A taste of amore (part 2) Sine Cerere et Baccho friget Venus is a proverb by Roman comedian Terence in the early modern period (1450-1800), which loosely translates to “love cannot blossom without food and wine.” Like a man and a woman locked in an amorous embrace, food is inextricably tied to...
Photo from FIBA Gilas Pilipinas could play without the presence of fans for its campaign in the Group A of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers later this month at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director Sonny Barrios said the Quezon City government nixed the...
A total of 370 children received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the start of vaccination rollout for kids aged five to 11 years old in Pasay City on Monday, Feb. 7. The city government was targeting to inoculate around 500 kids on the first day, but only 370 showed up for inoculation...
Presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. believed the most important thing his late father did was "bringing a sense of nationhood" to the Filipino people during World War II. Presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) "The best thing, I...
Photo from PBA TNT, which has committed to lend some of its players for the upcoming FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, will play four games in a span of seven days when the PBA Governors’ Cup resumes Friday, Feb. 11 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Tropang Giga begin the rigid schedule on the day of...
Photo from AFC National women’s football team veteran Camille Rodriguez said the achievement of reaching the FIFA Women’s World Cup is proof that a long-term approach can eventually reap benefits. Rodriguez shared that it took more than just financial backing for the team to grow from failed...
Photo from PBA If returning Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes would have his way, he prefers to put less emphasis on having PBA players beyond the upcoming February window of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. Reyes made this point while being in the early stages of the qualifiers that will have a...
Manny V. Pangilinan Manny V. Pangilinan believes everyone, including himself, is accountable for the situation that led to the sudden coaching change in Gilas Pilipinas three weeks before plunging into action in the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. Pangilinan, speaking for the first time since Chot Reyes...
Editorial The sporting world has long been considered a man’s kingdom, but the likes of Hidilyn Diaz, Yuka Saso, and now the Philippine national women’s football team have all made a strong case that women deserve equal support and admiration — attention that was exclusive to their male...
"DEEPATAPOS." This is the text on Miss World Philippines 2019 Michelle Dee's recent video. In the clip, the daughter of supermodel and Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez could be seen doing some exercises. "Strive for progress and never perfection - pero syempre having the best equipment can...
Photo from FIBA The composition of the Gilas Pilipinas roster for this month’s FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers window will be tackled Friday, Feb. 4 in a special board meeting. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial and representatives of the 12 ballclubs will discuss plans proposed by coach Chot Reyes,...
Tracy Maureen Perez (Miss World Philippines Organization Facebook) Miss Philippines Tracy Maureen Perez is ready for the world as she remains in the top fighting form for the Miss World 2021 beauty pageant, which will be held in Puerto Rico on March 16. During an intimate catch-up huddle at Pandan...
