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Cebu’s Elreen Ando bags two silver medals in Olympic qualifiers
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebuana Olympian Elreen Ando claimed two silver medals in the women’s 59-kilogram division of the ongoing 2024 Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) Asian Championships-Olympic Qualifiers on Monday, February 5, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Ando, who was accompanied by her coach Ramon Solis and was with four other Filipina weightlifters, lifted a total of 213 kilograms......»»
DTCC harvests 10 gold medals in PDSFI quarterly c’ships in Manila
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dancesport Team Cebu City raked in 10 gold medals in the Philippine Dancesport Federation, Inc. (PDSFI) Quarterly National Dancesport Championships held over the weekend at the Ultra Pasig in Metro Manila. DTCC headed by its founder, Eleanor Hayco, won a total of 10 gold medals. They also earned eight silvers and.....»»
Navymen finish 1-2-3 in criterium race
Philippine Navy-Standard Insurance swept the men’s elite race and the usual suspects kept their grip on their gold medals in the criterium races of the PhilCycling National Championships for Road 2024 last Monday at the Tagaytay City Atrium......»»
9 Pinoy inventions bag medals at Geneva expo
Nine Filipino inventions and innovations fielded by the Department of Science and Technology at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva all bagged medals for the Philippines this year......»»
UC Webmasters bag 3 gold medals in Cebu City Olympics chess tourney
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters secured three gold medals in the recently concluded Cebu City Olympics chess tournament held at SM Seaside City Cebu this week. After seven rounds of competition, John Dave Lavandero, Edelyn Vosotros, and Adina Vera Kwan dominated their respective categories. Importantly, they will represent Cebu City in.....»»
10th ID bashes Canadian gov’t for travel advisory vs Mindanao
The 10th Infantry Agila Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army criticized the Canadian government for issuing a travel advisory against all parts of Mindanao, which includes their area of responsibility. Major Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson for the 10th ID, emphasized that the regions under their jurisdiction are peaceful and free from terrorism and violent threats, contrary to the Canadian embassy's advisory. The division oversees 12 provinces, seven cities, and 72 municipalities in various parts of Mindanao. Tito expressed bewilderment at the basis of the travel advisory, asserting that the Canadian government lacks awareness of the actual situation on the ground. He highlighted the peaceful nature of the entire Davao Region throughout 2023, with no recorded incidents of terrorism or insurgency. Despite the exclusion of Davao City from the advisory, Tito noted that the region would still be impacted. The Canadian embassy's advisory warned its citizens to avoid visiting Mindanao due to ongoing terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, high levels of violence, and encounters between rebel forces and government security authorities. Specific provinces and regions were singled out for caution or non-essential travel, including Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and Eastern Mindanao. Contrary to the advisory, the 10th ID has been actively weakening and eliminating guerilla forces within its jurisdiction as part of the Philippine Army's efforts to establish an insurgency-free zone. In fact, on October 27, 2023, the Davao Region celebrated its first anniversary as an insurgency-free region in the Philippines. This dispute has led to other related stories, including the Chamber's intention to engage in discussions with the Canadian government regarding the travel advisory, as well as refutations from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and celebrations of the Davao Region's insurgency-free status by the Regional Peace and Order Council. In summary, the 10th ID vehemently opposes the Canadian government's travel advisory, citing the peaceful and secure nature of the regions under their jurisdiction, and highlighting the significant strides made in eradicating insurgency in the Davao Region......»»
Iraq condemns latest US strikes as ‘irresponsible escalation’
The Pentagon said the US had carried out strikes on three facilities linked to Iran-backed militias including Kataib Hezbollah after a weekend attack on an Iraqi air base that wounded US forces.....»»
New Delhi raises target for defense exports
India is set to increase production of aircraft engines and gas turbines, aiming to become a major player in the arms tradeThe Indian government has increased its annual target for defense and aerospace production to $36 billion, while raising the export target to $6 billion. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said the country aims to increase its production of jet engines and gas turbines to.....»»
SSS Surpass 2023 Revenue Target by 9.5%
The Social Security System (SSS) said it surpassed its revenue target for 2023, the highest revenue ever recorded according to SSS Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet. In a press release, SSS said they had initially set the revenue target for last year at Php330 billion but have achieved 9.5% more or Php362.20 billion. “Our […].....»»
UC prepares hero’s welcome for Ando, Ceniza
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Cebu (UC) will roll its red carpet for two of its finest weightlifters – Elreen Ando and John Febuar Ceniza – who are expected to return home on April 15. Ando and Ceniza etched a historic feat for Cebu by qualifying in the Paris Olympics this coming July. .....»»
Philippines eyes 4 weightlifters in Paris Olympics
Philippine weightlifting is hoping and praying it will have its “Fantastic Four” in the Paris Olympics this July......»»
Four lifters in contention for tickets to Paris
If the stars align, there’s a strong chance the Philippines will have four weightlifters in the Paris Olympics in July......»»
What examples of comparison-free joy have influenced your life?
What examples of comparison-free joy have influenced your life? How does remembering your place in the body of Christ free you from the need to compare yourself to others?.....»»
The grip of worry
In the corridors of power in Russia, a curious anecdote about Soviet Premier Leonid Brezhnev and his mother unfolds......»»
Cool Smashers, Angels eye win No. 5
Creamline and Petro Gazz aim to keep their grip of the lead as they battle Capital1 Solar Energy and Chery Tiggo, respectively, today in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»
Creamline, Petro Gazz eye to tighten hold of lead
Creamline and Petro Gazz aim to keep their grip of the lead as they battle Capital1 Solar Energy and Chery Tiggo, respectively, Friday in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»
Nikki Haley ends White House bid, clearing path for a Trump-Biden rematch
Haley lasted longer than any other Republican challenger to Trump but never posed a serious threat to the former president, whose iron grip on the party's base remains firm despite multiple criminal indictments.....»»
Padilla, Navarro power Squires in routing Braves
Daniel Padilla and Jolo Navarro teamed up in lifting back-to-back title-seeking Letran to a 106-85 decimation of Arellano University on Wednesday and keeping its iron grip of the lead in NCAA junior basketball at the Filoil EcoOil Arena......»»
Food shortages, joblessness and West Philippine Sea tension
Filipinos are in the grip of three major crises: a food shortage, joblessness and the West Philippine Sea tension......»»
NZ-EU FTA gains Royal Assent for 1 May entry to force
The European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill received Royal Assent today, completing the process for New Zealand's ratification of its free trade agreement with the European Union. "I am pleased to announce that today, in a small ceremony at the Beehive, New Zealand notified the European Union of our ratification of the New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA)......»»