American Lopez stuns Lomachenko in lightweight unification title fight
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Unbeaten Teofimo Lopez upset Vasiliy Lomachenko by a unanimous decision Saturday to become the undisputed world lightweight champion in Las Vegas. Lopez defended his 135-pound IBF lightweight title and seized the WBC, WBO, and WBA belts from Ukraine’s Lomachenko who suffered his first loss in six years. “I am ready to […].....»»
First Gen income up 4 percent to P15.4 billion in 2023
Lopez-led power firm First Gen Corp. grew its income by four percent to P15.4 billion in 2023, from the previous year’s profit of P14.3 billion, mainly due to contributions from its geothermal subsidiary Energy Development Corp......»»
Melvin Jerusalem vows to end PHL’s world title drought in boxing
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Before Filipino boxers lost devastatingly in Japan, there was one who stood out and went on to become a world champion. He’s no other than Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem, who wrested the World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight title in the hands of erstwhile champion Masataka Taniguchi. Jerusalem did it in a.....»»
Lovi Poe may bagong Hollywood movie, sisimulan ang taping this year
BUKOD sa Hollywood independent film na “Bad Man,” may bagong international movie na pagbibidahan ang Pinay actress na si Lovi Poe. Grabe! Ibang level na talaga si Lovi, pang-Hollywood na ang kanyang acting skills! Hindi pa nari-reveal kung ano ang titulo ng bago niyang proyekto, pero ito ay pinangungunahan ng American producer-director na si Garry.....»»
National women s chess tilt: Frayna stops Canino to stay in title contention
Janelle Mae Frayna restored some order in the Philippine National Women’s Chess Championship after she stopped wonder girl Ruelle Canino in the ninth round Friday to remain in the title race in Malolos, Bulacan......»»
Finally, Go nails first title as pro
With a commanding lead, Lloyd Go turned the final round of the ICTSI Palos Verdes Championship into a victory lap Friday, essaying a four-stroke victory over Michael Bibat and Guido van der Valk despite a 74 at the Rancho Palos Verdes and Sports Club......»»
Philippines, US allot P1.15 billion to fight TB
The Philippines, through the Department of Health (DOH), and the United States government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), have teamed up to finance a P1.15-billion campaign against tuberculosis (TB) in the country......»»
Water under the bridge
Last year, Razon-led Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. and Lopez-owned First Gen Corp. said they were in discussions to develop a gas aggregation framework using the latter’s liquified natural gas (LNG) terminal in Batangas......»»
Lovi Poe joins Prison Break director s upcoming Hollywood film
Actress Lovi Poe has joined the cast of an upcoming Hollywood movie with Canadian actor Adam Beach about Native American fire captain Paul Fullerton......»»
Paris Olympic gold remains top priority for Marcial
More than winning his professional fight against Thai boxer Thoedsak Sinam on Saturday, a gold medal in the upcoming Paris Olympics is the bigger goal for Eumir Marcial......»»
First Gen to upgrade, expand Casecnan plant
Lopez-led First Gen Corp. is expanding and upgrading the Casecnan hydroelectric power plant after taking over the facility last month......»»
Villanueva returns to US for fight vs Pierce
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Veteran ring warrior Arthur Villanueva returned to the United States after eight years as he takes on Elijah Pierce on March 29 in Atlantic City, Georgia. Villanueva, an ex-ALA Boxing Gym stalwart, will return to the United States for the first time since 2016. The 35-year-old Villanueva of Bago City, Negros.....»»
Biden to Host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a White House summit next month amid growing concerns about North Korea's nuclear program, provocative Chinese action in the South China Sea and differences over a Japanese company's plan to buy an iconic American steel company.White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in a sta.....»»
Charter change could mean more US troops in the PHL – Fil-Am activists
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAOBulatlat.com NEW YORK — Filipino-American activists here denounced ongoing attempts to change the Philippine Constitution as this may result in increased US military presence in the Philippines and worsen the geopolitical tension in the West Philippine Sea. In an interview with Bulatlat, Michelle Thiele of Gabriela-New York stressed that for US… The post Charter change could mean more US troops in the PHL – Fil-Am activists appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Bretman Rock subtly calls out Benny Blanco s negative Jollibee review
Filipino-American content creator and model Bretman Rock subtly clapped back at American record producer Benny Blanco by posting a Jollibee-related video of his own, minus the negativity......»»
Lonelyville, USA: Three factors that make middle-aged adults in America more likely to be lonely
Middle-aged Americans are facing a loneliness epidemic compared to their European counterparts, a new report suggests. The study, published in the journal American Psychologist, analyzed.....»»
David Archuleta elibs pa rin sa mga Pinoy, nagpasampol pa ng OPM song
MULING inihayag ng “American Idol” star na si David Archuleta ang kanyang pagkamangha sa mga Pinoy. Sa isang Instagram post, ibinandera ng Hollywood TV correspondent na si Yong Chavez ang video na nakachikahan niya ang sikat na international singer. Sey ni David, “Of course, everyone now knows that Filipinos can sing,” at sabay puri rin.....»»
Bretman Rock gipasidunggan sa Hawaii House tungod sa iyang ‘global influence’
Bongga kaayo ang bag-o nga milestone sa Filipino-American internet personality nga si Bretman Rock. Giila siya sa Hawaii House of Representative tungod sa iyang “global influence” nga naghatag og inspirasyon sa kadaghanan, ilabi na ang mga Fil-Am citizens sa maong nasud. “You have overcome obstacles and defied expectations, blazing a trail for others to follow,”.....»»
Trump predicts the end of U.S. democracy if he loses 2024 election
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Donald Trump said on Saturday if he does not win November’s presidential election it will mean the likely end of American democracy. The Republican presidential candidate, speaking to supporters in Ohio, made the claim after repeating his baseless assertion that his 2020 election defeat to Democratic President Joe Biden was the result.....»»
Fil-Am hooper to hold basketball camp before NBTC stint
Filipino-American basketball player Braylon “BJ” Williams will be paying it forward to the local hoops community right before he makes waves in the upcoming National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) Manila Live tournament next week......»»
Manila, I love you so much : Janet Jackson together again with Filipino fans, still a strong performer at 57
American singer and pop icon Janet Jackson brought nostalgia to her legions of Pinoy fans for her one-night-only concert in Manila last March 13 in Smart Araneta Coliseum, presented by Live Nation Philippines......»»