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[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday that the police and military must be accredited after the Philippines was recognized as one of the safest countries in the world. Duterte was reacting to a report by Washington-based analytics firm Gallup that ranked the Philippines as the 12th safest …

[ad_1] Saso seeks redemption against world-class rivals Dante Navarro (The Philippine Star) – November 6, 2020 – 12:00 am Toto Japan Classic MANILA, Philippines – With less attention, less pressure, Yuka Saso hopes to capitalize on her new role as one of the contenders as she shifts the spotlight to …

[ad_1] For a time there, it seemed more and more that the next season of the National Basketball Association (NBA) would not take off until after the new year. Considering that 22 teams, particularly those that made it deep into the playoffs, endured a long and arduous stay within a …

[ad_1] The National Basketball Players Association is close to a deal that would begin the 2020-21 National Basktetball Association (NBA) season on Dec. 22 with a shortened schedule of 72 games per team, according to ESPN. Athletic previously reported the possibility of a 72-game season that would begin just before …

[ad_1] Courtesy of Simeon Celi, Presidential Photo and Tom Brenner, Reuters MANILA – If Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden secures the White House, it will be good for the Philippines amid its ongoing maritime dispute with China, a think tank said Thursday. A Biden administration will establish a rules-based international …

[ad_1] TRAP Seeks IATF Approval for ‘Triathlon Bubble’ Enthusiasts and professional athletes like Kim Remolino will benefit if the proposed “triathlon bubble” wins IATF approval. (Photo from Kim Remolino’s Facebook account) The Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP) plans to hold a sprint event in hopes of slowly bringing the …

[ad_1] Commuters head to the lined bus loading and unloading area along Agham Road in Quezon City on October 15, 2020. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News MANILA (TO UPDATE) The Philippines may begin inoculating COVID-19 vaccines to the public in May next year if all goes according to plan, Secretary Carlito …

[ad_1] ‘Great achievement’: Nadal achieves 1,000th career victory (Agence France-Presse) – November 5, 2020 – 11:03 am PARIS – Rafael Nadal said he was proud of a “great achievement” after claiming the 1000th Tour victory of his illustrious career on Wednesday (Thursday Manila time), becoming the fourth man to reach …

[ad_1] LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 11: Rajon Rondo # 9 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives the ball against Jae Crowder # 99 of the Miami Heat and Andre Iguodala # 28 of the Miami Heat during the second quarter of Game Six of the 2020 NBA Finals …

[ad_1] Spanish Rafael Nadal poses with the trophy for his 1000th ATP victory in the final of his second round men’s individual tennis match against Spanish Feliciano López on day 3 at the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 – Paris Masters (Paris Bercy) – indoor tennis tournament at the AccorHotels …