While navigating an archipelago of more than 7,000 islands isn’t easy, packages are finding their way from Manila’s bustling ports to remote villages in Mindanao with increasing efficiency—thanks to a logistics industry that is changing how Filipinos shop and businesses operate. Now valued at over $55.65 billion, the Philippines’ logistics market is simplifying the geographic
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UAAP: UST shakes up early title picture with romp of UP
MANILA, Philippines–Collins Akowe put on a dominant show in his debut as host University of Santo Tomas walloped defending champion University of the Philippines, 87-67, that put a twist into the early title picture of UAAP Season 88 on Sunday. The recruit from the National University boys program had 29 points and 17 rebounds as
FIVB Men’s World: Belgium sets up Italy rematch in quarters
MANILA, Philippines — Belgium reached the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship final eight for the first time after 55 years, sweeping Finland, 25-21, 25-17, 25-21, on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena. The Belgians, who didn’t qualify in the previous World Championship in 2022, continued their dream run and stayed unbeaten in four games, following
UAAP: Nash Racela lauds Adamson’s defense in loss to La Salle
MANILA, Philippines–Adamson coach Nash Racela praised his team’s defensive stand despite falling short to title favorite La Salle in their UAAP Season 88 opener. The Soaring Falcons went on to lose, 60-58, despite leading by three late in the fourth as the Green Archers got big plays from the debuting Jacob Cortez on Saturday at
PM Modi to visit Arunachal, Tripura; launch hydropower, temple projects
Prime Minister Modi will visit Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura on September 22. He will lay foundation stones of multiple development projects worth over Rs 5,100 crore at Itanagar and also address a public function, a statement said
UAAP: Janrey Pasaol downplays performance in FEU opening loss
MANILA, Philippines–Janrey Pasaol couldn’t look at any silver lining after his near triple-double performance went for naught with Far Eastern University’s 86-83 overtime loss to Ateneo in the opener of UAAP Season 88. Pasaol had 24 points, nine rebounds and 11 assists but the Tamaraws squandered a six-point lead halfway into the extension that paved
Jayson Vayson ‘shocked’ after controversial stoppage vs Oscar Collazo
MANILA, Philippines–In a bizarre end to a competitive world title fight, Filipino challenger Jayson Vayson suffered a seventh-round loss to Puerto Rico’s Oscar Collazo on Sunday (Manila time) at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California. Vayson was still in the thick of things when his corner inexplicably stopped the fight a minute and 41 seconds
Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka in Asia Cup Super 4: Stats
In the first Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2025, Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
UAAP: Jacob Cortez embraces big expectations in La Salle debut
Jacob Cortez gave a glimpse of what he can contribute to La Salle’s quest to regain the UAAP championship by coming through with the big plays in the Season 88 opener win over Adamson on Saturday. Cortez finally saw action in the premier collegiate league donning the No. 11 jersey worn by his father in
Australia become 1st team with 400-plus score against India (WODIs)
Australia Women have recorded a score of 412/10 in the 3rd and final ODI versus India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.