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Canino reclaims solo lead in national women s chess tiff
After seven rounds, the six-time Asian Age Group titlist has reclaimed the solo lead by scoring his sixth win over reigning national junior girls champion Mhage Gerriahlou Sebastian......»»
Big Dome, MOA eyed for FIVB world meet
The Philippines will be the only second Asian country, next to Japan, to host the FIVB Men’s World Championship when the 32 best teams in the world converge on local soil to duke it out for the coveted volley crown on Sept. 12 to 28 next year......»»
Pinoy jungolfers fare well in Asian Masters
A 16-strong National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP)-backed Philippine contingent, led by Wack Wack Ladies champion Reese Ng, bagged multiple awards in the recent 2024 Asian Junior Masters at the Black Mountain Golf Club in Hua Hin, Thailand......»»
Cebu FC ends AFC Cup campaign with 0-3 loss to Aussies
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Cebu Football Club (CFC) Gentle Giants concluded their Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup campaign with a 0-3 defeat against the formidable Macarthur FC of Australia on Thursday evening, December 14, 2023, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. The Gentle Giants finished third place in Group F with one win, one.....»»
Cebu FC eyes upset win against Phnom Penh Crown FC in AFC Cup in Cambodia
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Cebu football Club (CFC) Gentle Giants will try to upset the home team, Phnom Penh’s Crown FC, as their campaign in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup resumes tomorrow, November 30, 2023, at the Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The Cambodians have the upper hand against the Gentle Giants after.....»»
Seasoned pros, rising stars collide in PGT Match Play
The ICTSI The Country Club Match Play Invitational gets going Tuesday with a mix of experienced players and rising stars slugging it out for early survival in a format that also provides a platform for Asian Tour campaigners to spice up the title chase in head-to-head clashes......»»
Lascuña faces test at TCC Match Play
Unfazed by the presence of the Asian Tour regulars, Tony Lascuña heads to The Country Club course for the ICTSI The Country Club Match Play Invitational reeling off Tuesday in Laguna......»»
Asian Tour regulars spice up ICTSI Match Play
Miguel Tabuena, Justin Quiban, Angelo Que and Lloyd Go take advantage of a brief break before the Asian Tour concludes in Chinese Taipei, firming up the already formidable field in the ICTSI The Country Club Match Play Invitational unfolding Nov. 21 at TCC in Laguna......»»
PEZA chief understands investors’ dilemma
The director general of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority said he understands the clamor of investors with regard to tax perks and incentives, which is why it’s only right that the government has finally decided to amend the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act No. 11534 or the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act. During discussions at the Rotary Club of Manila membership meeting last 5 October 2023, a member of the Club who is an investor in various sectors locally said the current policies of the government in terms of tax perks were unpredictable because of the “tug of war” between the investment promotion agencies, that is, PEZA and the Board of Investments, which are both under the watch of the Department of Trade and Industry, and the Fiscal Incentives Review Board, chaired by Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno. Last among five countries He said that explains why the Philippines is the last among five countries considered by investors as investment destinations in Southeast Asia, with investments now being dominated by Vietnam, followed by Singapore, Malaysia and Cambodia. The Rotarian said in terms of exports, the Philippines is also a laggard compared to the performance of the country’s Southeast Asian counterparts. Total Philippine exports dropped to $6.1 billion in July 2023, from $6.7 billion in the previous month. In comparison, Vietnam in August 2023 enjoyed $32.8 billion in exports. Most attractive destination Vietnam is now considered Southeast Asia’s most attractive destination for foreign investors because of its favorable business environment, steady economic growth, improved infrastructure and pro-foreign investment policy changes. According to Standard Chartered Bank, Vietnam’s advantages to being the top tourist destination are in terms of labor, global trade integration, supply chains, political stability, and potential resources, with the government committed to promoting trade and sustainable growth. Unclear policies Another issue that was being questioned by some investors, according to the Rotarian, is the realization of the Fourth Industrial Revolution which also doesn’t have clear policies for renewable energy, data centers, information technology and artificial intelligence. “We have yet to see concrete policy formulation and a roadmap to that effect, compared to the recent pronouncement of US President Joe Biden that Vietnam is positioned as the future chipmaker. The United States is currently legislating measures to dispense funds for that purpose. There seems to be a disconnect,” the investor said. Regarding this, PEZA’s Panga admitted that there were indeed ‘differences’ in terms of policies among government agencies, particularly the DTI and the FIRB. Still, Panga sought the support of the oldest and first Rotary Club in Asia where it concerns PEZA’s job to further attract foreign direct investments into the country. Panga emphasized that a whole government, industry, and society approach is needed to improve and lessen the cost of doing business. Eco-zoning push “Through our collaborations and strategic alliances, PEZA, together with the Rotary Club of Manila, other ecozone industries, and stakeholders, will continue to push for eco-zoning the Philippines towards inclusive and sustainable development,” he added. Last August 2023, Finance Secretary Diokno and Trade and Industry Secretary Pascual approved the amendment to the IRR of the CREATE Act that will resolve the value-added tax issues raised by transitory registered business enterprises. The post PEZA chief understands investors’ dilemma appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PEZA chief understands Rotarian investors’ dilemma
The director general of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority said he understands the clamor of investors with regard to tax perks and incentives, which is why it’s only right that the government has finally decided to amend the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act No. 11534 or the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act. During discussions at the Rotary Club of Manila Membership Meeting on Thursday, a Rotarian who has invested in the country said the current policies of the government in terms of tax perks remain unpredictable because of the ‘tug of war’ between the investment promotion agencies, namely PEZA and the Board of Investments, which are all under the watch of the Department of Trade and Industry, with the Fiscal Incentives Review Board, chaired by Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno. He said that the reason why the Philippines is the last among the top five countries considered as top investment countries in Southeast Asia, which is now being dominated by Vietnam, followed by Singapore, Malaysia, and Cambodia. He said in terms of exports, the Philippines is also a laggard compared to the performance of Southeast Asian counterparts. The Philippines' total exports plummeted to $6.1 billion in July 2023, compared with $6.7 billion in the previous month. Its tough competitor, Vietnam, this August 2023 is enjoying $32.8 billion in exports. Vietnam is now considered Southeast Asia’s most attractive destination for foreign investors because of its favorable business environment, steady economic growth, improved infrastructure, and policy changes. According to Standard Chartered, Vietnam’s advantages to being the top tourist destination are in terms of labor, global trade integration, supply chains, political stability, and potential resources, with the government committed to promoting trade and sustainable growth. Unclear policies Another issue that was being questioned by some investors, according to the Rotarian, is the realization of the Fourth Industrial Revolution which doesn’t have clear policies for renewable energy, data centers, information technology, and artificial intelligence. “We have yet to see concrete policy formulation and roadmap to that effect. Compared to the recent pronouncement of US President Joe Biden Vietnam will be positioned as the future chipmaker, and the US is now legislating measures to dispense funds for that purpose. There seems to be a disconnect,” the investor said. With this, PEZA’s Panga admitted that there are indeed ‘differences’ with government agencies, particularly the DTI and the FIRB, but also sought the support of the club in PEZA’s job to further attract foreign direct investments into the country. Panga further emphasized that a whole government, industry, and society approach is needed to improve the ease and lessen the cost of doing business. "Through our collaborations and strategic alliances, PEZA, together with the Rotary Club of Manila, other ecozone industries, and stakeholders, will continue to push for eco-zoning the Philippines towards inclusive and sustainable development," he added. Last August, Finance Secretary Diokno and Trade and Industry Secretary Pascual approved the amendment to the IRR of the Act that will resolve the value-added tax issues raised by transitory registered business enterprises. The post PEZA chief understands Rotarian investors’ dilemma appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
S. Korean migrant’s tale to open Asia’s biggest film festival
The world premiere of Jang Kun-jae's "Because I Hate Korea" will open Asia's largest film festival Wednesday night as it looks to rally from a year marked by scandal and budget cutbacks. The South Korean director's tale of a disillusioned young woman who relocates to New Zealand is among 209 official entries from 69 countries set to unspool at the Busan International Film Festival, which runs until 13 October. Eighty will be making their world premieres in the southern port city. This year's edition comes as organizers grapple with the fallout from former festival director Huh Moon-yung's resignation in May amid accusations of sexual misconduct. The scandal saw BIFF's 2023 budget reduced by about 10 percent as sponsors withdrew in the wake of the allegations, according to organizers. Kang Seung-ah, now serving as acting deputy director, acknowledged they had endured a "difficult phase" before assembling a lineup she said was "more substantial than ever before". Opening night director Jang, who noted he'd attended BIFF far more as an audience member than a filmmaker, told a late afternoon news conference he had sought to address serious questions with his film. "I believe it's necessary to pay attention to the fact that many young people are finding it difficult to navigate through Korean society. I started questioning whether our society is providing a fair and equitable foundation for young people to pursue their dreams," he told reporters after a preview screening. Based on the best-selling Chang Kang-myoung novel, "Because I Hate Korea" received support from BIFF's Asia Project Market back in 2016. South Korea has transformed itself into a cultural powerhouse since then thanks to the explosive success of the Oscar-winning "Parasite" and the Netflix series "Squid Game". "Many people are now showing great interest in Korean content such as K-pop, K-movies, and K-dramas. Living in such an era, they might develop a certain fantasy about South Korea, I think," Nam Dong-chul, the festival's acting interim director, told reporters. But "I thought it might be good to consider these views from the perspective of people living in Korea and especially the youth in South Korea", he said of the opening night choice. "They might have different thoughts and experiences." Frequent Bong Joon-ho collaborator Go Ah-sung, who delivered a memorable performance as the protagonist of "Because I Hate Korea", was unable to attend the festival due to a back injury. 'Dear Jinri' Despite Go's absence, the festival will still feature serious star power, with acclaimed Hong Kong actor Chow Yun Fat scheduled to receive the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award. Three of Chow's films -- "A Better Tomorrow" (1986), "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" (2000) and 2023's "One More Chance" -- will be screened in his honour. Other highly anticipated screenings include "Dear Jinri", a documentary that features late K-pop star Sulli's last and incomplete project. Sulli, born Choi Jin-ri, took her own life in 2019 after a long struggle with online bullying. The film includes her final media interview, which has not been disclosed previously. Korea's filmmaking diaspora will also be showcased with a special series of screenings that includes "Searching" (2018), starring John Cho, and director Celine Song's Sundance favorite "Past Lives". Netflix's highly anticipated "Yellow Door: 90s Lo-fi Film Club" will also have its world premiere at BIFF. The documentary spotlights South Korea's renowned cinephile generation of the 1990s, acclaimed "Parasite" director Bong among them. "The Movie Emperor", director Ning Hao's satirical take on the Chinese film industry starring Hong Kong actor Andy Lau, is set to close the festival. Ning's comedy "deftly captures the fine line between the film industries in Hong Kong and mainland China", as well as the "delicate relationship between Western film festivals and Asian filmmakers", according to the program notes. The post S. Korean migrant’s tale to open Asia’s biggest film festival appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Gilas teens end up fourth; Alas gains ‘All-Star’ honors
World Cup-bound Gilas Pilipinas boys settled for a fourth-place finish after an 87-59 loss to China in the FIBA U16 Asian Championship bronze-medal match yesterday at the Al-Gharafa Sports Club Multi-Purpose Hall in Doha, Qatar......»»
Gilas boys drop down to battle for bronze
The Gilas Pilipinas boys’ amazing run came to an end, following a 92-36 blowout loss to Australia in the FIBA U16 Asian Championship semifinals yesterday at the Al-Gharafa Sports Club Multi-Purpose Hall in Doha, Qatar......»»
Cebu Football Club to face Phnom Penh FC at AFC Cup in Manila
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Football Club (CFC) Gentle Giants will start their campaign in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup against Phnom Penh Crown FC of Cambodia tomorrow, Thursday, September 21, 8 p.m. at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. CFC will compete under Group F of the AFC against a much-favored opponent in.....»»
Asian Games stint depends on KBL club, says Gilas Abando
Rhenz Abando has been a revelation for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, providing quality minutes with his play on both ends of the floor......»»
Cebu Football Club vies in Group F of the AFC Cup Group Stage
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Football Club (CFC) Gentle Giants landed in Group F of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup Group Stage, which kicks off on September 21, 2023, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. This was officially announced on Thursday, August 24, during the official draw of teams for the group stage competition The post Cebu Football Club vies in Group F of the AFC Cup Group Stage appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Car parking near MRT-4 will decongest roads
Spanish construction firm IDOM is supporting the road decongestion proposal for car parking areas near the elevated Metro Manila Rail Transit System-Line 4 or MRT-4 with routes from Quezon City to Taytay in Rizal province which are expected to become operational in 2028. IDOM Philippines’ director and MRT-4 team leader Engr. Jose Ignacio Peñas García said the proposal will help discourage Filipinos from riding their cars to reach their destinations near MRT-4’s 10 train stations. “We also did a study of the map of the places along the routes of the MRT-4 and there are commercial areas there. There are around 400,000 people who are expected to use the MRT-4,” Garcia told Rotary Club of Makati officers and members in a recent RC Makati meeting at the Manila Peninsula in Makati City. Remove vehicles “It’s not the scope of our work but people can use the parking buildings in nearby malls because we want to remove cars and tricycles on the road,” he said. MRT-4 will have an entire railway spanning 12.7 kilometers and its stations will be linked to the MRT-3 through elevated walkways stretching 650 meters. Robinsons Malls and SM Malls in Pasig City are both located along the entire route of Its driverless trains passing by MRT-4’s stations in EDSA in Quezon City; Meralco, Tiendesitas, Rosario and Saint Joseph in Pasig City; Cainta and San Juan in Cainta; Tikling Junction, Manila East Road and Taytay in Rizal. As another environment-friendly measure, RC Makati member, noted architect and Palafox Associates urban planner Jun Palafox suggested to Garcia the provision of bike lanes which can be built a few steps beside the railway. “There’s a big opportunity here for bicycle highways because the stations have a lot of roofing and cyclists can be protected from the rain and sunlight,” Palafox said. MRT-4 will be 60 percent funded by the Asian Development Bank and 40 percent by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Construction plan thoroughly scrutinized Garcia said ADB has scrutinized thoroughly the construction plan to ensure minimal harm to the environment. “ADB manages our project and loans will not be given if we don’t follow rules on the environment. We want to remove cars, tricycles on the road also for air pollution because the MRT-4 uses electric lines and also removes noise pollution,” he said. The post Car parking near MRT-4 will decongest roads appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Brawner Jr. is next AFP chief — Palace
Malacañang on Wednesday announced that Philippine Army Commander, Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., will serve as the next Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines replacing General Andres Centino who will be appointed Presidential Adviser on the West Philippine Sea. “Lieutenant General Romeo Brawner will be the next Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and will take the place of General Andres Centino who was re-appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the said post earlier this year,” the Palace said an announcement made through the Presidential Communications Office. It was not known though when Brawner will assume the top AFP post. Brawner was appointed Commanding General of the Philippine Army on 20 December 2021. He graduated in the Top 2 in the Philippine Military Academy “Makatao” Class of 1989 and has been serving the military organization in various capacities for 34 years. He served as company commander of the 6th Special Forces Company; battalion commander of the 2nd Special Forces Battalion; operations officer of the Special Forces Regiment (Airborne); chief of staff of the 6th Infantry “Kampilan” Division; chief of public affairs of the Philippine Army; spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines; and commander of the Civil-Military Operations Regiment. Brawner is also a former brigade commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade in the aftermath of the Marawi Siege in 2017. He once served as Commandant of Cadets at the Philippine Military Academy, where he played an important role in the total eradication of hazing and maltreatment in the Cadet Corps. Brawner later served as the first deputy chief of staff for Financial Management, J10, of the AFP. He is also the former commander of the 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division, where he supervised the unit’s combat operations that resulted in the decisive neutralization of Jorge Madlos or “Ka Oris,” the notorious commander of the National Operations Command of the New People’s Army. Malacañang said that Brawner has exemplified the highest levels of excellence in his military schooling, a top notcher in his classes in the Special Forces Operations Course, Intelligence Officer Course, and the AFP Comptrollership Course. Brawner acquired three Master’s degrees in Information Management from the Ateneo de Manila University; Business Administration from the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand and from the European School of Management, Oxford, United Kingdom; and a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. Brawner also received numerous awards and recognitions, including The Outstanding Philippine Soldiers or TOPS in 2013 from the Metrobank Foundation and Rotary Club of Makati; and the Lapu-Lapu Award from President Rodrigo Duterte, for his valuable contributions to the neutralization of Abu Dar, the last of the original leaders of the Maute-ISIS faction. In March this year, Brawner was inducted into the US Army War College or UASWC International Fellows Hall of Fame in recognition of his service in the highest command position in the Philippine Army. The post Brawner Jr. is next AFP chief — Palace appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Martial arts superstar Bruce Lee’s legacy endures 50 years on
Hong Kong businessman W. Wong still remembers the day in 1972 when he first heard neighborhood kids rave about a figure who seemed larger than life: Bruce Lee. Lee, a consummate martial artist whose films spawned a kung fu craze around the world, was one of the first Asian men to achieve Hollywood superstardom before his death at 32. His influence can still be felt in Hong Kong, where he spent his childhood and final years, as fans this week hold exhibitions and martial arts workshops to mark the 50th anniversary of Lee's death. "Every child needs some kind of role model, and I chose Bruce Lee," said Wong, 54, who has led the city's largest fan club devoted to the star for nearly three decades. "I had hoped my life would resemble the Bruce Lee I saw: handsome, strong, with great martial arts skills and a heroic image." At a studio for Wing Chun -- a style of martial arts Lee practiced before inventing his own Jeet Kune Do method -- the martial arts master is revered as something akin to a patron saint. Studio owner Cheng Chi-ping, 69, told AFP his cohort began their training under the shadow of Lee's cultural influence but "we could never match his speed, strength or physique". Lee's appeal had not diminished for the next generation, said Mic Leung, 45, who trained at the same studio and, as a teenager, sought out Lee's movies on old videotapes. "When we talk about the 'god of martial arts', we could only be talking about Bruce Lee. There is no one else," he said. Smashing barriers Born in San Francisco in 1940, Lee was raised in Hong Kong and had an early brush with fame as a child actor, supported by his father, who was a famous Cantonese opera singer. At 18, he continued his studies in the United States and over the next decade taught martial arts and scored minor parts in Hollywood, before landing the role of Kato in the television series "The Green Hornet". But it was not until Lee returned to Hong Kong that he landed his first lead role in the martial arts film "The Big Boss", which made him a household name in Asia after its 1971 release. The next year saw two more box office hits -- "Fist of Fury" and "The Way of the Dragon" -- cementing Lee's persona as a relentless, lightning-fast fighter. Lee had completed filming his fourth star vehicle, "Enter the Dragon", and was halfway through his fifth when he died on July 20, 1973 from swelling of the brain, attributed to an adverse reaction to painkillers. Film scholar Aaron Han Joon Magnan-Park, who taught Lee's movies at the University of Hong Kong, said Lee expressed a kind of Chinese identity that transcended national borders. "I would call Bruce Lee a paragon of Sinophone soft power success with Hong Kong characteristics," he told AFP. In Hollywood, Lee represented a rebuke to racist stereotypes, showing that Asian men were more than just servants and villains. The scenes where he bares his torso and flexes his muscles -- what Magnan-Park called the "kung fu striptease" -- were essential because they show how ripped bodies can belong to Asian heroes as well. "He made Asian men sexy, and that is something I don't think we talk about enough," he said. Preserving legacy Despite Lee's enduring fame, preserving his legacy in Hong Kong was no easy task, fan club chairman Wong told AFP. Government support was intermittent at best, he said. Fans in 2004 successfully petitioned to set up a bronze statue of Lee on Hong Kong's famed waterfront, but a campaign to revitalise his former mansion could not save it from demolition in 2019. At a government-run museum exhibit commemorating Lee's life, a woman surnamed Yip told AFP she wanted to share "a symbol of the old Hong Kong" with her two children. Wong, who had organised a smaller exhibit in Sham Shui Po district, acknowledged a decline of interest among young people but said Lee's philosophy always has the potential to become relevant again. He pointed to how protesters in Hong Kong's 2019 democracy movement cited the martial artist's mantra -- "Be water, my friend" -- as a reminder to adopt flexible tactics of resistance. That discussion has largely tapered off after authorities cracked down on dissent, but Wong remembers the public at the time wondering why young protesters were so taken by Lee. "As long as everyone still remembers (Lee), once your interest is piqued, you will have a chance to rediscover him," he said. The post Martial arts superstar Bruce Lee’s legacy endures 50 years on appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
NU Lady Bulldogs will get 8 slots on national volley team
At least eight players from National University will see action for the new Philippine women’s volleyball team set to participate in three international tournaments this year. Newly-appointed head coach Norman Miguel told Daily Tribune on Sunday that the team has already committed to the Philippine National Volleyball Federation’s call for the formation of a new national squad. The Lady Bulldogs, who finished runners-up in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season 85, have already withdrawn their participation in the coming Shakey’s Super League National Invitationals later this month. “We are not participating in the SSL Invitational because NU players committed to PNVF National Women’s Team tournaments this August,” Miguel said. Brazilian head coach Jorge Souza de Brito will select the Lady Bulldogs that will compose the majority of the national team competing in the two legs of the ASEAN Grand Prix in Da Lat, Vietnam and Chiang Mai, Thailand next month. The Nationals will also play in the Asian Volleyball Confederation Asian Sr. Women’s Championship in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand opening on 2 September. “It’s not the whole NU team. I think at least eight players from NU will be part of the National Team to play in the Grand Prix in Vietnam and Thailand and the AVC Asian Senior Women’s in Thailand also,” Miguel said. “But as of this time (we don’t know who will be selected yet), probably when we start the training that’s the time Coach Jorge and the other coaches will decide who will be included in the roster. But most probably it would include the core of NU’s first six.” UAAP Season 84 Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player Bella Belen, Alyssa Solomon, setter Lams Lamina, Sheena Toring, Vangie Alinsug and Erin Pangilinan are expected to be included in the list of names for the national team. It will be the second time that the PNVF and NU will strike a national team partnership after the botched 2022 squad that was supposed to join the Asian Volleyball Confederation Cup which the country hosted last year. The federation released 12 of the NU players included in the 14-woman Nationals due to ‘commitment issues.’ Club team Creamline replaced the dissolved national squad. It is uncertain, however, if the new national team will also be representing the country in the Hangzhou Asian Games slated to run from 28 September to 8 October. The post NU Lady Bulldogs will get 8 slots on national volley team appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»