Gealon Racing Team gears up for more serious venture in sports
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Gealon Racing Team continues to prove that adept professionals can also shine in the physically demanding world of sports. The team founded by Cebu City Councilor and lawyer Rey Gealon recently introduced themselves in several long-busting sports events including the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu Cebu last month and several other local.....»»
A crystal milestone: 15 remarkable years of the PANAta Awards
Fifteen years ago, a vision was born within the Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA). It was a vision to honor advertising campaigns, realizing the profound impact brands have on consumers and society in general. And so, the PANAta Awards came into being, igniting a legacy of brand excellence that continues to shine brightly today......»»
Easterlies to bring isolated rains over Metro Manila, rest of Philippines
Metro Manila and the rest of the country could experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms on Sunday, according to PAGASA......»»
Ruined centuries-old town re-emerges as Philippines dam dries up during heatwave - Philippines
After a long spell of intense heat and little rain, water levels have fallen to reveal parts of a sunken church, tombstones and foundations at Pantabangan Ruins of a centuries-old town have emerged at a dam parched by drought in the northern Philippines. After a prolonged spell of intense heat and little rain, water levels in the dam have fallen to reveal parts of a sunken church, tombstones and the foundations of structu.....»»
DA: Agri damage due to El Niño nears P6B
MANILA, Philippines — The ongoing El Niño drought is still causing serious damage to crops and animals nationwide, with losses now exceeding a third of what the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported just a week ago. As of April 30, the DA stated that the extreme heat and lack of rain had caused agricultural damage amounting.....»»
Korean stars look to shine in home game at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Seoul may be some 11,000 kilometers away from Dallas, but this week’s The CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch will feel very much like a home game for the likes of K.H. Lee, Sungjae Im and Si Woo Kim, who are fired up to deliver a first PGA Tour victory of the season for Korean golf......»»
Gentallan, Pores brothers shine in Kumong Bol-Anon XV fight card
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Shane “Sugar Shane” Gentallan led the PMI Bohol Boxing Stable pugs to victory in the undercard of “Kumong Bol-Anon XV” fight card on Tuesday, April 30, at the Holy Name University (HNU) gymnasium in Tagbilaran City. Gentallan, 26, of Maribojoc, Bohol outlasted the iron-chinned Indonesian Wandi Priman Hulu to earn a.....»»
Bishop urges faithful to pray for rain
Tagbilaran Bishop Alberto Uy is urging Filipinos to pray for rain, declaring that extreme heat experienced nationwide may be God’s way of teaching people to take better care of the environment......»»
Lapiz, Abella shine in Manila leg of 2024 National MILO Marathon
For 60 years, MILO has committed itself to bringing out the champion in every Filipino through its sports programs. MILO® Marathon transcends beyond the finish line by offering a path for families and individuals to unlock their potential, fostering valuable life lessons like grit, determination, and teamwork to reach their successes......»»
Born to bloom : Company behind Kojie.san expands to include pet products, e-commerce site
Beauty Elements Ventures Inc. (BEVI), makers of the best-selling brand Kojie.san, recently held a spectacular “coming of age” celebration in the Grand Ballroom of Marriott Manila Hotel. .....»»
Cloud seeding or rain dance?
The effects of El Niño phenomenon, or the long dry spell in our country continue to wreak havoc in our normal daily living. Our neighboring countries Thailand and Bangladesh are likewise not spared from this climate change phenomenon. In the particular situation of the Philippines, the prolonged dry period is precariously affecting both our food and energy security......»»
Palma: 2 new dioceses in 2024, oratio imperata for rain ‘soon’
Palma: 2 new dioceses in 2024, oratio imperata for rain ‘soon’.....»»
P-pop groups BINI, G22 shine on Chinese idol show
P-pop girl groups BINI and G22 showed what live vocals and powerful dancing looks like in their recent appearance on the Chinese survival program "Show It All." .....»»
China s Yuan, Dou ready to laugh their way to success at Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Longtime friends Carl Yuan and Marty Dou will team up for the first time in this week’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans with the intention to have plenty of fun and laughter as they seek to shine at TPC Louisiana......»»
Iloilo youngsters shine in PPS Castro Cup tennis tourney
Anthony Castigador and Alexandra Onte flaunted their tennis prowess in the Gov. Fredenil Castro Cup National Junior Championships, securing dual victories for Iloilo City at the Villareal Stadium hard courts in Roxas, Capiz......»»
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.....»»
LPA to bring rain over Mindanao
A low-pressure area (LPA) spotted outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) is expected to bring rain over Mindanao, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»
When Mother Nature is still king
As a year’s worth of rain lets loose in Dubai, flash floods caused roads to turn into rivers and gushing waters overwhelmed many homes and businesses in just 24 hours......»»
DCWD urges consumers to store water during heavy downpour
THE Davao City Water District (DCWD) encourages its customers to store water on April 21 in case of prolonged heavy rain, which may cause the Tamugan River's high turbidity to hamper the bulk water supply......»»
Asian Wrestling Championships 2024: Anju, Harshita shine with silver medal wins, Antim settles for bronze
Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], April 15 (ANI): India wrestlers Anju and Harshita produced remarkable performances as they bagged a silver medal each in the Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Anju won silver in the women's 53kg weight category, while Harshita finished second in the women's 72kg category. Manisha and Antim Panghal also secured bronze medals in the women's 62kg and 65kg weight classes, respect.....»»