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NBA Scores, News, Schedules   SAN FRANCISCO --- Stephen Curry had 25 points and eight assists, Klay Thompson scored 24, and the Golden State Warriors won Wednesday night in their first game back after the death of assistant coach Dejan Milojevi last week, beating the Atlanta Hawks 134-112 in the NBA. The Splash Brothers shined playing for their beloved "brate" --- the word for brother in Serbian that Milojevi so lovingly used for all of the Warriors. Jonathan Kuminga made all 11 of his shots on the way to 25 points as seven Warriors scored in double figures. In an emotional pregame ceremony, the two teams stood united on one sideline near their team benches and listene...

Keep on reading: NBA: Warriors return to action after assistant coach’s death, beat Hawks

MANILA, Philippines --- Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday honored the sacrifices of the 44 Special Action Force (SAF) commandos, tagging their "gallantry as a true benchmark of heroism for every Filipino to emulate." In a statement, amid the National Remembrance of the Heroic Sacrifice of SAF44, Duterte paid tribute to the fallen heroes "who fearlessly prioritized duty and freedom above all else." READ: Marcos calls for 'kinder, gentler society' to honor SAF44 She recognized the SAF44's legacy, which she said is characterized by "unparalleled dedication, selflessness, and an unwavering love for our cherished nation and its people." "Our hearts extend a salute to the...

Keep on reading: VP Sara Duterte remembers heroism, sacrifices of SAF44

WASHINGTON --- The U.S. economy was supposed to have sunk into recession by now, dragged down by the highest interest rates in two decades and a resulting slump in borrowing and spending. Instead, the U.S. economy has kept chugging along. Even more encouraging, inflation, which touched a four-decade high in 2022, has edged steadily lower without the painful layoffs that most economists had thought would be necessary to slow the acceleration of prices. On Thursday, the Commerce Department is expected to report that the nation's gross domestic product --- the economy's total output of goods and services --- rose at an annual rate of around 2 percent from October through December....

Keep on reading: US growth likely slowed in last quarter of 2023

The Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards recognized 46 winners from across the region with leading developers Asset Wise, Capitaland and Asset World Corporation among those to be honored. Celebrations took place at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chaophraya River as real estate industry leaders came together to commend the best of the best in what is the industry's most anticipated awards event of the year. As well as the award presentations the event saw musical performances and a magnificent riverside firework show to crown another dynamic year for the industry. The Southeast Asia real estate market currently faces challenges in the face of the global economic env...

Keep on reading: Dot Property SEA Awards 2023 honors Top Developers, Projects, and Agencies in Regional Real Estate

Gene therapy has allowed several children born with inherited deafness to hear. A small study published Wednesday documents significantly restored hearing in five of six kids treated in China. On Tuesday, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia announced similar improvements in an 11-year-old boy treated there. And earlier this month, Chinese researchers published a study showing much the same in two other children. So far, the experimental therapies target only one rare condition. But scientists say similar treatments could someday help many more kids with other types of deafness caused by genes. Globally, 34 million children have deafness or hearing loss, and genes are re...

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MANILA, Philippines --- Three people were killed after a bus driver lost control of his vehicle and figured in a road accident with five other vehicles in Dinalupihan, Bataan, police said on Thursday. According to the Bataan Police Provincial Office's report, 54-year-old driver Edwin Sandoval was on his way to Olongapo when his bus hit a passenger jeepney, two tricycle units, a motorcycle, and a van along Barangay Bangal around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. READ: 5 dead in car-truck collision in Batangas Police said they have yet to determine the number of injuries but revealed that all drivers and passengers involved in the accident were rushed to James Gordon Memorial Hospital for m...

Keep on reading: 3 dead in multiple vehicle crash in Bataan

Julia Barretto expressed hope that the public would give chance to her and Aga Muhlach's film "Ikaw Pa Rin ang Pipiliin Ko," in which their characters, who have a huge age gap, seemingly develop romantic feelings toward each other. The actress showed photos taken from the filming of the romance-drama movie through her Instagram page on Wednesday, Jan. 24. "Please give our film a chance," she captioned her post, adding that the film will be showing in local cinemas starting on Feb. 7.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Julia Barretto (@juliabarretto) Based on the film trail...

Keep on reading: Julia Barretto appeals ahead of release of movie with Aga Muhlach: ‘Please give our film a chance’

    JUNEAU, Alaska --- Residents of Alaska's capital were digging out Wednesday after back-to-back winter storms brought the city's snowfall totals for the month to near-record levels, leaving some parked cars buried with just side-view mirrors or windshield wipers poking out of the white stuff. So far this month, 69.2 inches (175 centimeters) of snow have been recorded at the Juneau airport. The record for January was set in 2009 at 75.2 inches (191 centimeters), said Nathan Compton, a National Weather Service meteorologist. Records date to 1936. Much of the snow so far this year has come from two storms lasting for days. One storm hit at mid-month and the ot...

Keep on reading: Alaska’s capital digs out after near-record January snowfall

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05JOfPkPPqM 69-year-old fashion designer Joyce Peas Cubales proves that beauty and dreams know no age. After the Miss Universe Organization announced the removal of age restrictions for the pageant, she is now pursuing her lifelong goal of becoming a beauty queen as she joins Miss Universe Philippines-Quezon City.  ...

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MANILA, Philippines --- While recording 14 fatalities this year alone, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Thursday a downward trend in dengue cases since the beginning of December last year. Based on its data given to reporters, DOH observed a 16 percent decrease in nationwide dengue cases from December 3 to 16 (8,629 cases) to December 17 to 31 (7,274 cases). "This has gone down further to 5,572 cases recorded from January 1 to 13, 2024," it noted. However, the department also mentioned that the numbers may still change due to potential late consultations and reports. Regarding the tally of dengue-related deaths, the DOH reported 14 fatalities from January 1 to 1...

Keep on reading: DOH notes decline in number of dengue cases in PH

    JERUSALEM --- A 72-year-old Israeli woman held captive by Hamas militants for nearly 50 days told an Israeli TV channel Wednesday that she was held at length in a dark, humid tunnel where she met a Hamas leader and helped pass the time with an informal lecture series by her knowledgeable fellow hostages. Adina Moshe was taken captive from Kibbutz Nir Oz, a hard-hit communal farming village, on Oct. 7. She was freed in late November as part of a deal that saw roughly 100 hostages, mostly women and children, released in exchange for a temporary cease-fire and the release of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. Her account to Israeli Channel 12 TV comes as effort...

Keep on reading: Freed Israeli hostage reveals meeting a Hamas leader in tunnel

MANILA, Philippines ---San Miguel Corp's Backyard Bukid, initiated in 2021 to assist its service personnel during the pandemic, has grown into a vibrant urban farm at the company's head office complex, now cultivating 39 varieties of flowering plants and vegetables. The urban farm, which now includes a plant nursery and 80 garden plots, also functions as a center for employee wellness, volunteerism, and training. Replicated in several SMC facilities by San Miguel Foundation, the project has recently been expanded through a partnership with Urban Farmers PH, enhancing the diversity and variety of produce. Apart from farmyard staples such as tomatoes, okra, and ampalaya, th...

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https://youtube.com/live/_BfKJLFkIMY   Here's a quick roundup of today's top stories: China pressured PH after Marcos greeting --- Taiwan China, which once criticized and urged President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to "read more to develop a proper understanding"on the Taiwan issue,now said it appreciates the chief executive's assurance that the Philippines adheres to the One China Policy. "We appreciate President Marcos reiterating the Philippines adherence to the one-China policy, emphasizing Taiwan is a province of China and the Philippines not endorsing Taiwan independence," said the China Embassy in Manila in a statement on Wednesday. Marcos calls for 'kinde...

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MANILA, Philippines --- Raffy Mosuela will call the shots for the Akari Chargers on an interim basis in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season, which starts in February. The Chargers on Monday announced the promotion of Mosuela, who has been with Akari since last year as part of Jorge Souza de Brito's coaching staff. Mosuela will work hand in hand with Nxled Japanese coach Taka Minowa, who also serves as the director of volleyball operations for both the Chargers and the Chameleons. The former Philippine Airforce player admitted that it's a big challenge to handle a team in the pros but he promised to apply all the learnings he got from De Brito, who resigned last D...

Keep on reading: PVL: Raffy Mosuela named Akari Chargers interim coach

MANILA, Philippines --- After an impressive rookie year, Vanie Gandler is hungry for more improvement in her game as she hopes to help Cignal reach the top in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season. When the HD Spikers missed captain Rachel Anne Daquis in the second All-Filipino Conference, Gandler stepped up big time and became a revelation for Cignal after emerging as their No. 2 scorer behind Ces Molina and top eight in the league with 142 points built on 126 attacks --- No.6 best attacker with 34.24 percent efficiency --- nine blocks, and seven aces. Cignal may have fallen short of reaching the finals after losing to the Sisi Rondina-led Choco Mucho in the do-or-di...

Keep on reading: PVL: Vanie Gandler wants more after stellar rookie season

MANILA, Philippines --- Personnel of the BRP Sierra Madre received their supplies through airdrop operation, a senior military official confirmed on Tuesday. The source, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity, said the airdrop mission conducted by a Philippine Navy Islander maritime patrol aircraft NV314 was conducted on Sunday at 8:49 am. READ: Airdrop of supplies to BRP Sierra Madre possible, says AFP On Sunday, leaked photos of the military's supposed successful airdrop mission at the BRP Sierra Madre were posted on X (formerly Twitter) by an unofficial account @ALT_wps. The paradrop was conducted instead of the usual sending of supplies using ships as one of...

Keep on reading: PH Navy airdrops supplies to BRP Sierra Madre – source

    CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico --- A giraffe named Benito started a 40-hour road trip Monday to leave behind the cold and loneliness of Mexico's northern border city of Ciudad Juarez to find warmth --- and maybe a mate --- in his new home 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) to the south. A campaign by animal rights activists won the four-year-old giraffe a transfer to an animal park in Puebla state in central Mexico, where he will join a group of resident giraffes and enjoy a more suitable climate. It has been a long and lonesome road for Benito. Jealousy forced him to leave his home at a zoo in the Pacific coast state of Sinaloa; he was taken last year to a city-run pa...

Keep on reading: Giraffe Benito’s 40-hour journey for warmth, and maybe a mate

JERUSALEM --- Dozens of family members of hostages held by Hamas stormed a committee meeting in Israel's parliament Monday, demanding a deal to win their loved ones' release, as European foreign ministers joined growing international calls for Israel to negotiate on the creation of a Palestinian state after the war. The developments showed the increasing pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has dug in on both fronts. He has insisted to the Israeli public that pursuing the devastating offensive in Gaza is the only way to bring the hostages home. At the same time, he has rejected the United States' vision for a postwar resolution, saying he will never allow...

Keep on reading: Families of hostages storm Israeli parliament, demand deal for release

It's a New Year, and Cleanfuel, the purveyor of Quality Fuel for Less, welcomed the year by opening its newest retail station along J.P. Laurel Highway in Barangay Soro-Soro Karsada, Batangas City. The new retail station in Soro-Soro Batangas will be the fuel hub for the community and growing commercial business of Batangas City, which serves as the "Industrial Port City of Calabarzon." Like all its newly built stations, the 2,200-square-meter station exudes a modern architectural look intended to welcome and accommodate private trucks and large commercial vehicles. The Cleanfuel Soro-Soro Batangas station will provide better access to travelers going to the Batangas Port area, So...

Keep on reading: Cleanfuel starts the new year by opening another branch in Batangas

Claudine Barretto responded to comments about her sagging skin and clarified that she didn't undergo surgery to lose weight. The actress showed a video of herself wearing a dress exposing her arms while thanking a jewelry brand via her Instagram page on Sunday, Jan. 21. Netizens were then quick to point out in the comments section the sagging skin on Barretto's inner arms. Some, including one @chyleravery, also assumed that the actress had a "poor liposuction procedure" hence the sagging skin. "Just wanted to remind everyone that I lost 84 lbs. 'Di po ako [nagpa-liposuction]," Barretto chimed in the comments exchange of netizens. "Kailangan ko nga magpa-lipo or ipatangga...

Keep on reading: Claudine Barretto gets real on sagging skin, tells naysayers: ‘Di ako perfect’