If he gets re-signed, coach Jorge Souza de Brito would like to keep most of Alas Pilipinas players led by Best Setter Jia De Guzman and Best Opposite Spiker Angel Canino, who competed in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women, for future international tournaments. The Brazilian coach just led the Philippine women's volleyball team to its first-ever podium finish in any AVC tournament, as Alas clinched a bronze medal via 25-23, 25-15, 25-7 win over Australia in the battle for third place at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila on May 29. De Brito's 3-year contract as Philippine women's team head coach ends on June 30. Video by Niel Victor Masoy

Two buses, San Agustin and Jasper, collide near the PITX bus terminal in Paranaque City although no one was reported injured in the incident on May 30, 2024. The Manila Times video editor Miguel Luis Sison was in one of the buses during the crash, the cause of which has not been determined as of posting time. Video by Miguel Luis Sison

An influx of patients with severe injuries and burns from an airstrike arrive at the Red Cross field hospital in Rafah, Gaza, on May 26, 2024. Medical staff are concerned that this and the increasing communicable diseases could lead to potential outbreaks and complications related to chronic conditions. The field hospital is a combined effort of 12 Red Cross National Societies to help address the overwhelming medical needs emanating from the ongoing conflict. Video by ICRCGet the latest newsdelivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

The High Speed Rail (Hong Kong Section), starting from June 15, will introduce a new long-haul route to Hunan Province, adding six new destinations that directly connect to popular tourist destinations such as Zhangjiajie and Fenghuanggucheng. The new Zhangjiajiexi route will include six new destinations: Shaoyang, Huaihuanan, Dongkou, Fenghuanggucheng, Jishoudong and Zhangjiajiexi, providing one pair of southbound and northbound trains every day. With the six new additions, the High Speed Rail now provide direct access to a total of 78 destinations. Meanwhile, the High Speed Rail’s short-haul train service will be enhanced starting from June 15. For details on the train schedules and fares, please refer to the following links.

Angel Canino says she's in for another go with Alas Pilipinas should she get a call. Canino proved to be a force for the Philippine national women's volleyball team in the AVC Challenge Cup, where it claimed a historic bronze medal at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on May 29, 2024. The La Salle ace banged 14 points to lead the Philippines in its win over Australia, 25-23, 25-15, 25-7. Video by Niel Victor Masoy

Alas Pilipinas' Arah Panique will not be denied in her breakout game against Kazakhstan in the AVC Challenge Cup at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on May 28, 2024. Panique proved she was a worthy last-minute replacement to injured Casiey Dongallo, firing 14 points in Alas' 23-25, 21-25, 14-25 semifinals loss to Kazakhstan. VIdeo by Niel Victor Masoy

Twelve people, including nine professional football players, were arrested by ICAC for allegedly offering and accepting bribes for match-fixing in the local Premier League and also the Second Division. It is alleged that the coaches gave secret signals to the football players to manipulate the match results - such as the number of goals or corner kicks, the match scores, etc - while placing bets through their associates and profiting from illegal gambling. It was learned that the illegal bets placed by individual arrestees in one season amounted to over HK$1 million. Over 20 premises and residences of the arrestees were raided, while more than 20 individuals including several football players were also interviewed during the investigation. It also reviews corruption-prone areas of the Football Association to further enhance the integrity management and corruption prevention capabilities of the football sector.

MANILA, Philippines — The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) has announced the extension of the application deadline for aspirants of its inaugural rookie draft. This decision comes in response to the overwhelming number of applicants requesting additional time to secure the necessary supporting documents, including a PSA-issued birth certificate and letters of recommendation. "Since this is the first-ever draft event for the PVL, many applicants have requested more time to compile their necessary documents," said Malonzo. The schedule for the draft combine and the draft proper remains unchanged. The draft combine is set for June 25-26, while the draft proper will commence on July 6.

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. looks on as he meets with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, at Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines, March 19, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/Pool/File PhotoPhilippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Wednesday new rules outlined by China's coast guard that could result in the detention of foreigners in the South China Sea were an escalation and "worrisome". China routinely accuses vessels of trespassing in areas of the South China Sea that fall inside the exclusive economic zones of its neighbors and has clashed repeatedly with the Philippines in the past year. The Philippines "will use any point of contact with China to stop aggressive actions" and allow Filipino fishermen to fish in the South China Sea, Marcos said. Beijing claims jurisdiction over most of the South China Sea, a conduit for more than $3 trillion in annual ship-borne trade.

Spending time online may boost your well-being, the results of a large international study revealed. Researchers at the University of Oxford examined 16 years of data from 2.4 million people, tracking things like life satisfaction and sense of purpose. "We set out to address this gap by analyzing how internet access, mobile internet access and active internet use might predict psychological wellbeing on a global level across the life stages. Vuorre and Przybylski found that the association between internet access and wellbeing were consistently positive. According to the study, people who had access to the internet reported greater life satisfaction, positive experiences and social life satisfaction.

A 4-year-old girl is currently in critical condition as she developed cardiac arrest after a surgical suturing operation, Yan Chai Hospital announced on Tuesday. The Hospital said the girl suffered head injuries in a fall at home last Saturday (May 25) and was sent to the A&E with a 2-cm wound along with a fever. She was then arranged for a suturing procedure and received three stitches on her head. The girl was then admitted to the paediatric intensive care unit of Princess Margaret Hospital for treatment, where the clinical diagnosis was hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy. Yan Chai Hospital stated that the patient is currently in critical condition and described the situation as rare.

Keeping the price of rice reasonable and steadyThe government decided to propose that the National Food Authority (NFA) be given the right to import rice and to maintain a buffer stock to assure that the price of rice can be kept more stable. This is the essence of old-style rice price stabilization. The fact is that domestic rice agriculture has not been able to keep in pace with population growth. It is the plan to help assure consumers of rice that they would have a low domestic price. As long as domestic price stabilization is based on reasonable, not unsustainable, price targets, most economists would agree that the reforms undertaken under the rice tariffication law are sufficient.

Behind-the-scenes: Angel Aquino's exclusive fashion shoot for Philstar.comMANILA, Philippines — This Mother’s Month and National Heritage Month, Philstar.com is doing a series of mini-stories featuring the talented mother-daughter thespians Angel Aquino and Iana Bernardez. They sat down for an interview before they were photographed for a fashion editorial featuring sustainable clothing and accessories. In this video, Angel harks back to her roots as a model, showcasing her ageless beauty set against the majestic Manila sunset. — Photos by EC Toledo, video by Anjilica Andaya---Produced and styled by Deni Rose M. Afinidad-BernardoAssisted by Kathleen A. LlemitClothes, bags and accessories by ReRunway, a sustainable social enterprise espousing circular fashion through upcycling, 100% zero waste and handmade techniques, as well as sourcing from Indigenous Peoples and non-government organizations such as Negros Cultural Foundation and Tahanang Walang Hagdanan. Beauty; Makeup by Lala Flores, Nicole Goyena using barenbliss

We firmly stand behind Mr. Kumar, affirming his unwavering character and integrity and support in clearing his name to ensure that fairness prevails,” the letter read. READ: Businessman James Kumar skips Senate panel’s ‘PDEA leaks’ probeSantiago mentioned their names in CCTV footage previously presented during the chamber’s hearing. Santiago is apparently asking former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales not to testify about the alleged PDEA leaks, citing possible dangers to his life. However, Kumar denied the allegations, saying that he does not know Morales or the issue he is involved in. “Character assassinations such as these not only harm the individuals targeted but also discourage others from engaging in philanthropic and community work,” it further said.

Read the full storyMay 27, 2024 – 7:10PMMANILA, Philippines — Five people were reported dead due to Typhoon Aghon (international name: Ewiniar), the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said on Monday. 2 as Typhoon Aghon (international name: Ewiniar) continued to move away from the country on Monday afternoon. Read the full storyMay 27, 2024 – 4:09PMMANILA, Philippines — Electricity supply will soon return in areas affected by Typhoon Aghon (international name, Ewiniar), Malacañang said Monday. 2 remains raised in parts of Isabela and Aurora as Typhoon Aghon (international name: Ewiniar) moves northeastward over the Philippine sea. Read the full storyMay 27, 2024 – 7:18 AMMANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Aghon (international name: Ewiniar) slightly intensified on Monday morning as it moved away from the country over the Philippine Sea.