Buytrago, Varga split matches in the World Beach V’ball Pro Tour
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano beach volleyball duo James Buytrago and Rancel Varga split their two scheduled matches in the men’s division main draw of the ongoing World Beach Volleyball Pro Tour campaign in Cervia, Italy, on May 17 (May 18 Manila Time). This was after they won their first match against the Czech Republic,.....»»
Twin fires hit Lapu-Lapu City on May 18
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- Two fire incidents were reported in Lapu-Lapu City on Saturday, May 18. The first one broke out at around 11:05 a.m. in Purok Rambo in Brgy. Babag and displaced three families consisting of 13 individuals. According to fire investigators, the flame damaged the house of Imelda Berdin, 56, that was occupied by.....»»
Davies Paints drub Sparko in AEBC 7th Corporate Cup
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Davies Paints logged back-to-back victories in two weekends after they trounced Sparko, 78-62, during their game in the Architects and Engineers Basketball Club (AEBC) 7th Corporate Cup on Friday evening, May 17, at the University of San Carlos (USC) Main Campus gymnasium. Davies Paints was fresh from a nail-biting win against.....»»
DILG recommends preventive suspension of Bamban Mayor Alice Guo
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is recommending that Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo be preventively suspended after its task force uncovered “troubling findings of serious illegal acts which may have severe legal implications.” The DILG task force has been investigating Guo’s connection to a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (Pogo).....»»
Astrolabio-Nakatani world title bout set in July in Japan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vincent “Asero” Astrolabio gets another world title shot, this time it’s against one of Japan’s best boxers, Junto Nakatani, on July 20 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo. This was confirmed by Astrolabio’s promoter and manager Sean Gibbons and was posted on Viva Promotions’ Facebook page on Wednesday, May 15. His.....»»
Former child stars Nash Aguas, Mika Dela Cruz tie the knot
From "Goin' Bulilit" co-stars to a real-life couple, Nash Aguas and Mika Dela Cruz have taken their relationship to the next level by tying the knot on Saturday......»»
Troy Montero, Aubrey Miles credit children’s role in decision to wed
After my dear friend Kris Aquino played matchmaker to Troy Montero and Aubrey Miles, the celebrity couple became inseparable despite all issues of jealousy and lovers’ arguments. But it took them 18 years before they decided to seal their love in marriage......»»
Ma dies, her spouse and daughter hurt in City of Naga road accident
Ma dies, her spouse and daughter hurt in City of Naga road accident.....»»
Nash Aguas, Mika dela Cruz ikinasal na
MULA sa pagiging childhood sweethearts ay ikinasal na ang celebroty couple na sina Nash Aguas at Mika dela Cruz. Ngayong araw, May 18, ibinahagi ni Mika ang larawan niya habang naglalakad papuntang altar. “Walking towards my God-sent, my Love., and my forever,” saad ni Mika sa kanyang caption. Baka Bet Mo: Nanay ni Mika dela Cruz.....»»
How it all began
He’s a courtside fixture at nearly every PBA game and during warmups before a game, players walk towards him, take his hand and put it on their foreheads as a gesture of respect and nod their heads in appreciation for what he does for them. Danny Espiritu, 76, is the consummate sports agent and for 35 years, has been the model in representing players as their adviser in negotiating contracts, setting career paths, growing investments and even, helping out in family affairs......»»
Scheffler out of jail
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler shook off a morning arrest Friday to fire a five-under par 66 and keep himself in the hunt at the darkness-halted PGA Championship, trailing leader Xander Schauffele by three strokes......»»
‘it’s a long series’
It’s good to land the first blow on a resilient rival. But for San Miguel Beer and Ginebra, it wouldn’t really mean much in the greater scheme of things if they couldn’t follow through......»»
Critical minerals are key to the green movement
Given the effects of climate change that are already being felt around the globe especially among the most vulnerable countries like the Philippines, there is now greater urgency in finding fast and high- impact solutions that would at least slow down, if not reverse, global warming......»»
Carlos Chan’s friendship award
Some friendships endure and even flourish despite the passing of time and the seemingly insurmountable challenges......»»
Cerberus and Hyundai Subic partnership
We are extremely pleased with the announcement by Cerberus Capital Management that they have finalized a lease agreement for HD Hyundai – the global leader in shipbuilding and offshore engineering – to lease a portion of the Agila Subic facility in Subic Bay......»»
But I don’t plan on dying!
Over the years, I have had dozens of consultations from tearful clients, with the same facts and situation: a parent files a petition for their son or daughter, where the waiting time for a visa could be anywhere from 10 to 25 years......»»
Manyaman, masarap, delicious
The popular Ambeth Ocampo is known as a public historian and the editorial page columnist of the longest running column on history......»»
Asia-Pacific’s alarming loss of biodiversity
In recent months, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and others have pointed to an increase in food insecurity and “hunger hotspots” in various parts of Asia and the Pacific. While conflicts and climate crises can carry some of the blame, we must acknowledge that the slow but steady erosion of our region’s biodiversity is an equal or even greater threat to our future food security......»»
British Chamber eyes further boosting Philippine tourism sector
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines proudly launched the return of its annual event titled, “Travel Talks 2024: Trailblazing the Future of Travel” after its hiatus in 2019 due to the pandemic; partnered with Sunville Travel and Tour and Filigree Suites as its minor sponsor......»»
Quintuplets graduate from same university as scholars in different degrees
Quintuplets Victoria, Ludovico, Ashley, Michael, and Marcus of the Povolo family all finished their distinct degrees at New Jersey's Montclair State University as scholars......»»