BRISBANE (AFP) -- A Women's World Cup full of shocks had its biggest yet when Germany were dumped out in the group phase on Thursday, Aug. 3, following a stalemate with South Korea, with debutants Morocco progressing instead. *Germany's defender Marina Hegering reacts after a draw during the...
In preparation for the opening of the incoming school year, a group urged the government to “immediately start” the renovation and repairs of damaged facilities due to the recent typhoon and weather disturbance that affected the country. Taken during school opening for SY 2022-2023. (MARK...
AUCKLAND (AFP) -- United States captain Lindsey Horan has called on the holders to "raise the standard" heading into the Women's World Cup knockout phase but defended her team against criticism that followed their goalless draw with Portugal. *United States Women's Football captain Lindsey Horan....
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer says Jamaica's historic run into the knockout stages of the World Cup will put pressure on football bosses at home to take the women's team seriously. *Jamaica's players celebrate qualifying for the next round after the Australia and New Zealand 2023...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Kadidiatou Diani hit a hat-trick as France marched into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Wednesday, Aug. 2, in a 6-3 thriller against Panama. *France's forward Kadidiatou Diani scores from the penalty spot during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup Group F...
School Year (SY) 2023-2024 in public schools will officially start on Aug. 29, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Aug. 3, announced. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) “The Department of Education (DepEd) announces that the opening of classes for School Year (SY) 2023-2024 in all...
However painful the conclusion was to their first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign, the Philippine women's national football team was greeted by a nation filled with gratitude as it arrived back home from its captivating run. *Filipinas midfielder Sara Eggesvik. (Sara Eggesvik Instagram)*...
By Benjamin Sarondo The World Food Expo (WOFEX), opened on August 2, 2023 with booths in the World Trade Center and SMX Convention Center. Now in its 23rd year, WOFEX continues to showcase ingredients, materials, supplies, equipment, services, and more for the food and beverage industry. They...
WELLINGTON (AFP) -- South Africa won a Women's World Cup match for the first time with a stunning 3-2 victory over Italy to reach the last 16 in a thriller on Wednesday, August 2. *South Africa's forward Wendy Shongwe (center) celebrates at the end of the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World...
HAMILTON (AFP) -- Sweden sets up a Women's World Cup last-16 showdown with the United States after a Rebecka Blomqvist header and an Elin Rubensson penalty gave them a 2-0 win over Argentina on Wednesday, August 2. *Sweden's midfielder Elin Rubensson (second to the right) celebrates scoring her...
World Youth Day (WYD) 2023 organizers revealed the preliminary attendance figures on Tuesday, Aug. 1 in Portugal, boasting that it has the "most nationalities attending the event." (Photo from CBCP/ Roy Lagarde) "It is the WYD with the most nationalities in its history," Jorge Messias, the head of...
AUCKLAND (AFP) -- The United States came into the Women's World Cup as favorites to win a third title in a row but they head into the last 16 looking anything but champions after limping through the group stage. *Team USA attends a training session at the Bay City Park in Auckland on July 21. (AFP)*...
