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Cablao is Cepca’s monthly champion for February
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Veteran woodpusher Edwin Cablao emerged as the February monthly champion of the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (Cepca) monthly chess tournament held last Sunday at Robinsons Galleria Cebu. Cablao finished the five-round competition with a perfect 5.0 points, securing the monthly championship title and the champion’s purse of P3,000. He started.....»»
Japan boxer, former three-division world champion, trains in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former three-division world champion Kosei Tanaka returned to Cebu for some top-notch boxing training. The 28-year-old Japanese is the former World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimum, world flyweight, and former world light flyweight champion. He will spend three weeks in Cebu at the ZIP Sanman Boxing gym in Banawa, Barangay Guadalupe. .....»»
Australian Open: Osaka out, Gauff, Medvedev in for next round
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka’s Grand Slam comeback ended at the first hurdle on Monday but US Open winner Coco Gauff and men’s third seed Daniil Medvedev surged on in Melbourne. On a baking-hot day, men’s seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas and women’s sixth seed Ons Jabeur also tasted first-round victory. But Wimbledon champion Marketa.....»»
LeBron James becomes first player to score 40,000 points
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – LeBron James on Saturday became the first NBA player to score 40,000 career points, hitting a scoop layup off the glass in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers home game against the Denver Nuggets. James, who entered the game needing nine points to reach the milestone, used a spin.....»»
Philippines becomes first Asian country to ratify ILO convention
MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has been the first Asian country to ratify a convention to end workplace violence and harassment, the International Labor Organization (ILO) said Friday. The ILO said that the Philippines deposited the instrument of ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention 2019 (No. 190) with ILO Deputy Director-General Celeste Drake on Tuesday. By depositing the i.....»»
Philippines becomes first Asian country to ratify ILO convention
MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has been the first Asian country to ratify a convention to end workplace violence and harassment, the International Labor Organization (ILO) said Friday. The ILO said that the Philippines deposited the instrument of ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention 2019 (No. 190) with ILO Deputy Director-General Celeste Drake on Tuesday. By depositing the i.....»»
Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to claim top spot on Billboard’s country music chart
LOS ANGELES — Beyoncé made history once again: The superstar singer has become the first Black woman to top Billboard’s country music chart. The Grammy winner achieved the feat after her new single “Texas Hold ‘Em” reached No. 1 on the country airplay chart this week. She dropped the song on Feb. 11 — during.....»»
Super rookie: Spurs’ Wembanyama towers for 10-block triple-double in 28 minutes
San Antonio super prospect Victor Wembanyama becomes the first NBA rookie in 34 years to record a triple-double with blocks - the first since Spurs legend David Robinson in 1990.....»»
‘US, Japan, Philippines ties being taken to new heights’
Trilateral relations among the Philippines, Japan and the United States are entering a “new era” with the three longtime allies working in earnest to ensure their “shared vision” of a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, a White House official said on Wednesday......»»
Powerball jackpot climbs to nearly $1 billion following latest drawing
The Powerball jackpot is soaring to new heights, with the upcoming drawing on Monday night set to potentially award a massive $975 million to one.....»»
Where have all the nurses gone?
I could write about the country’s female tycoons who have grown their fathers’ businesses to dizzying heights, including Tessie Sy-Coson, Helen Yuchengco-Dee, Robina Gokongwei and Josephine Gotianun-Yap; or I could write about the Dumaliang sisters who staunchly defend that piece of paradise known as Masungi Georeserve; or I could write about our Filipina athletes waving the flag around the globe......»»
SMC’s F& B unit nets record P38 billion in 2023
The food and beverage unit of San Miguel Corp. reached new heights in 2023 as it raked in an all-time high profit of P38.1 billion, with all segments clocking in growth......»»
VSPC riders raring to reach new heights
The souped-up Victoria Sports Pro Cycling unveiled its new team that is raring to fly the flag high in a slew of international races, starting with the Tour de Taiwan next week......»»
Lola Amour reflects on performing with Coldplay s Chris Martin
The popularity of local rock band Lola Amour has substantially grown over the years, and a special performance with Coldplay's Chris Martin is just another huge step to greater heights......»»
PAL revives stake sale to investors
Taipan Lucio Tan has revived plans to sell a significant stake in Philippine Airlines (PAL) to a strategic investor who could help the flag carrier soar to even greater heights, industry sources said......»»
Apple Updates iMessage With a New Post-Quantum Encryption Protocol
Apple Takes Messaging Security to New Heights with iMessage Encryption Update Tech giant Apple has recently announced a major encryption update for its popular messaging.....»»
Four-year-old boy dies after falling off from 21st floor of condo building
A four-year-old boy died after falling off from the 21st floor of a condominium building located at the corner of Mabini Street and Quirino Avenue in Malate, Manila. PSSg John Paul Rojo of the Manila Police District -homicide section said the victim is a resident of Block 3 Lot 19 Don Gregorio Heights, Dasmariñas, Cavite. […].....»»
A SOJOURNER’S VIEW: Love In The Time Of Turmoil
REVIEW OF A NOVEL: SAN RAFAELBy Leila Noel-RispensPublished by 8Letters Bookstore & Publishing CEBU CITY (MindaNews / 11 January) — Whether it is in plays, novels or films – Romeo and Juliet, Wuthering Heights, Love in a Time of Cholera, The English Patient, Dr. Zhivago, Titanic, Maruja, Tatlong Taong Walang Dios, Relasyon – love stories unfolding in a conflict […].....»»
NBA: Lakers book playoff date with Nuggets, Kings eliminate Warriors
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious late rally to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 on Tuesday and book a first-round NBA playoff clash with the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Four-time NBA champion James scored 23 points with nine rebounds, nine assists and three steals to lead the Lakers in.....»»
Pacquiao thrilled to have newest world champion under promotional stable
Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao expressed elation for his promotional company, MP Promotions, having its first-ever non-Filipino world champion — Mexico’s Isaac Cruz, who annexed the World Boxing Association (WBA) super lightweight title last Sunday......»»