Senators defend vote granting citizenship to Chinese businessman
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 01/30/2025
MANILA, Philippines — Three of the 19 senators who voted to grant Filipino citizenship to a Chinese businessman defended their decision on Wednesday, despite strong opposition from Sen. Risa Hontiveros, the only one who voted against it. Senators JV Ejercito and Sherwin Gatchalian, who (…)
In Philippine newspapers
PBA: Akil Mitchell says injury 'nothing too serious' as playoffs loom
MANILA, Philippines—Meralco import Akil Mitchell missed the game against Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Commissioner’s (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 29/01/2025
Petecio honors past Olympians
By REYNALD MAGALLON Two-time Olympic medalist Nesthy Petecio made sure to pay tribute to the heroes of the past who (…)
[Tempo] - 29/01/2025
Cagulangan, Suwon survive late Wonju’s assault for two-game win streak in KBL
By MARK REY MONTEJO The Suwon KT Sonicboom used a hot start to survive the Wonju DB Promy’s late assault, 71-69, for (…)
[Tempo] - 30/01/2025
PBA: Ginebra holds off Meralco as rivals meet again in playoffs
MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra downed Meralco, 91-87, Wednesday to arrange a best-of-three quarterfinal series (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 29/01/2025
NBA: Lakers' Anthony Davis exits with abdominal muscle strain
PHILADELPHIA — Anthony Davis left the Lakers’ game against Philadelphia on Tuesday in the first half with an (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 29/01/2025
Flowers for Lolas: Binondo and Chinese guerrillas during World War II
Binondo is the center of activities in Manila during the annual Chinese New Year celebrations where thousands gather (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 29/01/2025
Powell says US Fed in no hurry to cut rates after pause
Washington, United States — The US Federal Reserve is in no “hurry” to adjust interest rates again, the central (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 30/01/2025
Marcos’ Senate picks lead in latest SWS survey
MANILA, Philippines – Eight senatorial candidates supported by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. remain in the lead, (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 30/01/2025
Canada central bank cuts key interest rate to 3.0%
Ottawa, Canada — The Bank of Canada on Wednesday cut its key lending rate 25 basis points to 3.0 percent, noting (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 29/01/2025
Brunson powers Knicks past slumping Nuggets for 5th straight victory
By ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson had 30 points and 15 assists, OG Anunoby scored 23 points and the (…)
[Tempo] - 30/01/2025
Malaysian House Speaker visits PH to strengthen relations, cooperation
MANILA, Philippines — Malaysia’s House of Representatives Speaker Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr.) Johari Bin Abdul visited the (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 29/01/2025