But first a word on responsibility Speak out the word “Sugal” or gambling in this country and you would see heads turn and eyebrows furrow, showing disapproval. But then again, one may ask, is there such a thing responsible gambling? While the moralist would have great disdain for what is...
Minecraft has fascinated a lot of gamers with its sandbox-type gaming format ever since it was first released by Mojang Studios in 2011. The game offers a variety of tools and environment modes that give players a chance to collaborate with millions of other gamers around the world. Image...
To those who are ‘Santa’s helpers’ in giving surprises to kids who have been good, here’s a few tips on buying toys that are safe for children. Read labels carefully to check on hazardous chemicals. Check on the toy’s design. Avoid toys with sharp edges as it may harm children. Toys that...
Gaming connects millions of people worldwide. It is not surprising that the online gaming industry continues to grow, but a trend is getting clearer: more and more games are now about growing things. Dinkum farming game. (Screenshot from Dinkum) The response to a newly developed farming video...
The promotion of indigenous games in the country through regular competitions and the strengthening of local sports programs through institutionalized funding for young athletes were at the forefront of a House panel’s meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 8, as the committee approved three bills for these...
A House panel on Tuesday, Nov. 8, approved four proposed measures that would institutionalize Philippine National Games that will serve as a training ground for budding athletes that will develop the local sports scene. Filipino student-athletes (Photo from DepEd/MANILA BULLETIN) In a majority vote...
By NIKOLE JAVIER Games and Amusement Board (GAB) anticipates esports to continue its steady rise in the Philippines. The government regulatory body for professional sports has issued most of its licenses and permits in 2021 and 2022 to esports with 961 and 149, respectively. With...
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) is looking at sending 814 athletes to the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in May next year. The development came after two consultative meetings with national sports associations (NSAs) Monday, Oct. 10, where POC president Bambol Tolentino...
Senator Raffy Tulfo has given the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) five months to present tangible results against the problem that is illegal gambling. Sen. Raffy Tulfo (Photo from Facebook page) During the Senate Committee on Finance budget hearing of GAB, Tulfo didn’t pull his punches when it...
Southeast Asian Games medalist Janry Ubas posted his season-best performance in men’s long jump at the recent Athletics Challenge Cup at the Denka Big Swan Stadium in Niigata, Japan. Janry Ubas (right) poses with his certificate at the Athletics Challenge Cup in Niigita, Japan. (Photo from Janry...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan said on Monday, Oct. 3, that the city government has issued four city resolutions acknowledging the feats and honor given to the country by the World's No. 3 Pole Vaulter Ernest John "EJ" Obiena and gave him P300,000 to help him in his...
Around P3.3 million worth of unspent funds for the country’s hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games in 2019 are now in the Philippine Olympic Committee's (POC) trust fund for athletes. POC president Bambol Tolentino disclosed this Friday, Sept. 30, saying that the Philippine Southeast Asian...
