Zamboanga Valientes completed its sweep of The Asian Tournament Grand Finals, romping the Macau Black Bears in the championship match, 81-65, in a packed Zamboanga Coliseum in Zamboanga City. The Valientes used a huge 25-15 fourth quarter tally to put away the gutsy Black Bears for good. They led by as big as 20 points, 81-61, after a DeMarcus Cousins …
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Two-time Paris Olympics gold medalist Carlos Yulo is coming home to a hero’s welcome on Tuesday, August 13. And the whole country is making sure he will get the proper recognition he deserves, with more prizes coming his way when he comes home. Kate Pagkalinawan, President/CEO of iSkin aesthetic lifestyle, is excited to offer Yulo a P10-million worth of contract …
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By Rose de la Cruz The woeful slide of the Philippines, in practically every agricultural product, from the largest producer and exporter to the largest importer, continues to haunt our history books in agriculture. From the eighth largest producer of pork in the world, the Philippines is now the largest importer/consumer of Brazilian pork merely because we have miserably failed …
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By Rose de la Cruz The University of the Philippines clarified that its recent “declaration of cooperation” with the Armed Forces of the Philippines is not violative of academic freedom but is consistent with the UP’s mandate as a premium institute of higher learning. In a press statement, UP president Angelo Jimenez asserted this to quell the uneasiness and concerns …
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Lubang celebrated its cultural heritage with “Pandanggo sa Ilaw 2024” on August 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bulwagang Bayan ng Lubang. Organized by the local government and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the event featured traditional dance, music, and community pride. Derived from the traditional folk dance, Pandanggo sa Ilaw, which originated in Lubang, Occidental …
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Southeast Asia has always been an abundant trove of folklore, owing to the region’s vibrant traditions and cultural heritage. Passed on generation after generation, these narratives are ingrained deep into the heart of these cultures and the psyche of the people. Whether they involve mythical creatures or great sultans and legendary heroes, many legends persist to convey moral lessons, a …
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SM Foundation, in partnership with employee volunteers from SM City Bataan, distributed 300 Kalinga packs on August 9 to families affected by an oil spill in Barangay Lamao, Limay, Bataan. The aid distribution was carried out under Operation Tulong Express (OPTE), a social good program by SM Foundation in collaboration with SM Supermalls and SM Markets. The recent distribution in …
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Bacolod City is gearing up for another exhilarating Tanduay Bacolod Rum Festival, set to take place from August 10 to 18 at the Bacolod City Government Center. As Tanduay Distillers, Inc. celebrates its 170th anniversary, this year’s festival promises to be the most memorable yet. Now in its fourth installment, the Tanduay Bacolod Rum Festival is a vibrant testament to …
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Mondelēz International, in collaboration with locally-made animated YouTube series “Miming and Friends,” continues its commitment to promoting Sustainable Snacking and waste management practices. With the launch of Episode 3 supported by the Company and Save Philippine Seas, the animated characters in the mini-series aim to make composting fun and understandable for kids and their families. Miming and Friends is the …
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Ford Philippines’ top-selling vehicles – Ford Ranger and Ford Everest — have achieved sales milestones since it was launched in 2022 even as Ford’ Freedom Deals bring bigger savings and better deals for customers for the whole monthof August. The Ford Ranger breached the 25,000 sales milestone, with year-to-date sales of 28,218 units sold while the Ford Everest achieved the …
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