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The Paris Olympics opening ceremony pulled through with a flourish amid an unceremonious summer rain on the river Seine on Friday night with members of Team Philippines expressing undampened spirits for the 15 days of competitions ahead. “The heat of competition is on!” said Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino, who, like almost everyone else in the most-watched …

Sen. Francis Tolentino will be the guest of honor and speaker during the formal opening of the Luzon Qualifying Leg of the 2nd Philippine Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Games at the Cavite State University (CvSU) here Sunday. Sen. Tolentino, the “Father of the ROTC Games” for school cadets, will declare the official opening of the event. CvSU president Hernando …

The Philippine Sports Commission, led by Chairman Richard Bachmann, participated in the “Change the Game: Global Ministerial Sports Conference” held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France to affirm the country’s solidarity in promoting an inclusive and safe sporting atmosphere. This conference precedes the opening ceremony of the Olympics in the French capital. The event brought together ministers, sports organizations, high-level …

By Robert Andaya Defending champion Phuket Waves are looking to defend their crown in the Thailand Basketball League (TBL), which will kick off on Wednesday, July 31. Former PBA player-turned-playing coach James Martinez  is confident the Waves can do it again despite losing several notable teammates this year. Martinez, now 37,  said the team still boasts of  enough talented and …

MILO® Philippines renews its partnership with one of its longest-running partners, the Association for the Advancement of Karatedo (AAK) in a partnership reinforcement ceremony held in Makati City, which will continue and scale its efforts to nurture more young Filipino champions through grassroots sports. The event was led by Veronica Cruz, Senior Vice President and Business Executive Officer for Beverages & Confectionary …

By Rose de la Cruz Faced with a supply glut because of the falling demand from China for pork and poultry, suppliers from Europe, Brazil and the United States would look towards the Philippines, Japan and South Korea to sell their supply. And the Philippines– faced with a flat production of hogs and chicken alongside a sharp increase in demand …

As Metro Manila grapples with severe flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Carina and the Southeast Monsoon, SM Foundation has activated its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) to aid affected communities. The capital region was placed under a state of calamity on Wednesday, with several areas in Metro Manila and nearby provinces submerged due to overflowing rivers and dam releases. Employee-volunteers from …

On the opening day of MICECON 2024, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines proudly unveils “MICE Philippines: We Take Your Business to Heart,” a transformative program and message designed to position the Philippines as a premier global destination for meetings, incentive travel, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE). This innovative initiative represents a collaborative effort between the TPB, the private sector, and …

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has set aside P18.5 billion in emergency loans to assist 864,089 members and pensioners affected by Tropical Storm Carina and the southwest monsoon (Habagat) in Batangas, Rizal, and the National Capital Region (NCR). These regions have been declared calamity areas. Members and pensioners may apply for the loan from July 26 to October 28, …

BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country and provider of your favorite online tongits, bingo, and perya games, joins action with DigiPlus Interactive Corp. and BingoPlus Foundation for the upcoming BingoPlus Day Cebu Carnival on July 27, 2024. BingoPlus is a known provider of fun and entertainment that also dedicates itself to creating lasting and positive change in the …