There are various tiebreaker options being explored to ensure the four-Test series between the Springboks and All Blacks ends with a winner.

Over the past decades, China and Vietnam’s relationship has been shadowed by deep historical wounds, rooted in battles over the South China Sea that still shape maritime tensions today. Almost three weeks ago, Hanoi protested Beijing’s island reclamation in the Paracel Islands, saying Vietnam has enough evidence and legal basis to affirm its sovereignty over

MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese Coast Guard vessel was spotted in the waters off Mindoro on Friday morning as the Atin Ito mission ship, M/V Kapitan Felix Oca, headed toward Pag-asa Island for its fourth civilian mission. Atin Ito spokesperson Emman Hizon reported that at around 7:20 a.m., a China Coast Guard vessel bearing bow

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — A Department of Education (DepEd) district supervisor was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Alicia town, Zamboanga Sibugay, on Thursday evening. Police said identified the victim as Rey Dalaota Camaingking, 45, a resident of Nesoricom Village, Barangay Magdaup, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. Police said the incident took place at approximately

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A road collision involving two traditional public utility jeepneys (TPUJs) was reported at the junction of D. Jakosalem Street and V. Gullas Street in Cebu City at around 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 1, leaving multiple passengers injured. The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) said ambulances were immediately dispatched to the

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña warned he would resign if the Cebu City Council endorses a proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) loop at the South Road Properties (SRP). Councilor Winston Pepito, the top-ranked councilor, would then ascend to the vice mayoralty under succession rules. Osmeña issued the ultimatum during deliberations on a

TACLOBAN CITY — Thousands of job seekers across Eastern Visayas converged on Labor Day job fairs on Friday, May 1, as participating companies offered at least 6,806 employment opportunities throughout the region. Of the total vacancies, 2,872 were available in Tacloban City alone during a major job fair held at the Tacloban City Convention Center.

MANILA, Philippines — On Labor Day, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said more than 250,000 job seekers were hired on the spot at job fairs and over five million graduated from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) since he assumed office in 2022. Marcos reported these in his speech during the124th

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — Police have launched an intensified manhunt for a police officer suspected of shooting a 25-year-old farmer past midnight on Thursday (April 30) in Barangay Aliwekwek, this capital town. Lt. Col. Junmar Gonzales, Lingayen police chief, said the suspect is a police personnel assigned to the San Carlos City Police Station and a

    MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Friday clarified that there is no blanket ban on electric bicycles (e-bikes) and electric tricycles (e-trikes), stressing that these vehicles can still operate on city and municipal roads. In a statement, LTO chief Markus Lacanilao said the restriction applies only to national highways and