In the year of many "firsts" for Philippine sports, two national federations simply stood out. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) and the Jiu Jitsu Federation of the Philippines (JFP) provided some of the Filipino athletes’ shining moments in the world stage including a pair of historic...
SUPPORT OUR CRAFT Local spirits like Bielma and Pedronan Tapuey are among the few localartisinal spirits consumers can support (PhotoLiquor Express website) Just launched is the Spirit of Craft Awards (SOCraft Awards), Asia’s first awards body to not only honor the art of crafting artisanal...
Asian Games gold medalists Margarita ‘Meggie’ Ochoa and Annie Ramirez, along with Asian champion Carlos Yulo will be among the recipients of Major Awards in the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night on Jan. 29. (From left to right) Annie Ramirez,...
Ayala Land, Inc., the Philippines' leading and largest full-line property developer, congratulates EJ Obiena, the country's esteemed Olympic gold medalist in pole vaulting, who was recently honored with the title of "Athlete of the Year" by the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters...
Cillian Murphy (AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) - "Oppenheimer," Christopher Nolan's drama about the inventor of the atomic bomb, topped the Golden Globes on Sunday -- but its fellow summer smash hit "Barbie" missed out on best comedy film honors to "Poor Things." "Oppenheimer" took five prizes...
Two of the country’s top businessmen and sports patrons stand side by side in the coming San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Annual Awards Night. San Miguel CEO and President Ramon S. Ang along with First Pacific Company Chairman and CEO Manny V. Pangilinan...
K-pop boy band Seventeen and girl group NewJeans won their first Golden Disc Awards (GDA) “daesang” or grand prizes. The 38th Golden Disc Awards ceremony was held on Jan. 6 at the Jakarta International Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia and was hosted by K-pop idol-actor Cha Eun-woo and singer...
The Philippine women’s football team turned a long-cherished dream into reality in 2023. Filipinas celebrate after a win. The Filipinas secured a place in history when they made their debut in the FIFA Women’s World Cup, becoming the country’s first ever football team to make it to the...
Gilas Pilipinas defied the odds and emerged as one of the most inspiring sports stories of 2023. A hastily formed unit under last-minute, anointed coach Tim Cone went to Hangzhou, China for the 19th Asian Games with nary an expectation given the circumstances and experiences it went through weeks...
K-pop boy band NCT Dream bagged the grand prize (“daesang”) for the second consecutive year at the 33rd Seoul Music Awards (SMA). The awards ceremony was held on Jan. 2 at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, the first time that the SMA was held outside South Korea. This...
ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES), the retail electricity arm of ACEN, has garnered international recognition for its innovative marketing campaign launched earlier this year. Its hero video, "Fireflies," has won the prestigious Gold Award in the Stevie International Business Awards for...
The Philippines' first Asia Artist Awards (AAA) showcased performances and moments, and recognition of excellence in music and acting. Last Dec. 14, the 2023 AAA was held at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, the first time the country hosted the event. More than 50 stars graced the...
