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PBA: Rain or Shine picks up 2nd win after beating NLEX

Inquirer Breaking News - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 19:31
MANILA, Philippines--Rain or Shine rolled up its sleeves in the fourth period and went to work until the final horn on Friday to pull out a 113-101 victory over NLEX in the PBA Commissioner's Cup. The Elastopainters rode the hot hands of Rey Nambatac, Santi Santillan, and returning rookie Kieth Datu down the stretch to pull through and annex a second victory after breaking through over Blackwater five days ago. "We should be getting better. We're now giving ourselves a chance to make the next round," coach Yeng Guiao said in the post-game presser at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Datu scored nine of his total 11 points in that pullaway, while Nambatac eight of his eventual ...

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Japan’s Universal Entertainment in talks to buy Dennis Uy’s stalled casino

Inquirer Breaking News - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 19:00
MANILA -Davao-based businessman Dennis A. Uy has found a new white knight for his troubled casino company, PH Resorts Group (PHR). Japan's Universal Entertainment, operator of the Okada Manila integrated casino along Manila Bay, signed a "preliminary agreement" to acquire a majority stake in stalled Emerald Bay Resort project in Cebu from PH Resorts. This will be done through its Philippine unit, Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment Inc. (TRLEI). A final deal has yet to be reached, however, the parties are expecting to sign definitive agreements by July 2024. The casino is scheduled for completion and opening by 2026. "TRLEI and PHR have signed a term sheet under which TRLE...

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Alinsunurin, Choco Mucho determined to get over semifinals hump

Inquirer Breaking News - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 18:46
MANILA, Philippines --- After winning 10 games in a row to end a four-tournament semifinals drought, the Choco Mucho Flying Titans are suddenly on the brink of getting eliminated by the resilient Cignal HD Spikers in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-FIlipino Conference. Choco Mucho blew a two-set lead and dropped Game 1 of the best-of-three series to Cignal in five sets, 25-18 25-23, 14-25, 19-25, 10-15, on Thursday night at Philsports Arena. With their backs against the wall, the Flying Titans coach Dante Alinsunurin admitted they got a wake-up call after their streak was halted in the most important part of their campaign. "If you are in our position, yo...

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INQToday: PCG alerts Chinese authorities after China vessel hits PH fishing boat

Inquirer Breaking News - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 18:39
https://youtube.com/live/iuBFM1EoQbs   Here's a quick roundup of today's top stories: First batch of Christmas convoy sets sail to West Philippine Sea The first batch of Christmas convoy in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) began its journey on Friday morning. Loaded with essential donations and supplies, over 40 volunteers comprising youth leaders and fisherfolk representatives from the WPS advocacy group "Atin Ito" were aboard the civilian vessel M/V Kapitan Felix Oca, which departed from Manila and is expected to arrive in El Nido, Palawan, on Saturday. PCG alerts Chinese authorities after China vessel hits PH fishing boat The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Frid...

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Remains of pilot in Isabela plane crash retrieved

Inquirer Breaking News - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 18:26
      MANILA, Philippines --- The Isabela Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (DRRMO) on Friday confirmed the successful retrieval of the remains of the pilot of a light plane that crashed in San Mariano. "Around 3:30 pm, the Sokol helicopter carrying the remains of the pilot landed at TOG2 (Tactical Operations Group 2 in Cauayan, Isabela," the Isabela DRRMO's incident management team said in an advisory. The pilot's body was found last Wednesday in the crash site of the Piper 32-type aircraft. The passenger of the ill-fated aircraft remains missing. The DRRMO said that makeshift shelter near wreckage indicates that the passenger may ...

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TVJ on winning ‘Eat Bulaga’ trademark row: We’re on the right side of the fence

Inquirer Breaking News - Fri, 12/08/2023 - 00:10
The ball is now in the court of Tape Incorporated, after the Intellectual Property Office's (IPO) legal affairs bureau announced on Monday that TV hosts Tito and Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon (TVJ) are the rightful owners and originators of the trademarks Eat Bulaga and EB according to the group's legal counsel Enrique dela Cruz. "Yes the ball is in Tape's court now because the IPO has just ordered it [to recognize that TVJ is the owner of the trademarks]. The only thing Tape is holding on to is its registration for merchandising and goods [filed in 2011]. However, the government said this has already been canceled, that Tape was not the one that created 'Eat Bulaga.' Wala na silang...

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Taiwan reports rare nighttime Chinese military activity nearby

Inquirer Breaking News - Thu, 12/07/2023 - 22:48
    TAIPEI - Taiwan reported rare nighttime Chinese military activity around the island on Thursday, including aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, as Beijing continues such missions ahead of Taiwan's January election. Democratically governed Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has complained for the past four years of regular Chinese military patrols and drills near the island. Taiwan holds presidential and parliamentary polls on Jan. 13 and campaigning has kicked into high gear. Relations with China are a major point of contention. Taiwan's defence ministry said that starting around 7.30 pm (1130 GMT) on Thursday...

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Cignal stops Choco Mucho’s 10-game streak to near PVL Finals

Inquirer Breaking News - Thu, 12/07/2023 - 22:26
MANILA, Philippines --- Cignal stole Game 1 of the semifinals as it snapped Choco Mucho's 10-game win streak with a come-from-behind 18-25, 23-25, 25-14, 25-19, 15-10 victory in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference on Thursday. Down two sets, the HD Spikers never wavered even when the Flying Titans regained their momentum in the fifth set as they moved closer to a first-ever All-Filipino finals appearance --- second since last year's Reinforced Conference. Choco Mucho managed to regain the 10-9 lead in the decider, but Jovelyn Gonzaga and Ces Molina restored the order for an 11-10 breather. Ria Meneses, who was playing through cramps, nailed a...

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Castro urges bicam to restore P70-B gov’t workers’ wage hike in budget bill

Inquirer Breaking News - Thu, 12/07/2023 - 22:05
MANILA, Philippines --- ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro has appealed to the bicameral conference committee assigned to craft the final budget bill, to put back a P70 billion fund intended for government workers' salary increases. In a statement on Thursday, Castro asked why this was not part of the proposed budget when salary hikes were a campaign promise of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Currently, the bicameral conference committee has not finished resolving differences between the House of Representative version and the Senate version of the P5.768 trillion General Appropriations Bill (GAB). House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said the bicam would finish the budg...

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China’s Xi warns top EU officials not to engage in ‘confrontation’

Inquirer Breaking News - Thu, 12/07/2023 - 21:47
    BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping warned top EU officials on Thursday that China and Europe should not view each other as rivals or "engage in confrontation" due to their different political systems, in the first in-person China-EU summit for four years. During a meeting to discuss issues ranging from trade imbalances to Ukraine, Xi also said China is willing to make the European Union a key economic and trade partner and to cooperate on science and technology, including artificial intelligence. He urged the EU in the talks held at Beijing's Diaoyutai State Guesthouse to "eliminate all kinds of interference" in the bilateral relationship, according to s...

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Members of Bangsamoro parliament hail appointment of Dumama-Alba

Inquirer Breaking News - Thu, 12/07/2023 - 21:00
MANILA, Philippines --- The appointment of Majority Leader Member of Parliament (MP) Sha Elijah Dumama-Alba as minister of the Interior and Local Government will greatly contribute to progress and development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, three Bangsamoro parliament members said. Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim appointed Dumama-Alba to the position on Thursday, replacing former Minister Naguib Sinarimbo. "We are confident that her leadership will greatly contribute to the progress and development of our region. I believe in her capabilities as a lawyer, and that she can use her experience to make meaningful changes in the MILG," MP Amir Mawalil said....

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PBA: Zach Lofton takes over as Meralco import for game vs NorthPort

Inquirer Breaking News - Thu, 12/07/2023 - 20:11
MANILA, Philippines--Meralco will go with its East Asia Super League import Zach Lofton as reinforcement for Sunday's game against NorthPort in the PBA Commissioner's Cup. Coach Luigi Trillo confirmed the switch to the Inquirer Thursday after Su Braimoh injured his Achilles during the Bolts' victory over the NLEX Road Warriors over the weekend. Trillo, however, didn't say if he will be their import for the season-opening conference moving forward, but he had said prior that the Bolts will up some height with Lofton standing at 6-foot-4. The Bolts also have plenty of guards on their lineup, namely Chris Newsome, Chris Banchero, Anjo Caram and the injured Aaron Black. But L...

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How Zephanie taps to sing Disney’s ‘Aking Hiling’

Inquirer Breaking News - Thu, 12/07/2023 - 20:05
As part of its celebration for its 100th anniversary, Disney released the animated film "Wish" in November and tapped Filipino pop singer Zephanie Dimaranan to sing "Aking Hiling," the Filipino version of "This Wish," originally performed by Ariana DeBrose. According to Disney, Zephanie was handpicked because she represents the fearless and inspiring young woman whom this generation can look up to. "We hope that her version, "Aking Hiling," will allow us to connect even more strongly with Filipino Disney fans to tell a story of courage and hope," said Rachel Fong, head of Integrated Marketing for Disney Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia. This once-in-a-l...

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Kevin Quiambao grateful for ‘idol’ Mac Cardona’s guidance

Inquirer Breaking News - Thu, 12/07/2023 - 19:45
UAAP Finals Season 86 wrap-up: UP vs La Salle MANILA, Philippines ---It didn't bode well for La Salle's title bid when Kevin Quiambao and the Green Archers absorbed a 30-point blowout from the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball Finals. But the Green Archers, determined to pounce on their best shot to end a seven-year title drought in years, simply refused to roll over and they pulled off a series comeback capped by a title-clinching 73-69 win on Wednesday. Quiambao was front and center in La Salle's championship victory and he credited the spring in his step to a call from former Green Archers' star Mac Cardona after...

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Topex Robinson gets winning ending this time after string of Finals heartbreaks

Inquirer Breaking News - Thu, 12/07/2023 - 19:29
UAAP Finals Season 86 wrap-up: UP vs La Salle MANILA, Philippines --- Topex Robinson's heartbreak days in collegiate basketball are over. Robinson proved to be the missing piece for the De La Salle Green Archers, who finally brought home their 10th UAAP championship and ended a seven-year title drought. History wasn't on Robinson's side coming from heartbreaks in his last two finals appearances in the NCAA with the Lyceum Pirates. He steered them to an 18-game elimination round for an outright Finals berth in Season 93 last 2017 only to be swept by San Beda in the championship series. In the following year, Lyceum, led by CJ Perez, was also dominated by the same team the Re...

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PVL: Creamline sweeps Chery Tiggo to take semis Game 1

Inquirer Breaking News - Thu, 12/07/2023 - 19:04
MANILA, Philippines --- Creamline turned to the troika of Jema Galanza, Tots Carlos, and Alyssa Valdez to sweep the Eya Laure-led Chery Tiggo, 25-18, 27-25, 25-22, and take Game 1 of the best-of-three semifinals series in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at Philsports Arena. The Cool Smashers, who tried different rotations and combinations when they swept the 11-game elimination round, brought out their hard-hitting trio as Galanza led the charge with 17 points, nine excellent receptions, and seven digs. "I didn't expect this. But I played like that with the help of my teammates. They make it easier for me," said Galanza in Fil...

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Bea Alonzo gives blunt message to cheaters

Inquirer Breaking News - Thu, 12/07/2023 - 18:58
Bea Alonzo gets candid as she extends a message to individuals who cheat on their partners while in a relationship. Sitting down with Ivana Alawi, Alonzo bluntly said, addressed to cheaters: "Tigilan na nila 'yan," jokingly adding, "It's so 2020... charot pala, 2019! Doon tayo sa mabait." It was in 2019 that her ex-boyfriend Gerald Anderson allegedly cheated on her while they were still together. Anderson made headlines after he and co-Kapamilya actress Julia Barretto got into a controversial relationship, which happened right after his romance with Alonzo. Barretto was also in a relationship with Joshua Garcia in the same timeframe. Alonzo, who is currently engaged to Domin...

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PRC: UST, Cebu Tech Univ top licensure exam for elem, high school teachers

Inquirer Breaking News - Thu, 12/07/2023 - 18:47
  MANILA, Philippines --- 23,782 elementary teachers out of 50,593 examinees and 53,995 secondary teachers out of 95,969 examinees passed the September 2023 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers. The results were announced by Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) on Thursday. These numbers translate to 47 percent passing rate for the elementary level and 56 percent for the secondary level. For the elementary level, University of Santo Tomas and Cebu Technological University - Argao were the top performing schools, with 100 percent passing rates. These institutions were followed by Philippine Normal University - Manila at 98 percent. Sorso...

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‘Drag Den Philippines’ reveals season 2 cast ahead of January premiere

Inquirer Breaking News - Thu, 12/07/2023 - 18:42
The search for Naia Black's successor is on as "Drag Den Philippines" has revealed its cast for season two, which is set to premiere on Jan. 18 of next year. On a streaming platform's YouTube channel, host and head judge Manila Luzon --- while assuming as the show's "drag lord" --- kicked off the minute-long trailer by welcoming fans to the "future." "Queens, this is your Drag Lord speaking, welcome to 'Drag Den' season 2, welcome to the future," she said, before greeting using the show's tagline, "Dragdagulan na!" The trailer then exploded with what seemed to be the show's retro-inspired set before revealing Deja, Margaux Rita, Elvira B, Feyvah Fatal, Maria Lava, Mrs. Tan, ...

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