June, 2023

• 19 June

  Asia’s first GM Torre to hold simul chess exhibition in Ozamiz

  

  Asia’s first chess grandmaster and Hall of Famer Eugene Torre will play simultaneous chess exhibition matches at the City Auditorium in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental on July 8. National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) Board of Director Engr. Rey C. Urbiztondo said Torre, the “Living Legend” of Philippine chess will hold a simul with select students and chess enthusiasts …

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• 19 June

  10-year-old girl from Pasig earns NM title

  

  It was a dream come true for Nika Juris Nicolas of Pasig. At just 10 years old, Nicolas achieved her dream after being granted the title of National Master by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) last June 9. Despite being the only female participant in the boys 11-under division, Nicolas  captured medals in all categories –  silver …

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• 19 June

  FEU coach Salak to step down

  

  Far Eastern University and women’s volleyball head coach Tina Salak are parting ways. Salak, who is best remembered for steering the Lady Tamaraws to a fifth place finish in the recently-concluded UAAP women’s volleyball tournament, decided to step down to pursue greener pastures “Coach Tina will soon migrate to the USA as her immigrant visa application recently got approved,” the …

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• 17 June

  1990s movie, TV idol Patrick Guzman passes away

  

  Remember Patrick Guzman, a 1990s heartthrob and popular leading among famous actresses? Patrick died instantly at their house in Ontario, Canada. According to Rey Lanada, Ogie Alcasid’s handler, Patrick fell off the floor while cleaning. Lanada noted in his social media spaces that Guzman just dropped dead despite his sixteen-year-old son Aeden’s calling 911. “Bigla na lang siyang natumba. Tumawag …

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• 13 June

  UAAP, NCAA teams to play in FIBA World Cup test event

  

  By Robert Andaya TOP collegiate teams from UAAP and NCAA  will play in a two-day competition on June 27-28 as part of the test event of the  Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) for the coming 2023 FIBA World Cup. This was announced by FIBA World Cup Joint Management Committee head John Lucas and Deputy Event Director Erika Dy, who said …

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• 13 June

  Jaguar bags 2nd leg of Triple crown

  

  Top favorite Jaguar (Dance City out of Delta Gold), owned by former Deputy Speaker Juan Miguel “Mikey” Macapagal Arroyo, exacted sweet revenge in grand fashion over first leg tormentor La Trouppei by winning the P3.5-million 2nd Leg of the 2023 Philracom Triple Crown Series at the Metro Manila Turf Club. Racing in third within striking distance of the speed duel …

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• 13 June

  “Divina Bar Review Series” launched

  

  Legal luminary Atty. Nilo T. Divina recently launched his newest literary opus—the “Divina Bar Review Series” – in a short ceremony organized by publisher CentralBooks. The series is unlike any books previously authored by Atty. Divina. This time, he is sharing co-authorship with 54 other lawyers from his law firm, DivinaLaw. “This work is a culmination, not just of the …

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• 13 June

  DivinaLaw Partners with Rotary Club of San Francisco Del Monte to Boost Community Reach

  

  DivinaLaw, a prominent law firm in the Philippines, has announced a strategic partnership with the Rotary Club of San Francisco Del Monte, aiming to enhance their commitment to community development and foster collaboration on various social enterprise initiatives of the local community. Under the recently signed Memorandum of Agreement, DivinaLaw and the Rotary Club of San Francisco Del Monte have …

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• 13 June

  Globe At Home, Samsung partner to give Pinoys an elevated digital home experience

  

  Globe At Home has partnered with global technology powerhouse Samsung to provide a new level of care for customers through prioritizing innovation and customer value  at home, making households smarter, better connected and future ready.  With the shared goal of enhancing the digital lives of Filipinos, Globe At Home and Samsung are kicking off their partnership with an exciting promo …

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• 13 June

  Phase 1 of Port of Melbourne expansion on track for 2024

  

  A project to accommodate larger ships at the Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) is on schedule to be operational by 2024, paving the way for VICT to further consolidate its position as the most advanced container terminal at the Port of Melbourne and across Australia. Recently appointed VICT Chief Executive Officer Bruno Porchietto says that upon completion, the AUD235 million …

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