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Tim Cone says Malonzo’s B.League stint was bound to happen

LAWIN.newsAugust 2, 202509 views

Jamie Malonzo, a former key player for Barangay Ginebra, has officially signed with the Kyoto Hannaryz for the 2025-26 Japan B.League season. Ginebra coach Tim Cone revealed the team was aware of Malonzo’s ambitions and expressed no surprise at the move. Malonzo’s departure opens opportunities for Ginebra’s other players like Jeremiah Gray and Jason David, while also highlighting the trend of Filipino players joining international leagues. The Kyoto Hannaryz aims to bolster their competitiveness with Malonzo’s addition.

US stocks slide as weak jobs data fuels economic concerns

LAWIN.newsAugust 2, 202507 views

U.S. stocks dropped sharply on Friday, August 4, 2023, following a weak July jobs report. Major indices, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, fell due to lower-than-expected job creation and downward revisions for the previous months, raising economic concerns.

2-time NCAA champion Jimly Lantaya of Letran passes away at 24

LAWIN.newsAugust 2, 2025011 views

Jimly Lantaya, a two-time NCAA men’s basketball champion, died on Saturday in Manila, Philippines. The former Letran Knight was 24 years old. Lantaya contributed to the Colegio de San Juan de Letran’s victories during NCAA Seasons 97 and 98.

8.8 earthquake rocks waters off Russia’s Kamchatka region

LAWIN.newsAugust 2, 202508 views

A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula ranks among the strongest recorded globally. It triggered tsunami warnings and highlighted the region’s ongoing seismic risks.

SpaceX gets 4 astronauts to ISS in just 15 hours

LAWIN.newsAugust 2, 2025015 views

SpaceX successfully transported four astronauts from the United States, Russia, and Japan to the International Space Station just 15 hours after launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The astronauts will spend six months at the ISS, replacing a previous crew.

Chevron Announces Major Workforce Reductions at Former Hess Headquarters in Houston

Mae De Vera, LAWIN.newsAugust 1, 2025014 views

Chevron is set to lay off 575 employees at the former Hess HQ in Houston as part of its $53 billion acquisition integration. The move aligns with industry trends of cost-cutting and consolidation, with similar layoffs seen across major oil companies following recent mergers.

Heart Attack During New York Bar Exam Sparks Outcry Over Exam Protocols

Orlando R. Dizon, LAWIN.newsAugust 1, 2025024 views

Multiple reports have emerged from the New York bar exam at Hofstra University, where a female candidate—identified by some sources as a…

Comelec says Marcos will sign law delaying barangay, SK elections

LAWIN.newsAugust 1, 2025016 views

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will sign a law on August 12, 2023, to postpone the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections to 2026. Voter registration continues until August 10. This move aims to align electoral schedules.

Ja Morant brings flair and dunks to fans on first Manila visit

LAWIN.newsAugust 1, 2025016 views

NBA star Ja Morant visited Manila on Friday, thrilling fans with basketball displays and performances. His visit concluded the “Make Them Watch” Nike tour, with Morant engaging with the local community in a fan-focused event.

Houston-area shooting suspect gets $500K bond after worker killed

LAWIN.newsAugust 1, 2025021 views

A judge has set a $500,000 bond for Omar Marzouk, who faces murder charges in Houston for killing contract worker Jimmy Arevalo. The shooting occurred during a confrontation outside a business, with surveillance footage capturing the incident. The Houston Police Department continues its investigation.