By Robert Andaya BARANGAY Ginebra overcame a lethargic start before escaping with a hard-earned 90-87 victory over Blackwater in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Import Tony Bishop, Maverick Ahanmisi and Christian Standhardinger played pivotal roles in the Kings’ dramatic comeback from an early 17-point deficit and a tough defensive stand in the closing …
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Amsterdam HiPRO (NED) won their first World Tour Masters since 2021 with a 17 – 21 victory over Raudondvaris Hoptrans at the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Hong Kong Masters 2023 on November 26. The Dutch side came through with the victory after a grueling path to the final. They went 2-0 in the pool phase with wins over Jeddah and Lausanne before …
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By Robert Andaya MERALCO Bolts celebrated the return of Chris Banchero to the line-up with an emphatic 109-95 victory over TNT Tropang Giga in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Banchero, who missed the first three games due to a hamstring injury, came through with 18 points, four assists and two rebounds as he teamed-up …
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In a bustling three-day affair at Ayala Malls Feliz, MR.DIY’s HOLI-DIY event unfolded with a simple goal: to spread the joy of DIY while giving shoppers a chance to win fantastic prizes. From November 23 to 25, 2023, the mall was buzzing with excitement, featuring a Meet and Greet with Team Kramer, over 100 raffle prizes, and the thrilling Hakot …
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By Annalyn S. Jusay The stage is set for the Philippine representatives to showcase their prowess at the upcoming Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals scheduled in January, where 26 teams from across the Asia Pacific region will vie for the esteemed title of APAC Predator League champions. The league serves as the breeding ground for emerging esports talents. Every …
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It was on an early Thursday morning, November 16, 2023 that entertainment writer Obette Serano sent me a message about 1975 Mutya ng Pilipinas Miss Photogenic and actress Azenith Briones. On a visual page on Facebook Messenger was splashed replicated photos of Azenith with a lady Voice Over: “Your attention, please! This is very important.” At the bottom of the …
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SM Foundation’s scholarship program empowers dreams of youth In a world brimming with boundless possibilities, education serves as a powerful lever that propels young dreamers towards their desired destinations. Especially for youth from low-income households, it allows them to transcend from the lives they have long known. This is the very vision of SM group’s founder Tatang Henry Sy Sr. …
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After a successful first leg, the MPL Philippines Press Corps is set to hold the second and third editions of the M5 Esports Journalism Workshop in two different campuses on November 25 and 27 to end the year. The group’s second stop will be at Adamson University, partnering with the school’s official publication, the Adamson Chronicle to hold another talk …
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The exhibit of the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) at the second floor lobby of the Philippine Senate turned into an amusing event of sorts as some senators, their staff and visitors browsed through the banner standees, had a feel of the different rice varieties, watched in amazement the bike-like rice mill for brown rice and partook of samples of …
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Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center Executive Director Ma. Cynthia C. Hernandez discussed the significant reforms of the proposed PPP Code during the Philippine Infrastructure Summit 2023 held at the Sheraton Manila Hotel on November 22, 2023. In her presentation, Executive Director Hernandez emphasized that the proposed PPP Code will further strengthen the government’s PPP Program by consolidating all legal frameworks …
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