By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA – Miami averted a major collapse never seen before in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and finally clinched the Eastern Conference championship with a 103-84 win against Boston in Game 7 of their series on Tuesday (PH time) at the TD Garden. Already on the verge of sweeping the best-of-seven Eastern … Continue reading
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Overseas Filipino Workers must be trained to handle finances, avoid scams
OFWs must be trained to handle finances, avoid scams (Courtesy of OFW Help Facebook) MANILA – In order to equip overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) with enough knowledge to avoid investment and online scams, a lawmaker has filed a measure to provide them with free financial and literacy programs. In filing Senate Bill No. 2078, or an … Continue reading
80% of eligible Philippine products to benefit from UK’s new trade scheme
By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora NEW TRADE SCHEME. British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils during the 2nd Embassy Night at Hotel Okura Manila on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). Various members of the diplomatic corps and industry leaders were present during the event. (Photo by Joyce Rocamora) MANILA – The Philippines will soon benefit from the United Kingdom’s … Continue reading
San Miguel Corporation joins Philippines’ FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 hosting
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has officially signed on as partner in the country’s hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 this August in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Filipino fans to watch the best teams and players from all around the world. SMC President and Chief Executive Officer and SMB Chairman Ramon S. Ang expressed … Continue reading
TNT dethrones Ginebra, wins first PBA Govs’ Cup title
By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno (Courtesy of Araneta Coliseum Facebook) MANILA – TNT claimed its first PBA Governors’ Cup championship after unseating Ginebra, 97-93, in Game 6 of the finals in front of 13,588 fans at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Friday night. Mikey Williams exploded for 38 points on nine triples to lead the Tropang Giga, … Continue reading
ABAP chief Ed Picson passes away
By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno ABAP president Ed Picson (Photo courtesy of Picson’s FB) MANILA – Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) president Ed Picson passed away on Wednesday. He was 69. Quinito Henson and Bill Velasco, Picson’s former colleagues during their PBA coverage in the 90s, confirmed the news, citing liver cancer as the cause … Continue reading
Gaston joins PSC as commissioner
ABS-CBN Entertainment – Southeast Asia’s number one YouTube channel in media and entertainment – expands digital offerings
NEWS RELEASE ABS-CBN Entertainment – Southeast Asia’s number one YouTube channel in media and entertainment – expands digital offerings ABS-CBN’s “YouTubeverse” offers new international content on Kapamilya Online Live, “Made for YouTube” and Superview LOS ANGELES —– With over 42.7 million subscribers, ABS-CBN Entertainment has become the number one YouTube channel in the media and … Continue reading
Meralco keeps top 4 hopes alive with win vs. Phoenix
By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA – Meralco boosted its bid to clinch a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals after edging Phoenix, 92-86, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Sunday night. KJ McDaniels finished with 19 points, 16 rebounds, two assists, four steals, and five blocks to lead the Bolts, who survived despite … Continue reading
Southwoods claims eighth PAL Interclub title
CEBU CITY – Manila Southwoods held off Eastridge’s final-round rally at the Cebu Country Club to retain the 74th Philippine Airlines Men’s Interclub golf team championships on Saturday. Southwoods lost some ground but its 19-point overnight lead proved to be too much to overcome for the new kids on the block. Eastridge closed with 139 points, six … Continue reading
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