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SBP's Panlilio elected as FIBA Asia Board 2nd Vice President

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 25 03:35 PM

MANILA - Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas chief Al Panlilio has been elected as the second Vice President of the FIBA Asia Board for 2023-2027. Read more »

Why 3x3 thrives inside malls in basketball-crazy Philippines

Levi Joshua Verora Jr.
Posted at May 25 06:55 AM

Spacious shopping malls have become the default spots for 3x3 basketball events – a unique combination that many consider a win for all. Read more »

Gilas Women want to earn respect of FIBA Asia heavyweights

Levi Joshua Verora Jr.
Posted at May 24 05:48 PM

Gilas Pilipinas Women head coach Patrick Aquino expects the women’s basketball national team to perform better in the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2023. Read more »

Gilas' Guytingco eyes recovery from injuries, looks to suit up in Asiad

Rom Anzures, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 24 12:49 PM

Trina Guytingco maintained her positive outlook after the Gilas Women fell short of the gold medal in the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia. Read more »

Thai tourist arrivals hit 9M in the first quarter

Rungroj Yongrit, EPA-EFE
Posted at May 22 07:28 PM

9.47 million foreign tourists visited Thailand since January 2023, leading the way among its Southeast Asian neighbors. Read more »

FIBA: No rest for Asia Cup-bound Gilas Women

Rom Anzures, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 12:38 PM

Gilas Pilipinas women's head coach Patrick Aquino is ready to get his squad back in action, this time for the FIBA Women's Asia Cup. Read more »

How good PH-Vietnam ties may affect S. China Sea situation

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 20 03:11 PM

China may behave more carefully in the South China Sea if the the good relations between the Philippines and Vietnam are sustained, an analyst said Saturday. Read more »

Central Asian leaders meet in China for 'milestone' summit

Deutsche Welle
Posted at May 19 10:28 AM

The Central Asian summit is being held in China's Xian city at the same time as the rival G7 summit in Japan. Read more »

9 Filipinos rescued from Malaysia, Thailand return home

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 18 02:50 PM

Nine Filipinos who were allegedly victims of human trafficking in Malaysia and Thailand have been brought home, the Bureau of Immigration said. Read more »

7 Filipinos in Forbes' '30 under 30 Asia 2023' list

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 18 01:11 PM

Seven Filipinos were included in Forbes’ roster of “30 Under 30 Asia 2023,” which is comprised of young entrepreneurs and trailblazers across the Asia-Pacific region. Read more »

Vanessa de Jesus gets PH passport, can play for Gilas Women

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 17 04:14 PM

In a big boost to the Gilas Pilipinas Women, Duke University guard Vanessa de Jesus has acquired her Philippine passport. Read more »

Biden to cut back Asia tour due to US debt crisis

Deutsche Welle
Posted at May 17 07:23 AM

US President Joe Biden canceled his upcoming major Asia tour and will return to Washington early for talks to avert a potentially catastrophic debt default. Read more »

9 out 10 Filipinos want gov't support in manufacturing: survey

Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 16 04:08 PM

Nine of out 10 Filipinos want the government to help support the manufacturing sector, according to a Pulse Asia survey commissioned by Stratbase ADR released on Tuesday. Read more »

Do you want to be a PH Navy reservist?

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 16 04:00 PM

The PH Navy Reservists fair, held in celebration of its founding anniversary, featured various weapons and rescue services as well as a recruitment booth. Read more »

Ilang bangko tumutulong sa imbestigasyon sa aberya sa GCash

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 09 09:13 PM

Tumutulong sa imbestigasyon ang dalawang bangko sa naging aberya sa GCash. Read more »

ASEAN at a 'crossroad' as Myanmar violence escalates

Martin Abbugao and Allison Jackson, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 09 05:45 PM

Southeast Asian nations are at a 'crossroad,' a senior Indonesian minister warned, as escalating violence in Myanmar loomed over a regional summit. Read more »

Pilipinas nakilahok sa 13th IMDEX Asia sa Singapore 

Annalyn 'Apol' Mabini | TFC News Singapore
Posted at May 09 02:47 PM

Pilipinas lumahok sa ika-13 IMDEX Asia na idinaos sa Singapore Read more »

Joint patrols in South China Sea to begin very soon - envoy

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 08 01:03 PM

Joint patrols in the disputed South China Sea could begin 'very soon, the Philippines' envoy to the United States said Monday. Read more »

Myanmar crisis to dominate ASEAN leaders summit

Martin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 07 03:56 PM

The crisis in Myanmar will loom over talks between Southeast Asian leaders in Indonesia this week, as they renew calls for an end to the violence. Read more »

2 Pinoy players invited to NBA dev't camp in Singapore

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 03 01:06 PM

Two Filipino players will take part in a four-day elite basketball camp organized by NBA Academy Asia in Singapore, the league announced. Read more »