Ray Parks returns to B.League action after SEA Games gold

Ray Parks Jr. rejoined Osaka Evessa in Japan’s B.League on May 19, 2025, immediately after winning men’s basketball gold with Gilas Pilipinas at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games. Parks suited up in Osaka’s 75-73 home loss to the Sendai 89ers at Ookini Arena Maishima, as the result counted toward both teams’ regular-season standings. The game followed a tight schedule coordinated between the Philippine national team, Osaka Evessa, and B.League officials to accommodate Parks’ SEA Games duties and club commitments.

Read more

Contractor Sally Santos turns over P15 million allegedly from flood control projects

The Department of Justice in the Philippines reported new fund recoveries from contractor Sally Santos and former DPWH officials Gerard Opulencia and Henry Alcantara in connection with alleged ghost and anomalous flood control projects in Bulacan and the National Capital Region. Santos turned over P15 million under a restitution deal, while Opulencia and Alcantara surrendered P40 million and P71.38 million, respectively, as part of larger commitments tied to DOJ memorandums of agreement and provisional admission to the Witness Protection Program.

Read more

Aston Villa keeps rolling, beats Man United for 10th win

Aston Villa defeated Manchester United 2-1 at Villa Park as Morgan Rogers scored two solo goals to secure the club’s 10th straight win in all competitions. The Premier League victory kept Unai Emery’s side in third place and within three points of the top of the table. The result extended Villa’s strong form in the title race and left Manchester United outside the leading positions. This fact-based match report covers the key moments, scoring, atmosphere, and implications for both clubs in the ongoing Premier League season.

Read more

San Antonio Airport warns of heavy holiday travel surge

San Antonio International Airport is urging travelers to arrive early, plan parking, and check flight status as U.S. holiday air travel surpasses 8 million domestic passengers. Officials report increased flight activity, higher parking demand, and longer security lines, and advise use of rideshare and off-site parking options. The airport is coordinating with airlines, TSA, and local agencies to manage record holiday crowds while maintaining safety and operational readiness.

Read more

Ombudsman subpoenas Cabral’s computer, electronic devices

The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines has issued a subpoena duces tecum directing the Department of Public Works and Highways to surrender all government-issued computers and electronic devices of the late Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral for forensic examination in connection with the Flood Control Scandal investigation. Assistant Ombudsman Jose Dominic Clavano IV said a law enforcement agency will examine the devices to determine if any data was altered, deleted, or tampered with after the scandal became public. Police, meanwhile, continue to investigate Cabral’s death after authorities found her body in a Benguet ravine, with Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla stating that she died of blunt force trauma consistent with a fall.

Read more

Cabral gone, but flood mess probe expected to move forward

Philippine authorities are preparing to continue the investigation into alleged insertions and kickbacks in flood control projects despite the death of former Public Works Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral. Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon said investigators could summon Cabral’s former staff, scrutinize DPWH records, and coordinate with oversight and law enforcement agencies. A newly formed legal team will study civil, administrative, and asset recovery actions against involved individuals and entities.

Read more

DOJ unveils Epstein trove with photos, grand jury records

The U.S. Department of Justice has released the first batch of Jeffrey Epstein-related records under a disclosure law signed by former President Donald Trump. The material includes photographs and redacted grand jury testimony drawn from past federal investigations. Officials say the documents are the initial installment in a phased review and release process mandated by statute. The files are subject to legal limits on grand jury secrecy, privacy and security concerns. Future releases will follow additional review cycles as agencies evaluate remaining Epstein records for public access.

Read more

Gilas Pilipinas claims SEA Games gold; Jamie Malonzo shines

Jamie Malonzo helped Gilas Pilipinas secure a 70-64 win over host Thailand in the SEA Games men’s basketball gold-medal match at Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok on Friday. Filipino fans chanted “MVP” as Malonzo headed to the free-throw line in the closing minutes and converted crucial points that preserved the lead. Gilas used tight defense and timely free throws to hold off Thailand’s late comeback attempts and then received the gold medals during a postgame ceremony on the court.

Read more

Health sector seeks higher PhilHealth allocation, MAIFIP termination

Philippine medical societies have urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Congress to increase funding for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) and to phase out the Department of Health’s Medical Assistance for Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) program. The groups called for reallocating resources to strengthen PhilHealth as the primary vehicle for public health financing, particularly for indigent and financially incapacitated patients. They plan to submit formal position papers and engage with lawmakers and agencies to manage a transition that avoids service disruption while consolidating government support for medical care under a single, adequately funded national health insurance system.

Read more