The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has turned down the appeal of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) to allow boxing icon Manny Pacquiao to compete in the 2024 Paris Games due to his age. Manny Pacquiao won’t be showcasing his legendary ring savvy to the Paris Olympics primarily because...
OF TREES AND FOREST I consider myself lucky because at a very young age I learned about entrepreneurship, financial management, and basic skills of running a business from my mother. Those times when I helped her sell shrimps and fish were my first lessons in financial literacy. That tiny stall we...
PASSI, Iloilo -- John Kevien Jimenez crowned himself as the Games and Amusements Board Youth Philippine minimumweight king late Friday night, Feb. 9, during Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-By-Blow at the City of Passi Arena. John Kevien Jimenez crowns himself as the Games and Amusements Board...
PASSI, Iloilo -- The Games and Amusements Board Youth mini-flyweight crown will be on the line on Friday, Feb. 9, as Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-By-Blow takes center stage at the City of Passi Arena. Jason Brillo (right) and John Kevien Jimenez are ready to rumble for the GAB Youth minimumweight...
OF TREES AND FORESTS I remember the first time I stepped into an escalator. It was fascinating and also quite frightening. It was a new experience and many among us were afraid of getting hurt by this technology that makes mobility easier. The same thing with the elevator. The first time I rode one...
The Senate adopted on Tuesday, Feb. 6, a resolution commending the FIBA Local Organizing Committee (LOC), the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) as well as the private sector, and all government agencies and instrumentalities for the successful hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup....
Landco Pacific Corporation president and CEO Erickson Y. Manzano, and construction management head Philip Baguisa received the ACES (Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability) Award 2023 for premium real estate developer as one of Asia's top performing companies. Landco Pacific...
Manny Villar is famous for his “Sipag at Tyaga” slogan, which reflects his modest beginnings. But more than that, the former Senate President has used his wise judgement in business. He ventured into affordable mass housing developments before moving up to provide for the upscale market and...
PLDT Chairman, President, and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan is this year’s Sports Executive of the Year awardee, alongside San Miguel Corporation CEO Ramon S. Ang at the Philippine Sportswriters Association Annual Awards. This is the second time that Pangilinan was given this recognition, underscoring...
OF TREES AND FORESTS It has been chilly the past few days here in Metro Manila. Last Jan. 27, the temperature was at its lowest for the year at 19.9°C. I usually wake up very early in the morning and I can feel the nippy weather as soon as I get up. It is perfect weather to do some brisk walking...
OF TREES AND FOREST A small but very significant shift happened within the economic management team of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. Last week, former Senator and outgoing Batangas Representative Ralph Recto was sworn in as the new Secretary of Finance replacing Secretary Benjamin...
Future world boxing hall of famer Manny Pacquiao will be collaborating with the Elordes for the biggest annual boxing awards which celebrates its 24th anniversary this year on March 25. Former world title challenger Miguel Elorde, Manny Pacquiao, Liza and Johnny Elorde Pacquiao, the eighth time...
