As drums continue to roll for the biggest spectacle in 2023, this basketball-crazy nation has endured all kinds of cheers, boos and jeers. And while Gilas Pilipinas may have failed on some occasions, not a moment the Filipinos went puffing without a fight. NBA star Jordan Clarkson is poised to lead...
Acknowledging his superb athleticism, and boundless energy and hustle, Gilas Pilipinas guard Scottie Thompson has been voted by the fans as the 2022 Player of the Year in Asia. Scottie Thompson takes a selfie with the Filipino fans. (FIBA photo) The Filipino fans made sure to rally behind the...
The chairman of the House Committee on Transportation is in favor of the proposed privatization of the EDSA bus carousel or bus way system by the third quarter of next year. Antipolo 2nd district Rep. Romeo Acop (Facebook) Antipolo 2nd district Rep. Romeo Acop expressed his support to the endeavor...
The Senate has approved on third and final reading the bill granting Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) import Justin Donta Brownlee’s bid to gain Filipino citizenship on Monday, December 12. The bill, House Bill No. 6224, which seeks to naturalize Brownlee, garnered 21 affirmative votes,...
Justin Brownlee is now one step away from realizing his dream of becoming a naturalized Filipino. Justin Brownlee poses with Senators Joel Villanueva and Sonny Angara (Photo from Sen. Angara) The House Bill 6224 or the proposed measure seeking to grant Brownlee a Filipino citizenship has hurdled...
NU's Karl Pingol (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER Former National University Lady Bulldogs head coach Pat Aquino believes the reigning women's champion team would only need to assert its championship poise when it faces the De La Salle Lady Archers in the finals. The Game 1 of the best-of-three...
The national government was urged to prioritize social benefits for workers and production subsidies for the marginalized sectors, saying that this would help “boost productivity” in the country. (Unsplash) “In social benefits and production aid – these are where the Marcos administration...
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla has expressed concerns over the proposed Maharlika Wealth Fund (MWF)--concerns that Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda, a proponent of the controversial measure, wants to chase away. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda Medalla is...
A fisherfolk group called on the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to go after importers who violated the Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO) No. 195. Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya), amid the debates on importation, urged BFAR to spare small fish...
Pilipinas Shell Corporation President and CEO Lorelie Quiambao-Osial at the recent Philippine Digicon 2022, where she was recognized as one of the country’s top women leaders who have made impactful contributions within their industries through their daring leadership. Pilipinas Shell Corporation...
By NIKOLE JAVIER Volunteerism is a “critical portion” of the Philippines’ co-hosting of the FIBA World Cup 2023 according to Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). The SBP, which officially launched “The Volunteers Program”, will be tasked to gather and train volunteers in the...
Gilas women’s coach Pat Aquino and some of his players at the PSA Forum. By NIKOLE JAVIER Gilas Pilipinas Women's head coach Pat Aquino is excited to bring new talents into the national team pool including a naturalized player. After receiving the green light from Samahang Basketbol...
