October, 2023

• 6 October

  ArenaPlus links partnership with MPBL to bring enjoyable and entertaining playoffs

  

  ArenaPlus, an online sports betting platform in the country, proudly announced its partnership this year with the men’s professional basketball league in the country, the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL), as its official sportsbook partner.  MPBL, founded by sports legend Manny Pacquiao in 2018, aims to provide opportunities for homegrown basketball players to represent their cities and/or provinces and to …

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• 5 October

  Tsukii banners karate squad

  

  Junna Tsukii was evidently upset when her fight in the Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia didn’t go her way. Returning to the mat on a bigger stage, Tsukii is determined to stamp out every trace of that forgettable defeat here in the 19th Asian Games. “It was disappointing and I hope I can forget all about it with a win …

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• 5 October

  Miracle in Hangzhou: Brownlee saves day

  

  By Robert Andaya IT was “Miracle in Hangzhou” as three-time PBA Best Import Justin Brownlee saved the day in Gilas Pilipinas’ dramatic, come-from-behind 77-76 win over eight-time champion China in the 19th Asian Games men’s basketball competition at  the  Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre in China on Wednesday. Brownlee scored 17 of his game-high 33 points, including five three-point shots, as …

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• 5 October

  Men’s 4×400 team resets day-old PH record, but finishes 5th in finals

  

  The Philippine men’s team reset its day-old national record in the finals of the 4×400-meter relay, but it was not enough to finish in the medal picture at the 19th Asian Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium here on Wednesday night. Umajesty Williams, Michael del Prado, Joyme Sequita and Frederick Ramirez ran a combined 3:04.89 in the finals …

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• 5 October

  Squeaky plastic toys can harm pets, warns toxic watchdog group

  

  Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics promoting safe toys for kids and animals from harmful chemicals has sounded the alarm over the selling of squeaky plastic “pet” toys being sold in the market in time for the holiday season.  The group managed to purchase a colorful squeaky “chameleon” toy, being sold for P100 pesos each in a store in Divisoria, Manila. …

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• 5 October

  Calabarzon farmers complete modern agri training

  

  The SM Foundation recently marked the graduation of farmers who completed a 14-week training program in modern agricultural methods.  The program, Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture Program (KSK-SAP), aims to help marginalized farmers in the Philippines improve their farming practices and economic opportunities. The SM group held graduation ceremonies in Tanza, Cavite, and Masinag, Antipolo, for Batches 260 and …

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• 5 October

  Durian to be featured in CIIE 2023

  

  A delegation of 17 Philippine business enterprises will return to the 2023 edition of China International Import Expo (CIIE) slated November 5-10 with the theme “Share the love for Philippine flavors.”  Anchored on the increasing popularity that Durian is enjoying in China, the delegation will put a spotlight on Philippine Durian as the country’s key feature along with other fresh …

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• 4 October

  Rio Brasil Terminal welcomes COSCO’s ESE2 service

  

  Rio Brasil Terminal (RBT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation at the Port of Rio de Janeiro, recently handled the inaugural call of COSCO Shipping Lines’ Europe – East Coast of South America (ESE2) service. On 15 September, vessel Xin Nan Tong inaugurated the ESE2 service at RBT. The new service connects the Brazilian states of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais to …

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• 4 October

  Men’s 4×400 team sets new PH record, makes Asiad finals; Hoffman, Brown 5th and 6th

  

  Backstopped by the son of an athletic legend and a new Fil-American recruit, the Philippines advanced to the finals of the 4×400 men’s relay of the 19th Asian Games here after topping heat 2 at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium on Tuesday. Fil-heritage athlete Umajesty Williams led the charge of the Philippines with a team-best 44.16 seconds, followed by …

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• 4 October

  Times Education partners with boxing champ Manny Pacquiao to expand worldwide

  

  Strengthening their presence in Southeast Asia and appealing directly to prospective students in the Philippines, Education and Training provider Times Education Group Australia announced their partnership with Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao as their brand ambassador and investor, to collaborate on several education-related projects in both the Philippines and Australia. Their plan is to expand Times Education – an Australia-based …

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