By Robert Andaya Win once and you’re in the semis. Top seed NorthPort Batang Pier and No. 2 seed TNT Tropang Giga did just that as they made short work of their respective quarterfinal opponents to advance to the next round of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The Batang Pier escaped Magnolia Chicken Timplados’ late rally, 113-110, while the Tropang Giga …

Davao City kept its stranglehold of the pinnacle down south as Toyomoto Auto Supply repeated as victors in the 2025 Smart-NBTC Mindanao Regional Championship, warding off Notre Dame of Midsayap Rams, 84-63, Sunday at the brand new Oroquieta City Bayfront Arena in Misamis Occidental. Karlo Caezar Estomo kickstarted the blowout, firing seven of his game-high 32 points in a blazing …

Zoos Tokyo proved that it still owns the peak after ruling Manila Hustle 3×3 Season 3 on Sunday at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. With Most Valuable Player Ama Degbeon leading the way, the Japanese club got the better of Panthers 3×3, 17-13, to emerge as back-to-back champions in the Philippine women’s 3×3 international invitational co-presented by Uratex, Smart, …

Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) confiscated P43.36 million worth of electronics in Meycauayan, Bulacan, as part of the government’s crackdown on illegal manufacturing and distribution of consumer goods. CIDG chief Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III said in a statement last week that the operation, dubbed Oplan Megashopper, was carried out on February 5 with a search …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. dismissed concerns that the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte would negatively affect the Philippine economy. “I doubt it very much,” Marcos said when asked last week about the government’s preparedness for any economic repercussions from the proceedings. “Wala naman akong nakikitang magiging effect na ganon,” he added, emphasizing that the administration remains committed to …

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. remained optimistic about the future of US assistance to the Philippines despite the recent freeze on foreign aid ordered by President Donald Trump. While he declined to comment on the issue for now, Marcos emphasized Washington’s reaffirmed commitment to Manila, citing US Secretary of State Marco Antonio Rubio’s reference to their “ironclad alliance.” Budget Secretary …

With the cool weather leading to lower demand, electricity rates in the country’s Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) will remain low this month, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP). Based on data from IEMOP, system-wide WESM rates were down by 14.3 percent to P2.96 per kilowatt-hour from P3.45 per kWh on a monthly basis, which …

Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero advised newly appointed Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) President and CEO Dr. Edwin Mercado to avoid the missteps of his predecessor. Welcoming President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s decision to appoint Mercado, Escudero stressed the need for leadership that prioritizes the public’s healthcare needs. “It’s right to replace the PhilHealth [chief] because for the longest time, …

By Tracy Cabrera The Restaurant Owners of the Philippines (Resto PH) has denounced the rampant use of fake persons-with-disability (PWD) identification cards to unlawfully claim discounts at restaurants and other establishments. In an Instagram statement, Resto PH President Eric Teng highlighted the “widespread abuse” of the PWD discount system, which he said places an unsustainable financial burden, especially on small, …

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has identified eight priority research and development (R&D) programs to drive national innovation. Launched on February 5 at Dusit Thani Manila, ELEV8PH: Pushing S&T Frontiers for National Development gathered industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to discuss advancements in science and technology. DOST Undersecretary for Research and Development Dr. Lea J. Buendia emphasized the …