LATEST STORIES Will you be the first P16 Billion Powerball jackpot winner from the Philippines? Her biggest fight The reed-thin center, who stands at 7-foot-2, took one shot when he tried to dunk on Lebanon’s ripped and bull-strong big man Ater Majok that ended with a defensive foul.Sotto rued not making the two-handed dunk that would’ve sent the packed crowd at Meralco Gym into an uproar but he gave a glimpse of what kind of player he is.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSJapeth Aguilar wins 1st PBA Finals MVP award for GinebraSPORTSGolden State Warriors sign Lee to multiyear contract, bring back Chriss“He actually tried to dunk on the big man of the other team so he’s a fighter for one thing and he doesn’t get intimidated,” Guiao said of Sotto.“He’s good. I’m excited to see him improve. He’s good, you can’t say that he’s just tall,” veteran big man Beau Belga. “He’s tall, athletic and he has talent so he has everything and I think it’s up to him how he’ll be able to improve himself every single day.” Sotto was far from satisfied with his showing and he knows he still has a ton of work to do to reach his potential.“I need to be better at everything. My body needs to be stronger and faster because I’m not there yet at the top. My skills aren’t 100 percent yet and I need to work on everything,” Sotto said in Filipino.At his age, he’s only scratching the surface.“What he lacks is the maturity of his body. He’s not yet strong so perhaps when his body develops in one or two years, he will develop the strength together with the quickness,” Guiao said.Sotto was the only high school player included in Guiao’s 20-man pool for the fifth window of the Fiba World Cup Asian qualifiers.ADVERTISEMENT Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award Gov’t to employ 6,000 displaced by Taal Tim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crown Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew Gretchen Barretto’s daughter Dominique graduates magna cum laude from California college MOST READ Japeth Aguilar embraces role, gets rewarded with Finals MVP plum Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. Nadine Lustre’s phone stolen in Brazil Allen Durham still determined to help Meralco win 1st PBA title The Ateneo star missed the team’s first few practices and first three scrimmages to prioritize his studies.Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.netKai Sotto finally suited up for the Philippine men’s basketball team when Gilas Pilipinas took on Lebanon in its final tune-up game ahead of the fifth window of the Fiba World Cup Asian qualifiers.The 16-year-old Sotto played briefly when he started the third quarter and scored two points on free throws and only had a lone attempt from the field but it was enough to make a good impression on his teammates and head coach Yeng Guiao.ADVERTISEMENT View comments read more

As part of celebration activities marking the country’s 168th Independence Day, the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Sinkor Old Road branch donated several items to at least eight mothers who had just given birth on the auspicious occasion of Liberia’s 168th independence anniversary.Pastor Majek Folorunsho, who made the donations to the baby mothers at the John F. Kennedy (JFK) Medical Center in Sinkor on July 26, informed the beneficiaries that items presented to them was the church’s way of identifying with mothers who have just delivered babies at the hospital, especially during the July 26 festive season.He did not disclose value of the donated items, but said it was God that made the project realize a vision to identify with the mothers, noting that the best celebration for this day is to identify with the needy, sick and those that are afflicted.“Children are blessings from God, but being born on the birthday of their country is a double joy for the family and we are happy to share that joy also with their parents,” Pastor Folorunsho said.He said Liberians should see their country’s independence anniversary as a day to reflect upon individual life success, and the level of contribution one can make to redeem Liberia by making the country better at all times.The Items that were donated to the babies’ mothers included sanitary materials, detergents and a single set of baby-tub to the kids that were delivered first. In many cases, he said, only few people can have that immediate support to care for their newly born baby; that is why it was necessary for the church to intervene.Pastor Folorunsho called on the public to exhibit charity to their fellow Liberians that are in need, because their failure to do so would be interpreted as disregard to their plight.Pastor Folorunsho noted that his church would continue praying for peace in Liberia, asking the Heavenly Father for more blessings and prosperity.Asatu Diallo, the mother of the baby who received the tub expressed gratitude to the church leadership for the gift items, adding that the kind gesture from the church was an indication that God work in mysterious ways.Asatu said the assistance from the church was timely for the mothers and it will go a long way for some of them.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) read more

Breaks ground for for Vocational Training SchoolVice President Jewel Howard–Taylor has decried the under-development of Fuamah District in Lower Bong County at the total cost of the project is US$150,000, LINA Correspondent Richard Baysah reports.The Vice President said as a result of the under-development of Fuamah, she will strive to ensure that it receives the much-needed attention to move the district forward.According to the LINA, Vice President Taylor made the statement on Friday, October 12 when she broke ground for the construction of the Fuamah Vocational Training Institute in Bong Mines, Lower Bong County.The program which is initiated by the Vice President, is being done in partnership with NetLib Vocational Training School in Congo Town, outside Monrovia, and other public and private corporate entities, including the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP), ArcelorMittal, Monrovia Breweries, MNG Gold Mining Corporation, and the LISCR Trust Company.When constructed, Madam Taylor said, the Fuamah Vocational Training School will give young people employable skills that will improve their livelihoods.She said Fuamah plays host to the biggest mining investment company, China Union, Liberia Bong Mining Company, and as a result of not having vocational and technically trained youths, they always venture elsewhere for the requisite ones they desire to employ, thus depriving citizens of the district the right to employment with the company.“No one should ever see this as a political plus or gimmick, but must see it as a channel through which our younger generation will gain meaningful vocational and technical skills that will transform their lives for the betterment of our country,” she said.District Representative Joseph Papa Kolleh expressed gratitude for the initiative, terming it as “very timely for the people of Fuamah District.”Kolleh assured Vice President Taylor of his full support, and called on his people to get involved in the growth and development of the district. “There can be no easy way or a single person initiating any form of meaningful development in an area without the involvement of others,” Rep. Kolleh said.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) read more

me because emery didn’t win manager of the month pic.twitter.com/qgeNwo5xvw— pippa (@ffspippa) October 12, 2018 Not quite sure how Emery hasn’t won manager of the month after our 9 game winning streak 🤷‍♂️— Aaron Ellis (@aarone148) October 12, 2018 Emery robbed ! pic.twitter.com/cn8hFvCVMQ— Hsn AFC (@HassanGooner10) October 12, 2018 The agenda against Arsenal continues, how on Earth did Unai Emery not get Manager of the Months ? @premierleague #afc— 🅰️Fahey-11 (@AFahey_Official) October 12, 2018 In four games played in September, Arsenal won all four, while Wolves got three wins and a draw,But the top flight newcomers conceded just one goal last month – in their 1-1 draw with Manchester United – and kept three clean sheets.Wolves’ brilliant start to the season sees the club sit seventh in the table, just three points below Arsenal.But Gunners fans believe their boss was more deserving of the award and some have claimed the decision is more evidence of the ‘agenda’ against the club (?).See how the Emirates faithful reacted below… 1 Nuno Espirito Santo: P4 W3 D1 L0Unai Emery: P4 W4 D0 L0guess who won the Manager of the month? I can’t stand this agenda against Arsenal— X²³ (@Lacazetting) October 12, 2018 How has Emery been robbed like this? Literally won every game. Absolute farce. https://t.co/KowG0j2BjL— Unai Emery’s 🔴&⚪️ army (@LeeGunner82) October 12, 2018 Wait what. Emery had a 100% record in September…… https://t.co/5PiBlXEX7t— Adon (@TheEthiopianGuy) October 12, 2018 Reading Arsenal fans comments… pic.twitter.com/kTMZ9FQgZL— FPL_Fly🔻 (@FPL_Fly) October 12, 2018 Arsenal fans are outraged their manager Unai Emery missed out on the Premier League Manager of the Month award after the Gunners extended their winning run to nine games.Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo was handed the gong by league chiefs instead, despite not winning as many matches. shut up fool how can you compare a pure tactician from emery than a cheap leap frog football of wolves lets wait till 18games and see where they will be— dominic iortyer (MCP) (@dominicnike) October 12, 2018 Premier League need to Esplaaaaain why Emery didn’t win Manager Of The Month #afc #— Mufi (@Mufz11) October 12, 2018 read more