Pacquiao too old for Paris Games, says Olympic body
The International Olympic Committee thumbs down the Philippines’ request to include boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in its 2024 Paris Games roster.....»»
Manny Pacquiao’s bid to compete at Paris Olympics denied by IOC
MANILA, Philippines–Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has the gift of electrifying the crowd in all of his fights, except in the Olympics. The International Olympic Committee shut the door on the former eight-division world professional champion’s bid to carry the Philippine colors in the coming 2024 Paris Olympics. In response to a letter from the Philippine.....»»
Age knocks out Pacquiao s Olympic hopes
Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will not be able to showcase his legendary ring savvy in the Paris Olympics primarily because the former eight-division world professional champion is overaged......»»
Scientists Create New Map of the World s Coral Reefs
SYDNEY - Using satellite technology and sophisticated machine learning, a team led by marine experts in Australia have created new maps of the world's coral reefs.The scientists discovered there are more coral reefs around the world than previously documented, with Indonesia, Australia and the Philippines having the most coral reefs.Over 100 trillion pixels of data were examined. The result is a high-reso.....»»
AA – the return of the comeback
During the recently concluded Pet Expo and International Game Fowl Festival, I caught a glimpse of Mr. Atong Ang and his posse on stage discussing upcoming sabong events as well as related topics. As a result of his short talk and participation, sabungeros were abuzz over the possibility of the return of e-sabong......»»
‘El Niño unlikely to cause crisis’
The El Niño phenomenon being experienced in the country is not expected to result in a crisis as food, water and power supplies are adequate during the critical months, an official of the El Niño Task Force said yesterday. Task force spokesperson Joey Villarama said that with all the preparations, interventions and mitigations being done by the government, he does not foresee the El Niño phenomenon creating a crisis......»»
Scientists Create New Map of the World s Coral Reefs
SYDNEY - Using satellite technology and sophisticated machine learning, a team led by marine experts in Australia have created new maps of the world's coral reefs.The scientists discovered there are more coral reefs around the world than previously documented, with Indonesia, Australia and the Philippines having the most coral reefs.Over 100 trillion pixels of data were examined. The result is a high-reso.....»»
Jinkee Pacquiao leads prayers for Kris Aquino following new health issue
Prayers began flowing in for host-actress Kris Aquino after she revealed new health complications that could put her at major risk for the rest of the year......»»
Acorda: No need for immediate evacuation over bomb threats
Bomb threats should not immediately result in the evacuation of people from an area, Philippine National Police chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. said on Tuesday as he ordered the reorientation of PNP officers on how to respond to bomb threats......»»
Making the switch
Brand loyalty is a major goal for companies that intend to stay in the game for a long, long time. Building a loyal customer base ensures the company’s sales and profitability, which could ultimately result in longevity of the corporate entity......»»
Cebu’s Jimenez beats Brillo, wrests GAB Youth minimumweight belt
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s John Kevin Jimenez of the Chao Sy Boxing Stable staged a huge upset after beating MP Boxing Stable’s prospect Jayson Brillo in the main event of the “Manny Pacquiao Presents Blow-by-Blow” fight card at the City of Passi Arena in Iloilo on February 9. He defeated the heavily favored Brillo.....»»
Taylor Swift-NFL conspiracy theories are the result of 2 sets of hardcore fans colliding
A vocal minority of NFL fans have complained that Swift is receiving too much airtime during games. But it is not just Swift who is disrupting the NFL, it is also her fans: the 'Swifties.'.....»»
Jimenez outpoints Brillo in Blow-By-Blow Iloilo show
John Kevien Jimenez crowned himself as the Games and Amusements Board Youth Philippine minimumweight king late Friday night during Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-By-Blow at the City of Passi Arena......»»
Road accident: 3 hurt in 5-vehicle smashup in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A total of three individuals sustained injuries as a result of a multi-vehicle road accident along Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City on Thursday noon, February 8, 2024. The vehicular accident happened at past 12:00 p.m. and involved 2 sports-utility vehicles (SUVs), 2 passenger jeepneys, and a motorcycle. The driver of the.....»»
Jimenez, Sy dispute GAB Youth mini-fly title as Blow-By-Blow heads to Iloilo
The Games and Amusements Board Youth mini-flyweight crown will be on the line Friday as Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-By-Blow takes center stage at the City of Passi Arena......»»
After ceasefire, House hopes Senate passes RBH6 by March
Administration lawmakers, under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez in the House of Representatives, are hoping that an inter-parliamentary ceasefire the senators initiated will result in their promise to pass economic reforms in the 1987 Constitution......»»
Globe reports steep 73.7% decline in blocked bank-related spam, scam SMS in 2023
The telecommunications company Globe has reported a significant 73.7% decrease in the number of blocked spam and scam SMS related to banks in 2023. This reduction is a result of the interception of 21.9 million bank-related fraudulent messages, a sharp decline from the 83.39 million messages blocked the previous year. Globe attributes this achievement to its proactive strategies and strong partnerships with major banks and financial institutions in the Philippines. The company has established anti-fraud alliances with the Bankers Association of the Philippines and individual players in the finance sector, enabling the sharing of data and intelligence to prevent and investigate fraud effectively. Anton Bonifacio, Chief Information Security Officer at Globe, emphasized the company's commitment to combating financial fraud and enhancing security measures for customer protection. Globe has invested approximately US$20 million to improve its spam and scam SMS detection and blocking system and operates a 24/7 Security Operations Center to filter out unwanted messages from both international and domestic sources. Despite certain limitations, Globe remains dedicated to customer protection and emphasizes the need for a unified approach in the fight against fraud. The company is focused on leveraging technology and strengthening alliances with key stakeholders to combat fraudulent activities. As Globe continues to advance its technologies and collaborations, it aims to provide a safer and more secure digital environment for its customers. For more information about Globe and its initiatives, visit www.globe.com.ph. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»
Business boom expected in now Dawlah Islamiya-free South Cotabato
Officials are expecting a boom in businesses in South Cotabato in Region 12 as a result of the Philippine Army's having cleared the province from the presence of the Dawlah Islamiya terrorist group......»»
Fuel prices as of Jan. 30: Gasoline up by P2.80, diesel by P1.30
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Local oil companies here have announced ta significant increase in the prices of fuel effective Tuesday, January 30, 2024. As a result, motorists in Cebu City will be facing a hefty increase in the prices of fuel products on the first week of February. This marks the fourth consecutive week of.....»»
DSWD-Davao raises child feeding budget to P21
The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has increased its budget for the Supplementary Feeding Program to P21 per child, up from the previous P15 allocation. Kyla Denise T. Pamat, a nutritionist dietician at DSWD-Davao, shared in a radio interview on Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on January 26, 2024, that the enhancement is a result of a budget insertion in 2023. The 13th cycle targets 122,400 children in Davao Region, with five local government units (LGUs) already initiating the feeding program, while others are in the procurement process. The program focuses on children aged two to four in child development centers and supervised neighborhood places, providing hot meals (rice and viand) for 80 days and alternative meals (pancake, nutribun, and fruit salad) for 40 days during the 120 feeding days. Additionally, selected LGUs with a prevalent number of underweight children receive milk feeding for the entire duration. The 12th cycle showed an 82.27 percent improvement in the weight of underweight children, reducing their number from 4,567 to 784 after the 120 feeding days. Pamat highlighted its alignment with Republic Act 11037, also known as the Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act, and encouraged LGUs, communities, and parents to support the program for continuous improvement......»»