Gilas faces China Taipei, New Zealand, Iraq in FIBA Asia Cup
Gilas Pilipinas will face Chinese Taipei and New Zealand in Group D of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup along with Iraq in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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Iran
Iran is a country in the Middle East currently facing severe tensions with Israel, including missile attacks and retaliatory threats that have caused global oil prices to rise due to potential supply disruptions. Despite internal challenges, such as harsh repression of protests against mandatory dress codes for women, Iranian officials like Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi continue to assert their right to self-defense amid escalating conflicts.
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Last updated at April 26, 2025.
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Alas Pilipinas duo reaches AVC Beach Tour quarterfinals after defeating China
Sofia Pagara and Khylem Progella of Alas Pilipinas secured their spot in the quarterfinals of the Rebisco Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Tour Nuvali Open by defeating China's Yan Xu and Zhou Mingli in straight sets on Friday, April 4.
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PNVF hosts Rebisco Asian Beach Tour in Santa Rosa
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation is hosting the Rebisco Asian Volleyball Confederation Beach Tour Second Nuvali Open in Santa Rosa City from April 2 to April 5.
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Marcos urges Tonga, Bhutan, Nepal to join CTBT
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. committed to urging Tonga, Bhutan, and Nepal to sign and ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) during a meeting with Robert Floyd of the CTBTO at Malacañang Palace on Tuesday.
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Philippines hosts Asian Lawn Bowls Championships April 27-May 4
The Philippines will host the 16th Asian Lawn Bowls Championships from April 27 to May 4 at the Clark Bowling Greens in Pampanga.
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Bagunas recovers for Sept FIVB World Champ
Bryan Bagunas, a key player for Alas Pilipinas, is recovering from an undisclosed left knee injury suffered in August while looking forward to the FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship starting September 12.
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PNVF names Laure, Bagunas as ambassadors for Men's Volleyball World Championship
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) named Alas Pilipinas players Eya Laure and Bryan Bagunas as official ambassadors for the FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship Philippines 2025, set from September 12-28.
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GILAS PILIPINAS secures second place in FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
GILAS PILIPINAS' recent losses in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers have made their path to success in the upcoming Continental meet more challenging.
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Kai Sotto's ACL injury hurts Gilas Pilipinas
Kai Sotto's absence due to an ACL injury has significantly impacted Gilas Pilipinas, leading to four losses in their last five international games.
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Fuel prices hike by P0.80 per liter for gasoline and diesel, P0.10 for kerosene starting Tuesday
Retailers announced a fuel price hike starting Tuesday, February 18, reversing last week's rollback where prices were reduced by P0.10 per liter for gasoline and diesel, and P0.30 per liter for kerosene.
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