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Beijing 2008 Olympics: one world, one dream

For the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing advocated the idea of "One World, One Dream." However, the dream of the Chinese government is not the dream of everyone. In a vast social system long known for its tight control over its population, it's difficult for controllers and the controlled to share the same ideas.It had been a dream for Beijing to host the Olympic Games ever since the International Olympic Committee (.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

4 dead, 1 hurt in fire in Philippines

MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- A fire gutted at least 15 houses in a residential area in Lucena City in Quezon province, southeast of Manila, early Friday, killing four people and injuring one, police said. In a spot report, Lucena city police identified the four fatalities, including one 72-year-old and one 65-year-old, and two others aged 18 and 8, who were all living together in one of the burned houses......»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

4 dead, 1 hurt in fire in Philippines

MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- A fire gutted at least 15 houses in a residential area in Lucena City in Quezon province, southeast of Manila, early Friday, killing four people and injuring one, police said. In a spot report, Lucena city police identified the four fatalities, including one 72-year-old and one 65-year-old, and two others aged 18 and 8, who were all living together in one of the burned houses......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

House divorce bill moves; no action from Senate

The ball is now in the Senate’s court to pass their own version of the divorce bill, opposition lawmakers said, as they themselves hoped for a speedy third reading for the bill before the 19th Congress ends its second regular session on May 24. Speaking to reporters, Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas and ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated News7 hr. 16 min. ago

Market ends with gains ahead of BSP meeting

The stock market posted minimal gains to climb for a second straight session on sustained bargain hunting......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Madonna ends Celebration Tour with free Copacabana concert

Pop idol Madonna gave it all in Rio de Janeiro as she looked back on her four-decade career in a historic show before throngs of joyful fans jammed onto Brazil's famed Copacabana beach on Saturday night......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Tabuena ties for 16th in Korea; Que ends up 12th in Thailand

Miguel Tabuena encountered late-round woes and closed out with an even par 71, finishing tied for 16th in the Maekyung Open Golf Championship won by Hongtaek Kim via playoff in South Korea Sunday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Essence of Olympic solidarity

There is growing concern that the Paris Olympics may be tainted by disunity, terrorism and social unrest as malevolents could exploit a global platform to propagate their ends at the expense of sports......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Podot optimistic for interim, world title shot for Suganob this 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions’ top honcho Floriezyl Echavez Podot targets the World Boxing Organization (WBO) interim title or perhaps a world title shot for his prized ward, Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob, before the year ends. This was after, Suganob put on a stunning performance on Tuesday, April 30, against the visiting.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

DepEd eyes aggressive return to June-March calendar to escape heat

The Department of Education is eyeing to shorten next year's school calendar by two months as part of its most aggressive proposal yet to return to a schedule that ends classes before the hot months of April and May......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Dito ends Smart’s streak as Philippines fastest operator

Industry disruptor Dito Telecommunity Inc. outpaced its competitors in the speed contest in the first quarter, showing its aggressive stance despite its young network and financial struggles......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Green retains JM Eagle LA crown; Pagdanganan ends up 74th

Australian Hannah Green redisplayed her prowess once again at the Wilshire Country Club, turning in a fiery windup to shoot a 66 and capture the JM Eagle LA Championship crown for the second consecutive year in California......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Ace rookie Dongallo ends dream UAAP season with UE as best scorer

University of the East star hitter Casiey Dongallo finished her rookie campaign with the Lady Warriors on a personal high after ending up as the league’s top scorer with 291 points in 14 games. .....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

NorthPort ends drought

Arvin Tolentino-spearheaded NorthPort took care of business in its last assignment in the PBA Philippine Cup eliminations, nipping Blackwater, 115-113, yesterday at the Caloocan Sports Complex......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Meralco restores power, ends slump

Meralco restored power to its drive to the quarterfinals of the PBA Philippine Cup with a clutch 82-76 victory over Phoenix yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Netizens express appreciation for their husbands

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Today, April 20, is Husband Appreciation Day. Nobody knows who started this celebration, but many believed this was invented as a counterpart for Father’s Day, a day to honor husbands who remain childless. Before the day ends, let’s pay tribute to all the husbands out there and recognize all that they.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Rowers chase dream

It’s sink or stay afloat for four Philippine rowers vying for Paris tickets at the World Rowing Olympic Asia-Oceania Continental Qualifier on Tangeum Lake, Chungju, South Korea starting today. The regatta ends on Sunday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Vista Land ends 2023 with strong earnings

Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., the listed property developer of the Villar Group, capped off 2023 on a high note with a 39-percent increase in net income at P10.3 billion......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Dimples Romana denies Angel Locsin, Neil Arce breakup; wishes Angel ends hiatus

Actress Dimples Romana set the record straight on the rumors surrounding Angel Locsin and Neil Arce's alleged separation. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Paying, filing of ITR ends today — BIR

The tax bureau previously said that there would be no extension for the filing and payment of the ITR......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024