FILES / Inday Sara Duterte’s Facebook page TAGBILARAN CITY — The Duterte factor did not work in Bohol province this time around. All candidates endorsed by Vice President Sara Duterte lost in the May 12 midterm elections. Duterte personally endorsed local candidates during her visit to the province on April 28. These candidates had undergone a stringent selection process to be chosen by One Bohol for Good Governance, a movement supporting the Dutertes, which required nominees to be Duterte supporters. Dan Neri Lim, who ran for governor, was defeated by incumbent Gov. Erico Aristotle Augmentado. Gerardo Garcia also failed to win the…

The landscape of the WNBA is changing quickly amid an evolving women’s sports culture and increased investment in the league. One of the ways we are seeing this is the way that teams are investing in player treatment. From advanced recovery technology like stick-on patches to track electrolyte depletion, to chips in shoes that track running metrics and of course, state-of-the-art practice facilities, teams are racing to perform better than their peers. Or, most teams are, anyway. Some are still in a state of not wanting to invest in things like facilities with saunas and treatment rooms. The result? A…

The global conversation around blockchain and cryptocurrencies continues to evolve. An industry challenged by myths and misconceptions, Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) 2025 hacks the discourse on blockchain, AI, and cybersecurity in an engaging and intensive week-long event from June 10 to 11, 2025, at SMX Convention Center. Knowing that Philippines is an emerging player in the global Web3 space, PBW 2025 brings together global thought leaders, developers, regulators, investors, and innovators to provide clarity, credibility, and herald the future of blockchain in Southeast Asia and beyond—setting the stage not just for progress but for meaningful understanding. While headlines often highlight…

The NBA’s competitive landscape hung in the balance during a potential lottery apocalypse on Monday night. The Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs found themselves as the last two teams standing for the rights to Cooper Flagg on the TV broadcast. The prospect of Flagg teaming up with Victor Wembanyama would have been devastating for the idea of parity that the league has worked to cultivate, pairing the two best prospects of their generation early in their careers. Instead, the Spurs were drawn at No. 2, meaning the Mavs were somehow the lucky winners of the lottery with only a…

Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics holds his ankle on the ground after being injured against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City. | Elsa/Getty Images/AFP LOS ANGELES, United States — Jayson Tatum suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon during the Boston Celtics’ playoff defeat to the New York Knicks, the NBA champions confirmed on Tuesday, leaving the basketball superstar facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines. “Jayson Tatum today underwent successful surgery to repair…

The cuts from WNBA rosters are getting brutal, to say the least. With teams shaving down their rosters to 11-12 players this week, it’s getting so difficult to keep track of that it’s almost easier to try and think about who has made the teams instead of who is getting cut. In the spirit of so many cuts being made that listing them now takes forever, let’s focus on the most shocking cuts to come this week. Deja Kelly – Las Vegas Aces Deja Kelly was signed to a training camp contract with the Las Vegas Aces after going undrafted…

Meralco announced an decrease of 75 centavos per kilowatt-hour, which will reflect in its customers bill for May.—INQUIRER FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — After three consecutive months of hikes, more than eight million customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will see cheaper electricity bills this May. The power distributor cut the rates by 75 centavos per kilowatt hour (kWh).  In a briefing on Tuesday, the power firm of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan said the overall rate for a typical household was P12.2628 per kWh. The rate came down from P13.0127 per kWh in April.  Article continues after this advertisement This…

Cooper Flagg is the rare NBA prospect who would be a great fit on any team. Flagg proved he can excel in a high-usage, on-ball role offensively during his one season at Duke, but he doesn’t need the ball to make an impact. The Maine native built as reputation as a generational talent for everything he does away from the ball, with phenomenal instincts as a help defender and a sixth-sense for forcing turnovers, paired with cutting, spacing, and smart ball movement as a complementary offensive player when he’s not acting as his team’s lead engine. Still, some organizations were…

Detained Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy attends Senate probe on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. —Noy Morcoso/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Detained televangelist and senatorial candidate Apollo Quiboloy is calling for a manual recount of senatorial votes amid reports of election irregularities. The statement was released by his camp on Tuesday night, through his official spokesperson Atty. Israelito Torreon. The camp thanked Filipinos who voted for Quiboloy, who is part of the “DuterTEN” or the 10 senatorial candidates supported by former President Rodrigo Duterte. Article continues after this advertisement READ: Quiboloy lawyer calls for manual vote counting at precinct level…

The NFL is rolling out the league’s full schedule for the 2025 season this week. On Tuesday, the NFL released the slate of games for the International Series, with stops this season in Ireland, Brazil, England, and Germany, In total seven NFL games will make up the International Series this year, as the league continues to expand its global reach. Here is the full slate for the 2025 International Series Week 1: TBD vs. Los Angeles Chargers Sao Paulo, BrazilFriday, September 5 The 2024 NFL season included a first for the league, with the debut game in Brazil. That game…