MANILA, Philippines — Belgium reached the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship final eight for the first time in 55 years after sweeping Finland, 25-21, 25-17, 25-21, on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
The Belgians, who did not qualify for the previous World Championship in 2022, continued their dream run by staying unbeaten in four games.
https://sports.inquirer.net/641140/fivb-mens-world-belgium-sets-up-italy-rematch-in-quarters
MANILA, Philippines — Angiolino Frigoni shared a moment with his former player Alessandro Michieletto after Italy advanced to the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship quarterfinals on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
The Italian Alas Pilipinas coach headed to the mixed zone shortly after Italy’s straight-set victory over Argentina, winning 25-23, 25-20, 25-22. Michieletto was a key contributor in the match, delivering 15 points to help secure the sweep.
https://sports.inquirer.net/641092/fivb-world-alas-coach-still-does-his-homework-supports-ex-player
MANILA, Philippines—Buoyed by the support of the home crowd, EJ Obiena delivered a spectacular performance at the World Pole Vault Challenge held on Sunday at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City.
Obiena cleared 5.80 meters in just two attempts, narrowly edging out France’s Thibault Collet for the gold medal through a countback.
Poland’s Piotr Lisek completed the podium, securing the bronze medal.
MANILA, Philippines – In a bizarre end to a competitive world title fight, Filipino challenger Jayson Vayson suffered a seventh-round loss to Puerto Rico’s Oscar Collazo on Sunday (Manila time) at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California.
Vayson was still very much in the thick of things when his corner inexplicably stopped the fight at one minute and 41 seconds into the seventh round, handing the victory to Collazo.
MANILA, Philippines – Phoenix has signed multiple players ahead of the upcoming PBA season, which kicks off on October 5. The team’s new roster additions include a mix of veterans, free agents, and a rookie selected from the recent PBA Draft.
Among those re-signed are veterans RJ Jazul and RR Garcia, both agreeing to new deals to continue their stint with Phoenix. The team also bolstered its lineup by acquiring free agents Yousef Taha and Prince Caperal.
In addition, Phoenix secured second-round draft pick Dave Ando, further strengthening their squad for the season. The team officially announced these signings recently on their social media channels, signaling their preparations and ambitions for the upcoming campaign.
https://sports.inquirer.net/641055/pba-phoenix-inks-rj-jazul-rr-garcia-to-new-deals-signs-3-others
MANILA, Philippines – Every year, all eyes and ears are on the national budget. Understandably and rightfully so, as the passage of the national budget commands headlines and debates.
It is the single most important document that determines where government resources will flow. In 2025, the enacted national budget amounts to ₱6.3 trillion, with substantial…
LOS ANGELES — After Clayton Kershaw pitched the final regular-season home game of his 18-year career, the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their 13th consecutive MLB postseason berth.
With a 6-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night, the defending World Series champion Dodgers tied the New York Yankees (1995-2007) for the second-longest playoff streak in Major League Baseball history.
https://sports.inquirer.net/640921/mlb-dodgers-clinch-13th-straight-postseason-berth
MANILA, Philippines—Filipino athlete Hokett Delos Santos earned a wild card entry to the upcoming Atletang Ayala World Pole Vault Challenge on Saturday.
Following his impressive victory at the National Pole Vault Challenge held at Ayala Triangle Gardens, it was announced that Delos Santos will join 10 world-class competitors in the global event.
The prestigious showcase is set to take place on Sunday, featuring top pole vaulters from around the world.
https://sports.inquirer.net/640936/hokett-delos-santos-joins-star-studded-ayala-world-pole-vault-meet
Apple has announced plans to ramp up production of its latest iPhone 17 model. This decision comes in response to the stellar demand observed during the pre-order phase.
The strong consumer interest highlights the popularity of the new features and design improvements introduced in the iPhone 17. Apple aims to meet the growing demand by increasing manufacturing capacity to ensure timely availability for customers.
Stay tuned for more updates on availability and shipping timelines as Apple scales up production to keep up with high market demand.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/high-demand-drives-apple-to-increase-iphone-17-production/story
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has urged Saudi Arabia to pursue reconciliation and unite against Israel amid escalating strikes in southern Lebanon.
Qassem called on Riyadh to open a new page of relations with Hezbollah, emphasizing that the group’s arms are directed solely at Israel.
His appeal comes as Israel’s raids continue to kill civilians, despite existing ceasefire terms.
https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/hezbollah-urges-saudi-arabia-to-reconcile-and-unite-against-israel-amid-lebanon-strikes-23594940
