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NBA Scores, News, Schedules CHICAGO --- Klay Thompson scored 30 points and Stephen Curry scored 15 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter as the Golden State Warriors used a big second-half turnaround to beat the Chicago Bulls 140-131 on Friday night. Thompson and Curry started slow, missing a combined 10 of their first 11 shots from the field. But the tide turned at halftime, with Thompson making five 3-pointers and scoring 17 as the Warriors pulled to a 16-point lead entering the fourth. "It's nice to win a game like that where I know individually I can shoot the ball better but we won a game collectively," Curry said. "We have a standard that we want to live up to for ourse...

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NBA Scores, News, Schedules MEMPHIS, Tennessee --- Paul George scored a season-high 37 points, Kawhi Leonard added 22 and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 128-119 on Friday night in the NBA. George connected on 12 of 18 shots, going 7 for 10 from 3-point range, in his sixth game this season with at least 30 points. Leonard, who signed a three-year contract extension Wednesday, was 10 of 16 from the field. Amir Coffey had 13 points, making all six of his attempts as the Clippers shot 55% from the floor. https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1746023550287335929 Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 21 points, and Xavier Tillman finished with 20 points and nine...

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Asia is poised to dominate the travel scene in 2024, with destinations like Tokyo, Seoul, and Vietnam's Halong Bay gaining traction. And the Philippines' Palawan Island got the fourth spot among TripAdvisor's top 10 trending destinations for the year. TripAdvisor's annual analysis, which sifts through millions of reviews and ratings for hotels and restaurants, highlights the growing allure of Asian destinations. This shift in traveler interest marks a significant departure from previous years when locations like Dubai, Bali, and London led the popularity charts. Palawan, known for its stunning natural beauty and pristine beaches, has captured the attention of travelers seeking uniq...

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MANILA, Philippines --- Environmental watchdog EcoWaste Coalition on Saturday reminded the public to maintain cleanliness and protection of the environment during celebrations for the Feast of Santo Nio. The group specifically encouraged participants torefrain from using single-use plastics and tarpaulin as decorations as these materials are deemed harmful to health and the environment. "As our country grapples with the effects of the plastic pollution crisis, we find it necessary to put a stop on the reckless consumption of single-use plastics such as those used in community fiestas," the group's Zero Waste Campaigner, Ochie Tolentino, said in a statement. According to Tole...

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MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the Philippine Embassy in Phnom Penh has repatriated 27 Filipinos from Cambodia. It said the 27 Filipinos arrived in Cambodia on various dates as tourists. However, they were eventually employed in companies that engaged in scamming activities. The Filipinos were rescued through the collaboration of the Philippine Embassy in Phnom Penh with the Cambodian National Police while being transferred to another online scamming facility, according to the DFA. READ: Chat support job offers in Cambodia posted on Facebook is 100% scam -- victim They were temporarily sheltered in Caritas Cambodia following their res...

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Miles Ocampo, who is now cancer-free, looked back on her ordeal with the disease and disclosed that she underwent surgery without knowing she had been diagnosed with it. "That time, kakaputok lang ng 'Batang Quiapo' so ang dami kong naka-line up na gagawin. 'Yung doctor ko sinabi sakin na ito 'yung situation ko, na parang ayaw pa nila sabihin 'yung cancer sa akin," she recalled in a vlog on broadcaster Karen Davila's YouTube channel on Thursday, Jan. 11. (That time, my "Batang Quiapo" stint was just gaining attention, so I had so many projects lined up. My doctor told me my situation, but they didn't tell me that it was cancer.) "Alam na ng doctor ko at ng manager ko that ti...

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Patrick Sugui said there's no truth to the blind item naming his wife, Aeriel Garcia, as allegedly one of the girls of Daniel Padilla. The former Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) teen housemate took to X (formerly Twitter) to dismiss the rumors between his wife and the Kapamilya actor, which stemmed from a Reddit thread. He said he was sure his wife has no involvement in the cheating rumors circulating, as netizens try to use the absence of Kathryn Bernardo and Padilla at their wedding to back up the claims. "We don't know where all of this is coming from. But I can assure you guys, my wife has nothing to do with this. 'Yung di nila pag attend sa wedding namin before, naclear na nami...

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WASHINGTON, United States---A Fox News host suggested this week that Taylor Swift is a "front for a covert political agenda," echoing disinformation that has percolated in right-wing circles for months---and which experts say will likely get worse before the 2024 US election. The Jesse Watters segment warning Swift could be a "Pentagon asset" offered the latest conspiracy theory exploiting the singer-songwriter's fame and her past support for Democrats such as President Joe Biden. Attacks targeting Swift in recent months have ranged from personal barbs to accusations of witchcraft and speculation about her political involvement. "Have you ever wondered why or how she blew up...

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ILOILO CITY --- The local government here is set to increase its property taxes this year only to offer a 40-percent discount later following widespread concerns. Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treas said that while taxes may be the lifeblood of the government, he understood the sentiments of businesses and residents in the wake of the recent increases in Real Property Tax (RPT). "We need the funds but I understand our businesses," Treas said in a recent press conference. The decision to offer a discount on RPT for 2024 and 2025 was made following a meeting between Treas and key officials, including City Administrator Melchor Tan, City Assessor Cesar Jalbuena Jr., City Treasurer Ji...

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NBA Scores, News, Schedules MINNEAPOLIS --- Rudy Gobert had 24 points and 17 rebounds, Karl-Anthony Towns scored 23 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 116-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night in the NBA. Gobert returned after missing one game with left hip soreness. The twin tower duo of Gobert and Towns dominated an undermanned and young Portland squad that was on the second game of a back-to-back after losing 139-77 in Oklahoma City a night earlier, matching the fifth-biggest loss in NBA history. Gobert and Towns combined to shoot 16 of 19 from the field and Towns was 3 of 3 from 3-point territory. Minnesota shot 55% as a team, while hol...

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BACOLOD CITY --- The Negros Occidental provincial government is set to hold a power summit in February to ensure adequate and stable power supply on the island following the recent blackouts on Panay Island. Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said the province is also pushing for more renewable energy. "The purpose is to ensure that we have enough power now and in the future. Learning from what happened in Panay, we would like to make sure that it will not happen here," the governor said. He said there has also been a proposal for an offshore wind power farm to be located in the waters between Negros and Panay. READ: Power outage hits Panay Island The Negros Oc...

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MABALACAT CITY --- Some P103,000 worth of "shabu" (crystal meth) was confiscated from a suspected drug pusher and four others in a buy-bust operation here on Friday night, Jan. 12. In a statement issued Saturday, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Central Luzon said the operation was conducted at around 9 p.m. at a suspected drug den in Purok (zone) San Isidro in Barangay Dau. A PDEA agent, who posed as a drug user, was able to buy a small sachet of shabu from suspect Kessy Tiglao, 39, using a marked P500 bill. PDEA Central Luzon tagged Tiglao as a suspected drug den maintainer. READ: P500,000 'shabu,' gun seized from 2 men in Pampanga After arresting Tiglao, t...

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Michael V. spoke up in support of Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy, saying the latter should not explain his Golden Globes jokes to people "who purposely choose not to understand them." "I think Jo Koy's Golden Globes jokes are funny, direct and pretty much self-explanatory," the "Bubble Gang" star said via his Facebook page on Thursday, Jan. 11. "The last thing Jo Koy should be doing is trying to explain it to people who purposely choose NOT to understand and appreciate them," he added. The comedian's post has so far garnered 25,000 likes and "heart" reactions, with netizens chiming in with their similar sentiments on the matter via the comments section. ...

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MANILA, Philippines --- The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expressed hope that the latest efforts to obtain freedom for Mary Jane Veloso will result in her return to her family. In a statement Saturday, the constitutional body lauded the administration's action to assist the family of Veloso and allow them to reach out to the Indonesian government. Veloso was sentenced to death in 2010 after authorities found 2.6 kilograms of heroin in her suitcase at Yogyakarta's Adisucipto International Airport. In 2015, during the administration of then President Benigno S. Aquino III, the Indonesian government delayed Veloso's execution after new evidence emerged that she was also victimi...

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ILOILO CITY --- Iloilo incurred more than P3.7 billion in economic losses during last week's three-day power outage on the islands of Panay and Guimaras and parts of Negros. Mario Nillos, head of the Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO), said the province's three electric cooperatives collectively lost over 3,351.86 megawatts of electricity from Jan. 2 to 5, affecting both residential and commercial establishments. The PPDO's computation followed the methodology outlined by the Philippine Independent Power Producer Association in 2020. They considered a power loss of 500 megawatts in five hours, amounting to P556 million. Breaking it down further, each hour of a...

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NBA Scores, News Schedules PHILADELPHIA --- Tobias Harris had 37 points and Tyrese Maxey added 21 as the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a three-game losing streak, beating the Sacramento Kings 112-93 on Friday night in the NBA. Harris scored 14 points in the first period, his most in any quarter this season, and never slowed down. It was the most points he's scored in a regular-season game in six seasons with Philadelphia, and his most since setting a career-high with 39 for the Los Angeles Clippers in December 2018 against Portland. Playing without reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid, who missed his third straight game with left knee soreness, as well as rotation forwards Kelly Oubre Jr...

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NBA Scores, News Schedules CHICAGO --- A halftime ceremony honoring Chicago Bulls greats was spoiled Friday night as United Center fans booed former general manager Jerry Krause, apparently moving his widow to tears. Krause was one of 13 members of the inaugural class for the Bulls' "Ring of Honor," and was being recognized as the architect of their six championship teams. https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1746007231890379113 Having died in 2017, Krause was represented by his widow, Thelma, who was visibly upset by a torrent of booing from fans in the United Center and remained seated rather than acknowledge the crowd. Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson was one of many for...

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NBA Scores, News, Schedules ATLANTA --- Buddy Hield and Obi Toppin each scored 18 points and the Indiana Pacers overcame star Tyrese Haliburton's absence with balanced scoring, beating Atlanta 126-108 on Friday night to continue their season dominance over the Hawks. After Indiana scored at least 150 points while winning each of its first two games of the season against Atlanta, including a 150-116 rout on Jan. 5 at Indianapolis, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle was braced for a strong response from the Hawks. "I expect a haymaker from them because we beat them a couple of times," Carlisle said before the game. https://twitter.com/Pacers/status/1746008397961363737 Instead, the...

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Janine Gutierrez reiterated her disinterest in joining beauty pageants, saying her heart is not just attached to doing them. During a skin care event on Friday, Jan. 12, the "Dirty Linen" star gave a direct "no" to the possibility of joining any beauty contest, despite attempts of other people to lure her into the competition. "No talaga, I'm so flattered, honestly, every time I get comments like 'Uy, sumali ka na' pero wala kasi talaga siya sa puso ko. Ang pangarap ko talaga is to represent the country through movies and series," she said. Gutierrez, who's a stellar beauty in her own right, also offered advice to people, especially women who want to start improving themselv...

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NBA Scores, News, Schedules DETROIT --- Fred VanVleet scored 17 points in the second half, including eight in a key fourth-quarter stretch, as the Houston Rockets handed the Detroit Pistons their seventh straight loss, 112-110 on Friday night in the NBA. Detroit is 1-35 after a 2-1 start, including an NBA-record 28-game losing streak. The current streak started with a 136-113 loss to the Rockets on New Year's Day. Jaden Ivey had an open look at a game-winning 3-pointer with three seconds left, but it went in and out. Alperen Sengun scored 29 and Jalen Green added 28 for Houston, which had lost two in a row. VanVleet finished with 20 points and 12 assists. https://twitter...

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