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Hoffman sets new Philippine hurdles record at Florida meet

Paris Olympics-hopeful Lauren Hoffman on Wednesday set a new national record in the women’s 400-meter hurdles with a gold medal performance in the Hurricane Collegiate Invitational in Coral Gables, Florida......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Uncertainty looms over Davao-Samal Bridge project amid RoW hurdles

The construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC), also known as the Davao-Samal Bridge project, has faced numerous setbacks due to right-of-way (ROW) acquisition challenges. The project was halted on January 3, 2024, due to issues with landowners near a pier in Lanang at Davao City, leading to delays in the project's implementation. While there have been conflicting statements regarding the project's status, the National Economic and Development Authority-Davao Region (Neda-Davao) aims to complete the detailed engineering plans for the substructure of the west land via dock once the Deed of Transfer Possession in Davao City is released. However, ROW issues continue to persist. Despite these challenges, the project is still considered a priority and is included in the Davao Region Development Plan (DRDP) for 2023–2028. The project is funded through China’s Official Development Assistance with an estimated budget of P23.04 billion, and negotiations with the Philippine government are ongoing with a target completion date in 2027. The uncertainty surrounding the project's timeline remains as ROW hurdles persist, impacting the much-anticipated toll-free four-lane concrete exodus bridge spanning a 3.98-kilometer distance......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Bianca Gonzalez misses hosting Pinoy Big Brother with Toni Gonzaga

Kapamilya host Bianca Gonzalez admitted that she misses Toni Gonzaga in hosting “Pinoy Big Brother.”.....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Ando punches second Olympics ticket as Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo misses 

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast to know the latest news inside and outside Cebu City.   Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Ando punches second Olympics ticket as Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo misses  Cebuana weight-lifter Elreen Ando is the latest Filipino athlete to qualify for the 2024 Paris olympics, after a strong.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

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

Groseclose misses 1,000 meters short track semis

Speed skater Peter Joseph Groseclose had his moment in the 1,000 meters of short track on Sunday but missed out on a semifinal berth in the Fourth Winter Youth Olympic Games at the Gangneung Ice Arena......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Don Trollano walastik! SMB nakasampa isang paa sa finals

ISANG panalo na lang, balik na sa finals sina Don Trollano at ang SMB. The post Don Trollano walastik! SMB nakasampa isang paa sa finals first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated News20 hr. 14 min. ago

Toledo Xignex Trojans ready for PCAP South division finals

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The co-team owner of the Toledo Xignex Trojans and chess patron Jeah Gacang is optimistic that they will return to the grand finals of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference as they compete tomorrow, Wednesday, May 22, in the southern division finals. Gacang, an awardee of the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

Asian U-22 and Youth Boxing Championships 2024: India s Akash, Vishvanath, Nikhil, Preet storm into finals

Astana [Kazakhstan], May 4 (ANI): Four Indian boxers Akash Gorkha, Vishvanath Suresh, Nikhil and Preet Malik advanced into the U-22 men's finals at the ASBC Asian U-22 and Youth Boxing Championships 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan on Saturday. Senior national champion Akash extended his dominating run in the 60kg category with a 5-0 win over Ilyasov Sayat of Uzbekistan in the semi-finals. Reigning youth world champion Vishvana.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Sisi Rondina, Choco seselyuhan finals

SESELYUHAN nina Sisi Rondina at ng Choco Mucho ang awtomatikong finals berth pagharap sa Petro Gazz. The post Sisi Rondina, Choco seselyuhan finals first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

USC NABC Finals unwraps on Sunday

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The much-awaited finals of the “The Last Dance” North Alumni Basketball Club (NABC) Congressman Bingo Bagtik Matugas Cup of the University of San Carlos (USC) will fire off this weekend at the USC North Campus gymnasium. Four of NABC’s divisions will clash in the finals to determine the champions for this.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Cesafi: USC wins game one over USPF in women’s volleyball finals

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The University of San Carlos (USC) Lady Warriors grabbed game one of their Best-of-Three finals series against the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Lady Panthers in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) women’s volleyball finals on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the USC Main Campus gymnasium. The Lady Warriors of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

G2 Blacklist thwarts fellow Filipinos for Wild Rift League finals slot

G2 Blacklist secured their Wild Rift League (WRL) Asia Season 2 Finals slot after beating fellow Philippine team, NAOS Esports, 4-2, in the lower bracket finals of the Wild Rift Asia-Pacific Conference......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Tolentino tells Diaz: Don’t say sorry

It was an emotional moment: Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino consoling in his arms the country’s first Olympic gold medalist, Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Olympic, outreach cap fire prevention month

Olympic, outreach cap fire prevention month.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Petecio cruises to second Olympic stint 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Olympic silver medalist Nesthy Petecio officially qualified for the Paris Olympics later this year after finishing at the top two spots in the 1st World Qualification Tournament for boxing in Busto Arsizio, Italy, this week. Petecio joined Polish Julia Szeremeta as the two qualified boxers in the women’s 57-kilograms who will.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Petecio, Villegas book Paris Olympic berths

Nesthy Petecio delivered another epic result that she was known to bring and bested a feisty Esra Yildiz Kahraman of Turkey, 4-1, in their women’s 57-kilogram duel that earned the former a second Olympic tour of duty......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Fantastic 4 last Filipino boxers standing in Olympic qualifier

From 10 brave souls, the Philippines’ Olympic boxing hopes now rest on the last Filipinos standing — Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam, Rogen Ladon and Aira Villegas......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Esteban eyes Paris Olympic fencing berth

Filipino-Ivorian fencer Maxine Esteban will compete in a final Olympic-qualifying tournament in Washington DC on March 15, looking to officially book a ticket to the Summer Games slated in Paris this year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

IOC denies Manny Pacquiao exemption to box at Olympics

(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) The International Olympic Committee said former world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao cannot compete for the Philippines at this year's Olympic Games in Paris. Pacquiao, 45, retired in 2021 but sought to box for his country at the Olympics. The IOC's age limit for boxers is 40. The Philippines asked for an exception based on the "universality" entry rule, in which a nat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024