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LIVE UPDATES: PVL All-Filipino semifinals Game 2

Inquirer Breaking News - Sat, 12/09/2023 - 17:25
PVL All-Filipino Semifinals Game 2 schedule (December 9) Philsports Arena 4 p.m. --Cignal HD Spikers vs Choco Mucho Flying Titans 6 p.m. -- Chery Tiggo Crossovers vs Creamline Cool Smashers Photos: Creamline vs Chery Tiggo https://www.facebook.com/inquirersports/posts/pfbid0Lv4EaY1QEnapJ1Gd3zQyVrdMP1iKrSnp1fJMRHPYb8zvmZkrRAuYCYj953pyTemSl   Video: Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses, Tots Carlos, and Kyle Negrito after reaching PVL Finals anew https://www.facebook.com/inquirersports/videos/1370311533573820/ Creamline sweeps Chery Tiggo for 6th straight PVL finals stint MANILA, Philippines --- Tots Carlos led the collective effort of the Creamline Cool Smashers in compl...

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Lapid bill bats for CHR’s full fiscal autonomy

Inquirer Breaking News - Sat, 12/09/2023 - 17:20
  MANILA, Philippines ---Senator Lito Lapid on Saturday said he wants to give "more teeth" to the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) by "expanding its structural, operational, and functional independence." Lapid recently filed Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2487, or "an act strengthening the CHR as a National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) and for other purposes." According to Lapid, the bill guarantees the Commission full fiscal autonomy to ensure a "prompt, immediate, and unrestricted" fulfillment of its functions. "[The bill] defines the general powers and functions of the Commission, and grants it with full authority to act on all cases of human rights violat...

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Lawmaker condemns China water cannon offensive in West PH Sea

Inquirer Breaking News - Sat, 12/09/2023 - 17:06
  MANILA, Philippines --- Senator Francis Tolentino has denounced the use of water cannons by a China Coast Guard vessel against boats of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) bringing supplies to Filipino fishermen near Bajo de Masinloc on Saturday. "We strongly condemn China's use of water cannons against civilian research vessels near Bajo de Masinloc within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone, undermining peace and stability in the region," Tolentino said in a statement. On Saturday, the Chinese Coast Guard vessel aimed a water eight times at BFAR vessels Datu Sanday, Datu Bankaw, and Datu Tamblot en route to 30 Filipino fishing vessels near ...

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Joey de Leon rejoices after Eat Bulaga trademark application win

Inquirer Breaking News - Sat, 12/09/2023 - 16:58
Joey de Leon, one-third of TVJ, has nothing but gratitude after the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) dismissed TAPE Inc.'s appeal on the Eat Bulaga trademark application he had filed. De Leon, who applied the Eat Bulaga trademark under Class 41 for entertainment services, celebrated the featby showing a photo of himself beside the original "Eat Bulaga" logo, via his Instagram page on Saturday, Dec. 9. "From (Student) CANTEEN to (Tito's) KITCHEN...burrrp! Thanks!" he said, referring to their TV show prior to "Eat Bulaga" and to Tito Sotto's kitchen where they made the EB title. Tito, Vic and De Leon's legal counsel, Enrique "Buko" dela Cruz Jr., earlie...

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NBA: Clippers beat Jazz as Kawhi Leonard scores season-high 41

Inquirer Breaking News - Sat, 12/09/2023 - 16:56
SALT LAKE CITY--- Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 41 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Utah 117-103 on Friday night to snap an 11-game road losing streak against the Jazz in the NBA. Leonard made a season-high 14 field goals in 23 attempts, was 6 of 8 from 3-point range and made all seven of his free throws. He also had five rebounds and five assists. "I thought he had a good rhythm and his teammates kept looking for him and kept going through him," Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. "He was able to produce." Paul George added 20 points, and Ivica Zubac had 18 points and 12 rebounds. James Harden had 12 points on 2-of-8 shooting. Los Angeles made 15 3-pointers and ...

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TVJ’s ‘nontransferable’ legacy

Inquirer Breaking News - Sat, 12/09/2023 - 00:10
  It's vindication time for Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon (TVJ) after they were unceremoniously booted out of their noontime show last May. The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) of the Philippines ruled in favor of TVJ as the rightful owners of the "Eat Bulaga" (EB) trademark. It canceled the trademark registration of Television and Production Exponents, Inc. (TAPE) for the names "Eat Bulaga" and "EB." As Joey said at the press con, "The word ICON on my cap stands for I Created Our Name." He also made a statement with his shirt's print,"CrEATor ... To EAT his own." Even if the title of their show of four decades was "robbed" from them, the legacy of TVJ is non...

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Yeng Guiao jokes about Keith Datu’s return: ‘We sacrificed chickens, pigs’

Inquirer Breaking News - Sat, 12/09/2023 - 00:02
MANILA, Philippines---Rain or Shine finally got the services of Keith Datu back in the lineup after having missed a number of games. In his return for the Elasto Painters on Friday, Datu finished with 11 points and five rebounds built on three buckets from beyond the arc. While Datu was feeling under the weather for the past few games, it seems like coach Yeng Guiao finally had the fix for his ailing big man. "We sacrificed chickens and pigs for him to be able to play tonight," said Guiao in jest after gaining a 113-101 victory over NLEX in the 2023 PBA Commissioner's Cup at Philsports Arena on Friday. "But I feel like he's okay now. What's been happening to him is very r...

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Asi Taulava formally retires with jersey ceremony on Dec 13

Inquirer Breaking News - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 23:44
Asi Taulava is set to formally retire after a record-equalling 23 PBA seasons when NLEX faces one of his former teams in TNT on Dec. 13 at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The Road Warriors made the announcement Friday, saying that a ceremony during the halftime of the said Commissioner's Cup game where Taulava's No. 88 jersey will be retired by the team. A statement released on the team's official website did not say if the Tropang Giga will do the same in Taulava's honor. READ: Asi Taulava happy to have put 'Fil-Sham' issue behind him Talks of Taulava hanging it up have been speculated in recent years, especially since his on-court appearances have been very rare, to say the...

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China rejects PH House resolution condemning actions in WPS

Inquirer Breaking News - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 23:28
MANILA, Philippines --- The Chinese Foreign Ministry has rebuffed the resolution of the Philippine House of the Representatives to condemn China's illegal actions in the West Philippine Sea. According to Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Friday, China firmly rejected the resolution which "groundlessly criticized, misrepresented and smeared China." "The resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the Philippines groundlessly criticized, misrepresented and smeared China. We firmly reject it," he said in a statement. "First, China has indisputable sovereignty over Nanhai Zhudao, consisting of Dongsha Qundao, Xisha Qundao, Zhongsha Qundao, and Nansha...

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PBA: NorthPort pounces on June Mar Fajardo-less San Miguel

Inquirer Breaking News - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 23:13
MANILA, Philippines--Even without its do-it-all import, NorthPort on Friday turned in a gutsy stand to dismantle San Miguel Beer, 115-101, in the PBA Commissioner's Cup at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Arvin Tolentino scored 28 points, Joshua Munzon 16, while rookie Cade Flores 15, filling the gaps left by the injured Venky Jois and annexing a third-straight victory in the tournament. "I'm really happy with my local players, especially with our rookies who have been consistent in our last three games," said coach Bonnie Tan, whose squad rose to 5-2 in the standings. San Miguel drew 26 points from import Ivan Aska and five more double-digit performances, but that didn't cut...

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CJ Cansino says ‘boy mantika’ remarks never bothered him

Inquirer Breaking News - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 22:16
UAAP Finals Season 86 wrap-up: UP vs La Salle MANILA, Philippines---The "boy mantika" remarks have followed CJ Cansino since his departure from University of Santo Tomas, but the University of the Philippines skipper said that those comments never bothered him as he ends his UAAP career. Cansino was the brunt of hatred from UST faithful back in 2020 due to the "Sorsogon bubble" fiasco that led to the downfall of the Growling Tigers program. He became the center of blame after his little demand for less oily food in said bubble earned him the moniker "boy mantika (oil boy)" which was made to rattle the athletic forward. "For me, I was never really bothered. I'm focused on th...

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1 dead, 5 injured in Maguindanao del Sur blast

Inquirer Breaking News - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 22:14
MANILA, Philippines --- One person was killed, and five were injured after an explosion occurred in South Upi, Maguindanao Del Sur, on Friday, according to police. Police Regional Office Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) did not give further details but said that the blast hit the area of Sitio Mafran, Barangay Pilar, around midnight. "The victims were preparing for a family occasion when suddenly the explosion occurred," PRO-BAR said in a statement sent to reporters. It likewise condoled with the bereaved family and assured the public that authorities would carry out an in-depth investigation for the swift identification of the assailants. READ: 11 terrorist killed in A...

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5 illegal recruitment victims return home – BI

Inquirer Breaking News - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 21:55
MANILA, Philippines --- Five illegal recruitment victims returned to the country from Malaysia on Monday, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Friday.The five workers were reportedly detained for three months in Malaysia on grounds of being undocumented overseas workers, the BI said. They were recruited to work as waitresses via a social media post. They narrated that they evaded immigration inspection when they went to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia via a ferry from Zamboanga, and that their passports were not processed formally. "The victims' ordeal serves as a stark reminder of the risks involved in pursuing opportunities without proper documentation," BI Commissioner Norman...

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Early deficit never rattled Cignal in PVL semis Game 1, says vets

Inquirer Breaking News - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 21:54
MANILA, Philippines --- When the Cignal HD Spikers dropped the first two sets in Game 1 of 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference semifinals, veteran players Jovelyn Gonzaga and Ces Molina never stopped believing they could pull off a comeback. The HD Spikers remained patient and willed their way back from two sets down to steal the series opener with a come-from-behind 18-25, 23-25, 25-14, 25-19, 15-10 victory and end the Choco Mucho Flying Titans' 10-game winning streak, inching a win closer to the Finals on Thursday evening at Philsports Arena. "Personally, I didn't feel that we were about to lose. We're two sets down okay but there's another set...

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Cotabato police on high alert after Maguindanao del Sur clash

Inquirer Breaking News - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 21:45
MANILA, Philippines --- The Cotabato Police Provincial Office is on high alert following the air and ground assaults in Maguindanao Del Sur, involving the 601st Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army and Dawlah Islamiya (DI) fighters last Thursday, December 7. Nine DI members were reported killed during the airstrike in Talitay, Pagalungan. Gen. Jimili Macaraeg, director of the Soccsksargen region police, had ordered checkpoint operations to ensure public safety and also asked for the cooperation and vigilance of the locals. "Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activities or individuals to local authorities promptly. The safety and well-being of t...

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UP Fighting Maroons dealt with another painful learning experience

Inquirer Breaking News - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 21:14
UAAP Finals Season 86 wrap-up: UP vs La Salle MANILA, Philippines ---For the second straight year, the UP Fighting Maroons blew another Finals series lead to settle for a runner-up finish. This time, they lost in Game 3 tothe De La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament in another heartbreak that UP coach Goldwin Monteverde hopes they learn from. "Sometimes, even if you're hurting, you gotta let them know you're there for them, gotta tell them life goes on. This hard situation would help us and prepare us for bigger things. I was trying to encourage them," said Monteverde on Wednesday shortly after claiming their silver medal in front of 25,192 f...

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BI arrests sex offender in Rizal

Inquirer Breaking News - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 21:02
MANILA, Philippines --- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has announced the arrest of a British national who was involved in sex offenses in the United Kingdom. Peter Joseph Wheeler, 44, was arrested on December 3 in Taytay, Rizal. Aside from being a registered sex offender, Wheeler was also identified as an undocumented alien as his passport expired in 2022. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said Wheeler was convicted in 2009 for sex offenses against minors, and was sentenced to 24 months in prison. "I issued the mission order for his arrest after we received information that he is a convicted sex offender who pose a threat to our women and children," Tansingco said. "T...

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