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NBA: LeBron James to play vs Heat, set to tie record for games played

MIAMI — LeBron James was upgraded to available for the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ game in Miami on Thursday, meaning he is now set to tie Robert Parish for the NBA’s all-time games played record. The Lakers said the 41-year-old James is dealing with left foot arthritis, but would play, as would Luka Doncic —

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Amihan weakens as easterlies bring hotter, humid weather

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Friday said rising temperatures are expected across much of the country as the northeast monsoon or amihan weakens and easterlies begin to prevail. According to the state weather bureau, the amihan continues to affect Extreme Northern Luzon, while the easterlies are influencing

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PNP on alert on Day 2 of transport strike, chief says

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will remain on high alert on the second day of the nationwide transport strike, emphasizing that authorities are ready to respond to any emerging situation, PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said Friday. Nartatez reported that the transport strike, which began on Thursday, March 19, “remained

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Why extreme heat in PH doesn’t always mean El Niño

CEBU, Philippines — As hotter days begin to set in across the country, not every spell of extreme heat automatically means El Niño. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the country has just exited the 2025–2026 La Niña episode and is now under ENSO-neutral conditions, which are expected to persist

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Alex Eala beats Laura Siegemund, barges into 3rd round of Miami Open

MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala advanced to the third round of the Miami Open after she defeated Laura Siegemund of Germany 6-7 (6), 6-3, 6-3. Siegemund, currently ranked No. 53 in the world, won a tough first set, but Eala, ranked No. 31, recovered and beat the German in three hours and 20 minutes. The victory against

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‘What’s left for our families?’: Rising fuel costs push drivers to the brink

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It was supposed to be food on the table that Richard Sumampong would bring home after every daily run, but with rising fuel prices, it now goes straight to gasoline. “Ang ginansya kay gamay ra kaayo, paingon na sa krudo, wala nay mauli sa pamilya,” said Sumampong, 41, a jeepney driver

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The Iran war and the cost of killing ‘bad guys’

WASHINGTON, United States — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that it “takes money to kill bad guys” when asked if the Pentagon had requested $200 billion in funding for the Iran war. Exactly how much the war has cost so far has yet to be publicly disclosed, and the final bill will depend

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Cebu among the best cities to study in the Philippines

CEBU CITY, Philippines — If you are looking for a city to study in, Cebu might be the perfect choice. EduRank, an independent metric-based ranking body, has identified Cebu as one of the best cities to study in the Philippines, alongside Quezon City, Manila, and Los Baños. This recognition is based on its database of

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Rafaela David: Braving the waves to assert PH rights

MANILA, Philippines — The fishing boats were already out in the open sea in 2024 when Rafaela David and other civilian volunteers arrived near a “payao” (a fishing contraption) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Filipino fishermen were casting their lines in waters they had known for generations but were now regularly patrolled by Chinese

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