Kiefer Ravena, a former Gilas Pilipinas player, supports the national team from a distance, contributing positively to his well-being. After playing in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Ravena focuses on his career in Japan’s B.League and personal life, including his recent marriage.
The Senate confirms Susan Monarez as CDC director, signifying a new chapter in agency leadership. Monarez, the first director confirmed under a 2023 law, brings expertise in microbiology and biosecurity.
A Denton ISD student from Braswell High School has called for the removal of the football coach and athletic director, citing manipulative behavior. The school board listens but takes no immediate action.
President Trump alleges Jeffrey Epstein took young women from Mar-a-Lago spa, including accuser Virginia Giuffre. The ongoing legal inquiries continue to probe Epstein’s network and connections.
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Caelen Carson will miss four to six weeks due to a knee injury. Other players also face injuries, impacting the team’s lineup during training camp.
A strong earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has led to warnings of waves up to 4 meters in French Polynesia’s Marquesas Islands. The High Commission advises vigilance as waves are expected around 1:00 am local time.
Scottie Thompson of Gilas Pilipinas contributes to the team’s success by providing his gym for practice before their exhibition game against the Macau Black Bears. Thompson’s support exemplifies his dedication to enhancing team performance.
The Philippine Consulate General in Houston has issued a public advisory warning the Filipino community in the United States against the spread of false information on social media regarding dual citizenship and travel rights of lawful permanent residents.
In a 13-0-2 Decision, with the Justices present voting unanimously, and Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa inhibiting and Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh on leave,* the Supreme Court En Banc on July 25, 2025, declared the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte unconstitutional, noting that it is barred by the one-year rule under Article XI, Section 3(5) of the Constitution and that it violates the right to due process enshrined in the Bill of Rights.
Quentin Millora-Brown, a 6-foot-10 basketball player, appeals to FIBA for eligibility to play as a local for the Philippines’ national team, Gilas Pilipinas. Currently classified as a naturalized player, his camp seeks reclassification to impact his participation in international events. FIBA’s decision is awaited.