July, 2023

• 3 July

  PSC host Univ. of Tennessee student-athletes in RMSC

  

  A group of student-athletes of the VOLeaders Academy from the University of Tennessee, who are on an International Service Immersion Experience, were welcomed by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) when they toured the agency’s sports facilities and had a short session getting to know about the local sports landscape. The student-athlete organization aims to one day bring a positive impact to and be part of …

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• 3 July

  FEU retains Mayor Asis Cup

  

  By Robert Andaya ARQ Builders-Far Eastern University outclassed Wingbe Apartelle & Adbio Medica OPC-Immaculada Concepcion College, 86-65, to retain the title of the Mayor Kirk A. Asis Open invitational basketball tournament at the Lope A. Asis Memorial gymnasium. Xyrus Torres led the charge for the Tamaraws with 20 points, including four triples. Patrick Sleat and Janrey Pasaol contributed 16 and 12 points, respectively, for coach …

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• 3 July

  PCAP to give cash prizes to winners

  

  The winning teams in the first Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Inter-School chess championships starting July 8 will not only  get valuable experience, but juicy cash prizes as well. PCAP president-commissioner Atty. Paul Elauria said cash prizes await the winners in the unique, four-day competition for top student-players, with the champion  getting the lion’s share of P30,000. The runner-up will bring home P20,000, …

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• 3 July

  Milby first Asian elected to World Rugby Executive Board

  

  Philippine Rugby welcomed the election of Ada Milby to World Rugby’s Executive Board. Milby’s appointment marks a historic moment for the global organization as she becomes the first representative from Asia to join the esteemed board. Milby, a respected leader and advocate for the global rugby community, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role on the Executive Board. With an extensive …

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• 3 July

  New ray of hope for dozens of elderly PDLs at BuCor

  

  By Mike G. Jamisola If the National Commission of Senior¹ Citizens (NCSC) and the Bureau of Correc tions (BuCor) will have its way, many senior citizen PDLs will live the remaining years of their lives in freedom. This was the consensus arrived by former AFP chief of staff and now, BuCor director general Lt. Gen Gergorio Pio Catapang, Jr., NCSC …

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• 3 July

  SM Aura Celebrates All Facets of Beauty with Grand Opening of The “Prism Park”

  

  SM Aura recently opened the Prism Park, a shimmering and futuristic playpark, to launch its ‘Own Your Beautiful ‘ campaign. Just as a prism refracts light into a mesmerizing spectrum of colors and shapes, beauty is the same – in the myriad details, and altogether. The Prism Park features a dazzling dichroic structure filled with interactive color-changing foot pads, inflatable …

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• 3 July

  PAGCOR cracks whip on raided offshore gaming service provider in Las Piñas City

  

  The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has cracked the whip on an offshore gaming service provider in Las Piñas City suspected to be involved in criminal activities.  In a Show Cause Order addressed to its authorized representative, PAGCOR ordered Xinchuang Network Technology, Inc. to explain in detail its defenses against the allegations being faced by the company and why …

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• 2 July

  Couple Liza Dino-Seguerra and Ice Seguerra frolic in South Korea

  

  Bucheon City, South Korea–Love knows no bounderies. It goes transnational. Look at the romance of gay couple Ice Seguerra and Liza Dino-Seguerra. After years of marriage, the two are still painting their bond colorfully and globetrotting to proclaim their love for each other to the whole world. At the moment, Liza and Ice are in this city not only to …

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• 2 July

  Filipino stars shine at the opening of the 2023 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in Korea

  

  Bucheon City, South Korea—Despite the rains and dark clouds, the prestigious annual Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) rolled in on the big grounds of the Bucheon City Hall Lawn last Thursday night. Formerly and also known as Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan), this year’s BIFAn was marked with the participation of Filipino or Filipino-bred contingents in various sections. …

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• 1 July

  Unveiling Comfort, Convenience, and Community: lyf Malate Manila and The Suites at Torre Lorenzo Malate Finally Open Their Doors

  

  The latest properties managed by The Ascott Limited (Ascott), lyf Malate Manila and The Suites at Torre Lorenzo Malate, celebrated their opening last June 30. The event marked a momentous milestone for Ascott as it expands its presence in the vibrant area of Malate, Manila. The two properties are set to offer a wide range of exceptional accommodations and experiences …

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