FIBA tilt stymied by travel ban
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is closely coordinating with authorities as it prepares for the hosting of next month’s FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers amid threat of the new COVID-19 variant and travel ban on countries with known cases......»»
Market climbs; AC Energy, Apollo Global lead gainers
The stock market rebounded Thursday in step with the rest of Asia, as investors await Joe Biden’s proposals for a vast new stimulus as well as comments from the head of the Federal Reserve on its policy outlook......»»
Faith and trust in government
Twin surveys - Pulse Asia and Social Weather Stations – came out recently with sentiments and attitudes of people on the expected roll out of several brands of vaccines that are expected to cure the coronavirus pandemic in the Philippines. The survey findings should alarm the government itself and its managers designated to ensure the safety and health of the nation......»»
AUB to redeem P5 billion debt ahead of schedule
Rebisco Group’s Asia United Bank is redeeming P5 billion in debt notes ahead of scheduled maturity to save on interest payments......»»
Asia Pacific property markets start recovery this year
Property markets in Asia Pacific are expected to start their recovery by the middle of the year, driven by investor appetite for assets with income stability......»»
Lani kailangan nang gumamit ng hearing aid; biglang lumobo dahil sa steroids
GUMAGAMIT na ngayon ng hearing aid ang Asia’s Nightingale na si Lani Misalucha matapos mabingi dulot ng pagkakaroon ng bacterial meningitis. Ayon sa OPM icon, kinailangan niyang gumamit ng hearing aid para mas maging malinaw ang pandinig niya lalo na ang kanyang right ear na napuruhan matapos tamaan ng nasabing bacteria. Ibinahagi ito ni Lani […] The post Lani kailangan nang gumamit ng hearing aid; biglang lumobo dahil sa steroids appeared first on Bandera......»»
Moody& rsquo;s sees high jobless rate in Asia
Global debt watcher Moody’s Investors Service said Tuesday the restrictions on cross-border travels implemented to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic will have a negative impact on employment situations in Asia-Pacific countries, including the Philippines......»»
Beyer hopeful of EASL’s rise
East Asia Super League CEO Matt Beyer came across as a visionary with a mission to grow basketball on the domestic and international levels in what he calls a “win-win” situation during a recent TV interview by Cito Beltran on Cignal TV’s One News talk show “Agenda.”.....»»
Alden, Alfred aminadong mga adik
May libreng promo ang online game na Mobile Legends lalo na sa mga celebrities. Hindi na lang ang ambassador nito na si Senator Manny Pacquiao, nauna na nga ang Asia’s Multimedia Star na si Alden Richards na alam ng lahat na “adik” sa game na ito. The post Alden, Alfred aminadong mga adik first appeared on Abante......»»
Time to revisit PBA rule?
There’s a FIBA eligibility rule that’s been under appeal by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipians for years now......»»
8 in 10 Filipinos taking steps to age healthily, according to latest Herbalife Nutrition Asia Pacific Healthy Aging Survey
The Herbalife Nutrition Asia Pacific Healthy Aging Survey 2020 revealed that 8 in 10 Filipinos are already taking steps to age healthily......»»
OFWs back bill establishing DOFIL
Overseas Filipino workers representing several groups of OFWs in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America were assured of government assistance as Sen. Bong Go vowed to continue to push for a department dedicated to protect and ensure their welfare, especially in these trying times......»»
K-pop band SuperM leads & lsquo;We DO Well Together& rsquo; campaign
Prudential Corporation Asia (Prudential), the regional headquarter of Pru Life UK, is collaborating with Korean pop (K-pop) supergroup SuperM to launch a new campaign—“We DO Well Together”—to encourage people across Asia to stay well and healthy, and have fun doing it......»»
Ravena back on board at Gilas
Gilas Pilipinas kickstarted its buildup for the coming FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers Window 3 with the entry of the first batch of pool members at the Calamba training bubble yesterday......»»
ICTSI unit opens link to Asia, Middle East
Richmond MercurioInternational Container Terminal Services Inc.subsidiary Mindanao Container Terminal has welcomed a new service linking the southern Philippines to Asia and the Middle East......»»
Microsoft PH recognized among HR Asia& rsquo;s best companies
Microsoft Philippines was recently named one of the ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2020’ by HR Asia. The organization was recognized for its performance in workplace excellence, human capital development, and outstanding employee engagement. .....»»
Palitan ng korona sa Mrs. Queen of Hearts PH
Ilang buwan pa lang makaraang hirangin ang mga reyna nito noong Oktubre 2020, nagkapalitan na ng mga korona sa Mrs. Queen of Hearts Philippines pageant. Napanatili nina Louise Suzanne Alba-Lopez at Darling Topacio-Edralin ang mga korona nila bilang Mrs. Philippines Asia Pacific-Global at Mrs. Philippines Asia Pacific-All Nations. Ngunit may tatlo silang bagong makakasama sa […] The post Palitan ng korona sa Mrs. Queen of Hearts PH appeared first on Bandera......»»
Half of adult Pinoys wary of COVID vax
Almost half or 47 percent of 2,400 adult Filipinos interviewed said they would not get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19, 32 percent would get themselves vaccinated, with 21 percent undecided, an independent Pulse Asia survey revealed Thursday......»»
Stock market rallies; BDO, Metrobank lead advances
The stock market rallied Thursday along the rest of Asia as election wins in Georgia handed the Democrats control of the US Congress, paving the way for Joe Biden to push ahead with his legislative agenda that includes another huge stimulus package......»»
ICTSI unit in Mindanao links to more countries
Mindanao Container Terminal, a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services Inc., said Thursday the new service that connects the Visayas and Mindanao to Asia and the Middle East via Singapore would benefit farmers and manufacturers in the country. .....»»