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Jarencio says everything his Tigers are doing is to give back to UST

Coach Pido Jarencio has tried to refrain from talking, letting his coaching staff do that for him and having his University of Santo Tomas crew growl loud in the first week of Season 88 of the UAAP men’s basketball tournament. And coming into a match with another big title favorite in La Salle, the jolly

“He sent me a message directly” – Ousmane Dembele reveals Lionel Messi was the first person to congratulate him after Ballon d’Or triumph

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Ousmane Dembele has revealed that Lionel Messi was the first person to congratulate him on winning the Ballon d’Or this year.

Gilas Girls bow to China, fall short of semis in Fiba U16 Asia Cup

MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Girls were unable to continue their run in the Fiba U16 Women’s Asia Cup, suffering an 82-50 loss at the hands of China in the qualifiers to the semifinals. After  Tiffany Reyes saved them from early elimination on Wednesday with a game-winner over South Korea,  Gilas couldn’t sustain the momentum against the Chinese.

NBA: 76ers’ Jared McCain suffers another setback with thumb injury

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain, who already was working on coming back from a torn meniscus, sustained a UCL tear in his right thumb in a workout Thursday. The 76ers said they and McCain are checking with physicians to gauge how to address the injury. READ: Jared McCain, NBA rising star, says he’s

DHL Express to raise prices by 5.9% starting Jan. 1, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — DHL Express has announced price adjustments that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. The increase in the Philippines will be 5.9 percent. “We remain committed to helping our customers navigate the complexities of the current global trade landscape, which has been significantly impacted by recent geopolitical shifts,” said Nigel Lockett, country

Wall Street stocks fall again as strong US data boosts dollar

NEW YORK, United States — Wall Street stocks retreated while the dollar rallied Thursday following stronger than expected US economic data. The data could delay Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The US government revised its second-quarter economic growth rate upwards on Thursday to 3.8 percent from 3.3 percent. Consumers spent more than expected. It marks the