By Jinky Jorgio CONTINUING to prove that it has the full trust and support of the Filipino bettors, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has recorded P265 million in one-day sales on Tuesday (January 16). The amount was the highest recorded one-day sales in over five years or since October 14, 2018 when the prize pot hit P1.18-billion. Lotto sales …
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A new study about the potential of seaweed as a resilient food source was published in the scientific journal “Earth’s Future” by a team of researchers from the Alliance to Feed the Earth in Disasters (ALLFED), Louisiana State University, University of the Philippines Diliman Marine Science Institute (UP MSI), and the University of Canterbury. Researchers have discovered that seaweed can …
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By Harvey L. Sapigao In the ’90s, Dr. Neila Cortes-Maramba of UP Manila led a team of scientists investigating ten medicinal plants in the Philippines. Two of these plants exhibited promising results—one for cough and the other for urinary tract infections. The team patented Vitex negundo (Lagundi) and Blumea balsamifera (Sambong) in syrup and tablet forms, granting them exclusive rights …
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“Rugrats” film animation and television series might be albeit a thing of the past but it made a dent among kiddie shows and clamor among viewers across the globe. “Rugrats” has remained one of the iconic cartoons in the history of anime in the loop of Nickelodeon production. “Rugrats” is still one of the leading animated shows in internarional screening …
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The grand finals of Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 served up a day of esports matches and performances from musical superstars for the thousands of fans in attendance at the Mall of Asia Arena and to the many more watching online. Blacklist Rivalry bested local rivals Execration in the Dota 2 tournament, while regional powerhouse Team Secret dismantled Japanese squad …
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Two cage greats and three champion coaches, all legendary in their own rights, are the latest batch to be feted with a Lifetime Achievement Awards in the annual San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night on Jan. 29. Hoop icons Allan Caidic and the late Avelino ‘Samboy’ Lim join basketball’s brilliant minds Dante Silverio, Joe Lipa, and Arturo Valenzona …
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In line with providing safe, convenient, and accessible digital banking services, the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) continues to waive fees for fund transfers to other banks via InstaPay and PESONet for transactions worth P1,000 and below. LANDBANK customers can enjoy free online fund transfers for the first three transactions facilitated in a day through the LANDBANK Mobile Banking …
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Since balladeer Rafael Centenera recorded his first single in vinyl, “Missing You” for Dyna Records, he and his record became hit. “Missing You” was composed by the prolific composer Vehnee Saturno and also made him popular. Until Rafael started marketing and recording his songs in Malaysia where he also became famous As a matter of fact, he is more in-demand …
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Actor Ernie Garcia’s fans and followers might be wondering why he isn’t seen regularly on the big and small screens when he is a real talent to keep track and contend with. Ernie was last seen in ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” a couple of years ago. “Ang pinakahuli ko namang teleserye ay ‘yong (My latest TV drama series was (‘Ang …
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SM Foundation team led by Executive Director for Health & Medical Program Ms. Connie Angeles is joined Caloocan City Health officials at the turnover of the Brgy 118-120 Health Center. A few days before New Year’s Day, SM Foundation turned over to the City Government of Caloocan a transformed Brgy 118-120 Health Center, bringing the number of Wellness Centers to …
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