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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 25
JAKARTA -- One was killed and nine others, including children, went missing after a landslide struck a village in the Indonesian province of West Java on Sunday, a local official said Monday. The disaster took place in Cibenda village in West Bandung regency on Sunday after torrential rain reportedly poured over the area for around two hours. (Indonesia-Landslide) - - - - SYDNEY -- Local media repo.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 25
JAKARTA -- One was killed and nine others, including children, went missing after a landslide struck a village in the Indonesian province of West Java on Sunday, a local official said Monday. The disaster took place in Cibenda village in West Bandung regency on Sunday after torrential rain reportedly poured over the area for around two hours. (Indonesia-Landslide) - - - - SYDNEY -- Local media repo.....»»
President Marcos cheers on seag bets
For President Marcos, sports will always have a special place in his heart. So when he was told of a send-off for the Phnom Penh Southeast Asian Games-bound Philippine team at the Philippine International Convention Center yesterday, the Chief Executive made sure he won’t miss it for the world......»»
Eumir Marcial s embarrassing loss a wake-up call , says Philippine boxing chief
Interestingly, the country did not enlist its other Summer Games-bound bets Irish Magno, Nesthy Petecio and Carlo Paalam due to quarantine reasons, leaving Marcial and Gabuco as the only Marquee pugs to lead the way for the country......»»
Track bets heading to Japan early
The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa) wants Tokyo-bound pole-vaulter EJ Obiena and a couple more hopefuls, possibly Filipino-American sprinter Kristina Knott and hurdler Eric Cray, to be in Japan less than two weeks before the Summer Games......»»
Despite fears of Tokyo Games cancellation, PH bets need to train hard
By WAYLON GALVEZ Tokyo Olympics bound boxer Irish Magno said that there is nothing she can do except to continue training despite fears that the Games may not take place at all due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Bilang atleta tuloy lang talaga sa training, hindi […].....»»
Exclusive zone eyed for Tokyo bets
With plans now carefully laid out, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) inches closer to having some Olympic-bound athletes and hopefuls return to training under a bubble concept amid the pandemic. Chief of mission Mariano “Nonong” Araneta bared to Daily Tribune that they are just awaiting the budget approval from the Congress and green light from […] The post Exclusive zone eyed for Tokyo bets appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Philippine Olympic bets to train in bubble
Locally based Olympic-bound Filipino athletes and hopefuls will train in a “bubble” set up at either the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna or in the historic island of Corregidor......»»
Tokyo-bound vaulter Obiena wins silver in online competition
Tokyo Olympics-bound pole vaulter EJ Obiena snatched another podium finish after winning the silver medal in the ‘Who is the Finest Vaulter in the World?’ competition late Monday (Philippine time). Obiena cleared 5.60 meters to finish runner-up to reigning Olympic champion Thiago Braz of Brazil in the virtual showdown of four of the best pole vaulters in the world. The 24-year old Filipino bet grabbed his second medal in three days after bagging bronze in the 2020 Monaco Diamond League where he registered his season-best 5.70 meters last Saturday. Braz, who was the mystery competitor in the event where participants competed in their respective locations, cleared 5.70 meters to win the gold medal. American Matt Ludwig finished third clearing 5.35 meters while fellow Tokyo Games-bound Pawel Wojciechowski of Poland had 5.20 meters. It was the Formia, Italy-based Obiena’s third podium finish this month after winning silver in the 13th Trivento International Meeting in Trieste, Italy. Obiena is the first of four Filipino athletes who already qualified in the Summer Games, which was postponed to next year because of the pandemic. Gymnast Caloy Yulo and boxer Eumir Marcial and Irish Magno are the other Filipino bets who earned their tickets to the Tokyo Games. .....»»
Obiena captures bronze in Monaco Diamond League
Tokyo Olympics-bound pole vaulter EJ Obiena captured the bronze medal in the 2020 Monaco Diamond League Saturday morning. Obiena cleared 5.70 meters for his season-best mark to land a podium finish in his second competition amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Filipino star actually slid to third spot after clearing the same height as Belgian Ben Broeders on his second attempt. Broeders cleared it on his first attempt to snag the silver medal. Swedish world record holder Armand Duplantis cleared six meters to rule the competition. Earlier this month, Obiena bagged silver in the 13th Trivento International Meeting in Trieste, Italy. Obiena is the first of four Filipino athletes who already qualified for the Summer Games, which was postponed to next year because of the pandemic. Gymnast Caloy Yulo and boxer Eumir Marcial and Irish Magno are the other Filipino bets who earned their tickets to the Tokyo Games. .....»»
PSC wants own ‘bubble’ for Olympic bets
The Philippine Sports Commission is planning to train the Tokyo-bound athletes and Olympic hopefuls in one place should government provide them the green light to resume training......»»
IATF nod on Olympic bets sought
The Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Olympic Committee will seek the approval of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the resumption of training of Tokyo-bound athletes and other Olympic hopefuls......»»
Sports officials to tackle training resumption of Tokyo Olympic bets
Top officials of the Philippine Olympic Committee and Philippine Sports Commission will go into online discussion Wednesday to facilitate the resumption of training of Tokyo-bound athletes and other Olympic hopefuls......»»
Comelec says systems can thwart foreign interference
The Commission on Elections is preparing to defend its servers from attempts to hack it in the 2025 midterm polls, its chairperson announced on Wednesday......»»
Binance ban a boon to local crypto firms
Local crypto traders are now experiencing as much as four times higher transaction volumes as investors shift their tokens from Binance......»»
FOCAP condemns Chinese embassy’s claims on ‘manipulated’ West Philippine Sea videos
The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines strongly rejected and condemned yesterday China’s “false and baseless” claims that journalists manipulate videosthey recorded in the South China Sea to present the Philippines as a victim......»»
Security Council warns of foreign interference in 2025 polls
There may be foreign interference in next year’s midterm elections and the Department of Information and Communications Technology should prepare to counter cyberattacks, the National Security Councilwarned yesterday......»»
Boracay, Palawan named among ‘Best Islands in Asia-Pacific’
Two island destinations in the Philippines were included in the 10 “Best Islands in Asia-Pacific” by a foreign travel magazine......»»
Ministry helping improve BARMM’s business climate names 10 new officials
The Bangsamoro chief minister has filled out ten regional positions in one of the ministries under him to boost its operation as requested by business blocs enticing foreign investors to venture into viable businesses in the region......»»
Most Filipinos reject Charter change, lifting foreign ownership restrictions
An overwhelming majority of Filipinos oppose changing the 1987 Constitution at this time, according to a new Pulse Asia Survey, with results showing Filipinos in all regions and all socio-economic classes did not support the lifting of foreign ownership restrictions in key industries......»»