A subsidiary of Ayala Corp., one of the country’s conglomerates, has invested in a biotechnology startup based in Scotland that aims to address challenges in food security. In a statement on Friday, Ayala Corporate Technology Innovation Venture (ACTIVE) Fund said it invested in Roslin Technologies, which specializes in stem cell technology for cultivated meat. Through this innovation, meat is grown …
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By Robert Andaya The event: the 9th FIBA World Basketball Championship. The date: October 1-14, 1978. The venues: Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City and Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila. President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos formally declared the opening of the 14-nation basketball showcase. Yugoslavia, led by Dražen Dalipagic, defeated Soviet Union, 82-81, in overtime to capture the championship before an adoring …
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By Robert Andaya Filipino pole vault champion EJ Obiena continued his impressive showing by securing a bronze medal at the Oslo Diamond League-Bislett Games in Norway last Friday. Despite falling short of his Asian record and personal-best of 6.0 meters, Obiena’s performance was enough to land him on the podium against a strong field of athletes that included his Olympic …
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Asia’s first chess grandmaster and Hall of Famer Eugene Torre will play simultaneous chess exhibition matches at the City Auditorium in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental on July 8. National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) Board of Director Engr. Rey C. Urbiztondo said Torre, the “Living Legend” of Philippine chess will hold a simul with select students and chess enthusiasts …
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It was a dream come true for Nika Juris Nicolas of Pasig. At just 10 years old, Nicolas achieved her dream after being granted the title of National Master by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) last June 9. Despite being the only female participant in the boys 11-under division, Nicolas captured medals in all categories – silver …
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Far Eastern University and women’s volleyball head coach Tina Salak are parting ways. Salak, who is best remembered for steering the Lady Tamaraws to a fifth place finish in the recently-concluded UAAP women’s volleyball tournament, decided to step down to pursue greener pastures “Coach Tina will soon migrate to the USA as her immigrant visa application recently got approved,” the …
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Remember Patrick Guzman, a 1990s heartthrob and popular leading among famous actresses? Patrick died instantly at their house in Ontario, Canada. According to Rey Lanada, Ogie Alcasid’s handler, Patrick fell off the floor while cleaning. Lanada noted in his social media spaces that Guzman just dropped dead despite his sixteen-year-old son Aeden’s calling 911. “Bigla na lang siyang natumba. Tumawag …
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By Robert Andaya TOP collegiate teams from UAAP and NCAA will play in a two-day competition on June 27-28 as part of the test event of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) for the coming 2023 FIBA World Cup. This was announced by FIBA World Cup Joint Management Committee head John Lucas and Deputy Event Director Erika Dy, who said …
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Top favorite Jaguar (Dance City out of Delta Gold), owned by former Deputy Speaker Juan Miguel “Mikey” Macapagal Arroyo, exacted sweet revenge in grand fashion over first leg tormentor La Trouppei by winning the P3.5-million 2nd Leg of the 2023 Philracom Triple Crown Series at the Metro Manila Turf Club. Racing in third within striking distance of the speed duel …
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Legal luminary Atty. Nilo T. Divina recently launched his newest literary opus—the “Divina Bar Review Series” – in a short ceremony organized by publisher CentralBooks. The series is unlike any books previously authored by Atty. Divina. This time, he is sharing co-authorship with 54 other lawyers from his law firm, DivinaLaw. “This work is a culmination, not just of the …
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