Philippines table netters out to defy odds
A crack, four-strong Philippine table tennis team seeks to defy overwhelming odds as it shoots for Paris Olympics berths in the Southeast Asia Olympic Qualifying tilt set May 8.....»»
Fuertes, Cua win titles in Gov. Jubahib Cup netfest
Stephen Fuertes and Dhea Cua defied the odds, including top seeded players in their respective categories, to secure victories in the premier division of the Gov. Edwin Jubahib Cup national tennis championships......»»
Chances of finding living victims in landslide not yet determined
THE odds or chances of survival in the Masara landslide had not been determined yet based on the findings and on-the-ground investigation of the emergency personnel and rescuers on ground zero, or the area where the calamity struck......»»
Strong Group roster draws attention
It won’t be smooth sailing for the Strong Group Athletics in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championships at the Al Nasr Club, United Arab Emirates on Jan. 19-28 but coach Charles Tiu said the goal is to win it all despite the odds......»»
'SerbisyoBandera: 100th birthday ng yumaong sikat na pintor bibigyang-pugay
NAKATAKDANG magsama-sama ang art community upang ipagdiwang ang ika-100th birthday ng yumaong isa sa most accomplished na pintor sa bansa na si Hugo C. Yonzon, Jr. Bilang pagpupugay, ilalabas na rin ang coffee-table book na pinamagatang “Matayog na Puno: The Life and Art of Hugo C. Yonzon Jr.” na hango mismo sa buhay ng legendary.....»»
Filipino SEAG veteran thrives as coach of Malaysian table tennis team
Excellence continues to be the name of the game for Julius Esposo......»»
Another green loan on the table for PLDT
Telco giant PLDT Inc. is planning to acquire another sustainable loan within the year, this time to help finance some of its initiatives in bridging the digital divide......»»
Game of Thrones spin-off on Jon Snow now off the table — Kit Harington
British actor Kit Harington, best known for portraying Jon Snow on "Game of Thrones," announced a spin-off series about the character is no longer in development......»»
Quick look at the week ahead
Domestically, Cebu Landmasters will wrap up its follow-on offering sale of preferred shares tomorrow (the listing is next week), and on Friday, we’ll get the inflation data for March from the Philippine Statistics Authority (which will set the table for the BSP’s decision on interest rates on Monday of next week). I.....»»
Grabe po yung mata niya : Xyriel Manabat fangirls over Judy Ann Santos
Xyriel Manabat once hid under the table while gushing over Judy Ann Santos, her childhood idol......»»
U-BIX Chairman and CEO Edilberto B. Bravo: The King of Hearts (and Paper)
On paper, U-BIX founder, Chairman, and CEO Atty. Edilberto B. Bravo is intimidating. Prior to our round-table interview, this writer was given pages of materials about the man, his family, and the legacy he has built, transcending the paper and copier business he started in 1968 with his wife, Dr. Felina Bravo......»»
Hotel offering free buffet lunch for third wheels this Valentine s
On February 13 and 14, couples who book a table at 7 Corners can be accompanied by an individual who will eat for free......»»
Tapa King expands with new Balintawak store, eyes further growth in 2024
While keeping true to the taste of its authentic Pinoy Tapa, the new store exudes a fresher, modern vibe that make guests feel at home when dining, featuring a “casual dining experience” where customers can conveniently order from their table instead of being required to line up at a counter......»»
How ‘final extension’ of PUV consolidation affects jeepney operators, commuters
Until April 30, jeepney and UV Express operators may still join an existing cooperative or corporation, or form their own. But the option to keep their individual franchise is off the table......»»
Pope Francis calls for studies into ‘ugly’ gender theory
'I have asked that studies be carried out into this ugly ideology of our times, which cancels out the differences and makes everything the same... Cancelling out the differences means cancelling out humanity,' the Pope says......»»
Filipinos are Good at Being 'Resilient': Lifting the Philippines out of Poverty with Sam Tamayo s non-profit Project SMILE
Sabrina (Sam) Tamayo founded her non-profit, Project SMILE, in the Philippines in 2018. Her organization helps people of various ages and professions rise out of poverty and follows an inspiring mantra of starting small and building a reliable impact. In this interview she discusses human rights, the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, and various aspects of life in the Philippines......»»
Filipinos are Good at Being 'Resilient': Lifting the Philippines out of Poverty with Sam Tamayo s non-profit Project SMILE
Sabrina (Sam) Tamayo founded her non-profit, Project SMILE, in the Philippines in 2018. Her organization helps people of various ages and professions rise out of poverty and follows an inspiring mantra of starting small and building a reliable impact. In this interview she discusses human rights, the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, and various aspects of life in the Philippines......»»
Why Laufey is selling out her every show
Who is Laufey and why is she selling out her every show? The question I have been getting a lot these days is “do you know Laufey?” Then, it is followed by “Do you know how I can get tickets to her show?” because tickets online to Laufey are already sold out......»»
PNP chief to kick out more scalawags
To make the most out of his term to improve the image of the Philippine National Police, PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. vowed to kick out more scalawags in their organization......»»
9 Islamist Militants Die in Philippine Clash, Army Says
Manila, Philippines - Nine Islamist militants including three suspects in a Catholic Mass bombing in the southern Philippines have been killed in a clash with troops, the military said Saturday.Army soldiers shot it out with about 15 Dawlah Islamiyah suspects hiding out at a mountain farm close to the remote southern municipality of Piagapo on Thursday, the commander of the military unit said.The firefigh.....»»
9 Islamist Militants Die in Philippine Clash, Army Says
Manila, Philippines - Nine Islamist militants including three suspects in a Catholic Mass bombing in the southern Philippines have been killed in a clash with troops, the military said Saturday.Army soldiers shot it out with about 15 Dawlah Islamiyah suspects hiding out at a mountain farm close to the remote southern municipality of Piagapo on Thursday, the commander of the military unit said.The firefigh.....»»