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ANTIPOLO CITY --- Jonathon Simmons gave NLEX quite the parting gift on Saturday, leading the Road Warriors to a 98-94 conquest of Phoenix and helping the club stay perfect in the young Governors' Cup. The NBA veteran, who is set to backstop a Chinese pro club, dropped 38 points and seven rebounds, and five assists in his farewell game that greased NLEX's march to the top of the standings where it joins 4-0 Converge. "This guy knows how to win games, and I think I'll miss that. And he's nice to be with," coach Frankie Lim said in the post-game chat at Ynares Center here, still in awe with the American's performance. "We just try to be consistent. Too bad that 'Simms' had to l...

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MANILA, Philippines --- Coach Dante Alinsunurin made a rousing debut in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference as Choco Mucho swept Akari in straight sets, 25-15, 25-20, 25-20, on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The decorated coach's system was good as advertised with former Ateneo stars Maddie Madayag, Bea De Leon, and Kat Tolentino delivering the goods with 11 points each to spoil Dindin Santiago-Manabat's debut as an Akari Charger. Madayag, who suffered a left ACL injury last August 2021 during the PVL Open Conference Bacarra bubble, shone in her first start emerging as the player of the game, hitting nine of her 12 spike attempts on top of one block ...

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LOS ANGELES, United States---There is no clear frontrunner for this year's prestigious Grammy for Best New Artist, but Brazil's Anitta definitely has a strong chance to win---which would be the perfect way to cap her banner year. It's been nearly 60 years since a Brazilian was nominated in the category, when Astrud Gilberto immortalized the classic "The Girl from Ipanema." But while Gilberto---the ex-wife of fellow bossa nova pioneer Joao Gilberto---won Record of the Year with Stan Getz for that hit, the prize for Best New Artist eluded her when she lost out to The Beatles. Now Anitta hopes to snag the award at this Sunday's ceremony, bringing the moment full circle. The ...

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BACOLOD CITY --- The mayor of Isabela town in Negros Occidental vowed to hold the person behind the loss of government funds in the municipality accountable. Mayor Irene Montilla said the loss of the funds will definitely be felt before the end of 2023. Former Isabela municipal treasurer Nenette Mandadero Escarda claimed that the funds of the municipality that she brought home in Bacolod City were stolen by still unknown individuals on January 21. Escarda said the stolen funds include P3.8 million in checks and P2.6 million in cash. The Commission on Audit is investigating the P7 million in alleged missing funds from the town treasury, said Provincial Treasurer Amy Grace Boli...

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MANILA, Philippines --- After Sibuyan Island residents clashed with police to stop mining efforts, the Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) said that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has ordered the Altai Philippines Mining Company to temporarily suspend their operations. According to the group, Sibuyan residents, led by environmental defender Rodne Galicha, held a dialogue with officials from the Philippine National Police (PNP), Department of Interior and Local Government, DENR, Altai Philippines Mining Corporation (APMC) representatives, and other local officials. READ: Sibuyan folk join forces, form human wall to halt mining work "The company is directed to sto...

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Heart Evangelista expressed appreciation of her husband, Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero, who she acknowledged for being "very supportive" and for accompanying her to Paris for the fashion week even when "it was not his thing." The actress spoke about her Paris trip with Escudero and how it "helped" her to be happy, in an exclusive interview with entertainment reporter Nelson Canlas for "24 Oras" on Friday, Feb. 3. "Mas lalo siguro siyang nakakatulong na maging masaya ako with my work, with my life---because I'm supported," she spoke of Escudero. (He has been helping me more to be happy with my work, with my life---because I'm supported.) Evangelista was also asked about her re...

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When it comes to planning a European vacation, travel industry experts have traditionally advised tourists hoping to save money and avoid crowds to visit popular destinations like Italy, France, and Spain in off-season windows, like late winter or early spring.

The P181-billion Service Improvement Plan of East Zone concessionaire Manila Water anchored on the four pillars of sustainability perfectly aligns with the thrust of the government to build more infrastructure that is climate resilient, supports conservation, and reduces risks brought about by disasters. Included in Manila Water's Service Improvement Plan, which will be implemented from 2023 to 2027, are the construction of new water sources and needed infrastructure, as well as the rehabilitation of its existing facilities, under the Company's four pillars of sustainability: Water Security, Service Accessibility, Service Continuity, and Environmental Sustainability. As Metro M...

Keep on reading: Manila Water’s P181 billion service improvement plan backs ‘Build Better More’ program

Former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon has failed to land the spot in representing Ireland with his band Public Image Ltd (PiL) in this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of National Defense (DND) officer in charge (OIC) Carlito G Galvez assured that the new Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (Edca) sites are not a cause of concern due to their economic and security benefits. The announcement that there will be more Edca sites was met with criticism as well as concerns over the Philippines' sovereignty. READ: US, PH agree to four new Edca sites "These Edca sites should not be a cause for concern for anyone since it could also spur economic investments, joint protection, and preservation of our maritime and natural resources," said Galvez. Galvez insisted that defense capability building was still with...

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LOS ANGELES, United States---Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy, the visionary creative duo behind the revolutionary Motown genre, saw their legacy play out onstage Friday, Feb. 3, at a pre-Grammy gala honoring their life's work. From Robinson's "The Tracks of My Tears" to "My Girl" songs, Motown defined the 1960s and influenced scores of artists that followed. Gordy's now iconic Motown Records, which the 93-year-old founded in Detroit in 1959, also played a pivotal role in uniting Black and white music fans in a decade convulsed by racial divisions. Robinson was only 17 years old when he was recruited to join the label, where the balladeer became a prolific songwriter and semi...

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Cristiano Ronaldo will be remembered as one of soccer's most prolific goalscorers. But, surprisingly for a player who is usually so lethal in front of goal, it has taken the forward longer than many expected for him to find the net with his new club Al Nassr.

TOKYO, Japan --- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida dismissed one of his secretaries on Saturday over homophobic comments that the premier called "outrageous." Kishida said the remarks by Masayoshi Arai -- in which he said he "doesn't even want to look at" married same-sex couples -- were "outrageous" and "incompatible" with an inclusive society the government is aiming for. "I made the decision to relieve him of his position as secretary," Kishida told reporters. On Friday, Arai said he "wouldn't like it if they lived next door" and that people would "abandon the country if we allow same-sex marriage", according to public broadcaster NHK. The 55-year-old apologized later,...

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It's World Cancer Day, and the outlook for winning the war against this deadly disease is both good and bad.

MANILA, Philippines --- Bryan Bagunas will miss the Philippine men's volleyball team's stint in the Cambodia Southeast Asian Games in May for the first time in six years due to his upcoming wedding in June. The 6-foot-5 outside spiker bared to Inquirer Sports that he already informed the Philippine National Volleyball Federation on Thursday about his withdrawal from the national team. "Ikakasal na kasi ako pag kinakasal may preparation pa rin. Hindi naman basta ikakasal lang kasi may mga seminar pa rin ako dapat na aattendan then dadating ako diyan most likely April na and parang hirap i-singit talaga kasi marriage importante naman talaga to sa lahat ng tao diba," said Bagunas ...

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Female snakes have clitorises, according to the first detailed study on the subject Wednesday, in which the scientists lashed out at how little female sex organs have been researched compared to males across species. Previous research had hypothesized that the organs on female snakes were scent glands, under-developed versions of penises, or were even there to stimulate males, rather than the other way around. But the new study said it has "definitively" ruled out such theories, offering the first complete description of snake clitorises. The findings suggest that clitorises may be common across squamates, the largest order of reptiles which includes snakes, and could play a...

Keep on reading: Snakes have clitorises, scientists say, slamming gender bias in animal research

Gary Valenciano was ecstatic as he welcomed his second grandchild, Luciano Mikael, the newborn son of Paolo Valenciano and his wife, Samantha Godinez. Paolo and Godinez announced the arrival of Luciano through their respective Instagram pages on Friday, Feb. 3. "My son opening his eyes for the first time," Paolo said, showing a video of his son.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Paolo Valenciano (@paolovalenciano)   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by . (@yosameti) Gary ...

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Eraserheads' Ely Buendia, Raymund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala and Marcus Adoro took part in helping their fellow musician, Parokya ni Edgar guitarist Gab Chee Kee, who has been diagnosed with lymphoma and is in need of financial help. The former bandmates are auctioning a signed custom guitar designed by Chee Kee himself, as seen on Marasigan and Adoro's respective Instagram pages on Friday, Feb. 3. Details for the bidding are also included in the post.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by rayray marasigan (@raymsmercygun)   View this post on Instagram...

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MANILA, Philippines---Sirene Sutton has been modeling even before finishing as first runner-up in the first-ever Miss Global Philippines pageant held in 2014. She continues to model up to this day and has become one of the most sought-after muses on the runway, as well as in print and TV ad campaigns. The Inquirer sat with the 28-year-old Filipino top model at the recent "launch party" hosted by NuSkin at Exquadra Tower at the Ortigas Center in Pasig City to discuss her decade-long career in the fashion and modeling industry. Sutton was among the social media personalities invited to witness the release of Inner Focus Collagen Plus in the Philippine market, which the company is pairi...

Keep on reading: Top model Sirene Sutton says ‘consistency’ key to longevity in industry

Dallas police arrested a 24-year-old man over the disappearance of two South American monkeys from the city's zoo earlier this week and charged him with six counts of animal cruelty, authorities said on Friday. Police identified the man as Davion Irvin, with whom the department wanted to speak after the disappearance of the emperor tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo on Monday. The monkeys' habitat was intentionally compromised, which led officials to believe the animals were taken. Thanks to a tip, the animals were found the next day in an abandoned house in the Dallas suburb of Lancaster and returned to the zoo. The monkeys, Bella and Finn, were given health examinations a...

Keep on reading: Police arrest man in the case of two missing monkeys