Born in Norway but proudly Filipino, talented midfielder Sara Eggesvik will set her feelings aside and will be battle-ready as the Filipinas play the Gresshoppene (the Grasshoppers) in a critical match on Sunday at the close of Group A in the FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park here. Sara Eggesvik singing the “Lupang Hinirang,” the Philippine national anthem, before …
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As the deadline for submission of entries to the 2023 PAGCOR Photography Competition draws nearer, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is making a final call to all interested amateur and professional photographers to submit their entries on or before the July 31, 2023 deadline. With the theme, “Sa’n Tayo Next?”, the competition aims to highlight the unadulterated, yet …
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading real estate developers in Southeast Asia, recently called on local public officials to avoid the extraction of groundwater and, instead, invest in rainwater collection for recycling and impoundment, as well as explore new technologies such as modular desalination and modular sewage …
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It’s curtain call for famed impersonator and comedian Willie Nepomuceno. Willie, also known as WillieNep, died early morning of July 26, 2023 of still undisclosed cause. According to his son, Willie Wilsson Nepomuceno, the announcement of his dad’s demise was with deep sadness and with a heavy heart. Still, Willie Wilsson bid his father adieu with fond memories. “Farewell, Tatay …
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The Philippine Skating Union is not losing track of its ultimate goal as it steps up its efforts to further promote the sport in a tropical country like the Philippines. Skating Union of the Philippines president Nikki Cheng said the ultimate goal for the PSU is to field a female skater in the Winter Olympics, and is pinning their hopes …
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The future of Philippine bowling looks promising following the rousing success of the boys’ team in the recent 21st Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. The quartet of Art Barrientos, Stephen Luke Diwa, Marc Dylan Custodio and Singapore-based Zach Sales Ramin clinched the gold in the four event after a come-from-behind win against South Korea, 4933-4922, and then …
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By Robert Andaya “IT’S God’s gift.” This is how Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino described the historic 1-0 win of the Philippine women’s team over host New Zealand in the FIFA Women’s World Cup at the jampacked Sky Stadium in Wellington last Tuesday. Tolentino said fate has again presented a valuable gift to Philippine sports on almost …
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Wellington – Don’t count Filipinas out just yet. In front of a stunned packed crowd 32,357 of mostly hometown fans at the Sky Stadium, the Filipinas pulled the rugged from the under the fancied Ferns 1-0 Tuesday to achieve another historic-making victory while staying very much alive in Group A of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. And once again it …
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THE Nueva Ecija snipers struck when needed as the Rice Vanguards bested the Caloocan Batang Kankaloo, 67-60, on Monday in the OKBet-MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Fifth Season at the Caloocan Sports Complex. Jonathan Uyloan drilled in two triples and John Bryon Villarias added one in a 9-point cluster that swayed the balance Nueva Ecija’s way, 59-51, with 3 minutes …
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By Robert Andaya Despite tough challenges, the Phuket Waves showcased their resilience by securing a thrilling third consecutive victory in the Thailand Basketball League (TBL). The Waves of playing coach James Martinez emerged triumphant with a close 96-93 win against the Ban Bueng Devil Rays at the Multi-Purpose Building, Office of The Permanent Secretary for Defence. Drawing inspiration from their …
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