Philippine News

November 26 ------ Cade Cunningham scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to spark the Detroit Pistons to their franchise record-tying 13th consecutive victory, a 122-117 triumph at Indiana. The Eastern Conference leaders improved to 15-2 and matched the longest win streaks in Pistons history, 13 in a row in the 2003-04 and 1989-90 seasons -- both campaigns in which they won the NBA Finals. "It's amazing," Cunningham said. "We play for the Detroit Pistons, a historic franch

MANILA, November 26 ------ Criss Cross moved a step closer to a fourth straight finals appearance. This, as the King Crunchers survived Savouge Aesthetics’ furious comeback, carving out a thrilling 25-19, 25-14, 23-25, 18-25, 15-12 escape in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference at the Ynares Center Montalban. Just when it seemed the King Crunchers would collapse under the Spin Doctors’ searing fightback, Jude Garcia once again proved why he’s a three-time MVP. He to

November 26 ------ THE Philippines fell to Morocco in a 2-3 heartbreaker Monday night but took consolation in scoring two historic goals in the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup in front of an electric home crowd. Inday Tolentin and Cathrine Graversen got the honors as milestone goal-scorers for the country in the prestigious 16-nation meet backed by the Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Football Federation. Tolentino struck off a free kick less than four minu

MANILA, Philippines, November 26 ------ Randy Garalde shook the opening day by scoring a commanding 7&5 victory over third seed Fidel Concepcion in the ICTSI The Country Club Invitational at the TCC in Laguna. Ranked 30th in the 32-man field, Garalde walked into the match with nothing to lose and everything to gain. Under a steady drizzle, Garalde hit three birdies, several clutch par saves, and a flawless bogey-free card through 13 holes. “My driving, short game and putting

MANILA, November 26 ------ Tropical cyclone Verbena, which intensified into a tropical storm (TS) on Tuesday night, continues to intensify and could possibly reach the severe tropical storm category this afternoon, the weather bureau said. In its 5 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Verbena packs maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 105 kph. It was last tracked 130 k

MANILA, Philippines, November 26 ------ At least 30 Chinese military and coast guard vessels were seen swarming four features in the West Philippine Sea as of yesterday, the Philippine Navy said. Based on the Navy's monitoring, at least four Chinese warships and eight coast guard ships were spotted near Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc), while seven vessels were seen near Ayungin Shoal. Six more vessels were seen at Escoda Shoal, while five China Coast Guard ships were spo

MANILA, November 26 ------ President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday welcomed the five newly designated non-resident ambassadors from Tunisia, Paraguay, Burkina Faso, the Marshall Islands, and Serbia, affirming the Philippines’ commitment to deepening bilateral relations and international cooperation. Marcos received the credentials of Ambassadors Mohamed Trabelsi (Tunisia), Miguel Angel Ubaldino Romero Alvarez (Paraguay), Bibata Nebie/Ouedraogo (Burkina Faso), Anjanette K

November 26 ------ A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Davao Oriental at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. In its initial bulletin, Phivolcs said the quake’s epicenter was located 41 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso, at a depth of 26 kilometers. Instruments recorded the tremor at Intensity II (slightly felt) in Kiamba, Sarangani. Phivolcs said the earthquake was tectonic in origin, caused by the m

November 25 ------ Since October 2023, the Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group that seized control over much of the country over a decade ago, have waged a campaign against shipping vessels in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait, and Gulf of Aden, attacking over 100 commercial maritime vessels. The Houthis have long cited Israel’s war in Gaza as the raison d’être for its campaign, claiming that the attacks on Israeli ships or any vessels conducting business at Israeli ports are inten

November 25 ------ This week will be a tense one at the International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s London headquarters overlooking the River Thames in London. At the IMO's 35th General Session, delegates will vote on November 28 to elect 20 Category C members of the IMO's Council. Category A and B members of the Council are selected on the basis of calculation, for having the largest interests in shipping services and in international seaborne trade. But Category C members a

November 25 ------ Last week, passengers aboard the cruise ship Carnival Dream reported that one of the vessel's lifeboats broke away from its davit and fell into the water while the ship was berthed at Cozumel, Mexico. The dropped boat was on the starboard side, opposite the pier, according to Cruise Hive. It fell into the water and drifted up to a wharf, where it was retrieved. The remainder of the lifeboat's bow was still hanging from the davit's falls. "The team on Carniv

November 25 ------ South Korea’s HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), the intermediate holding company for HD Hyundai’s shipbuilding business, has inked a ‘major’ contract with compatriot maritime transport company HMM for eight 13,400 TEU dual-fuel boxships. As disclosed, the order for the ultra-large container vessels, which was revealed on November 23, was signed under an agreement valued at a whopping $1.46 billion. Officials from HD Hyundai have called

November 25 ------ When “Magpakailanman” first aired in 2002, even Mel Tiangco had her doubts. Known then — and still — as one of the country’s most respected journalists, she didn’t expect her name to be associa­ted with a drama anthology. “People were surprised. ‘She’s doing drama?’ they said,” Tiangco recalled. “I was a news personality from the very beginning. But the wisdom of GMA Network was this: news is also about people. Why shouldn’t I tell their stories in another

November 25 ------ With the Face of Beauty International pageant days away, Philippine bet Nikki Buenafe Cheveh says she is entering the Taiwan competition with confidence, purpose, and a firm goal to deliver a back-to-back win for the country. The 27-year-old Filipina-Iranian from Binmaley, Pangasinan, aims to follow the victory of Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano, who won the international crown in 2024. During a press conference in Quezon City, Cheveh said the pageant stands apart

November 25 ------ It was an emotional homecoming for Miss Grand International 2025 Emma Tiglao, who was given a heartfelt welcome by her pageant sisters, executives of the national tilt, and fans. Tiglao, who scored a back-to-back victory at the Miss Grand International 2025 tilt, met her fans at a homecoming parade along Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati. She was also joined by Miss Grand International (MGI) founder Nawat Itsaragrisil and first runner-up Gotchabell Suranrat

November 25 ------ There’s a different kind of excitement in Melai Cantiveros’ voice these days — one that blends the festive giddiness of Christmas with the nervous energy of opening night. It’s season four of her groundbreaking talk show “Kuan On One,” and as its host and soul, the ever-lovable Visayan comedian feels every bit of the momentum of what she calls a growing, evol­ving program. “I’m so excited because I know a lot of people will be entertained and inspired again

November 25 ------ A long-dormant volcano in northern Ethiopia has erupted, sending plumes of ash across the Red Sea toward Yemen and Oman. The Hayli Gubbi volcano in the Afar region of Ethiopia, located about 800 kilometers (500 miles) northeast of Addis Ababa, erupted for several hours on Sunday morning, leaving the nearby village of Afdera covered in dust. There were no casualties from the eruption, which sent thick plumes of smoke up to 14 kilometers (nine miles) into the

NEW YORK, November 25 ------ The U.S. dollar dipped as investors weighed dovish remarks from Federal Reserve officials that boosted expectations for a rate cut next month and limited the greenback's upside against major currencies. The U.S. currency, however, rose against the yen, as investors remained on the lookout for signs of official buying from Tokyo to stem the slide in the Japanese currency. Volume was thinner than normal due to a holiday in Japan and a holiday-thinne

November 25 ------ United States and Ukraine were set to continue work on a plan to end the war with Russia after agreeing to modify an earlier proposal that was widely seen as too favorable to Moscow. The two sides said in a joint statement they had drafted a “refined peace framework” after talks in Geneva on Sunday, although they did not provide specifics. The White House separately said the Ukrainian delegation had told them it “reflects their national interests” and “addr

November 25 ------ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a proposed peace plan now under discussion with the United States and Europe has incorporated "correct" points, but sensitive issues were to be discussed with U.S. President Donald Trump. "As of now, after (talks in) Geneva, there are fewer points, no longer 28, and many correct elements have been incorporated into this framework," Zelensky said in his nightly video address. "Our team has already reported tod