Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Richard “Dickie” Bachmann is not yet losing hope, saying that Filipino athletes can still deliver despite their slow start in the 19th Asian Games here. In a conversation with Filipino sportswriters, Bachmann said he is counting on athletes like EJ Obiena, Alex Eala, Hidilyn Diaz, and the national boxers to come up with a strong performance …
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SM Foundation conducted medical missions in two municipalities of Cebu province recently: in Consolacion and San Fernando. These medical missions afforded residents of the municipalities to avail of free medical, dental and laboratory services. The SM mobile clinic was dispatched to help in the medical missions. SM City Consolacion, the second SM Supermalls in the province of Cebu was venue …
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By Robert Andaya MIAMI of the United States and former NBA player Jimmer Fredette achieved a remarkable victory in the Chooks-to-Go FIBA 3×3 World Tour Cebu Masters on their first visit to the Philippines. Fredette, one of the more popular 3×3 players, delivered the game-winning two-point basket as No. 4 seed Miami finished off Vienna of Austria, 22-19, in their …
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By Robert Andaya UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas, Adamson, University of Perpetual Help and Mapua battled their way to much-needed victories as the wild, wild race for the quarterfinal berths in the 2023 Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship Season 2 continued at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. Angeline Poyos of UST over Michelle Gamit of Benilde. Photo courtesy …
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The installation of floating barriers at Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc, by the China Coast Guard is an infringement of Philippine sovereignty, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Monday. Bajo de Masinloc is an integral part of the Philippines over which it has sovereignty and territorial jurisdiction, according to UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law …
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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday signed two agreements with other government agencies and private partners to start and fast-track the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) Greenways project. DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Department of Labor and Employment, Philippine National Police (PNP), PLDT-Smart, Eastern Telecommunications and …
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Hongqi, the very first Chinese auto manufacturer since 1958, opens up its first flagship dealership while introducing its first 4 model lineup of vehicles in an exciting ceremony last week at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. The new and luxurious showroom is situated at the ground floor of the Asian Century Center and it became a busy hub of …
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Ford Philippines’ Ford Island Conquest (FIC) experiential test drive event is going nationwide for the first time on Sept. 22-24 in Cagayan de Oro. The three-day event will be held at the Limketkai Center in Cagayan de Oro from 10 a.m. to9p.m. and will feature an in-mall vehicle display of Ford’s latest vehicles and on-road test drive where customers can …
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Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) opened up its Isuzu Dasmariñas, the second dealership operated by Iconic Dealership Inc. (IDI) in the province together with Isuzu Bacoor. IDI earlier closed its Isuzu Imus outlet. Situated along the Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, the new dealership has a total land area of 5,000 sqm with a spacious showroom that can display up to three vehicles …
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A total of 20 Hyundai art cars will be exhibited on a road tour in New York City to support the South Korean city of Busan’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo. The Hyundai Motor Group will display a fleet of art cars featuring Hyundai Motor’s Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 all-electric models as well as Genesis luxury brand’s …
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