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MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst said trading Khris Middleton was the toughest decision of his career because of everything the three-time NBA All-Star had done for the franchise. “I’m incredibly close with Khris personally, his family,” Horst said before the Bucks’ 125-111 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday, his first time addressing reporters since the trade was completed last week. “I probably have more Middleton jerseys in my house than anything and will still have more Middleton jerseys in my house than anything.” Trading Middleton to the Washington Wizards brought forward Kyle Kuzma to Milwaukee […]…

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — The city’s media arm is “not dissolved” but merged with the information office, instead. This was clarified by Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia in an interview when asked about the current status of the Sugboanon Channel. In their recent post, Sugboanon Channel captioned, “As we signed on at Sunrise, we now sign off after sunset. Kindly switch to Cebu City Public Information Office.” READ: Bill seeking ABS-CBN franchise to operate filed in House Garcia said that it seemed as if the PIO and the channel were separate entities. “There was really a lack of coordination. […]…

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CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two active police officers in Toledo City, Cebu are now facing murder charges over the death of a mendicant or locally known as libud-suroy. The Central Visayas office of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI-7) on Feb. 5 filed criminal and administrative cases against Patrolman Raymond Manipis and Police Master Sergeant Sepjanrey Roda. Manipis and Roda were accused of beating to death a 59-year-old mendicant identified as Eliseo Rosento. READ: Tabogon murder: Missing woman found inside sack and dumped in a canal Rosento died last August 2024, with the cause of death initially reported as ‘fell […]…

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Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball is injured once again, with right ankle soreness forcing him to miss the final three quarters of a 97-89 loss to the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA on Monday in New York. Ball missed five games bridging January and February due to a sprained left ankle before playing 36 minutes against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. He then sat out against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday because of left ankle soreness. READ: LaMelo Ball fined $100K by NBA for ‘derogatory comment’ Now the 23-year-old is in danger of missing more time, although he […]…

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The government’s competition watchdog on Monday said it had signed an agreement with its counterpart in Thailand last to strengthen their cross-border collaboration when it comes to competition law enforcement. The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) said it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) last February 4 at their office in Quezon City. “In a world where economies are becoming increasingly integrated, it has never been more important to harmonize the ways in which we enforce these laws to ensure more effective and efficient implementation while respecting each other’s autonomy and independence,” PCC […]…

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MANILA, Philippines—The Koshigaya Alphas felt the absence of Filipino import Kai Sotto, falling to the Osaka Evessa, 77-70, on Sunday in the Japan B.League at Ookini Arena Maishima. With the 7-foot-3 center Sotto still recovering after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, Osaka had a tough time against Koshigaya, which had its way in the paint. Filipino import Ray Parks Jr. chipped in 10 points and four rebounds. READ: B.League: Dwight Ramos shines despite Hokkaido loss Ryan Luther led Evessa (19-18) with 20 points, seven rebounds and three steals while Ray Parks chipped in 10 […]…

Keep on reading: B.League: Ray Parks pushes Osaka past Kai Sotto-less Koshigaya

MANILA, Philippines — The labor leader who figured in a political party dispute with the camp of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and the aspirant whose name was belatedly added in the election ballots have officially launched their campaign for a Senate seat. Lawyer Sonny Matula and Sultan Subair Mustapha, who are running under a Workers Party of the Philippines (WPP) wing as declared by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), began their campaign in Quiapo district. Matula went to Quiapo Church, while Mustapha also went to Quiapo’s Golden Mosque before kicking off their 90-day campaign. Both […]…

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Folkloric energy, scorched landscapes, and shifting notions of home—these February shows challenge how we see ourselves and tell our stories February is National Arts Month in the Philippines, and for anyone in the art world, it’s pure, exhilarating chaos. The deadlines are brutal, the pressure unrelenting, and artists race to finish work for a flood of exhibitions—all while anticipation builds for Art Fair Philippines 2025. For newcomers, it’s often the first true pulse of the year when the Philippine art scene comes together to experience firsthand what makes it a thriving, dynamic ecosystem. But National Arts Month isn’t just about […]…

Keep on reading: An essential guide to must-see art exhibits this National Arts Month

Atlanta guard Trae Young is headed to the NBA All-Star Game after all, and Dallas guard Kyrie Irving has been picked once again as well. Commissioner Adam Silver announced Monday that he has added Young to the All-Star roster as an injury replacement for Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who will not be able to play because of a calf injury. Later Monday, Silver chose Irving as the injury replacement for his Mavs teammate Anthony Davis — out with a groin injury. Young was originally displeased when he was not picked for the game through the balloting for the starters or […]…

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Indulge and spread the sweetness this Valentine’s Day     Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to indulge in decadent sweets—whether with a special someone, a cherished family member, or a group of friends who make life sweeter. From luxurious cakes to artisanal chocolates and heart-shaped pastries, here are some of the best places to […]…

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