Asian qualifying results for 2026 FIFA World Cup
BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Following are Thursday's results in Asian qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico: Group A At Doha Qatar bt Kuwait 3-0 At Abha, Saudi Arabia Afghanistan tied India 0-0 Group B At Tokyo Japan bt DPR Korea 1-0 At Yangon Myanmar tied Syria 1-1 Group C At Seoul South Korea tied T.....»»
Philippines bows down to Iraq in FIFA Qualifiers
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mohanad Ali scored a late goal for Iraq that sent the Philippines to the bottom of Group F in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on Friday, March 21 (March 22, Manila Time) at the Basra International Stadium in Iraq. With the defeat, the Philippines’ chances to.....»»
Canino reclaims solo lead in national women s chess tiff
After seven rounds, the six-time Asian Age Group titlist has reclaimed the solo lead by scoring his sixth win over reigning national junior girls champion Mhage Gerriahlou Sebastian......»»
Big Dome, MOA eyed for FIVB world meet
The Philippines will be the only second Asian country, next to Japan, to host the FIVB Men’s World Championship when the 32 best teams in the world converge on local soil to duke it out for the coveted volley crown on Sept. 12 to 28 next year......»»
First poster ng ‘Secret Ingredient’ ni Julia, 2 Asian actors ibinandera na
HUMANDA na sa nakakatakam na upcoming romantic series! Ipinasilip na ang first poster para sa K-Drama na “Secret Ingredient” na pinagbibidahan ng Pinay actress na si Julia Barretto, kasama ang Korean star na si Sang Heon Lee at Indonesian actor na si Nicholas Saputra. Ang serye ang kauna-unahang collaboration ng Viu Philippines at Unilever Nutrition.....»»
Asian Study Reveals Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals Found in Personal Care Products from the Philippines
In a press briefing in time for the observance of World Consumer Rights Month, BAN Toxics, a chemical and waste management NGO, discloses the findings of recent laboratory testing indicating the presence of parabens, triclosan, and triclocarban, classified as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), in personal care products sold in the country. The result underscores potential health risks for.....»»
ADB approves USD 100 mln loan to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Sri Lanka
Manila [Philippines], March 19 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 100 million loan to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as the economic crisis and climate change. SMEs play a critical role in Sri Lanka's economy, contributing 52 per cent to the country's gross domestic product and employ 45 per c.....»»
Report: Philippines 2nd ‘happiest’ country in Southeast Asia
Ranking 53rd in the “2024 World Happiness Report”, the Philippines was only edged out by Singapore, which ranked 30th, as the top place in the Southeast Asian region......»»
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......»»
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. .....»»
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......»»
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)......»»
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.....»»
From the Newsrooms: March 3 to 9, 2024
THIS WEEK the news followed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as he traveled to Australia to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Australia summit from March 4 to 6. The Australian government hosted this year's special summit in the city of Melbourne, to underscore among other issues roiling the region, maritime and security concerns in the South China Sea, an area which has been re-named by the P.....»»
From the Newsrooms: March 3 to 9, 2024
THIS WEEK the news followed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as he traveled to Australia to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Australia summit from March 4 to 6. The Australian government hosted this year's special summit in the city of Melbourne, to underscore among other issues roiling the region, maritime and security concerns in the South China Sea, an area which has been re-named by the P.....»»
Janella rumampa sa Asian Film Awards kasama si Thai actor Win Metawin
PAK na pak na rumampa sa red carpet ng 2024 Asian Film Awards (AFA) ang Kapamilya actress na si Janella Salvador na ginanap sa Hong Kong. Dumalo ang aktres sa event bilang ito ang magsisilbing host para sa world premiere ng pagtatambalang movie nila ng Thai actor na si Win Metawin – ang “Under Parallel.....»»