At least seven people died and 27 others were hospitalized Sunday in southeastern Brazil when a driver lost control of a bus carrying football fans on a mountainous road, fire officials said.
Spain won the Women's World Cup for the first time in their history with skipper Olga Carmona striking in the first half for a deserved 1-0 victory over England in Sunday's final.
Gilas Pilipinas suffered a tough 87-102 defeat to world number 18 Montenegro in their closed-door tune-up game ahead of the FIBA World Cup on Sunday night at the PhilSports Arena.
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) announced on Thursday a 50% discount rate for all students and teachers of higher education institutions (HEIs) in the country for the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2023 starting Aug. 25.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. suspended classes in public schools at all levels and work in the government in Metro Manila and in the Province of Bulacan on August 25 to give way for the opening ceremonies of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.
