ADB lends $20 million for affordable housing project
The Asian Development Bank is extending up to $20 million worth of loans to Lhoopa Inc. to bankroll its affordable housing project in the Philippines......»»
Tulfo grills PCSO execs on winners
A lotto winner who claimed prizes 36 times in a span of just six months and a bettor who gambled P90 million to actually win a P640-million jackpot were among the issues the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office executives answered at a hearing of the Senate committee on games and amusement yesterday......»»
Battle begins for Araw ng Dabaw ESports Fest 2024
As the gates open, a total of 117 teams all over Mindanao will fight for the championship title in the first Araw ng Dabaw Esports Fest on March 16, 2024, at Ayala Malls Abreeza, Davao City, featuring three games–Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), Tekken 8, and Garena Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM)......»»
PHL’s new football head coach tells players to enjoy the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers’ experience
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Newly-appointed head coach of the Philippine men’s national football team, Tom Saintfiet, told his players to enjoy the experience of being the underdog heading into the March 21 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match against Iraq at Basra Stadium. Saintfiet, in a video interview published by the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) a.....»»
Tagalog-dubbed K-dramas My Lovely Liar, Something in the Rain now streaming
Streaming site Viu Philippines dropped five fresh new Tagalog-dubbed Asian series, many of which feature inspiring and remarkable female characters. .....»»
WATCH: Janet Jackson performs collab with Michael Jackson Scream at Manila 2024 concert
"Scream" was among the songs she performed with four of her backup dancers in the only Southeast Asian leg of her ongoing "Together Again" tour. .....»»
Sisi Rondina, Flying Titans find big fan in Justin Brownlee
Sisi Rondina and the Choco Mucho Flying Titans are used to waves of fans supporting their games in the Premier Volleyball League, often filling the seats wherever and whomever they play against......»»
Team Secret grouped with tough foes in VCT Pacific Stage 1
Riot Games has announced more details for the upcoming Valorant Champions Tour, VCT Pacific Stage 1, happening from April 6 until May 12, with the top three teams from this stage, advancing to Valorant Masters Shanghai......»»
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......»»
Chocolate hills resort: Bohol governor tells DENR to take legal action ASAP
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The provincial government of Bohol wants to find out how the controversial resort located within the famous Chocolate Hills was allowed to construct and operate despite an investigation that started way back in 2018. Bohol Governor Erico Aris Aumentado on Thursday, March 14, 2024, urged the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR).....»»
PCSO: Wala pong nanalo ng 20 jackpot games in one month
NILINAW ni Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office General Manager Mel Robles na ang lottery bettor na nanalo ng 20 beses sa isang buwan ay hindi jackpot ang nakuha. Sa kanyang pahayag nitong Miyerkules, March 13, sibabi nito na puro “low-tier” games ang napanalunan niyo at hindi ang jackpot prizes sa six-digit games. Matatandaang una nang kinalampag.....»»
Philippine hosting of Asian Age Group swimming tilt deemed a success
Future international swimming meets could be held in the Philippines once again, following the "excellent" hosting of the Asian Age Group Championships (AAGC)......»»
Three Cebu booters make final cut for PHL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers line-up
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Football Club’s Chima Uzoka and Jeremiah Borlongan and homegrown player Theo Libarnes made it to the final roster for the Philippine men’s national football team that will compete in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers against Iraq on March 21 in Basra Stadium, Iraq. Uzoka and Borlongan were among the.....»»
Working Ginebra’s system
Scottie Thompson sat out Barangay Ginebra’s first two games in the PBA Philippine Cup but somehow, the team managed to register wins over Rain or Shine and Phoenix, zooming to a strong start with coach Tim Cone relying on a rotation that suits a system rather than individual players......»»
Asian legends tip Matsuyama to enjoy golden run
If Hideki Matsuyama beats the strongest field in golf and becomes the first Japanese winner at The Players Championship this week, those who blazed the trail for Asian golf before him will be the least surprised......»»
China sidetracked as funding source for PNR Bicol
The government is taking another funding route for the Philippine National Railways South Long Haul, also called the PNR Bicol instead of China. It is seeking the assistance of the Asian Development Bank instead to pursue the long-delayed rail project......»»
Rising athlete Yee eyes upcoming Ironman 70.3 Lapu-Lapu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano rising athlete Franklin Ferdie Yee will test his mettle in the upcoming IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu on April 21. Yee, a rising triathlete who represents both the Asian Orthopedics multisports team and the University of San Carlos (USC) track and field team, recently clinched a record-setting win in the 2024 Clark.....»»
Janella mirampa sa Asian Film Awards kauban si Thai actor Win Metawin
Mi-rampa ang Kapamilya actress nga si Janella Salvador sa red carpet sa 2024 Asian Film Awards (AFA) nga didto ipahigayon sa Hong Kong kauban ang Thai actor nga si Win Metawin. Ang maong panagtigum ang nahimo nga host sa world premier sa ilang bag-o nga pelikula ni Win nga “Under Parallel Skies.” Kini ubos sa.....»»
Bound for Paris: Nesthy Petecio, Aira Villegas punch Olympic tickets
Boxers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas emerge triumphant in their respective divisions in the World Qualification Tournament, increasing the Philippines' athlete roster for the Paris Games to six.....»»
‘Rise of the Ronin’ preview: An open-world Souls-lite set in Bakumatsu-era 1800s Japan
The 'Countersparks' parry system is rewarding but the game appears to be more forgiving and more accessible than Souls-like games.....»»