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An up-and-coming bowling prodigy and a top bowler from Quezon City bested rivals in separate categories en route to ruling the SM Bowling Millionaires Cup Year 3 Grand Finals held recently at the SM Megamall Mega Fashion Hall in Mandaluyong City.

The Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP) launched its Balik Subit campaign as it looks to bring together both elite and age-group triathletes who previously raced in Subic by inviting their participation in the Subic Bay International Triathlon (Subit), set for April 29 and 30, 2017. 

Square One BGC recently opened its doors to dynamic individuals who are determined to make the most out of their business ventures. The facility, built and developed by the masterplanners of Bonifacio Global City and inspired by the same spirit that made this fast-growing area a key driver of business and lifestyle, is the newest co-working space in Taguig City. 

Lamudi Philippines, the biggest real-estate portal in the Philippines today, is set to mark another milestone this year when it holds the Lamudi Housing Fair at the Megamall Trade Hall 3 of SM Megamall from November 18 to 20. 

Property consultancy firm Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) has forged a strategic alliance with CBRE Group Inc., becoming the latter’s preferred provider for brokerage and consulting services for its clients in the Philippines. 

Everyone has seen the pumpkins, the bats and fangs. Everyone has seen little girls and boys lining up to buy costumes of their favorite characters. Make no mistake: Halloween has arrived. 

The Pokémon Co., the creator of one of the most popular entertainment properties in the world; Niantic Inc., innovative developer and publisher of “real-world games;” and Globe Telecom, the Philippines’ leading mobile brand, officially announced last Friday a partnership that’s expected to enhance gamers’ experience of the wildly popular mobile game. 

Carousell, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing mobile classifieds apps, was launched in the Philippines recently with a thought-provoking discussion on preloved items going mobile in Asia-Pacific countries. 

Ever wanted to take your Apple device to the great outdoors, but can’t, lest you risk it being broken? Or to the beach, but didn’t want to be bothered by plastic pouches or bulky dry bags? With the award-winning cases from global brand Catalyst now available at Power Mac Center, you can go on whatever adventure you want without worrying …

Invoking the “best interest” of the Philippines, and declaring that Filipinos “are not ready to accept,” President Duterte, upon arriving in Davao City late Friday evening from his state visit to China, backpedaled on his declaration in the Chinese capital to sever military and economic ties with the United States.