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Alyssa Solomon begins buildup with Osaka Marvelous

MANILA, Philippines — Alyssa Solomon has started training with the Osaka Marvelous. The Marvelous, the reigning SV.League champion, have fielded Solomon in their exhibition game against the Saga Hisamitsu Springs. READ: Alyssa Solomon to play for Osaka Marvelous in Japan SV.League The three-time UAAP Champion out of National University has begun her preparation with her

Jaishankar meets EU foreign ministers in New York, discusses Ukraine and Gaza

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in a special informal meeting of European Union Foreign Ministers, hosted by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York

Challenges of money muling probes

Acting on the petition of the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), the Court of Appeals issued last week a freeze order on the bank accounts of several officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways and executives of construction companies who were allegedly involved in anomalous flood control projects. The AMLC admitted that, ahead of

Analysis: The contrasting sides of the House of Representatives

Amid intensifying public protests against lawmakers for their behavior and statements that hurt their voters, the House of Representatives has faced a crisis of confidence. Gerindra Party politician Rahayu Saraswati’s resignation stands in sharp contrast to other legislators who have left their political futures in the hands of their parties.

Marcos faces growth test as graft probe stalls projects

MANILA, Philippines – The ongoing probe into alleged corruption in government-funded flood control projects could cause short-term disruptions in construction, potentially undermining President Marcos’ infrastructure agenda and growth ambition, Pantheon Macroeconomics said. In a note to clients, Pantheon economist Miguel Chanco warned that the antigraft campaign may stir up risk aversion among both private contractors

FIVB Men’s World: USA overcomes ‘tough’ Slovenia to make quarters

MANILA, Philippines — Gabi Garcia fired seven aces for 26 points to lead the USA past gritty Slovenia, 19-25, 25-22, 25-17, 25-20, and into the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship quarterfinal on Monday at Mall of Asia Arena. Garcia, who rose to the occasion despite being a first-time World Championship campaigner, delivered 15 kills, seven

Manipur RIMS hospital staff strike over assault, services suspended

Manipur RIMS Doctors, nurses, staff and students staged a protest demanding "justice" after a senior consultant of the facility was assaulted during an agitation over the death of a woman patient. Emergency, outpatient and routine operations remained shut. BJP urges Union Health Ministry intervation to review hospital administration.