The private sector is cool to the proposal for the immediate lifting of bank secrecy law in the country, but also equally stressed the need to protect depositors. George Barcelon, president of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), emphasized his point in reaction to Sen....
Gilas Pilipinas is perhaps lacking in height and team chemistry but the nationals vowed to put up a better fight against the fancied New Zealand team when they dispute the second seed in Group D in the FIBA Asia Cup on Sunday, July 17 at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia. Gilas Pilipinas...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes easily became the most hated man in Philippine basketball after the national team’s disappointing finish in the 31st Southeast Asian Game where the country’s three-decade reign ended at the hands of Indonesia. Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes (FIBA...
Gilas Pilipinas asserted its mastery over India, 101-59, to boost its chances of advancing to the next round of the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 on Friday, July 15 at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia. Thirdy Ravena (Photo from FIBA) The Filipinos buckled down on the defensive end, forcing consecutive...
President Marcos’ chief economic manager said the Philippine economy would continue its robust expansion pace this year despite a rising interest rate environment. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said on Thursday, July 14, that the economy, as measured by the gross domestic product (GDP),...
Gilas Pilipinas may have absorbed a stinging 90-85 defeat at the hands of Lebanon in its opening assignment in the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 but coach Chot Reyes said it was still a good learning experience for the young crew, especially for their big men. Gilas' Carl Tamayo tries to defend Lebanon's...
Gilas Pilipinas opened its FIBA Asia Cup 2022 campaign on a wrong foot, bowing to the hot-shooting Lebanon, 95-80, at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, July 13. Thirdy Ravena (Photo from FIBA) A horrendous second quarter spelled doom to the Filipinos as they went ice cold from...
A woman who wowed mallgoers and netizens when she was recorded singing impromptu in an Alabang mall in Muntinlupa said she aims to join the show “Britain’s Got Talent.” On July 8, Anthony Ramos posted a video on Facebook of Josephine Aton singing Whitney Houston’s “Didn’t We Almost...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) only needs to be clear and more energetic in their information campaign regarding the new polymer bills. Senator Joel Villanueva (Senate of the Philippines) Incoming Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva issued this statement following criticisms against the...
Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has asked the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to stop the issuance and the production of the P1,000 polymer banknotes amid mounting complaints about its practical use as a legal tender. In a related development, Pimentel also filed a resolution urging the...
At first glance one would think pageants are shallow affairs focused mainly on good looks and nothing else. But are they really just that? According to some of this year’s Binibining Pilipinas bets, it’s an unfair assumption, maintaining there is more to it than meets the eye. Candidate Anna...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes has set a modest goal for the national team ahead of the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 on July 12 to 24 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Chot Reyes (FIBA Photo) Reyes said they are taking the tournament as part of their preparations for the FIBA 2023 World Cup which the country...
