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With a coastline that could gird a distance as far as the western hemisphere and back, hence, abundant water, wind and tidal waves—and year-round sunlight—how could it not generate power from its most natural renewable resources? Apparently, it does and it has. According to a country report by Noel R. Estoperez for the Philippines at the Hangzhou Regional Center for …

Seven-year-old Filipina figure skater Ayasofya Vittoria Aguirre bagged three gold medals in the recent 29th Annual Skate Japan 2017 in Ageo City, Japan. 

The Philippines will be represented by 159 athletes led by 2017 Palarong Pambansa medalists in the Asean School Games to be held in Singapore on July 13-21. 

For former NBA star Vlade Divac, the new format for the FIBA World Cup is beneficial for everyone. 

The Integrated Cycling Federation of the Philippines (PhilCycling) is sending 15 athletes to the 29th edition of the Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Malaysia. 

He may have not been able to suit up in the PBA, but Mike Myers will be part of a Philippine team. 

Boxer-senator Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday urged the World Boxing Association (WBO) to take appropriate action on the letter sent by the Games and Amusement Board (GAB) requesting to review the boxing bout between Pacquiao and Australian boxer Jeff Horn for “possible errors” of the referee and judges. 

Leading telecommunications and digital-services provider Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) continues to champion digital literacy among public school teachers and students with its PLDT Infoteach Outreach Program. 

Henry Sy Sr., together with wife Felicidad, joined their children Tessie, Hans, Harley, and Debbie in hosting a testimonial dinner in honor of this year’s 256 scholar graduates of SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI) at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City recently. 

The 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) may be less than six months away, but it has already found itself embroiled in yet another controversy. As of this writing, it appears there is little chance of it dying down anytime soon.