Collections of nature-inspired and handcrafted designs catering to the home, fashion, and lifestyle (HFL) sector welcomed the public at the opening of Manila FAME 2025 on October 16 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. The premier trade show is organized by the Center for International Trade...
At the 73rd edition of Manila Furnishings and Apparel Manufacturers’ Exchange (FAME), exhibitor and globally renowned designer Kenneth Cobonpue spearheaded the production of Design Commune with fellow pioneering members of Movement 8 veterans Tony Gonzales and Milo Naval. Known for transforming...
Filipino Broadway star Lea Salonga will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the US in 2026. This is the first time a Filipino celebrity will receive a star on the famous landmark in California since the first star was installed in 1960. Lea, 54, is one of two stars from live...
Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are going into the Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, not once but twice. And LeBron James and Chris Paul are part of the group that’s headed to the Hall as well, even before their playing careers end. From left to right, Micky Arison, Dwight Howard, Billy...
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (AP) — Carmelo Anthony may go into the Basketball Hall of Fame twice next year. Carmelo Anthony (AP) The Hall of Fame released its list of candidates for the Class of 2025 on Thursday, Dec. 19, with the list of first-time nominees including Anthony and fellow retired...
Filipino design has become "better than others," President Marcos said, expressing his confidence that Filipino fashion and furniture design will "do well in the world market." President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. graces the Manila FAME 2024 in Pasay City on Oct. 18, 2024. (RTVM Screenshot) ...
Back when the Lakers were putting on shows as good as anything coming out of Hollywood, the coolest guy in the building might’ve been courtside. Hollywood actor Jack Nicholson (AP) Even across the country, everyone noticed Jack Nicholson. “Growing up, the guy I looked at was Jack...
A look at the 13-member class of 2024 being enshrined Sunday in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: FILE - Vince Carter, left, and Chauncey Billups shake hands during a news conference for The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame at the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday,...
The 40th edition of Manila FAME, a flagship sourcing event of the Department of Trade and Industry’s export promotion arm Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), generated USD 6.6 million export sales, which is a 51 percent increase from its last face-to-face edition in...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- The US 2008 Olympic gold medal squad featuring Kobe Bryant and LeBron James plus high-leaping Vince Carter were among first-time nominees for the Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Thursday, Dec. 21. Late basketball great Kobe Bryant and LeBron James (AFP) The Hall announced its...
By Aly Dela Peña The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) officially launched the 71st edition of Manila FAME at the World Trade Center, Metro Manila on Thursday, October 19, 2023. The event is expected to draw more than 5,000 local and international visitors throughout...
SPRINGFIELD (AFP) -- Retired NBA stars Tony Parker, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade and Pau Gasol and legendary San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich were among those inducted on Saturday, Aug. 12, into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Basketball Hall of Fame recipients (from left to right) Dirk Nowitzki,...
