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Paul too young, too fast for Tyson

Mike Tyson's controversial return to boxing ended in a one-sided defeat on Friday, with YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul cruising to victory by unanimous decision against the heavyweight icon in Texas.

Centeño in semis of World 10-Ball

Filipina Chezka Centeño is out to achieve a feat that's never been done before - win two straight world 10-ball titles.

LeBron books 4th straight triple-double

Anthony Davis scored 40 points and LeBron James made more history to spark the Los Angeles Lakers over San Antonio 120-115 on Friday, launching their bid to defend the NBA Cup.

Mapua stays on track toward finals

Lacking in size, Mapua relied on defense, hustle and rebounding strength to beat Arellano, 75-69, yesterday and move to the top of NCAA Season 100 elims at the Cuneta Astrodome.

PBA breakthrough in EASL?

Since EASL set up shop in 2017, it has organized six tournaments and no PBA team has ever made it to a final.

Tigers advance to Final Four

Santo Tomas snapped a five-year Final Four drought, running away with a 75-49 revenge win against hopeful Adamson in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball yesterday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

Lebanon studying US ceasefire plan

Lebanese officials were reviewing on Friday a US truce proposal in the Israel-Hezbollah war as Hamas said it was ready for a ceasefire on Israel's other front, in Gaza.

Comedian Conan O'Brien to host Oscars

A year after turning to comedian Jimmy Kimmel for the second time to host their big show, the Academy Awards will pivot to another familiar TV funnyman - Conan O'Brien.

Trump picks campaign aide for White House press secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump reached into his inner circle on Friday and chose his transition spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, as his White House press secretary, putting a 27-year-old firebrand in position to aggressively defend him.

Rock band Linkin Park returns with new album

Linkin Park, the inventive American rap-rock band who wove electronica into its heavy, melodic compositions, return with their first new album in seven years, \"From Zero.\"

Leader of Spain flood region admits mistakes

The head of the Spanish region devastated by the country's deadliest floods in decades admitted to \"mistakes\" and apologized on Friday but rebuffed calls for his resignation.

Pompeii implements daily visitor limit

The world-famous Pompeii archaeological park introduced on Friday a daily limit of 20,000 visitors, the latest Italian tourist hotspot to take action against overcrowding.

China frees Taiwan fishing boat captain after four months

A Taiwanese fishing boat captain held in China for more than four months on allegations of illegal fishing has been released after paying a fine, Taiwan's coast guard said yesterday.

TRB approves collection of SCTEX toll hike

The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has authorized the implementation of the second tranche of approved toll rate adjustments for Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway or SCTEX.

BBM declares holidays for 2 localities in Luzon

President Marcos has declared special non-working days in Meycauayan City in Bulacan and Mayantoc town in Tarlac to allow residents to celebrate their founding anniversaries.

Board OKs P30 pay hike in E. Visayas

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) has approved a P30 increase in the daily minimum wage of workers in Eastern Visayas.

Police, military hunt Maguindanao drug dealers

Police and military units are on the hunt for two of four drug dealers who killed two police officers and wounded two others in a botched anti-drug operation on Friday in Sultan Kudarat town.

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IMMIGRATION CORNER

Anticipating the Trump immigration policy

Over the past week, one of the main topics of discussion not only here in Washington, DC, but in many parts of the globe is the immigration policy of president-elect Trump.

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Unused hazard maps

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council issued the call a week ago.

P947,000 worth of illegal drugs seized in QC, Valenzuela

Illegal drugs with an estimated street value of P947,000 were seized in Quezon City and Valenzuela City in the past two days.

2 suspects in selling fake vehicle documents arrested

Two suspects tagged in the manufacturing of fake motor vehicle documents were arrested in Quezon City last Friday.

4 Americans barred from Phl over child abuse convictions

Four American men have been barred from entering the Philippines after they were found with a history of child abuse, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI).

Muntinlupa begins holiday season with Christmas tree lighting ceremony

The festive spirit has officially arrived in Muntinlupa City as the local government hosted a grand Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the city hall grounds last Friday night.

Quiboloy back at Camp Crame

Controversial religious leader Apollo Quiboloy is back at his detention cell at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center more than a week after he was granted a medical furlough due to a heart condition.

Masbate's most wanted arrested in Parañaque

Masbate's most wanted person was arrested during a manhunt operation last Thursday in Parañaque City.

MM braces for impact of Super Typhoon Pepito

Local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila have started mobilizing its search and rescue equipment and other resources in preparation for the potential impact of Super Typhoon Pepito.

Villar vows to support mothers, pregnant women

Las Pinas Rep. Camille Villar vows to press harder for the approval of legislative measures seeking to protect and improve the welfare of all mothers in the country, especially those who are pregnant.

Malaysia protests new Phl maritime laws

Malaysia has protested new maritime laws in the Philippines that it says encroach on its territory, a government official said Friday.