For the first time in the Philippines, the cast of South Korea’s all-male performing group Wild Wild After Party made a blazing entrance in Manila, delivering an explosive mix of dance, athleticism, and pure charismatic musical performance. The highly anticipated show took place on May 24 at the New Frontier Theater in Manila. Proudly standing as the event sponsor, BingoPlus—the …
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Philippines, 27 May 2025 – Visa, a world leader in digital payments is looking to expand support for Filipino small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which, despite their economic contribution, still face significant barriers to financial inclusion and growth. While making up more than 99% of all business enterprises in the country and generating 66% of total employment, SMEs in the Philippines …
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By Boy Villasanta She couldn’t believe what she heard among ahowbiz buddies that one of her best friends has just died. “Patay na si Freddie Aguilar (Freddie Aguilar is dead),” exclaimed sexy actress Vida Verde Tuesday morning. “Totoo ‘yon (That’s true),” added Vida, Catherine Mejia in real life. “I wish it’s not true but I asked around, totoo nga (it’s …
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LAOAG CITY — With no less than President Ferdinand R. Marcos and Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz in attendance, the 65th Palarong Pambansa formally opened at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium here Saturday.“Ngayong araw, dito sa Palarong Pambansa kayo ang kasali. Sa susunod, kayo na ang kinatawan ng Pilipinas sa Asian Games, sa Olympics. Kaya paghusayan ninyo,” President …
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Filipino sharpshooter James Martinez continues to shine on the international basketball stage. Martinez, now playing for the Ho Chi Minh City Wings, made history in his Vietnam Basketball Association (VBA) debut despite a 105-123 loss to the Can Tho Catfish. After leading Phoenix A to a championship in the Doremart Cup basketball tournament in Sibu, Malaysia, the 38-year-old veteran is …
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Defending champion Adamson University is back to defend its crown against 29 other schools as the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Conference kicks off on May 28 at Dela Salle Greenhills gym. A record 30 teams, 20 in highly anticipated Division 1 while 10 developmental teams in Division 2 have joined the annual tournament organized by Shakey’s …
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A new era of basketball is dawning in the heart of Western Visayas. The Antique Basketball League Season 1, a newly-organized basketball competition, will kick off in the first week of July. With the theme, “Laro para sa Bayan, Laro para sa Kinabukasan”, the tournament will feature three categories: Junior (Under-21), Inter-Municipality, and Open. It is scheduled to run from …
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By Tracy Cabrera CEBU CITY, Cebu — Former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama has filed an election protest over the city’s election result at the Comelec main office in Intramuros, Manila, questioning the integrity of the automated system used in the recently concluded midterm polls held in the Visayas. Based on local poll results in the province Rama came in …
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By Tracy Cabrera SENATE, Pasay City — The battle for the Senate leadership in the upcoming 20th Congress has just heated up as the elder sister of President Ferdinand’ Bongbong’ Marcos Jr., reelected senator Maria Imelda Josefa Remedios ‘Imee’ Marcos-Manotoc, announced she will join in running for Senate President. In an interview, Imee Marcos claimed that “some” of her colleagues have …
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By Tracy Cabrera Geopolitical observers disclosed that it’s gratifying to note that President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Romualdez Marcos Jr. decided to spare executive secretary Lucas ‘Luke’ Purugganan Bersamin and his economic team from a sweeping Cabinet reorganization. According to Bersamin, around 52 government officials submitted their courtesy resignations but only him and five members of the economic team retained their posts. …
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