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IOC denies Manny Pacquiao exemption to box at Olympics

(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) The International Olympic Committee said former world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao cannot compete for the Philippines at this year's Olympic Games in Paris. Pacquiao, 45, retired in 2021 but sought to box for his country at the Olympics. The IOC's age limit for boxers is 40. The Philippines asked for an exception based on the "universality" entry rule, in which a nat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Manny Pacquiao’s bid to compete at Paris Olympics denied by IOC

MANILA, Philippines–Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has the gift of electrifying the crowd in all of his fights, except in the Olympics. The International Olympic Committee shut the door on the former eight-division world professional champion’s bid to carry the Philippine colors in the coming 2024 Paris Olympics. In response to a letter from the Philippine.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Manny Pacquiao hindi pinayagang lumaban sa Paris Olympics, anyare?

KAHIT isa nang boxing icon, pangarap pa rin ng Pambansang Kamao na si Manny Pacquiao na makapag-uwi ng Olympic gold medal para sa ating bansa. Ngunit sa kasamaang palad, hindi siya pinayagang lumaban sa upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Ang rason ng International Olympic Committee (IOC), lumagpas na sa itinakdang age limit na 40 ang dating.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Government tackling high construction costs

The Government is focused on reducing sky-high construction costs to make it more affordable to build a home, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. Stats NZ data shows the cost of building a house has increased by 41 per cent since 2019, making housing even more unaffordable for Kiwi families."Further analysis shows building costs are consistently higher.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Organizers remind players: Gullas Cup for unity, not division

Organizers remind players: Gullas Cup for unity, not division.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

NBTC Basketball: Team Dico owner cries foul over semifinals game forfeiture

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano sports organizer and lawyer Reymar Englis Dico has expressed his utter disappointment to the organizers of the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) Cebu Province Qualifying Tournament for forfeiting their semifinals game. Dico told the media that the local organizers of the NBTC decided to forfeit his team’s semifinal game last.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Asian Age Group Championships organizers draw praises from World Aquatics

Organizers of the recent 11th Asian Age Group Aquatics Championships at the New Clark City Aquatics Center in Capas, Tarlac drew praises for a job well done......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 11

TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed significantly lower on Monday amid a strong yen and concerns for an overheated market following the overnight losses of tech-related shares in the Wall Street market. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 868.45 points, or 2.19 percent, from Friday to close the day at 38,820.49, the lowest level since Feb. 21. (Japan-Tokyo Stocks).....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 11

TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed significantly lower on Monday amid a strong yen and concerns for an overheated market following the overnight losses of tech-related shares in the Wall Street market. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 868.45 points, or 2.19 percent, from Friday to close the day at 38,820.49, the lowest level since Feb. 21. (Japan-Tokyo Stocks).....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Pacquiao disappointed by IOC rejection

Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao said the other day he was serious in making a bid to fight in the Paris Olympics at the age of 45 and expressed disappointment that the International Olympic Committee denied his petition to participate in what would’ve been the fulfillment of a life-long dream......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

IOC thumbs down Pacman’s Paris Games bid

Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao won’t be showcasing his legendary ring savvy in the Paris Olympics primarily because the former eight-division world professional champion is overaged......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Ando punches second Olympics ticket as Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo misses 

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast to know the latest news inside and outside Cebu City.   Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Ando punches second Olympics ticket as Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo misses  Cebuana weight-lifter Elreen Ando is the latest Filipino athlete to qualify for the 2024 Paris olympics, after a strong.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Groseclose falls short in Winter Olympics speed skating

Filipino speed skater Peter Groseclose failed to make the cut to the next round men's 1500m short track speed skating semifinals in the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympics......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Bacolod City Ensures Legality: Market Permit Checks Aim for Compliant Businesses (PH)

Bacolod City Ensures Legality: Market Permit Checks Aim for Compliant Businesses (PH).....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Junior Altas, Red Robins aim to show offensive and defensive prowess

University of Perpetual Help flashes its league-best offense while Mapua displays its vaunted defense when they aim to keep their place at the helm against separate foes in NCAA Season 99 junior basketball......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Christopher inisnab sa 1st MIFF sa pagka-best actor, producer umalma

NASA gitna ng kontrobersya ngayon ang mga organizers ng Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) dahil sa pang-iisnab kay Christopher de Leon. Nalaglag kasi ang award-winning veteran star sa listahan ng mga nominado sa Best Actor category para sa kanilang entry na “When I Met You In Tokyo.” Halos lahat ng um-attend sa awards night ng.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Leyte sets aside P20-M for Covid-19 vaccines

ACQUIRING VACCINES. Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico Petilla is shown during a meeting on Dec. 11, 2020. The provincial government of Leyte has initially allocated PHP20 million for the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines once it is available in the market, Petilla said on Monday (Dec. 21, 2020). (Photo courtesy of the Leyte provincial government) TACLOBAN CITY […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  balitaRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Worker shortage, rising costs to slow healthcare growth

The expansion of the country’s healthcare industry may slow this year on rising costs and shortage of medical practitioners even as the demand for health services among Filipinos is on an uptrend......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

DTI allows manufacturers to downsize certain goods to offset rising costs

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Wednesday that manufacturers of essential goods can maintain profitability amid rising production costs by reducing product sizes or weights, instead of increasing prices. Trade Assistant Secretary Amanda Marie Nograles explained during the televised Bangon Pilipinas briefing that the DTI permitted this adjustment for.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Baltimore bridge collapse could lead to delayed shipments, higher shipping costs

The closure of the Port of Baltimore in the US following the collapse of the Baltimore key bridge is expected to lead to shipment delays and higher shipping costs......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024