The world is healing : Julia Barretto says on hugging photo with Bea Alonzo
Julia Barretto agreed that 'the world is healing' when she was asked about the viral hugging video that features her and fellow actress Bea Alonzo that surfaced last month. .....»»
World-class convention center to rise in Cebu
A world-class convention center will rise in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu which could serve as venue for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit to be hosted by the Philippines in 2026......»»
Men whom Manny retired
There were five fighters whom former eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao retired in his storybook 26-year pro career that began in 1995 and ended in 2021......»»
Tapales returns
Marlon Tapales, the former unified and two-division world champion, returns to the ring against Nattapong Jankaew of Thailand on May 10 with the WBC Asia Continental super bantamweight title at stake at the Midas Hotel and Casino......»»
Japanese slugger arrives in Bohol to challenge Suganob
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Japanese ex-world title challenger Kai Ishizawa has landed in Bohol to challenge the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) Global light flyweight champion Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob in the main event of “Kumong Bol-Anon 15.” Ishizawa arrived at the Panglao International Airport on Friday evening in a small delegation. He was accompanied.....»»
LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort Offers a Brick-tastic Adventure for Filipino Travelers This 2024
Filipino families seeking exciting travel experiences in 2024 have an awesome destination: LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort. The world-renowned family destination is packed with unique LEGO® adventures, Malaysian cultural experiences, and incredible savings with the Book Early and Save promotion. Filipinos’ growing travel appetite makes LEGOLAND Malaysia a perfect fit. A study from the Philippine Travel Agencies […].....»»
President Marcos OKs DepEd’s basic education plan, other measures
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Marcos, approved on Thursday three priority projects, including a medium-term basic education plan and a higher project cost for a world-class cancer center of the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH)......»»
Eala misses rare chance to face Swiatek
Alex Eala missed out on a potential dream duel against world No. 1 Iga Swiatek after falling short against Sorana Cirstea of Romania, 3-6, 7-6(6), 4-6, in the second round of the Madrid Open late Thursday night in Spain......»»
Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon - Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Human rights lawyer and former senator Rene Saguisag holds a copy of a book about the martial law period in the Philippines while describing his ordeal in detention, Manila, September 26, 2018. 2018 Bullit Marquez-AP Photo The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorsh.....»»
World champ Jerusalem is GAB’s ‘Boxer of the Month’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) gave a fitting recognition to the lone Filipino boxing world champion and the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem by naming him its “Boxer of the Month” for March. Jerusalem, the Cebu-based world champion who fights under ZIP Sanman Boxing.....»»
Asian star Lay Zhang releases latest single Psychic
In the wake of the global success of "Run Back to You" with Lauv, Asian star Lay Zhang is set to captivate the music world once again with his latest single "Psychic.”.....»»
Tapales holds firm in top 3 spot of the 122-pound division
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former two-division world champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales remains a significant figure in the boxing world’s 122-pound division. This is because Tapales has maintained his position as the No. 3 contender in the World Boxing Council (WBC) for two consecutive months. Tapales is scheduled to have a tune-up fight on May 10.....»»
Davao, GenSan SM Scholars: Off to a great start, ready for the real world
Davao, GenSan SM Scholars: Off to a great start, ready for the real world.....»»
Pia Wurtzbach ‘Global Fashion Influencer of the Year’ sa Dubai
KAHIT nag-uumpisa pa lang sa fashion world, tila kinabog na ni Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach ang ilang fashion influencers mula sa iba’t-ibang bansa. Siya kasi ang napiling bigyan ng “Global Fashion Influencer of the Year” award sa ikaapat na edisyon ng EMIGALA Fashion & Beauty Awards na gaganapin sa April 27 at 28 sa.....»»
Hyrox the next big thing
There’s a new sport that’s taking fitness capitals all over the world by storm. It’s called Hyrox and founder Christian Toetzke, who conceptualized the sport in Germany in 2017, said his idea was to stage a competition where the magic format is inclusivity.....»»
Eala on course for dream match vs Swiatek
Alex Eala scored the biggest win just yet in her young career by pulling the rug from under world No. 41 Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, in the opening round of the Madrid Open late Tuesday night at the Arantxa Sanchez Stadium in Spain......»»
Reflecting on the cost of conflict and the value of peace
Every year, at dawn on April 25, Australians, New Zealanders and our friends from across the world come together. We remember the soldiers from the Australian and New Zealander Army Corps who landed at the beaches of Gallipoli on this date in 1915......»»
Alex Eala upsets world No. 41 Tsurenko at Madrid Open
Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala stunned world No. 41 Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine in the opening round of the Mutua Madrid Open on Tuesday to secure the biggest victory of her pro career. The 18-year-old tennis prodigy overcame an opening set hiccup then swiftly bounced back in the subsequent two sets. She battled through a.....»»
India among Asian countries hit by heatwave in 2003: UN report
Geneva (Switzerland)/ Bangkok (Thailand), April 23 (ANI): Asia was among the world's most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water hazards in 2023, the United Nations said on Tuesday, with floods and storms the chief cause of casualties. Floods and storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses in Asia, while the impact of heatwaves became more severe, according to a report launched.....»»
India among Asian countries hit by heatwave in 2023: UN report
Geneva (Switzerland)/ Bangkok (Thailand), April 23 (ANI): Asia was among the world's most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water hazards in 2023, the United Nations said on Tuesday, with floods and storms the chief cause of casualties. Floods and storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses in Asia, while the impact of heatwaves became more severe, according to a report launched.....»»