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Pitt lawyers say judge ordered change to Jolie custody deal

A California judge ruled that a custody order concerning Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s children must be modified in his favor, according to court documents filed by the “Fight Club” actor’s lawyers.

Malaysia goes on two-week national lockdown amid virus fight

Malaysia announced a two-week nation-wide lockdown to curb a relentless surge in coronavirus cases.

FIBA 3X3 OQT - Shattered dreams

Olympic bid ends for Gilas

Destroyed Marawi mosques rise again

Marawi City is regaining its title as the country’s Islamic capital after the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) announced the near completion of six mosques inside the city center.

Ramp up voter registration, election preparation efforts

With less than a year before the next national elections are held on May 9, 2022, what is the state of the Commission on Elections’ preparedness?

BSP issues rules on banks' reputational risk management

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said the recently approved rules for banks’ reputational risk management will ensure stronger financial growth and stability.

Single mothers from Eastern Samar prove construction jobs are not just for men

TACLOBAN CITY — There is nothing that mothers will not do, especially for the future of their children. No boundaries, no pity.

Lack of quarantine hotels in Cebu causes flights to be diverted to Manila

The government is moving to increase the availability of quarantine hotels and other facilities in Cebu after its airport would temporarily stop accepting international flights starting today, May 29.

BOXING-Donaire on Pacquiao-Spence: Can't underestimate Manny

Filipino four-division world boxing champion Nonito Donaire believes Manny Pacquiao remains a force to reckon with against unified WBC and IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr.

Toward learner-centered education: Lessons from pandemic

Thanks to digital transformation, social communication has enabled and facilitated meaningful engagement between the governors and the governed. This was demonstrated earlier this week in the interaction between the Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and college students.

Sixers roll over Wizards

Simmons leads Philly; Jazz, Knicks tie series

Naomi Osaka to boycott media at French Open

Japan's Naomi Osaka said Wednesday that she will not take part in news conferences at the forthcoming French Open, believing that some postmatch inquests are little more than kicking a person while they're down.

House junks impeach raps vs SC Justice Leonen, 37-0

The House Committee on Justice treated the impeachment complaint against Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen as a mere scrap of paper as it voted unanimously to junk it following a determination that the complaint is insufficient in form.

12.25 M vaccines arriving in June

Duterte orders equitable distribution of jabs in the country

Suspect In 'Vaccine For Sale' Scheme Surrenders; MMC To Craft Uniform Ordinance Vs Jab Selling

The suspect behind the “bakuna for sale” (vaccines for sale) in Mandaluyong City has surrendered to Mayor Menchie Abalos and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos on Wednesday.

Cayetano-Pacquiao Debate On Creation Of Boxing And Combat Sports Commission Heats Up

The “boxing match” between boxing icon Senator Emmanuel Pacquiao and Senator Pia S. Cayetano continues.

COVID-19 Cannot Be Beaten One Country At A Time – UN Chief

UNITED NATIONS (Xinhua) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for global solidarity in the fight against the pandemic.

Education Towards Financial Inclusion A Boon To Economy

From the standpoint of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the current COVID-19 pandemic is a “most opportune teachable moment.” Despite disrupting the rhythm and tempo of Filipinos’ daily lives, the acceleration of digital transformation has also fast-tracked their ability to comprehend and participate in online financial transactions, especially digital payments for basic goods and services. Even government has resorted to online transactions, given the periodic hardening of quarantine measures.

MARC Pingris - PBA Champ, Gilas Hero Announces Retirement

After 16 PBA seasons highlighted by a Grand Slam and heroic efforts while playing for flag and country, Marc Pingris has finally decided to call it quits.

Brazil Captures Fugitive Italian Mob Boss

Italian mob boss Rocco Morabito was arrested Monday in northeast Brazil, police said, almost two years after his escape from a prison in Uruguay where he was awaiting extradition to Italy.

Marawi Still ‘Rising From The Ashes'

Four years after the bloody siege of Marawi City, the government has completed 60 percent of the rehabilitation of the city where the Islamic State-linked Maute group engaged Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) troopers in a five-month-long warfare that began on May 23, 2017. This was the most recent assessment made by Task Force Bangon Marawi headed by the Secretary of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD).

Mickelson, Koepka Mobbed By Fans

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

Panuayan, Dela Cruz In Quarters

Filipino boxers John Paul Panu-ayan and Jere Samuel Dela Cruz secured slots in the quarterfinal after contrasting wins in the preliminary round of the ASBC Elite Men and Women Boxing Championships Monday night in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

UN Declares ‘War' On COVID

India death toll tops, 300,000; Japan ramps up vaccination

Toward Technologyenabled Basic Education

As the COVID-19 pandemic triggered restrictive quarantine measures, schools were shuttered in consonance with national government policy not to allow in-person learning that would place the health and safety of elementary and high school students at great risk. This resulted in the postponement of school reopening first to August, then to October 2020. Hence, the school year is still in its second semester when it would have been in its summer session by now.

Japan Opens Mass Vaccination Centers Ahead Of Olympics

Japan opened its first mass vaccination centres on Monday in a bid to speed up a cautious Covid-19 inoculation programme with just two months until the virus-postponed Tokyo Olympics.

Why Covid Cases Increased In Davao Region

The Department of Health (DOH) in Davao region has pointed out that social gatherings because of complacency and the improper use of face masks and face shields are among the gaps they have observed as the region recorded an increase in the number of active coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases Sunday.

Booker Stars As Suns Torch Lakers

Phoenix takes series opener; Memphis stuns top seed Utah

4 Rescued From Rampaging River

DAVAO CITY – Four individuals were rescued from the middle of a rampaging river in Barangay Don Enriquez Lopez, Mati City, Sunday.

Asian Taekwondo Olympic Qualifier - Kick Worthy Of Tokyo

Dying-second hit sends PH jin Barbosa to Olympic Games