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A gold rush trap: How smuggled migrants end up exploited in African mines on their way to the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean is one of the largest and deadliest migration routes in the world.In the Kedougou region of south-east Senegal, deep black holes dot the otherwise golden and green savannas. The area, on the border with Mali, is home to 98 per cent of the country's gold mines. Local villagers have been digging for the precious metal for decades, but in recent year.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Balunan breaks into the WBO world rankings

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unbeaten prospect Christian Balunan is now a world ranked minimumweight of the World Boxing Organization (WBO).  The 24-year-old Cebuano boxer from the municipality of Consolacion in northern Cebu continues to impress the local boxing scene after breaking into the latest world rankings despite having only 10 fights in his young professional.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 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

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

WSF 2024: Another world is possible amidst a broken world

WSF 2024: Another world is possible amidst a broken world.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Gwendolyne Fourniol tuloy ang laban sa Miss World after 2 years delay

FINALLY! Matutuloy na ang paglaban ng ating pambato na si Gwendolyne Fourniol sa Miss World pageant. Magugunitang tumagal ng dalawang taon ang pagrereyna niya bilang Miss World Philippines dahil ilang beses nang nauudlot ang international competition. At ito na nga, bilang tuloy na tuloy na ang 71st edition ng Miss World ay nagtungo na ang Pinay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 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

Dumanjug tops cash-rich Mayor Cabaron hoopfest

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dumanjug emerged as the men’s basketball champion of the recently concluded Mayor Inocentes Cabaron Invitational Inter-town Basketball Tournament by beating Dalaguete, 78-64, in their championship match last Sunday, May 12, at the Moalboal Plaza basketball court in Moalboal, Cebu. The dynamic Nalos brothers led Dumanjug in their title-clinching victory, with the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Sailing against the current: Building startups in the Philippine seas

In the rich and vibrant tapestry of Southeast Asia, where the sun’s rays awaken myriad islands each morning, the Philippines emerges as a standout not just for its breathtaking natural beauty but also for its thriving startup ecosystem......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Masbate looms as boxing hub

Masbate has long been known for its beautiful beaches, rodeo festival, rich mineral resources and tourist spots like the Buntud Reef Sanctuary and Sandbar, Mount Mayong Payong, Pawa Mangrove Park, lighthouses and waterfalls......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Malabon holds Tambobong Indakan Festival

The local government of Malabon yesterday held the second Tambobong Indakan festival, which promotes the rich and colorful culture of the city......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Philippines internet divide expanding

According to an April 4 World Bank blog report titled “Upgrading Philippine Internet for Faster and Inclusive Growth,” jointly written by Naoto Kanehira, Mitch Abdon and Mary Grace Mirandilla-Santos, the access gap in broadband internet between the rich and the poor in the Philippines has been rapidly expanding, making digital opportunities out of reach for many......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Waterfront Airport brings back Mamen with Cebuano cravings at the Kadaugan Food Festival

Filipino cuisine, a pioneer in fusion dining, blends ancestral cooking techniques with influences from Chinese, Portuguese, Spaniards, Mexicans, and neighboring Muslim cultures. Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino’s Executive Chef June Fernandez elevates traditional recipes by infusing them with innovative twists, celebrating the rich tapestry of culinary heritage. A gastronomic journey of Mami + Ramen with.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

‘Excess deaths’ after COVID

The Philippine experience of the COVID-19 pandemic has become a rich source of learning for the Department of Health in responding to global public health crises......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Oil prices hit fresh five-month high

Oil prices scored fresh five-month peaks Wednesday on unrest in the crude-rich Middle East and an OPEC+ call for its members to maintain its strategy of reducing output......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Pia Wurtzbach, Iza Calzado admit people kinder to them because of beauty, privilege

Actresses Pia Wurtzbach and Iza Calzado acknowledged that being beautiful, rich and famous are among the reasons why they get good treatment from people around them......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Pause

Like the biblical exodus, the Holy Week period has always ushered in so much travel of people going out of town, or trips abroad for the rich ones......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Creation of EDCA site at Philippine Rise proposed

The country’s eastern seaboard where the mineral-rich Philippine Rise is located should also be protected from potential intruders, just like the West Philippine Sea where China has been making repeated incursions, a senior lawmaker said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Marcos urges stronger relationships, forgiveness during Ramadan

The president stressed that the celebration of Ramadan is a reminder of the rich diversity of the Philippines’ cultural and religious tapestry. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024