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PH exacts revenge on Vietnam to claim SEA Invitational Mobile Legends crown
The Philippines' Bren Esports stages a rousing come-from-behind win against Vietnam's Vec Fantasy Main in the do-or-die match to capture the title
PH tops Vietnam to snag SEA Invitational Dota 2 title
The Philippines' Neon Esports shows why it ended the earlier rounds unbeaten by crushing Vietnam's 496 Gaming in the winner-take-all match
PH sweeps Myanmar to reach SEA Invitational Mobile Legends grand finals
Relegated to the lower bracket, Bren Esports vents its ire on Yangon Galacticos with a sweep of their best-of-three series to clinch the last grand finals berth
Vietnam relegates PH to lower bracket of SEA Invitational Mobile Legends
Vec Fantasy Main dominates Bren Esports in a best-of-three series to punch its ticket to the grand finals
PH Mobile Legends team books SEA Invitational upper bracket finals spot
The Philippines and Vietnam arrange a best-of-three face-off to determine which team will advance to the grand finals
PH through to Mobile Legends playoffs of SEA Invitational
Bren Esports of the Philippines figures in ties with the Yangon Galacticos of Myanmar and Rimo Batara of Indonesia to end the elimination round
New Zealand to host APEC 2021 as cyber-summit
'We simply can't guarantee what will be possible by the end of next year... we need to provide certainty, as a host, about how we'll operate and that's what we've done,' New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says
#StepUpUAP: Another school faces complaints of sexual harassment
The University of Asia and the Pacific encourages victims of sexual harassment to come forward and file complaints with the Office of Student Mentoring, Guidance and Counseling
Virus pushing millions of South Asia children into poverty, says U.N.
South Asia – which includes India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Bhutan – is home to some 600 million children, with around 240 million already living in poverty
Ateneo lands 1st runner-up in international business case competition
PRESS RELEASE: Ateneo de Manila University is the first Philippine university to win 1st runner-up at the prestigious HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Competition
Indigenous youth find ways to help communities hit by pandemic
Several indigenous youth in South and Southeast Asia take the challenge of responding to the needs of their communities
PLDT, international partners to build new Asia-Pacific submarine cable
Japan's NEC Corporation has been selected to construct the 9,400-kilometer long cable, expected to be completed by the 4th quarter of 2022
Rappler Talk: Bob Herrera-Lim on reopening Southeast Asia after lockdown
On Wednesday, June 10, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug speaks to risk consultant Bob Herrera-Lim on how Southeast Asian countries are navigating the post-lockdown threats of the pandemic
U.P. inches up in latest Asia university rankings
In the latest Times Higher Education rankings, the University of the Philippines climbs 30 points and is now 65th in the region. The De La Salle University, meanwhile, slides down to the 301-350 bracket.
Rights groups slam anti-terror bill that will institutionalize Duterte's abuse of power
Human rights groups call out the Duterte government for prioritizing the anti-terror bill while the Philippines is in the middle of a pandemic
Ylona Garcia, Bright Vachirawit on 88Rising’s 'Asia Rising: Summer Edition' lineup
The two stars are part of the online festival's lineup
[ANALYSIS] Why Facebook’s Oversight Board is not diverse enough
Where is Southeast Asia in the FOB?
'Super cyclone' Amphan batters Bangladesh, India
'The situation is more worrying than the coronavirus pandemic. We don't know how to handle it,' India's West Bengal state leader Mamata Banerjee says
Millions batten down as 'super cyclone' Amphan hits Bangladesh, India
Authorities scramble to evacuate more than 3 million people from low-lying areas, but the task is complicated by the need to prevent the spread of coronavirus
'Super cyclone' to slam India, Bangladesh
Along with 'very heavy rainfall,' the system is expected to result in a storm surge pushing the sea level several meters higher
Public should balance 'news diet' during coronavirus pandemic
'Your life depends now literally on the information that you are receiving…. The people need to act like their lives depend on the information they are getting,' says Steve Herman of Voice of America
Virus pushes Indonesia zoo animals to brink of starvation
'If a few more months pass and we don't get any aid from the government or other international organizations, then with a heavy heart we'll have to feed herbivores...to the carnivores.'
Southeast Asia finds ways to minimize waste during coronavirus outbreak
As demand for disposable face masks, disinfectant and protective equipment soars, innovative Southeast Asians have come up with ideas to curb single-use litter while shielding themselves and others from the virus
China, India to narrowly avoid recession in virus-hit 2020 – IMF
The International Monetary Fund predicts growth of 1.2% for China and 1.9% for India in 2020, despite the coronavirus pandemic
Pandemic a 'perfect storm' for South Asia, World Bank says
The World Bank slashes its growth forecast for South Asia, as it expects at least half the countries in the region to fall into 'deep recession' in 2020
Asia cracks down on coronavirus 'fake news'
People have been wrongly detained under vaguely worded cybercrime laws or broad state-of-emergency powers ushered in since the outbreak began, rights groups say
Majority of Metro Manila residents oppose gov't bailout of big businesses
It is the only one of 9 proposed policies tested that fails to get majority support, Publicus Asia's online survey shows
Asia virus latest: Myanmar reports first death, China factory turnaround
The governor of Jakarta says nearly 300 suspected and confirmed victims of the virus have been wrapped in plastic and quickly buried since the start of this month
Magnitude 7.5 quake hits off Russia's Kuril Islands – USGS
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says 'only very small tsunami waves were generated by this earthquake and there is no further threat'
Asia steps up virus efforts as second wave of infections strikes
The World Health Organization has called for 'aggressive' action in Southeast Asia amid fears a major outbreak of the virus could cause some decrepit health care systems in the region to collapse
Perfect storm: Coronavirus imperils Asia's sprawling slums
The deadly coronavirus pandemic looms over hundreds of millions packed into Asia's massive slums, where staying clean is nearly impossible and people have to leave their homes daily to survive
WHO says 'aggressive' action needed in Southeast Asia to stop virus
There are concerns that weaker public health care systems in many Southeast Asian countries will be unable to cope with a major outbreak
Former Army chief Alberto is new PH ambassador to Israel
President Rodrigo Duterte also reappoints former speaker Jose de Venecia Jr as special envoy for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Tokyo-bound Eumir Marcial nails gold in Olympic qualifiers
Narrowly winning the first two rounds, Eumir Marcial puffs enough gas in the third and final round to beat Abilkhan Amankul of Kazakhstan
PH's Irish Magno punches way to Olympics
Irish Magno becomes the fourth Filipino to clinch a ticket to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Eumir Marcial punches Olympic qualifiers finals ticket
After clinching a Tokyo 2020 Olympics berth, Eumir Marcial goes for gold in the men's middleweight final
Lorenzana denies Chinese vessels hampered Pag-asa Island construction
'Although there are always Chinese ships in the vicinity of Pag-asa, they have never in any way interfered with the rehabilitation of the island,' says the defense chief
Olympic qualifier heartbreak more painful than breakup, says Petecio
Nesthy Petecio succumbs to her Japanese foe as she falls short of nailing a slot in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Petecio fails first shot at Olympics
World boxing champion Nesthy Petecio bows to her Japanese foe in the Olympic qualifiers as she misses her first try at securing a Tokyo 2020 ticket
Eumir Felix Marcial books Tokyo 2020 Olympics slot
(UPDATED) Filipino boxer Eumir Felix Marcial secures his maiden Olympic berth as he advances to the semifinals of the qualifiers
Boxers Magno, Paalam make quarters as Bautista crashes out
Irish Magno and Carlo Paalam are one win away from a Tokyo 2020 Olympics berth
LOOK: Despite swarm of Chinese boats, PH building up Pag-asa Island
Satellite photos from a US-based think tank show progress in runway repairs and beaching ramp construction even as Chinese militia vessels surround the Philippines’ main outpost in the West Philippine Sea
Asia-Pacific economies seen to face $211-billion hit from coronavirus
S&P Global Ratings expects the Asia-Pacific region to grow 4% in 2020, which would be the worst performance since a contraction in 2008 caused by the global financial crisis
Marcial books quarterfinals slot, nears Olympics berth
Eumir Felix Marcial moves one win away from qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Petecio one win away from maiden Olympics berth
Nesthy Petecio eases into the Olympic qualifiers quarterfinals, putting her a win away from qualifying for the quadrennial meet
Ian Clark Bautista stuns former youth world champion in Olympic qualifiers
The Philippines opens its campaign with Ian Clark Bautista upsetting Japanese Hayato Tsutsumi in the 2020 Asia and Oceania Olympic boxing qualifiers
PH ranks first in Asia for gender diversity in the workforce – report
The Philippines has the most female industry leaders in Asia. But even at its best figure, women still do not make up more than a third of leadership roles across Asia.
PH boxers begin Tokyo 2020 Olympics quest in Jordan
The Philippines sends a 10-pug delegation to the 2020 Asia and Oceania boxing Olympic qualifying tournament
Indigenous youth in Asia Pacific find strength in unity
'It’s your community that gave you identity. It should be a self-obligatory response to give back to them,' shares Jal Mustari, an indigenous youth from Marawi City
Gilas Pilipinas responds to Indonesia blowout challenge
Parading 5 amateur players in its 12-man lineup, Gilas Pilipinas still manhandles Indonesia to open the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers
