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© Provided by GMA News Online hijab A video of women who were supposedly held hostage by Maute group members in Marawi City has surfaced in the social media. According to a report by Maki Pulido on "24 Oras" on Wednesday, the women were appealing to President Rodrigo Duterte for their rescue. The seven hostages were all wearing hijab. It was unclear when and where the video was taken. A video of another alleged hostage, Father Teresito "Chito" Suganob, has also spread in the social media. The report said the military was still looking into the motive behind the video. "Seemingly the video may seem to be authentic but beyond the authenticity and the message of the video, there lies in the real reason for coming up with a video which is propaganda purposes and we would not want to get into that," Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla said. Suganob, in the video, was seen pleading with the military to stop its off...

© Bloomberg/Bloomberg 1476302005_apple-store (Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. is already in your pocket, on your desk and underneath your television. Soon, a device embossed with “Designed by Apple in California” may be on your nightstand or kitchen counter as well. The iPhone-maker has started manufacturing a long-in-the-works Siri-controlled smart speaker, according to people familiar with the matter. Apple could debut the speaker as soon as its annual developer conference in June, but the device will not be ready to ship until later in the year, the people said.  The device will differ from Amazon.com Inc.’s Echo and Alphabet Inc.’s Google Home speakers by offering virtual surround sound technology and deep integration with Apple’s product lineup, said the people, who requested anonymity to discuss products that aren’t yet public. Introducing a speaker would serve two main purposes: providing a hub to automate appliances and lights via Apple’s HomeKit system, and establishin...

Replay Video UP NEXT IBM's quantum computer gets powerful upgrade IBM is building the first universal Cloud-based quantum computers for business and science use, able to perform calculations not possible with conventional computers. Matthew Stock reports. Reuters Plant report reveals new discoveries, climate survivors The second annual "State of the World's Plants" report, involving 128 scientists, examines the winners and losers in the plant world under a changing climate. Matthew Stock reports. Reuters Scientists discover coral that could beat climate change Coral growing in the Red Sea's Gulf of Aqaba can tolerate rising sea temperatures, which means it could be safe from bleaching due to climate change, according to a Swiss and Israeli study. Amy Pollock has more. Reuters SETTINGS OFF HD HQ SD LO The initial construction of the massive airplane Paul Allen has been quietly building in the California desert is comp...

© Provided by The Verge Oculus has added Google Chromecast support to the Samsung Gear VR headset, so users can stream virtual reality experiences to their TV using a new cast button on the Oculus mobile app. This means that other people can now watch what you’re doing inside virtual reality — an option that’s long been possible on tethered headsets like the Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR, but absent from phone-based mobile VR. Oculus brags that Gear VR is the only headset to officially support Chromecast right now, although Google is including Chromecast support in a Daydream VR update rolling out later this year. Most tethered headsets are already indirectly connected to a monitor or TV, so they can mirror the headset display automatically. People watching a cast won’t be able to interact with apps or get the full experience of being in the Gear VR. But this option can make VR seem less isolating in a group setting, and it’s easier to guide new users through the interface when ...

© Provided by Engadget It seems like Google hopes tickling your funnybone will keep its Allo chat app installed on your phone. The latest update adds selfie clips so you can add a personalized touch to your responses. Essentially, they're just looped GIFs made from a video of whatever's in front of your phone's camera. Allo's head of product Amit Fulay tweeted the info out earlier today, including the GIF below. In the thread, Fulay says that the update is available to all users. Now, it's worth noting that this sort of thing has been available via Giphy Cam before, but it being built directly into Allo (among the recent slew of updates) suggests that Google isn't giving up on its latest chat app just yet. We're launching selfie clips in #GoogleAllo today, making it easier to capture and share your own personal gif pic.twitter.com/EzjLb33CSa — Amit Fulay (@amitfulay) May 31, 2017

MANILA, Philippines – Freddie Roach is in favor of pitting Manny Pacquiao against UFC star Conor McGregor. But only if it is a boxing match and nothing more. Roach on Tuesday said he doesn't see Pacquiao competing as a mixed martial artist. "I'm not sure about that [Pacquiao in MMA]. I mean the sport is different and I don't think the matchup is very different and the rules will decide the winner. If it's a boxing match, yes we'll fight him (McGregor) but I haven't talked to Manny about it," the multi-awarded trainer said during an appearance at the weekly PSA Forum at the Phoenix Hotel in Pasay City. Roach made the comment amid a recent , the reigning UFC lightweight champion who's currently pursuing a fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Arum said McGregor can go for Pacquiao if he can't strike a deal with the retired Mayweather. But if McGregor hopes he can lure Pacquiao into a fight inside the octagon, it won't happen, according to Roa...

SO WHAT – Highspeed’s items on Filipino stars with foreign blood drew varied reactions from readers, one of them saying, “So what else is new?” From way back, there were many mestizos and mestizas in local showbiz. Readers conceded then there were few with Middle Eastern roots. Now they’re all over showbiz and other fields, thanks to Filipinos who work in Arab countries and who have married “natives.” Same is true among those who work in European countries like Germany and Italy. Speaking of Italy, at least two readers asked why Matteo Guidicelli wasn’t included on Highspeed’s list of Fil-Italians. Mea culpa. They reminded that even before Matteo, there was Italian mestiza Consuelo Regotti, more popularly known as Linda Estrella, mother of the biggest child star of the ‘50s, Tessie Agana. • GERMANS – So, Julia Montes is half-German (father side), but three of the beautiful stars of the ‘50s have German blood (also father side). Sigrid Von Giese (Paraluman), who actually started...

© Provided by GMA News Online Teresito Suganob Muslim leaders in Marawi are also keen to make sure that abducted priest Father Teresito "Chito" Suganob will be saved alive from the Maute group. Suganob is the vicar general of the city's Cathedral of Our Lady Help of Christians. Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla Jr. after Wednesday’s Mindanao Hour in Malacañang said that Suganob had established ties with Muslim leaders through joint projects. “There are many religious leaders from the Muslim side who are interested that Father Chito come out of this alive because they have been working together on many good projects. Kung mawawala siya, sino magiging connection ng Muslim leaders?” Padilla told reporters. “So, kailangan iyong Muslim leaders makipagtulungan at hikayatin mga Muslim na humahawak sa kanya na huwag siya patayin at panatilihin siya kasi siya ay tumutulong, hindi lang sa Kristiyano, tumutulong din siya sa Muslim,” he ...

© Provided by GMA News Online Rodrigo Duterte and Joma Sison Despite the recent cancellation of the fifth round of the peace negotiations, Communist Party of the Philippines founding chairman Jose Maria Sison on Wednesday said the National Democratic Front panel still had the authority to talk peace with the government. Sison added that he remained impressed with Duterte's willingness to talk peace with the communist movement. "The panel continues to be authorized to negotiate. From my side as chief consultant, I'm still impressed with having a President who is willing to go for genuine land reform, national industrialization, and ano... for an independent foreign policy," Sison said in a press conference in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. "Those are things that you try to keep in mind, there are some bright lights to go by along the way," he added. Duterte earlier in the day said he would order the arrest of NDF consultants if the New People's Army i...

© Provided by GMA News Online Graphics by Jannielyn Ann Bigtas DMCI Masbate Power Corp. (DMPC) on Wednesday cut power supply to the island province of Masbate due to unpaid bills of the electric cooperative which sells electricity to the province. "We regret to advise the Masbate Electric Cooperative (MASELCO) and its customers that DMCI Masbate Power Corp. is compelled to discontinue its power supply to MASELCO effective May 31 at 8:30 a.m. due to non-payment of outstanding bills in the total amount of P240 million," the wholly-owned subsidiary of Consunji-led DMCI Power Corp. said in a notice to MASELCO. The unpaid bills excludes a partial payment of P20 million the cooperative remitted on May 30. "Despite our repeated request for payment and demand letters, we have yet to receive any firm commitment from MASELCO on when the said arrears will be settled in full," DMCI Masbate said. "We urge MASELCO and its customers to undertake the necessary preparati...

© Provided by GMA News Online impostor Government agents have arrested a woman for allegedly claiming to be a sister of the late Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago and a consultant of Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II. The NBI identified the suspect as Myrna Rosales Velez who was applying for an NBI clearance at the NBI headquarters in Manila when she was arrested by the elements of the NBI-Anti-Organized and Transnational Crime Division on Monday. NBI arrests woman claiming to be a sister of former senator Miriam Santiago, consultant of DOJ Sec. Aguirre. | @virgillopezpic.twitter.com/YS82X9e8sV — GMA News Breaking (@gmanewsbreaking) May 31, 2017 A complaint received by the NBI said Velez pretended to be Atty. Paula Dimpna Beatriz Palma Defensor. The NBI said the female complainant met Velez at the Department of Justice (DOJ) in July last year when she was following up a case against her. The 65-year-old Velez then offered her legal services by introducing herself as the ...

© Provided by GMA News Online A government soldier carries a boy who was rescued along with 20 others as troops continue to assault the remaining Maute gunmen in Marawi City on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Reuters/Romeo Ranoco With their parents out of town, Mohammad Hamid was left with the crucial task of bringing his seven younger siblings to safety amid armed clashes between the military and Maute group members in Marawi City in southern Philippines. In a Balitanghali report by JP Soriano on Wednesday, Hamid, 22, narrated how he had to ensure the safety of his brothers and sisters by fleeing the embattled city, parts of which the extremist group had seized last week. "Ang sinisigaw na po... tumatakbo na po 'yung iba wala na pong tsinelas... tumakbo lang po kasi hanggang umabot po kami sa highway," Hamid said. "Umiiyak lang po sila, tatlo po yung karga ko patakbo kami... Hanggang nakuha namin 'yung motor, sinakay ko po sila," he added. The report did not...

© Ferdinandh Cabrera Government troops show a black ISIS flag recovered from a house occupied by Maute members in Marawi City on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Ferdinandh Cabrera Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, the administrator of martial law in Mindanao, has ordered the arrest of 125 members of the ISIS-inspired Maute group who laid siege to Marawi City. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) spokesperson Deputy Director Ferdinand Lavin said Lorenzana issued the arrest order on Monday for staging rebellion. Of the 125 Maute members, Lavin said the government has identified the full names of 95 members while 30 carry aliases. Lavin said the NBI, as well as the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police, will help in the arrest. Under the 1987 Constitution, a person who is arrested or detained while martial law is in effect must be charged in court within three days. Otherwise, he must be set free. President Rodrigo Duter...

© Provided by GMA News Online House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez As 17th Congress adjourns for its first regular session, Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez took pride in key pieces of legislation that the House of Representatives was able to pass during the past year. Speaking before his colleagues at the end of Wednesday’s session, Alvarez said they “can proudly say to the Filipino people that the laws (they) passed will address the problems they face every day.” He noted the following key measures approved by the lower chamber: extending the validity of Philippine passport to 10 years; extending the validity of driver’s license to five years; strengthening protection for Filipinos in need of emergency health care; amendments to the Revised Penal Code; free WiFi in public places; free tuition in state universities and colleges; and the Comprehensive Tax Reform Bill that was approved on the same night. Alvarez, however, did not mention the controversial death penalty bill, which he...

© Provided by GMA News Online Senator Leila de Lima on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, delivers her privilege speech calling for legislative action against the proliferation of fake news. Benjie Castro The Senate minority bloc has filed a resolution expressing its support to Senator Leila de Lima’s request for temporary furlough so that she can attend to matters of crucial legislation. Senate Resolution No. 391 was filed by Minority Leader Franklin Drilon, and Senators Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV, Risa Hontiveros, and Antonio Trillanes IV.  “Senator De Lima is not asking for the privilege of attending all legislative sessions or hearings, but is simply requesting for a modicum of support from the Senate to enable her to properly perform her mandate,” the resolution said. “Senator De Lima has not been convicted of any crime and is in full possession of political and civil rights, the exercise of which are only limited by the deprivation of her physical ...

© GMA News' Mav Gonzales Twitter account 3-foot snake found by residents in Sta. Mesa, Manila What residents in Sta. Mesa, Manila thought was a piece of rope turned out to be a snake, GMA News' Mav Gonzales reported on "Unang Balita." WATCH: Nabulabog ang mga taga-Sta. Mesa, Manila nang matagpuan ang ahas na ito sa isang bahay roon. Report sa @UnangHirit! pic.twitter.com/g88dYN8PLY — Mav Gonzales (@mavgonzales) May 31, 2017 The witnesses were taken by surprise when the "rope" started to move. Barangay officials and residents proceeded to catch the three-foot snake, which will be turned over to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). It is not known where the snake came from but residents said this is not the first time they encountered a reptile in their neighborhood. — BAP, GMA News

MANILA, Philippines – The world, the country and local officials offered kind words, prayers and help in an outpouring of support to Olympian Ian Lariba, who was recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. The International Table Tennis Federation has posted a video of the players recently competing in the ongoing World Championships in Dusseldorf, Germany wishing Larriba a fast recovery a day after hearing the shocking news that she was diagnosed with the debilitating disease. Monetary help, not just moral support, was also extended as early as Tuesday. The first to answer the call was Philippine Sports Commission William "Butch" Ramirez, who initially donated P150,000 before making it P375,000. © Philstar.com Ian Larriba "Yes, we collaborated with La Salle and I have instructed my people to pay the initial bills of Yan Lariba," Ramirez told The STAR Wednesday. And there will be more coming. "There is still no fix amount but the initial is P375,0...

© Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images Margaret Court at the Australian Open in January. Margaret Court at the Australian Open in January. Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images Australian tennis great goes off on LGBT people. Australian tennis legend and now practicing homophobe Margaret Court complained that women’s tennis is “full of lesbians” and compared gay people to Hitler and the devil. Court, 74, managed to dredge up every possible insult to LGBT people in a radio interview with a Christian website. Hat tip to Deadspin for transcribing her ramblings: This: “Tennis is full of lesbians. Even when I was playing there were only a couple there but those couple that led took young ones into parties. And what you get at the top is often what you’ll get right through that sport.” This: “The gay lobby is behind that bullying program in schools and children not knowing, whether they are taking out a ‘he’ or a ‘she’ and an ‘it’ and a ‘we’ or ‘they’ and if you feel like bein...

MANILA, Philippines – Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna's bid to compete in the European chess circuit got a much needed boost after The Philippine STAR President and CEO Miguel Belmonte and board member Edward Go donated money that should help fund her campaign. No less than Belmonte himself presented the check worth P134,000, including P50,000 from Go to Frayna and her coach GM Jayson Gonzales Wednesday at The STAR 's office in Port Area, Manila. Gonzales said some of it will go to purchasing a brand new laptop that can handle the latest chess programs in the world that should help the 21-year-old Far Eastern University standout prepare when she leaves for Europe starting June 12. © Philstar.com GM Janelle Frayna "We need these programs before we leave because we want to go to Europe prepared," said Gonzales. Frayna, who is doing simultaneous matches and clinics on the side to generate funds, is eyeing a total of six tournaments starting with the XIX Obert...

© Provided by GMA News Online --- Pre-Show A) Vintendo wins vs. Zayden Trudeau Zayden Trudeau made his debut against newly-returned Vintendo, who seemed to have developed a mean streak while recharging away from PWR. Vintendo came back to #PWRLive with a new attitude in a winning effort against newcomer, Zayden Trudeau. #Resbakpic.twitter.com/z8n0ztU2kK — Rie Takumi (@rie_takumi) May 30, 2017 Vintendo came back with impressive feats like E. Honda’s palm strikes, a bevy of slams, and cutting strikes that left welts on Trudeau’s back. But what truly impressed were his meanness and new finisher, a familiar-looking short-arm lariat to high-knee. Trudeau lost but he still made a strong impression. His enthusiasm for dropkicks and enzuigiris eventually overshadowed his tearaway hockey gear and CM Punk-like trunks. Time will be essential in polishing his repertoire. B) SANDATA wins vs. Kh3ndrick SANDATA was supposed to face “Beautiful” Billy Suede, but due to Suede’s attack on Ge...

By Ossian Shine To Rafa Nadal's extraordinary list of achievements in Paris, the nine-times French Open champion might well add 'Master of Understatement'. "I think I played a good match," the Spaniard offered, almost as a question, when asked about his form in thrashing Robin Haase 6-1 6-4 6-3. There would be few in the Roland Garros crowds on Wednesday who would disagree with that analysis - least of all Dutchman Haase, who appeared shell-shocked at the end. © REUTERS Tennis: French Open "I think I did a lot of things well this afternoon," Nadal added, with almost comedic understatement. Nadal was irresistible. Pummelling the ball with such force that it appeared distorted into an oval shape at times, he was able to toy with his opponent until ready to finish him off. The hour spent drilling forehand after forehand on the main showcourt in the morning before fans were admitted had been time well spent. "I felt I had things pretty much un...

© Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight veterans Vitor Belfort and Nate Marquardt will battle this Saturday night (June 3, 2017) at UFC 212 inside Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Belfort has been referring to himself as an old lion since at least 2012. Five years later, Belfort is officially closing in on retirement , particularly since he has essentially lost four of his last five fights via stoppage. Marquardt is in a similar position. He hasn’t fallen apart quite as badly as Belfort — Marquardt alternated wins and losses in his last few appearances — but “The Great’s” time in UFC also appears to be coming to an end. Let’s take a closer look at the keys to victory for both men: Vitor Belfort Record : 25-13 (1) Key Wins : Luke Rockhold (UFC on FX 8), Michael Bisping (UFC on FX 7), Anthony Johnson (UFC 142) Key Losses : Gegard Mousasi (UFC 204), Chris Weidman (UFC 187), Ronaldo Souza (UFC 198), Jon...

MANILA, Philippines – Former Ateneo baseball pitcher Miguel Salud, who after leading the Blue Eagles to its first UAAP baseball championship in 2013 left to study and play for Cal Lutheran University in the United States, has once more turned the trick. The 22-year-old pitcher, coming in the seventh inning of Game Three of the NCAA Division 3 Baseball Championship against Washington and Jefferson College of Pennsylvania, protected a 3-2 lead and shut down the Presidents for a 7-2 win and the school's first ever baseball title. The CLU Kingsmen won Game One, 12-2, but the W&J Presidents came back with a 12-4 victory of their own to forge a Game Three. With the series at sudden death, Slimak called on freshman pitcher Scott Roberts to pitch on two day's rest.  "Roberts was our guy but we're gonna go to Miggy (Salud) late, more early. And it all worked out," said Slimak. Salud also earned his 14th save of the season to set a school record and was named Most O...

Share this: PROUD na proud ang Mulawin vs Ravena star na si Regine Velasquez-Alcasid kay Leila Alcasid, ang anak ng kanyang mister na si Ogie Alcasid sa first wife nitong si Michelle van Eimeren. Isa sa mga pagpapatunay nito ang pagiging supportive niya sa shoots at TV guestings ni Leila. Itinuturing ni Regine na sarili rin niyang anak ito. Sa katunayan, palaging nakahanda ang mga papuri niya kay Leila. “Hala, ba’t ang sobrang ganda naman. Manang mana sa Nanay!!!!” Nilinaw rin ni Regine na natural ang ganda ng mata ni Leila. “By the way, NO colored contact lens. Those are her real eyes. Ang GANDA!” saad ni Regine. Pero ang pinaka-striking sa lahat ay ang nakakatawang hashtags ni Regine para bigyan ng warning ang mga nais manligaw kay Leila. Aniya, istrikto si Ogie, kaya sinabihan niya ang mga ito ng, “Good luck!” Samantala, kung palagi mang nagpapatawa in real life, kabaligtaran naman ito ng pagiging seryoso ng kanyang karakter sa Mulawin vs Ravena bilang si Sandawa. Kay...

Share this: LABIS ipinagpapasalamat ni Sylvia Sanchez ang mga papuring kanyang naririnig tungkol sa mga anak niyang sina Arjo Atayde na kai-exit bilang si Joaquin Tuazon sa FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano at Ria Atayde bilang si Dra. Guia sa My Dear Heart. Nagmarka sa manonood si Arjo bilang si Joaquin na napakasamang anak nina Agot Isidro at Albert Martinez at apo naman ni Eddie Garcia. Maganda ang sagot ni Ibyang nang tanungin kung ano ang gagawin kung sakaling Joaquin Tuazon sa totoong buhay si Arjo. “Ako mismo magpapakulong sa anak ko, hindi ko kukunsintihin ang kalokohan ng anak ko kasi at the end of the day, ako rin ang mamumrublema at baka isang araw ay ako rin ang papatayin niya. So might as well, ako ang puputol ng kalokohan niya,” sagot ng aktres. “Kaya kong tiisin ang anak ko kung iyon ang ikabubuti niya, why not. Kasi partly kasalanan ko ‘yun kung naging masama siya,” dagdag niya. Totoo ang sinabi ni Sylvia at saksi kami kung paano niya disiplinahin ang mga anak at kung kin...

Share this: NAGBALIK-TANAW si Rhian Ramos sa 11 years niya sa showbiz. May small celebration ang kanyang fans na kanyang pinasalamatan. “Eleven years ago, on the 29th of May, aired Captain Barbell’s pilot episode introducing me as Rhian Denise Ramos on GMA Primetime. It has been 11 years of roles, ups and downs, learning, discovering the world and myself and meeting people that’d forever chance my life thank you to all who have been part of the adventure, its been weird growing up with you all. I’ve come to love this interesting life though. I have not and will not take the journey for granted. Thank you to everyone who celebrated online with me! And to the greatest fans in the world, thank you for the flowers and cake and always making me feel like someone worth celebrating! Parang lagi kong birthday.” Samantala, hindi pa lumalabas ang karakter ni Rhian sa My Love From The Star bilang si Rachel, ang karibal na aktres ni Steffi (Jennylyn Mercado). Sa mga hindi nakapanood ng kor...

BAGAMA’T nagulat, masaya naman si GMA Entertainment TV Vice President for Drama Redgie A. Magno sa balitang engaged na ang kanyang anak na si Pancho Magno sa girlfriend nitong si Max Collins. Kapwa contract stars ng GMA-7 sina Pancho at Max. Huling napanood si Pancho sa “Encantadia” at kasalukuyang nasa teleserye na “Legally Blind” si Max. Ayon pa kay Ms. Redgie, magandang regalo daw ito ng dalawa sa kanya noong nakaraang Mother’s Day. Aware naman daw ang GMA lady executive sa mga plano ng kanyang anak para sa longtime girlfriend. “Nagulat lang ako dahil nag-post. “Alam ko na they have plans. Alam ko na noong nagplano siya na magbigay ng ring. “Nag-post sila noong papunta pa lamang kami sa dinner. “Hindi nakita ni Pancho ‘yung real reaction ko kasi nakita ko lang din sa Facebook,” kuwento pa ni Ms. Redgie. Iba raw ang feeling ng isang ina lalo na kapag may anak na itong ikakasal na. “This is the first sa mga anak ko na na-engage, so I have mixed emotions. Happy and excited. ...

THE search is finally over! Actress Liza Soberano has been chosen to play the latest film version of “Darna” to be directed by Erik Matti. In an exclusive interview on ABS CBN, Soberano said that she is excited and honored to play the popular comics heroine created by Mars Ravelo. “Sobrang na-excite po ako and siyempre, I’m happy and I feel really honored to be able to don the iconic costume and to be able to embody what she represents,” said Soberano. The 19-year-old star admitted that she has not seen any “Darna” movies since its debut in the 1950s. “I haven’t. I’ve asked Direk Erik Matti if I can. Pero he told me na huwag muna. He wants me to go through the acting workshops and stunt training first before I watch the other movies para hindi din ako ma-influence ng ibang films. And then from there, ia-adjust na lang po kung anong kailangan,” the actress said. Soberano said that she will undergo different kinds of training for the action movie. “I will undergo functional tra...

Games Today (The Arena, San Juan City) 1 p.m. – Army vs IEM (men’s) 4 p.m. – Creamline vs Air Force (women’s) 6:30 p.m. – Pocari vs Perlas (women’s) Reigning champion Pocari Sweat guns for the third semifinal berth today when it squares off with Perlas Spikers in the Premier Volleyball League women’s tournament at The Arena in San Juan City. Match is at 6:30 p.m. with the Lady Warriors aiming to complete a three-game sweep of the round-robin quarterfinals to join early semifinalists BaliPure and Power Smashers in the next round. Equally important is the 4 p.m. showdown between Alyssa Valdez’s Creamline and Air Force. Like Perlas, Creamline and Air Force also have 1-1 records. The winners in both matches will complete the semis cast with Valdez promising to give her all in their game against the Air Force squad. Consistency, meantime, plays a vital role in Pocari’s semis bid after needing five sets to beat Air Force and Creamline in previous matches. “Magandang challenge for...