Day: August 6, 2025

Jeddah: The Philippine team fell prey to Chinese Taipei again, 87-95, at the start of its FIBA Asia Cup campaign at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia early Wednesday (PH time). According to Philippines News Agency, Kevin Quiambao proved to be a solid contributor for Gilas Pilipinas down the stretch, but his efforts were not enough to overcome a hot night from Chen Ying-Chun. With Justin Brownlee hampered by foul trouble, Gilas leaned on Quiambao’s stellar second half to keep the Filipinos within striking distance. “He came out and played with a lot of energy. He hit some

Santo tomas city: Police officers arrested an alleged gunrunner and seized three firearms in Santo Tomas City, Batangas, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, in a press briefing held at Camp Crame, CIDG Chief Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano stated that the suspect, known by the alias Zandy, was apprehended while delivering and trading three unlicensed firearms. The firearms included two caliber-5.56 rifles and one caliber-.22 rifle, along with magazines and ammunition. The operation took place during a buy-bust operation in Barangay San Bartolome on August 1. Abrahano noted that the suspect

Bislig city: The Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office (SDSPPO) on Wednesday announced the arrest of one of the suspects in the killing of Bislig City broadcaster Edwin Segovia. SDSPPO Director Col. Jeffrey Lawrence Mauricio identified the 40-year-old suspect as a farmer and a resident of Barangay Rajah Cabungsuan, Lingig, Surigao del Sur. According to Philippines News Agency, the suspect was apprehended during the service of two search warrants on August 2 at his residence in Rajah Cabungsuan. Radio WOW FM broadcaster Segovia, aged 63, was gunned down on July 21. During the operation, authorities seized two .45-caliber pistols, a

Pasay city: Over 2,000 metric tons of rice were handed over by the Republic of Korea to the Philippine government to enhance the country’s disaster preparedness, support peace initiatives in Mindanao, and aid in securing long-term food supply amidst ongoing climate challenges. According to Philippines News Agency, the turnover ceremony took place at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) National Resources Operations Center in Pasay City, where South Korean Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa highlighted rice’s significance in Southeast Asia as a cultural symbol and national pride. In the Philippines, rice bears a profound meaning, being intimately linked to identity,

Manila: The Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas (SWP) announced its roster for the 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) scheduled from October 22 to 31 in Bahrain. The team comprises six talented weightlifters: Jhodie Peralta, Princess Jay Ann Diaz, Alexsandra Ann Diaz, and Jay-r Colonia from Zamboanga City, Jerick Icon Castro from Angono, Rizal, and Dave Angelo Pacaldo from Bohol, who are set to compete in the tournament for athletes aged 14 to 17. According to Philippines News Agency, SWP President Monico Puentevella will lead the team, which also includes coaches Gregorio Colonia, Patrick Lee, Allen Jayfrus Diaz, and Kelle Kay Rojas.