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3 stand-alone books that may help fix your ‘reading slump’

CEBU CITY, Philippines – You may not be the only one with stacks of unwrapped books just lurking in the corner, waiting for you to lay your eyes on them. You may have enjoyed reading during your childhood or teen years, but somehow lost that spark as life progressed, finding yourself stuck in a slump.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

The power of words and reading

My favorite quotation on reading and books is from former US president Barack Obama, who said in a 2017 interview on what books mean to him: “…(reading) reintroduced me to the power of words as a way to figure out who you are and what you think, and what you believe, and what’s important, and to sort through and interpret this swirl of events that is happening around you every minute.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Journalists harassed, threatened by armed men while covering demolition

At least 12 men, all with guns and wearing bonnets, forced their way inside the gates during the demolition. One of the men pointed a gun at Rowena “Weng” Quejada and told her to stop taking videos. The armed men proceeded to forcibly take her cellphone and bag, including all her IDs and her wallet which contained cash. The post Journalists harassed, threatened by armed men while covering demolition appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Delgaco first Pinay rower to book Olympic trip

When Joanie Delgaco was starting as a national team member, she was awed by the stars of the sport......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Eala books quarters berth in W75 Porto tilt

Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala is going to the quarterfinals of the W75 Porto singles in Portugal after making quick work of eight-seeded Katarina Zavatska of Ukraine, 6-0, 6-3......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Cesafi men’s volleyball: UC gears up for war after stellar elimination round campaign

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters men’s volleyball team won’t leave a single stone unturned as they head into the semifinals of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) men’s volleyball tournament.  UC was on top of the team standings last weekend before they finished with a four-way tie. They now.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Miami Open: Grigor Dimitrov ousts Carlos Alcaraz in quarterfinals

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida — Eleventh-seeded Grigor Dimitrov came out strong against top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday night and went on to win 6-2, 6-4 in the Miami Open quarterfinals, his first victory over a top-five player in nearly five years. Fourth-seeded Alexander Zverev, who beat unseeded Fabian Marozsan 6-3, 7-5, will play Dimitrov in the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Eala through to W50 Trnava quarterfinals

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala has entered the W50 Trnava quarterfinals in Slovakia after sweeping North Macedonia’s Lina Gjorcheska, 6-4, 6-2......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Buildrite Cup 2023: Tofil, Stopgap complete semifinals cast 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The semifinals cast of the Architects & Engineers Basketball Club (AEBC) Buildrite Cup 2023 is finally complete after Tofil and Stopgap beat their respective foes during their quarterfinals game held on Saturday, February 3, at the CPA gymnasium.  Tofil defeated Floortek, 69-59, while Stopgap trounced Sapal, 66-43, in the other quarterfinals.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Eala makes W50 Indore quarterfinals after defeating Russian foe

Alex Eala zoomed to another playoff run, carving out a 7-6(1), 6(4)-7, 6-0 win against Russian Ekaterina Yashina to move on to the W50 Indore quarterfinals in India......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

TNT ousts Phoenix to complete quarterfinals cast

The stage is set for the PBA Commissioner's Cup quarterfinals after the TNT Tropang Giga annihilated the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 116-96, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City Sunday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Books, greens & unfinished business

I recently had lunch with very busy insurance executives and since the topic was about insurance, I raised the question on how prepared were they for retirement or even semi-retirement. Of course, NO ONE, not a single one, had really entertained the thought or been working on the inevitable......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Sarah Lahbati nagsalita na tungkol sa ka-date sa HK: I am single!

IPINAGDIINAN ng aktres at celebrity mom na si Sarah Lahbati na single na single siya ngayon matapos silang maghiwalay ng asawang si Richard Gutierrez. Aware si Sarah sa viral photo niya kasama ang isang lalaking foreigner na kuha nang magbakasyon siya kamakailan sa Hong Kong. Marami ang nagpalagay na ang naturang non-showbiz guy sa litrato.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

DSWD may ‘Program SOLo’ para sa single parents: We’re here to support you!

HINDI na magiging “feeling lonely” ang mga mahal nating single parents! May bagong programa kasi ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) na tiyak na dadamayan at susuportahan ang mga single parent sa pag-aalaga ng kanilang mga anak. Ito ang tinatawag nilang “Strengthening Opportunities for Lone Parents” program o Program SOLo. Ayon sa DSWD,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Groseclose exits short track speed skating event in Winter Youth Olympics

Filipino speed skater Peter Groseclose came up short in the quarterfinals of the men's 1000m short track speed skating event at the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympics Sunday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Masked men who ransack homes in Argao were not PDEA agents – CPPO

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The masked men who ransacked 2 houses in Argao, Cebu on Tuesday were not PDEA agents, a top official of the Cebu Police Provincial Office said on Thursday. Two houses in Argao, southern Cebu were allegedly ransacked by men who claimed to be members of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Alinsunurin appointed Philippine men’s volleyball assistant coach

Seasoned mentor Dante Alinsunurin will make a comeback as one of the deputies for the national men’s team as the host Philippines pulls out all the stops to parade a competitive squad against the best of the best in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championships 2025......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Philippine men’s volleyball coach puts premium on performance for 2025 worlds

Philippine men’s national volleyball team coach Sergio Veloso said that performance will be the main factor in building the team roster for the Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) men’s world championship next year......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

You go, Girl! Ways to Make the First Move

In recent history, women have proved that they are co-equals with men, establishing their presence in industries that used to be exclusive zones for men. In this modern-day era, women are just as empowered and capable as men, especially in the realm of romance. As we continue celebrating Women’s Month this March, let’s keep on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Philippines to host men s world volleyball championship in 2025

After the world’s best in men’s basketball in 2023, the cream of men’s volleyball is converging in the country next......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024