Day: September 22, 2024

Manila: University of Santo Tomas ousted defending champion College of Saint Benilde, 25-23, 25-15, 25-20, to arrange a title showdown with Far Eastern University in the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Sunday. FEU secured the first championship berth after an earlier sweep of University of the East, 25-20, 25-19, 25-21, in the other semifinal. Angeline Poyos finished with 16 points, including 14 attacks, in leading the Golden Tigresses to their eight consecutive victory. Regine Grace Jurado had 12 points, while Jonna Chris Perdido and Mary Margaret Banagua chipped in 11 points apiece, respectively. ‘They

Manila: Former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo will be the 45th occupant of a cramped detention cell at the Pasig City Jail female dormitory once she is transferred Monday. In a radio interview Sunday, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) spokesperson Supt. Jayrex Bustinera said security has been beefed up as they prepare for the turnover from the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center in Camp Crame, Quezon City. The BJMP also formed a response team, composed of female jail officers, who will stick to Guo when she is transported to her court hearings. Bustinera assured Guo will be

Manila: Colegio de San Juan de Letran played steadier in the fourth quarter to prevail over College of Saint Benilde, 71-69, in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 100 men’s basketball tournament at Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Sunday. Vince Cuajo sank five triples to finish with 20 points, while Sherick Estrada contributed 17 points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block as Letran snapped CSB’s four-game streak to join University of Perpetual Help and San Beda University in third place at 3-2. Paolo Javillonar added 13 points and three rebounds while Nat Montecillo

Manila: The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) and Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) are meeting this week to conduct a probe over claims that a former PNP chief accepted bribe from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said a meeting between CIDG officials and Pagcor chief Raul Villanueva will discuss the details surrounding the latter’s claim during a Senate hearing on Sept. 17. Fajardo said the CIDG was directed to coordinate with PAGCOR to get more details from the ‘talks in its intelligence community’ about the role of the former PNP chief.

LEGAZPI CITY – The annual fluvial procession honoring Our Lady of Peñafrancia attracted 1.5 million Catholic devotees and pilgrims in Naga City on Saturday. The Naga City government said the crowd was bigger than the 1.3 million last year. Department of Tourism-Bicol (DOT-5) Director Herbie Aguas said the occasion, focused on Filipino faith and devotion to ‘Ina’ (mother), while also boosting the local economy. “Yearly, we monitor that tourists, pilgrims, and devotees who visit Naga City to attend the festival are increasing. This only shows the strong faith of millions of Filipinos. In Bicol, we promote faith tourism,” he said.