
(UPDATE) MISS Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Daniela Marquez Dee will be the country's tourism ambassador. Dee accepted the invitation to promote the Philippines during her courtesy call to Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco at the Department of Tourism (DoT) Central Office in Makati City on Friday.
Manila City Hall hands out Christmas gifts
THE city government of Manila on Friday started handing out Christmas gift boxes to 695,000 households and 175,000 senior citizens in the city.