Nesthy leaves fate to God
Kapit kay Lord” was what Nesthy Petecio said when asked if she felt pressure heading to her make-or-break bid to qualify for the Paris Olympics against Turkey’s Esra Yildiz in Busto Arsizio, Italy, last week......»»
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......»»
Petecio makes quick work of Serbian foe to open Olympic qualifier bid
Tokyo Games silver medalist Nesthy Petecio reopened her Paris quest with a smashing opening-round win in Sunday’s World Qualification Tournament in Busto Arsizio, Italy......»»
PH boxers taking ‘goods steps’ in qualifying for Paris Olympics
Golden wins by Nesthy Petecio, Rogen Ladon, Aira Villegas, and Hergie Bacyadan in Spain highlight the Filipino boxers' bid to qualify for the Paris Olympics.....»»
Petecio, 3 other Philippines pugs snare gold in Alicante
Gradually, Nesthy Petecio and the magnificent Filipino boxers are getting into the form they want them to be during the Olympic qualifier and in the Olympic proper......»»
Petecio, 3 others get crack at gold
Tokyo Olympics silver winner Nesthy Petecio overpowered Switzerland’s Ana Marija Milisic to lead three other Filipinos to the finals in the Boxam Elite Tournament in La Nucia in Alicante, Spain Friday......»»
Petecio reaches semis in Alicante; Paalam falls
Olympic silver medal winner Nesthy Petecio fried French opponent Sthelyn Grosy, 4-1, to advance to the semifinals in the women’s 57-kilogram class of the Boxam Elite Tournament in La Nucia in Alicante, Spain Thursday......»»
Petecio advances, Paalam falls in Boxam Elite tilt
Olympic silver medal winner Nesthy Petecio fried French Sthelyn Grosy, 4-1, to advance to the semifinals in the women’s 57-kilogram class of the Boxam Elite Tournament in La Nucia in Alicante, Spain......»»
Paalam, Petecio eye tickets to Paris
The Philippine boxing team, spearheaded by Tokyo Olympics medalists Carlo Paalam and Nesthy Petecio, is on the long, winding road to Paris where fellow Olympian medalist Eumir Felix Marcial awaits......»»
Strawberry farm sting nets 2 drug traders, over P3.7M worth of dried cannabis
Two alleged drug traders trying to smuggle over P3.7 million worth of dried marijuana leaves were cornered in a sting operation at an open parking lot at the Strawberry Farm in barangay Betag, La Trinidad, Benguet Thursday dawn......»»
P2.4 million marijuana seized in Kalinga
Dried marijuana leaves with an estimated value of P2.4 million were seized in a raid that also resulted in the arrest of two people in Rizal, Kalinga on Monday night......»»
El Niño leaves Lake Tabeo near Mt. Pulag dry
Mountain climbers heading to the famous mountain hikers mecca — Mt. Pulag— in Kabayan, Benguet will no longer see the pristine Lake Tabeo due to the low water level......»»
PMI eyes use of Philippines tobacco in smoke-free products
Philip Morris International plans to use locally produced tobacco leaves in its smoke-free products following the inauguration of the P8.8-billion expansion of its local affiliate’s factory......»»
How to get a passport: A first-timer’s guide
CEBU CITY, Philippines –Ever found yourself caught in the bureaucratic loop of needing a valid ID to get another form of ID? Imagine this, you need an ID to get another ID, but to get that first ID, you need… you guessed it, another ID. It’s like a modern-day puzzle that leaves us all scratching.....»»
Marcos leaves for US; Sara, Bersamin, Estrella designated caretakers
Vice President Sara Duterte, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III have been designated as the country’s caretakers while President Marcos is attending a trilateral summit with the US and Japan in Washington this week......»»
Workers seeking paid ‘heat leaves’
Workers are seeking a revision of the “no work, no pay” arrangement for those opting to take a leave of absence due to extreme heat......»»
BSP leaves interest rates unchanged
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas opted to keep interest rates unchanged at a near 17-year high for the fourth straight meeting yesterday, following the inflation uptick in March and as monetary authorities continue to be vigilant against upside risks......»»
Recipe: Thai soup dish with a kick
A hot and sour prawn soup with lemongrass, Kaffir lime leaves and fresh coriander, Tom Yam Goong is always one of the first Thai dishes that people are able to try......»»
Recipe: Thai soup dish with a kick
A hot and sour prawn soup with lemongrass, Kaffir lime leaves and fresh coriander, Tom Yam Goong is always one of the first Thai dishes that people are able to try......»»
Manalang leaves UST, eyes MPBL roster spot
UST’s Paul Manalang has left the Growling Tigers’ lair as he aims to make the roster of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) team Manila Stars......»»
Sulaiman leaves with Pinoys in his heart
World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman left Manila yesterday to return home to Mexico with fond memories of his five-day visit where he experienced Filipino hospitality, warmth and friendship. He said there will always be a place in his heart for the Philippines......»»