If there was anyone who shone the brightest for reigning champion University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 88 Finals opener, it was no other than sweet-shooting Harold Alarcon. But he needs help. The 23-year-old cager from Silay, Negros Occidental caught fire and erupted with a career-high...
Luis Pablo delivered the goods on both ends before Jacob Cortez sealed the match with a three-point dagger as De La Salle University pulled off a 74-70 escape over University of the Philippines in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball Finals Wednesday evening, Dec. 10. As expected, the...
To settle the score, to end the debate, to erase doubts, or to make the biggest statement of all. An exclamation point. Whatever the fans call it, the third straight UAAP Finals clash between La Salle and University of the Philippines promises to be as exciting as what it was in the first year. One...
The SM Store has arrived in La Union and it’s making waves with a bold new look that perfectly captures the energy and creativity of Gen Z. The newly opened SM Store La Union embraces a Gen Z-inspired design that’s bolder, brighter, and more dynamic than ever, reflecting the fun, expressive,...
Jacob Cortez looked every bit of his father Mike from two decades ago the way he lifted De La Salle University back to the UAAP Finals. Cortez delivered timely hits and powered De La Salle University to the Finals with a 78-73 win over National University in their do-or-die semifinals clash in the...
Megawide Construction Corp. is raising ₱1.5 billion from the issuance of three-year, peso-denominated fixed-rate notes this month as it takes advantage of lower interest rates to refinance obligations. The firm informed the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) that the debt instrument will be enrolled...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has announced the onset of a short-lived La Niña in the tropical Pacific, warning of above-normal rainfall, possible flooding, and heightened tropical cyclone activity in the coming months. According to...
Expect nothing but a grind-out affair when De La Salle and National University dispute the last UAAP Finals berth in the Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Finally cracking the Bulldogs code with an 87-77 win last Wednesday to force a...
De La Salle University guard Kean Baclaan knew he had to be mentally tough after tearing his MCL a few months ago. The injury weighed heavily on his well-being, and the 22-year-old player confessed the ordeal nearly convinced him to walk away from basketball. “Siyempre tatay na ako eh. Right...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – This province formally opened its Christmas village on Monday night, Dec. 1, with the theme “Naragsak a Paskua” at the Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco I. Ortega Convention Center Complex in Barangay Sevilla here. Gov. Mario Eduardo C. Ortega, Vice Gov. Eric Sibuma,...
Reigning champion University of the Philippines and perennial contender National University seek a swift passage to the UAAP Finals when they face their respective rivals in the semis of the Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Both armed with a twice-to-beat advantage, the...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The “Naragsak a Paskua” Christmas village will open on Monday, Dec. 1, featuring a 17-meter giant Christmas tree with almost 900 “parols” (Christmas star) at the Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco Ortega Convention Center Complex. Gov. Mario Eduardo C. Ortega...
