MALAYSIA’s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim shows an inked finger after voting during the country’s general election at Permatang Pauh, Penang, Malaysia, Nov. 19. — REUTERSKUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as prime minister on Thursday, capping a three-decade political journey from a

FREEPIKThe global economy could not be any worse this year or the next, for what the IMF calls a “unique mix of headwinds” could in fact deteriorate — anything can happen! If Russia further escalates the invasion of Ukraine, or if the US Fed is

RAWPIXEL.COM- FREEPIKIt is too early to conclude that President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is replicating his late father’s foreign policy. That policy consisted of developing as much as possible the country’s relations with any country regardless of ideology or political and economic system. In contrast and

THE Qatar World Cup got off to an inauspicious start this week: a loss for the host nation, a ban on drinking beer, and the threat of a yellow card for players wearing anti-discrimination armbands. And, for a gambling industry trying to capitalize on the potential

A direct offshoot of the country having 57% of its newborn children as illegitimate (as of 2020, see this column’s “A nation of illegitimate children,” Nov. 17, 2022), is that a disturbing number of our young are growing up absent a father. Which leads us

1 of 2DOHA — Former champions Spain got their World Cup off to a pulsating start with a record 7-0 rout of Costa Rica on Wednesday as a Ferran Torres brace and a sumptuous strike from Gavi sent them past the 100-goal mark in soccer’s

1 of 2THE PHILIPPINES continued to produce more world champions as Sandi Abahan and Andrico Mahilum emerged from the Himalayas as the Altitude OCR (Obstacle Course Racing) World Championships Mount Everest winners.The pair beat the best the world can offer in the sport as they

NU Lady Bulldogs’ Angel Surada — UAAP MEDIAWINNING the UAAP championship remains the ultimate goal — and the only way to redemption — for National University (NU) after witnessing its immaculate streak get snapped at last after nine long years.The NU Lady Bulldogs’ 108-game win

Games Friday(PhilSports Arena)3 p.m. — Blackwater vs Rain or Shine5:45 p.m. — Ginebra vs NLEXBarangay Ginebra braces for a rough ride as it traverses the road to the coveted quarterfinal incentive in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.Sitting third behind Bay Area (10-2) and Magnolia (8-2), the