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FIVB Men’s World: Turks hope to keep going after quarters entry

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MANILA, Philippines — Playing with nothing to lose, Turkiye eased its way into the quarterfinals of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship. Behind Adis Lagumdzija, Turkiye remained unbeaten after turning back the Netherlands,  27-29, 25-23, 25-16, 25-19, in the Round of 16 on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. READ: FIVB Men’s World: Turkiye books Continue reading FIVB Men’s World: Turks hope to keep going after quarters entry→

FIVB Men’s World: Turkiye books first-ever trip to quarterfinals

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MANILA, Philippines — Adis Lagumdzija erupted for 28 points to send Turkiye to its first-ever FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship quarterfinal after ousting the Netherlands, 27-29, 25-23, 25-16, 25-19, on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. After a round of 16 exit at the hands of the USA in 2022, Turkiye made its breakthrough to Continue reading FIVB Men’s World: Turkiye books first-ever trip to quarterfinals→

PBA: Blackwater’s Dalph Panopio seeks improvement after ‘rough start’

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MANILA, Philippines–Dalph Panopio admitted there’s plenty to work on after playing in a Blackwater jersey for the first time during Saturday’s tune-up loss to Converge. No full stats were available from the exhibition that ended with a 96-77 loss at Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong City, but Panopio struggled shooting the ball, but a few Continue reading PBA: Blackwater’s Dalph Panopio seeks improvement after ‘rough start’→

UAAP: Jacob Cortez, La Salle escape Adamson to open title defense

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La Salle weathered a determined challenge by Adamson and came away with a 60-58 victory to open its title redemption bid in UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday at University of Santo Tomas Quadricentennial Pavilion. Jacob Cortez delivered in his debut, scoring a go-ahead layup and making a crucial pass that led to Continue reading UAAP: Jacob Cortez, La Salle escape Adamson to open title defense→

UAAP: Tab Baldwin signs extension as Ateneo coach

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Tab Baldwin has agreed to stay as coach of the Ateneo Blue Eagles after signing a three-year contract hours before his team launched its UAAP Season 88 campaign. No less than school president Roberto Yap made the announcement on Saturday when a send-off mass was held at the campus’ Jesuit Residence Chapel. READ: Ateneo coach Continue reading UAAP: Tab Baldwin signs extension as Ateneo coach→

Antitrust body teams up with NTC to bolster data transmission sector

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is partnering with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to strengthen competition in the data transmission industry. In a statement on Friday, the antitrust body said the agreement with NTC entails joint market monitoring, policy development, enforcement actions and capacity-building initiatives. The two government agencies will develop protocols Continue reading Antitrust body teams up with NTC to bolster data transmission sector→

Trump adds $100K annual fee for H-1B visa applications

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WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation that will require a $100,000 annual visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers and rolled out a $1 million “gold card” visa as a pathway to US citizenship for wealthy individuals, moves that face near-certain legal challenges amid widespread criticism he is sidestepping Continue reading Trump adds $100K annual fee for H-1B visa applications→