Nets re-sign Aldridge after his heart scare prompts retirement

NEW YORK (AFP) – La-Marcus Aldridge is back with the Brooklyn Nets, who said Friday they had signed the seven-time All-Star five months after a heart scare prompted him to retire from the NBA.

Syria to help Lebanon with gas, electricity

DAMASCUS (AFP) - Syria has agreed to help crisis-hit Lebanon by letting gas and electricity transit through its territory, an official said Saturday during the first high-level visit from Beirut to Damascus since Syria's civil war erupted.

Terrafirma weaves magic

Dyip continue roll with 3 straight wins after 0-4 start

SBP going full-court press on Jordan Clarkson eligibility

These guys [Clarkson and Standhardinger] are Filipinos – Panlilio

‘Silent crisis' looms as US ends COVID aid for millions of jobless

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - Spending less on food. Drawing down on retirement savings. Dropping out of the workforce altogether.

Retail frontliners are heroes, too

The domestic retail industry is in a precarious situation. Owners are all downsizing their operations, affecting their frontliners.

The first Philippine Film Industry Month

CELEBRATING PH's FILM INDUSTRY

Climate change blamed for havoc in US floods

NEW YORK (AFP) - Climate change and creaky infrastructure were blamed Friday for the scale of the impact from floods tearing through New York City when remnants of Hurricane Ida swept across the US northeast, killing at least 47 people.

ABBA thrills fans with comeback album after decades apart

Nearly four decades after dis-banding and vowing never to get back together, Swedish superstars ABBA on Thursday announced a musical comeback with a new album and a London show featuring their performances captured by digital avatars.

1 less PH billionaire in Forbes' latest ranking

The far-reaching impact of the ongoing pandemic has not spared the country’s US-dollar billionaires as listed by Forbes Magazine as their current number has now been reduced to 16 from the 17 listed among the world’s richest last April.

US grounds Virgin Galactic after space flight 'mishap'

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday said it was grounding space flights by Virgin Galactic while it investigates why the company's July mission carrying Richard Branson deviated from its planned trajectory.

Plastic is not fantastic in our present world

The pandemic has filled pages of traditional and online media, so much so that we couldn’t keep our eyes off the dire news of virus variants even though we want to. Once we log on to our social media accounts, COVID creeps up with updates on rising infections, warnings from fully occupied hospitals, and news of death from family, friends, or acquaintances.

Injured Mbappe leaves France squad, will miss 2 World Cup qualifiers

STRASBOURG, France (AFP) – Kylian Mbappe has withdrawn from the France squad after suffering a right calf injury and will miss two World Cup qualifiers, the French Football Federation (FFF) said on Friday.

Beware of Delta variant

Highly transmissible variant found in 83% of sequenced samples in August

Tsitsipas gets boost in bathroom break

Another long lavatory respite does wonders anew for Greek tennis star

Road Warriors win sans Kiefer

Alas, Quiñahan, Cruz fill void

Hidilyn raring for next goal: World Championship

Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz is looking forward to competing in the 2021 Weightlifting World Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan late this year.

Embiid slams Simmons rift claims

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid on Wednesday denied reports of a rift with teammate Ben Simmons amid reports that the Australian star is seeking to leave the franchise.

3rd PH para athlete tests positive prior to flight for Japan

The Philippine team suffered another blow in its Tokyo Paralympics campaign after para taekwondo jin Allain Ganapin tested positive for COVID-19.

Employers Prioritize Workers' Experience

Realizing the value of employees in the success of their operations, a vast majority (95 percent) of Philippine employers are now prioritizing workers over the next three years in order to recover from the effects of the pandemic.

Pay Our Long-Delayed Benefits

Healthcare workers demand unpaid perks; Palace says SRA already released

PH Para Athletes Bejino, Mangliwan Out For Best Times

Expect a well-rested and more relaxed Gary Bejino as he swims in the men’s 400-meter freestyle-S6 event of the Tokyo Paralympic Games swimming competitions at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre on Thursday.

TNT Shows Blackwater Who's Boss

Tropang Giga use 3rd quarter surge to blow away Bossing

10 Million Afghan Children In Desperate Need Of Humanitarian Aid — UN Official

UNITED NATIONS (Xin-hua) -- Nearly 10 million children in Afghanistan are in desperate need of humanitarian aid, and the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) is appealing for about $200 million to respond to their needs, said a UN official on Monday.

Filipino Fisherman Among 2021 RM Awardees

A pro-environment fisherman from the Philippines, a humanitarian worker from Southeast Asia, a dedicated microfinance founder from Pakistan, a passionate medical scientist from Bangladesh, and a crusading multi-media group promoting media independence in Indonesia are this year’s recipients of Asia’s premier prize, the Ramon Magsaysay Awards.

PBA Philippine Cup - Return To Action

3-game bill kicks off resumption of PH Cup

Tokyo Paralympics - Afghan Paralympians Beat Great Odds

TOKYO (AFP) – After a dramatic evacuation from Taliban-held Kabul and a secret operation to fly him to Tokyo, Afghan Paralympian Hossain Rasouli beat the odds on Tuesday to compete in the long jump.

‘Ber' Months Are Here, And Could Jose Mari Chan Be Far Behind?

Whenever I see girls and boys selling lanterns on the streets. I remember the Child in the manger as He sleeps.”

DOF: Gov't Left With No More ‘Crown Jewel' Asset To Sell

As the government looks for money to run a nation grappling with the impacts of the prolonged pandemic, President Duterte’s chief economic manager revealed that selling state assets is no longer the best option.

Agricultural Sector Rebound Crucial To Country's Recovery

The country’s agricultural sector, already hard-hit by the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak when the COVID-19 pandemic struck last year, continued its decline in the second quarter of the year as reported by the Philippine Statistical Authority (PSA) earlier this month.