By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs recovered from a slow start and leaned on a late surge to defeat the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses, 20-25, 26-24, 26-24, 25-21, securing a berth in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, May 2. …
Monthly Archives: May 2026
Embiid, 76ers knock out Celtics
Joel Embiid had 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists and Tyrese Maxey added 30 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-100 victory over the host Boston Celtics in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series yesterday (Philippine time). The 76ers won the final three games in the …
NLEX pulls away from Converge
The NLEX Road Warriors are assured of a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals after a 100-81 win over the Converge FiberXers on Saturday, May 2, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Cady Lalanne put up 22 points and 14 rebounds while Schonny Winston and Robert Bolick each had 21 points for NLEX, which improved to 9-2 …
Negrense Rubin, UST rule Shakey’s tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Junior Golden Tigresses displayed their strong heart and stronger determination in outworking the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts, 16-25, 26-24, 19-25, 28-26, 15-10, to clinch the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League Rising Stars Cup Division 1 title at the La Salle Green Hills Gym. …
Four times the fun: BingoPlus celebrates 4th year at BingoPlus Night 2026 – Step into the Next PLUS
Another exciting extravaganza is afoot as BingoPlus reinforces its case as the number one and most trusted Philippine online entertainment platform with the annual BingoPlus Night on May 19. Like years past, the DigiPlus-owned platform promises another fully immersive celebration that brings together unparalleled star power, world-class performances, and elevated production into one extraordinary night. …
WORKERS’ BURDEN: Making ends meet | Group demands wage hikes, action vs. corruption
By CESAR JOLITO III A local workers’ group marked Labor Day with a sharp critique of government leadership, saying the annual celebration has lost its meaning for ordinary workers amid rising prices, stagnant wages and alleged corruption. In a press statement, Wennie Sancho, secretary general of the General Alliance of Workers Association (GAWA), said the …
Labor Day, and the work that does not rest
By Herman M. Lagon Labor Day in the Philippines has always carried two moods. On the surface, it looks like a pause — banners, speeches, maybe even a long weekend if one is lucky. It feels like a moment where work politely steps aside. But beneath that is something quieter, something most workers don’t really …
Never hesitate to beg for miracles
By Fr. Roy Cimagala Nothing is lost if we dare to ask God for some miracles or some special and extraordinary favors. If God sees that it would really be for own good, he will surely grant it. If not — and he can only be the one to know if what we are asking …
Social media must have stronger obligations to prevent child exploitation: official
Social media platforms and messaging services should have stronger obligations to prevent the online sexual abuse or exploitation of children, an official said, as the Philippine government strengthens its resolve to protect children from this. Barbara Mae Flores, the officer-in-charge executive director of the National Coordinating Center against Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children …
Bacolod SP OKs deal for P4-B WTE project
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) has approved Mayor Greg Gasataya’s request to enter into an agreement with a private firm for a P4-billion waste-to-energy (WTE) facility, marking a significant step in the city’s push to modernize its solid waste management system. The approval, granted on April 29, authorizes Gasataya to sign …