The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is proposing moving work hours an hour earlier to help untangle traffic jams in the metropolis. MMDA said it will recommend to President Marcos that national government agencies (NGAs) in the National Capital Region adopt the 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. work schedule to help ease traffic that is […]…
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Former Australian Open finalist Elena Rybakina said she will need some “magic” from her physio if she wants to go further in the tournament after a back spasm flared up during her third-round win on Saturday. Sixth seed Rybakina left the court after just three games for a medical timeout and treatment before beating Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska 6-3, 6-4. Kazkhstan’s Rybakina was clearly hampered during the match. READ: Australian Open 2025: Elena Rybakina knocks out American teen to advance She opted to shorten rallies and shoot mainly for winners as she managed to get through to the second week for […]…
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Lusso at The Podium still feels like an extension of its Greenbelt and Rockwell siblings but in a powerfully new iteration…
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CEBU CITY, Philippines — American fighter Omar Trinidad showcased his boxing prowess, defeating Filipino challenger Mike Plania, to retain the WBC Continental Americas featherweight title on Friday, January 17 (Saturday, January 18 in the Philippines) in Commerce, California. Trinidad dominated the bout, earning a unanimous decision victory with scores of 100-90, 100-90, and 99-91 from the judges after 10 rounds of action in the main event put up by 360 Boxing Promotions. The 28-year-old champion extended his undefeated record to 18 wins, including 13 knockouts and one draw, cementing his status as a rising force in the featherweight division. READ: […]…
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MANILA, Philippines — Portions of the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) will undergo reblocking and repairs this weekend, which may cause traffic congestion in some areas. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said in an advisory that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) started road works on Friday night and will end at 5 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 20. READ: Total overhaul of Edsa starts this year – DPWH The MMDA said the DPWH Activity will affect the following segments on Edsa: Edsa southbound, Quezon City, West Avenue to MRT North Avenue Station (4th lane from center) Edsa […]…
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WASHINGTON, United States — President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping discussed trade, fentanyl, and TikTok in a phone call Friday, just days before Trump heads back to the White House with vows to impose tariffs and other measures on America’s biggest rival. Despite that, Xi congratulated Trump on his second term and pushed for improved ties, the Chinese foreign ministry said. The call came on the same day that the US Supreme Court upheld a law banning TikTok unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company. “We both attach great importance to interaction, hope for a good start […]…
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Hong Kong Eastern has bigger things to worry about despite securing a spot in the quarterfinals of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the expense of hapless Terrafirma. The guest team’s 134-110 win at Philsports Arena in Pasig City, though not a reflection of how the game was played, came after losing import Chris McLaughlin early […]…
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SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR – A magnitude 4.8 earthquake rocked Talacogon, Agusan del Sur Friday afternoon. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the quake had a depth of focus of 13 kilometers, and struck 10 kilometers southeast of Talacogon at 4:55 p.m. While Phivolcs said aftershocks are not expected, damage to infrastructure is possible. No damage, however, has so far been monitored or reported. Johnmar Galdiano, Talacogon municipal disaster risk reduction and management officer, told the Inquirer in a phone interview that an inspection of government buildings showed no damage based on initial assessment….
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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who have accounted for five of the past six NBA Most Valuable Player awards, continue to lead the 2025 All-Star fan balloting. The third set of fan results, released Thursday, showed Antetokounmpo leading all players in the Eastern Conference with 3.49 million voters. In the Western Conference, Jokic is on top with 2.92 million votes. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (West guard, 2.41 million votes) and the Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball (East guard, 1.91 million) were the leading vote-getters at the backcourt positions. READ: NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola […]…
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