Two Filipinas shine in the regional World Press Photo Contest; 2023 World Press Photo displayed in Manila
Two Filipinas are among the winners of the regional World Press Photo contest which highlights the Drug War, and the Golden Gays in the Philippines......»»
Treadwell hailed game changer as Rain or Shine rebounds from horror start
The decision to switch imports and bring in Demetrius Treadwell has worked wonders as Rain or Shine barges into the PBA playoffs owning the longest active winning streak in the league.....»»
Rain or Shine s Guiao upbeat on Blackwater future
Rain or Shine Elasto Painters head coach Yeng Guiao is hopeful that the core of the Blackwater Bossing will be kept intact, as he lauded the team’s talent......»»
Rain or Shine enters playoffs on 6-game winning streak with escape vs Converge
Rain or Shine owns the longest active winning streak in the PBA as it reaches the Commissioner's Cup quarterfinals.....»»
Rain or Shine to retire James Yap s jersey
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters will be retiring the number 18 jersey of James Yap, head coach Yeng Guiao said......»»
Santillan, Asistio ink extension deals with Rain or Shine
Rain or Shine forward Santi Santillan signed a three-year extension with the Elasto Painters, the team announced Wednesday......»»
Blackwater s Nambatac disappointed with personal comeback game vs Rain or Shine
In his first game going up against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, Rey Nambatac was not satisfied with how he played against his former team after fouling out......»»
Miscalculation, free throw woes doomed Rain or Shine vs TNT – Guiao
Rain or Shine guard Jhonard Clarito may have miscalculated in his late layup attempt that all but secured TNT’s victory over Elasto Painters in the PBA Philippine Cup opener Wednesday, head coach Yeng Guiao said......»»
Rain or Shine s Caracut cops PBA Player of the Week plum
Andre Caracut feels right at home now with Rain or Shine......»»
Yee, Gitaruelas, Alcoseba shine in IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Local athletes didn’t disappoint in flexing their winning form in last Sunday’s IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu Cebu. Budding triathlete Franklin Ferdie Yee, elite cyclist Lovely Gitaruelas, and swimming prospect Fionna Alcoseba did shine in the race that fielded 1,385 triathletes coming from 54 countries. Yee lorded the men’s 19-24 years old category.....»»
Rain or Shine receives 1st-round picks as PBA approves Nambatac trade
Rain or Shine lets go of Rey Nambatac as it acquires a pair of first-round picks from Blackwater.....»»
No. 18 jersey ni Yap iretiro sa Rain or Shine
No. 18 jersey ni Yap iretiro sa Rain or Shine.....»»
Yap bids Rain or Shine goodbye
Veteran James Yap has parted ways with Rain or Shine, triggering talks of making his swan song elsewhere or him finally calling it a career......»»
Gaballo faces Indonesian in February in Manila
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former interim world champion Reymart “Assassin” Gaballo ends his eight-month hiatus with a regional title bout in Manila on February 13, 2024. This will be Gaballo’s fight since June 17, 2023, where he won the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental bantamweight title against fellow Filipino Michael Bravo via a split decision.....»»
2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023
The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 13 February 2024
Cagayan de Oro artist to be honored during National Arts Month The late Pennessencio “Nonoy” Estarte, the city’s foremost artist, will be feted with honors during the celebration of the National Arts Month celebration this coming February 19. JC Salon, officer-in-charge of the Cagayan de Oro Museum, said the works of Estarte will be displayed […].....»»
Introducing native coffee in a tea bag in Cotabato City
For Mrs. Mambai Sapalon-Romasanta, 53, the way powdered native coffee is being sold in Cotabato City is just not presentable. In the public market, for example, ground coffee is being displayed in big mounds out in the open air like the way vendors sell rice. And with the way Cotabateños prepare their coffee—brewing the coffee […].....»»
Choco Mucho flies high with 7th win
Choco Mucho faced some tense moments in the third set but displayed toughness in the stretch, scoring a 25-15, 25-16, 25-21 victory over Capital1 and wresting back the lead in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna yesterday......»»
Cebuana cyclist wins bronze in PHL National C’ships debut
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebuana cyclist Lynnel Martus displayed her potential on the big stage after salvaging a bronze medal in the women’s individual time trial (ITT) of the Philcycling Philippine National Championships Under-23 in Tagaytay this week. The 20-year-old Martus, the protege of bemedalled cyclist Lovely Giteruelas and former Philippine team member John Mier, stood.....»»
NBA: Warriors win against Magic despite Green ejection
The Golden State Warriors, fueled by 23 points from Andrew Wiggins and two late baskets by Stephen Curry, beat the Magic 101-93 in Orlando, despite the ejection of Draymond Green just 3 minutes 36 seconds into the contest. Curry was left shaking his head when Green was tossed, receiving two quick technical fouls for heatedly.....»»
Philippines jobless rate drops to decades-low in December 2023
MANILA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The unemployment rate in the Philippines decreased to 3.1 percent in December 2023, the lowest since 2005, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. "The full-year unemployment rate for 2023 was 4.3 percent compared to 5.4 percent in 2022," PSA head Dennis Mapa said at a press conference. Mapa said about 1.60 million were jobless in December last year. "This w.....»»