Last-hole mishap drops Chan to 3rd, but 2nd ADT title still within reach

MANILA, Philippines -- Aidric Chan’s third-round title charge took a dramatic turn after a costly two-shot swing on the final hole, where the Filipino golfer settled for a bogey to card a 69, slipping two shots behind new leader Luca Ciancetti in a …

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MARGINALIA; The Sage of Jamaran

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 22 June) As soon as I learned of the US bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites early this morning — June 22, 2025 — the Sage of Jamaran immediately came to my mind. Long before he became “Imam” to a nation or “Ayatollah” to the …

Tropang 5G overcome Hotshots to enter semis

MANILA, Philippines — The Grand Slam dream of the TNT Tropang 5G is still alive and kicking. TNT punched its ticket to the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals after outlasting the Magnolia Hotshots, 80-79, in their do-or-die matchup Saturday at the Ninoy Aquino …

Marcos highlights Philippine culture, innovation at World Expo 2025 in Japan

OSAKA, Japan — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday, June 20, visited the Philippine Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, emphasizing the country’s commitment to showcasing Filipino heritage, creativity and innovation on the world stage. …

Soldiers assists 2 NPAs wounded in Sultan Kudarat clash

COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Soldiers had apprehended two New People’s Army guerillas wounded in an encounter with soldiers in Barangay Datu Ito Andong in Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat before dawn Thursday, June 19, The two male NPAs, both minors, are now in …

Japan, BARMM embark on joint health programs

COTABATO CITY, Philippines — The Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Bangsamoro government had reached a deal to cooperate on complex maternal and child care and nutrition programs in the autonomous region. The agreement was signed on Thursday, …

A view of Switerzland's Aletsch Glacier, the Alps' largest glacier

MANILA, Philippines — Between the Bern and Valais cantons in Switzerland, one can find the largest glacier in western Eurasia and among the biggest in the world. The Aletsch Glacier (Aletschgletscher in German) is about 23 kilometers long and covers over  …

Creation of 2 parliamentary districts in 8 BARMM towns mulled

COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Residents of 63 predominantly-Moro barangays in Cotabato province, now grouped as the Special Geographic Area, are in favor of the proposed creation of two parliamentary districts in their communities for them to have …

2 hurt in Maguindanao del Sur grenade blasts

COTABATO CITY — Two individuals, including a four-year-old child, were wounded when gunmen fired 40-millimeter grenade projectiles at houses in Barangay Poblacion, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur, on Saturday night, June 21. Officials from the Shariff …