Advertisements


We are sorry, the requested page does not exist




SOMEONE ELSE’S WINDOWS: An all-women contest in 2028?

MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 21 February) – Despite being perceived as the Marcos administration’s likely bet in the 2028 presidential elections, this column thinks House Speaker Martin Romualdez, the President’s first cousin, would be ditched at the last minute. Aside from lacking in charisma, he has driven a long nail into his political coffin with […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Failure of Manila s anti-China bloc in S. China Sea is determined

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s file photo. /XinhuaEditor's note: CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on the latest global events. The Philippines and Vietnam on Tuesday signed two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on ma.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Pirates of Batangas enter UCAL win column; Dolphins go 3-0

Lyceum of the Philippines-Batangas nailed its first win with a 94-75 drubbing of the Philippine Women’s University Saturday, January 27, in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 at the Paco Arena in Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Karan Johar set to host 71st Miss World

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 6 (ANI): The upcoming 71st Miss World pageant is all set to unfold in India after a 28-year hiatus. Filmmaker Karan Johar will host the prestigious event. Miss World's official Instagram handle announced this news on Tuesday and captioned the post, "We are honored to announce that Karan Johar @karanjohar, a renowned Indian filmmaker, will host the 71st Miss World Festival. He has been t.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Araneta: Experience and Donaire’s help key to winning world title eliminator bout

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Boxing Gym’s banner boxer, Christian “The Bomb” Araneta, is full of confidence heading into his third world title eliminator fight.  The 28-year-old Cebuano knockout artist will trade leathers with Arvin “Hurricane” Magramo for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) world junior flyweight world title eliminator on January 26 at the Nustar.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

An advocate for IBD

You’ll forgive me this “proud papa” moment if I preface this week’s column with the news that our unica hija Demi Dalisay Ricario, who’s unbelievably turning 50 later this year, represented Asian-Americans – and indeed the Philippines – on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC recently to lobby for changes in US health laws on behalf of patients......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

It isn’t just money

My recent column titled “An F for Philippine Education” apparently struck a chord among many readers who messaged me to say how appalled they were by the findings of the Second Congressional Commission on Education or Edcom II......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupts again, no reported casualties

AGAM, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupted again on Sunday, spewing smoke and ash high into the air, but no casualties were reported. The Marapi Volcano Observation Post in West Sumatra province recorded an eruption with an ash column about 1,300 meters (4,265 feet) high from its peak, followed by ash rain. Sprays of ash.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Weidman scores controversial eye poke win in UFC Fight Night

Chris Weidman might have staved off retirement and gotten back into the win column this past UFC Fight Night last Sunday, March 31......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Amparo falls short vs. Shigeoka in last minute world title bout

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated Boholano Jake “El Bambino” Amparo faltered in his first world title shot in the hands of the defending International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka on Sunday, March 31, in Nagoya, Japan.  Shigeoka made easy work against his last minute opponent by scoring a second round knockout. He.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Manyaman, masarap, delicious

The popular Ambeth Ocampo is known as a public historian and the editorial page columnist of the longest running column on history......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Cebu FC defends home turf, beats One Taguig 3-1 in PFL

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Football Club (CFC) Gentle Giants found their way back into the winning column after defeating the One Taguig FC, 3-1, last Sunday, May 12, at their home pitch in the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex, here. The victory moved the Gentle Giants from sixth to fourth place in the current.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

A mother’s love

To all my readers, please allow me to dedicate my column this Sunday to my mom, Senator Grace Poe......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Our heritage conservation champion

In my last column, I wrote about the role we all share in safeguarding our heritage......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Japanese superstar Ryohei Suzuki trained in Phl for ‘City Hunter’

Remember in February 2023 when we shared in this column that we flew to Tokyo for a yet to be revealed title of one of the biggest budgeted films in recent years?.....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

‘A Philippine Social Science Award in graduate education’

My column today provides a little window for my readers on what might be possible in the encouragement of scholarly work by young Filipino scholars. (I apologize, in part, because to some extent, the material is partly related to my family history.).....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Converge comes together

Converge did exactly what it’s known for as the FiberXers finally broke into the win column in the PBA Philippine Cup at Meralco’s expense at the PhilSports Arena last Sunday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Thinking out of box

In this sequel to last Sunday’s column, coach Norman Black reveals that SBP’s ultimate goal in its nationwide grassroots program is to develop players who could graduate to become competitive pros and national players......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Buildrite ends losing drought in AEBC Corporate Cup 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Buildrite finally entered the winning column after thrashing Fenesteam, 71-59, during their game in the Architects and Engineers Basketball Club (AEBC) 7th Corporate Cup on Friday evening, April 12, at the University of San Carlos (USC) Main Campus gymnasium. It was Buildrite’s first win in four games and they did it.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024