Djokovic excited by return to Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, United States – World No. 1 Novak Djokovic said his excitement level is high as he returns to the ATP Indian Wells Masters for the first time in five years.
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CA revives drug charges vs drug lord Kerwin Espinosa
MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Appeals (CA) has ordered the drug charges against self-confessed drug lord Kerwin Espinosa to be remanded to the Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) for a continuation of “trial on merits.”
SC junks petition challenging legality of POGOs
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has junked a petition challenging the legality of the rules on Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGOs for violating the doctrine of hierarchy of courts and failing to meet the requirements for judicial review.
SC junks petition vs PUVMP
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed a petition challenging the constitutionality of the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP) due to the petitioners’ lack of legal standing and for violating the hierarchy of courts.
SC junks petition vs PUVMP order due to procedural issues
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has rejected a petition from a coalition of jeepney operators and drivers challenging the constitutionality of a provision in the Department of Transportation Order (DoTr) for the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).
EDITORIAL — Trigger for conflict
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South China Sea: French ‘spider-man’ climbs Manila high-rise in solidarity with Philippines
Alain Robert, celebrated globally as the "French Spider-Man," on Monday demonstrated his support for the Philippines' territorial claims in the South China Sea by scaling a Manila skyscraper. Known for his daring free climbs of iconic buildings around the world, including the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and the Eiffel Tower in France, Robert drew considerable attention and disrupted traffic in Manila's financial district as he ascended the 47-storey GT Tower without safety gear.