Jenkins scores career high as Pistons stop Lakers streakDaniss Jenkins of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball against Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of their NBA game at the Little Caesars Arena on March 23, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. LOS ANGELES, United States — Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 30 points as the Detroit Pistons halted the Los Angeles Lakers' nine-game winning streak with a 113-110 victory on Monday (Tuesday Manila time). Austin Reaves put the Lakers 110-109 ahead with 30 seconds remaining with a floating jump shot but Jenkins scored Detroit's final four points for a hard-earned win. In Cunningham's absence, Jenkins stepped up to lead the Pistons, while Jalen Duren added 20 points with 11 rebounds and Duncan Robinson 12 points. Victor Wembanyama's 26 points led the Spurs scoring, with Dylan Harper and Keldon Johnson each scoring 21 points off the bench.

Swiatek splits with coach Fissette after early Miami Open exitPoland's Iga Swiatek reacts during the women's singles match against US' Danielle Collins of the WTA Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 10, 2025. WARSAW, Poland — Iga Swiatek announced on Monday that she had parted ways with her coach Wim Fissette following her second-round exit at the Miami Open. After quarterfinal defeats at the Australian Open, the Doha Open and Indian Wells, six-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek continued her uncertain start to the 2026 season with a three-set loss to Magda Linette in her opening match in Miami. "That being said, after many months of working together with my coach Wim Fissette I've decided to take a different path." She will start that chapter one place further down the rankings after being leapfrogged by Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina in the World No.

Sibol coaches honored to heed Asian Games callMANILA, Philippines — Members of the Philippine Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) national team’s support coaching staff said joining Team Sibol for the Asian Games fulfilled a long-standing personal goal, even as they continue to hold professional coaching roles overseas. Two of the three support coaches tapped for the Asian Games are currently based abroad — Denver "Yeb" Miranda of Indonesia's ONIC Esports and Michael "Arcadia" Bocado of Malaysia's Selangor Red Giants. Bocado, who has coached the national team of Malaysia for the Southeast Asian Games, revealed that he was actually offered to coach for the Asian Games but had first opted to ask Sibol if there was an opportunity even for Filipino coaches based abroad. "Yung sa akin, actually may offer na ako na to coach yung Asian Games. So, everything was, napagusapan naman lahat and alam naman namin yung responsibility ko as a support coach of Team Sibol.

Iran fires new wave of missiles at Israel after denying Trump talksPhoto by SAUL LOEB / AFP US President Donald Trump walks to speak to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, on March 23, 2026.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said there have been talks between the United States and Iran over the past day in which the two sides had "major points of agreement," adding that a deal could be done soon to settle the war. We have points, major points of agreement, I would say, almost all points of agreement ... we've had very strong talks, Mr. Witkoff and Mr. Kushner had them," Trump told reporters in Florida. "With Iran, we've been negotiating for a long time, and this time, they mean business," Trump said. STRIKES ON POWER PLANTS POSTPONEDEarlier on Monday, Trump backed down on a threat to target Iran's power network, saying he would postpone any strikes on power plants and energy infrastructure. Me and the Ayatollah, whoever the Ayatollah, whoever the next Ayatollah ..." Trump said.

All options to end the Iran war are badIran has two main strategic advantages in fighting the war against the United States and Israel: 1) control of the Strait of Hormuz and 2) vulnerability of the Gulf countries (GC) to Iran’s sabotage and attacks. For most of the 92 million Iranians, this conflict is a religious war and existential war – a war to the finish against the Great Satan, the United States, and the Small Satan, Israel. No wonder, Iran is in no mood to end the war. Because of Iran’s advantages, no one – not even Donald Trump of America, Mojtaba Khamenei of Iran, Netanyahu of Israel – knows when and how to end the war. “Having been attacked twice while in talks with America, Iran is understandably hesitant about another round.

A Colombian Air Force C-130 Hercules transport plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday in the country's southwest, killing nearly 80 military personnel, according to preliminary reports. Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed the crash on social media. While Sanchez said the exact death toll and cause of the accident remain under investigation, military sources cited by local media indicated around 80 soldiers lost their lives. If confirmed, the crash would be one of Colombia's worst military aviation disasters in recent years. The military has cordoned off the area around the airport for evidence collection.

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran speaks during an interview with CNBC on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., November 10, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Almost 1 in 3 vehicles sold“We forecast a 30 percent market share of EV from total vehicle sales for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles,” EVAP chairman emeritus Ferdinand Raquelsantos said in a Viber message yesterday. Last year, sales of electrified vehicles covering hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles reached 58,905 units, accounting for 12 percent of total automotive sales. In 2024, the share of electrified vehicle sales in total automotive sales was only at 5.5 percent. Amid the recent surge in oil prices, he said electrified vehicles are considered part of the solution. While demand for electrified vehicles continues to grow, he said there are also customers considering other choices such as smaller vehicles with low displacement engines.

‘Fiscal tightening a drag on growth’In a report, Nomura said “fiscal tightening intensified at the start of the year” and is likely to “point to a further drag in near-term growth momentum,” particularly as the ongoing Middle East war adds downside risks. MANILA, Philippines — Aggressive fiscal tightening at the start of the year is emerging as a key drag on the Philippines’ near-term growth outlook, with Nomura Global Markets Research warning that weak government spending and rising external risks could weigh on economic momentum. In a report, Nomura said “fiscal tightening intensified at the start of the year” and is likely to “point to a further drag in near-term growth momentum,” particularly as the ongoing Middle East war adds downside risks. “While this swing is attributable to tax revenue growth remaining positive, as BTr has emphasized (though slowing sharply), we think the bigger driver was the sharp drop in spending growth,” the report said. This weak fiscal impulse comes at a critical time for the economy.

Lawyer on Comelec’s Marcoleta ruling: One for the booksSenators Rodante Marcoleta address the media during a press conference held at the Senate in Pasay City on January 20, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal slammed the decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to clear Sen. Rodante Marcoleta of the complaints against him for not disclosing P75 million worth of donations during his Senate campaign. Marcoleta argued that the amount was donated to him before he was declared a candidate, citing past jurisprudence. “If the donation was given when Marcoleta was not yet a ‘candidate,’ how can Section 99 be applied to the donors? If Marcoleta was not a candidate when he took the money, then the money was not an ‘election contribution’ – it was practically a private gift.

Muchova ends Eala’s Miami Open campaignAlexandra Eala of the Philippines returns a shot against Magda Linette of Poland during Day 5 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Eala’s drought against tennisters from Czechia continues as she absorbed a 6-0, 6-2 beating at the hands of Karolina Muchova in the Round of 16 of the Miami Open Monday evening (Manila time). Eala thus could not replicate her semifinal finish in last year’s tournament after a humbling defeat against the World No. Since her Miami Open run last year, Eala has absorbed losses against Czechian tennisters Linda Fruhvirtova (Birmingham Classic), Barbora Krejcikova (Wimbledon,) Marketa Vondrousova (National Bank Open), Tereza Valentova (Japan Women’s Open and Qatar Open) and Linda Noskova (Indian Wells.) She will kick off her clay season in the Upper Austria Ladies Linz Open in Austria from April 6-12.

The EU said Monday a free trade agreement with South American bloc Mercosur will provisionally enter into force on May 1 -- despite a pending court ruling on its legality. "Today is an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner," EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic said. "The priority now is turning this EU-Mercosur agreement into concrete outcomes, giving EU exporters the platform they need to seize new opportunities for trade, growth and jobs." "Provisional application ensures the removal of tariffs on certain products as of day one, creating predictable rules for trade and investment," the European Commission, in charge of EU trade policy, said Monday. The EU had already signalled in February it would provisionally implement the deal, prompting a public split between its two largest member states France and Germany.

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Xiong'an New Area in Hebei Province on Monday, where he inspected the construction progress in the startup zone. ADVERTISEMENT SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENTXi visited China Huaneng and the Xiong'an Campus of Beijing No 4 High School to learn about the development of the area. He greeted representatives of officials and staff from organizations that have been relocated or are under construction as part of the projects to reduce Beijing's non-essential functions, streamlining its role as China's capital. Xi also chaired a symposium on further advancing the high-quality construction and development of the area. Gloria Leung

EDITORIAL — Another broadcaster killed, and countingThere’s a presidential task force to promote the security of media workers. Yet in the nearly four years since President Marcos took office, eight media workers, most of them radio broadcasters, have been murdered. A ninth victim, radio commentator Federico Gempesaw, was shot outside his home in Cagayan de Oro on the eve of the President’s inaugural in June 2022. One of the passengers in the SUV shot Calo in the head, killing him. Whether or not the attacks are work-related, every unsolved murder fuels impunity and the certainty of more attacks.