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FIBA sanctions South Korea for skipping Asia Cup qualifiers last November

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 20 12:00 PM

FIBA announced late Tuesday that they are sanctioning the federations that did not participate in the November 2020 window of the Asia Cup 2021 qualifiers. Read more »

TNT's Rosario, Pogoy, NLEX's Soyud set to enter Gilas bubble

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 19 06:28 PM

More PBA players will enter the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna this Friday to join the national team's training camp. Read more »

Asia shares step back, await China economic update

Reuters
Posted at Jan 18 10:00 AM

SYDNEY - Asian share markets retreated from highs on Monday as disappointing news on U.S. consumer spending tempered risk sentiment ahead of a closely-watched reading on the health of the Chinese economy. Read more »

Southeast Asia: Contact tracing a COVID-19 hoax

Yvonne T. Chua, Vera Files
Posted at Jan 16 04:58 AM

The diet hoax—that eating high-alkaline foods could beat COVID-19—should have died down by now. After all, science experts and fact checkers across the globe had been quick to bust it when it came out. Read more »

US imposes sanctions on Chinese officials, oil giant over South China Sea 'coercion'

David Shepardson, Alexandra Alper and David Brunnstrom, Reuters
Posted at Jan 15 03:37 AM

Washington accuses Beijing of seeking to intimidate other Southeast Asian coastal states such as Vietnam and the Philippines that have competing claims there. Read more »

Biden likely to improve ties with Asia, end 'silly trade war' -Mahathir

Reuters
Posted at Jan 14 02:43 PM

After four years of dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump, Asia can expect President-elect Joe Biden to improve ties with traditionally supportive nations and end a "silly trade war" with China, Malaysia's former premier Mahathir Mohamad said.   Read more »

Architect of Obama pivot to steer Asia policy for Biden

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 14 06:35 AM

WASHINGTON - Kurt Campbell, a key architect of Barack Obama's US "pivot" to Asia, will take a top job for President-elect Joe Biden, signaling renewed efforts to rally with allies in the face of a rising China. Read more »

ROS coach Garcia welcomes chance to learn in Gilas coaching staff

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 13 02:32 PM

A little over a year since he was last part of the national team program, Rain or Shine coach Caloy Garcia is back in the sidelines for Gilas Pilipinas. Read more »

Asia shares mostly lower amid rising coronavirus cases, Washington turmoil

Chibuike Oguh, Reuters
Posted at Jan 12 09:28 AM

Asian stocks were mostly lower on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street declines as political turmoil in Washington and rising coronavirus cases worldwide weighed on sentiment ahead of the start of the quarterly earnings season. Read more »

Shooting hand ni Thirdy Ravena naoperahan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 11 07:07 PM

Naging matagumpay ang operasyon kay Thirdy Ravena matapos mabali ang buto ng isa niyang kamay. Read more »

Gilas players enter Calamba bubble anew

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 10 02:47 PM

The first batch of Gilas Pilipinas players entered the "bubble" at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna on Sunday.    Read more »

Asian nations toughen virus curbs as Europe fights new strain

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 07 10:10 PM

Countries in Asia were stepping up their fight against the coronavirus on Thursday to suppress a contagion they had previously tamed, as warnings grew in Europe over a new fast-spreading variant. Read more »

PBA: Marcial begins talks with players in SBP's 'wishlist'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 07 05:52 PM

PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial on Thursday confirmed that he has begun discussions with players who are included in the SBP's "wishlist."   Read more »

More than half of adult Pinoys lost jobs, had emotional problems due to pandemic: survey

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 07 02:51 PM

But amid these problems, more than half of survey respondents also said that they became closer to their family members, Pulse Asia said. Read more »

Nearly half of Pinoys opt to skip COVID-19 vaccine: Pulse Asia

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 07 10:53 PM

Nearly half or 47 percent of Filipinos said they would not get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19, an independent Pulse Asia survey revealed Thursday. Read more »

Majority of Pinoys wear face masks to prevent COVID-19 infection: Pulse Asia

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 07 12:50 PM

Majority of Filipinos wear face masks to avoid contracting COVID-19, according to an independent Pulse Asia survey released Thursday. Read more »

LIST: Banks waiving interbank transfer fees

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 04 06:25 PM

Several banks have announced that they will be waiving interbank transfer fees via Instapay and PESONet to encourage online transactions amid the continued threat of COVID-19. Read more »

PBA waiting on SBP list for FIBA window, as SMC group vows continued support

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 04 02:37 PM

PBA commissioner Willie Marcial is still waiting on the SBP for the list of players who will be called up to the national team in the upcoming window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 qualifiers. Read more »

'Lahat kami nangangarap': Isko Moreno wants to focus on pandemic instead of higher office

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 04 12:08 PM

Although every politician aspires to a higher position, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Monday said he wants to prioritize the city's response against the COVID-19 pandemic over his career goals. Read more »

Duterte name working for Sara: Pulse Asia president

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 04 09:41 AM

Name recall and her association with President Rodrigo Duterte are the possible reasons why Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio topped the list of preferred presidential candidates for the 2022 general elections, a private pollster said Monday. Read more »