Manila-based Asialink Finance Corporation (AFC) expects to post about ₱2.7 billion in net income by year-end, driven in part by the fresh $75-million (around ₱4.36-billion) term loan facility it secured from United Kingdom-based Standard Chartered Bank (SCB). Asialink said the maiden loan...
With only four percent of the total women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) having access to formal financing, Manila-based Asialink Finance Corporation (AFC) has launched its fresh loan product to plug this gap. “Women entrepreneurs can borrow up to ₱20 million depending on...
Manila-based Asialink Finance Corporation (AFC) has secured a ₱120-million credit line from Taiwan-based Mega International Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. (Mega ICBC), a partnership aimed at expanding financing to the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). “With this additional...
The Aboitiz Football Cup (AFC), organized by the Central Visayas Football Association (CVFA) and led by Aboitiz Foundation with strong support from Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates and Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc., concluded with an exciting finale on March 15 and 16, 2025, at the Dynamic...
The Philippines bowed to powerhouse Australia, 2-1, but still managed to book a spot in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup Finals on Sunday, Jan. 19. PH women's futsal team earns a spot in the Asian Cup Finals. (AFC) The Australians, who were already assured of a seat in the next phase slated in...
The Philippines blanked Turkmenistan, 2-0, to inch closer to the next stage of the 2025 AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Yunusobod Sports Complex in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Wednesday night, Jan. 15. PH booters celebrate a goal against Turkmenistan. (AFC) The Nationals banked on a...
The Philippines salvaged a 3-3 draw against a resurgent host Uzbekistan on Monday night, Jan. 13, in the 2025 AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Yunusobod Sports Complex in Tashkent. (AFC) Judy Connolly saved the day for the Nationals by scoring an equalizing goal off a pass from...
BAGHDAD (AP) — Without an ill Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia drew with Al-Shorta of Iraq, 1-1, in the first ever game in the revamped and rebranded AFC Champions League Elite on Monday, Sept. 16. Al-Nassr Saudi Arabia player Salem Abdullah, right, battles for the ball during the AFC...
The first edition of the AFC Champions League Elite begins Monday, Sept. 16, with stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Riyad Mahrez looking to lead their Saudi Arabian clubs to success in Asia. Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (AP) Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli are among the favorites to win...
Philippine women’s U17 couldn’t follow up its brilliant victory opener against Indonesia as it suffered a 6-0 loss at the hands of North Korea in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup on Thursday, May 9, at the Bali United Training Center, Gianyar. Filipinas U17 Starting XI. (PFF/PWNFT)...
MIAMI (AFP) -- The Baltimore Ravens can clinch the top seed in the AFC as the battle for the playoffs heats up in the penultimate round of NFL regular season games on New Years Eve. Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens (AFP) The Ravens (12-3) will secure the top seed -- and home field advantage...
MOSCOW (AFP) -- The Russian Football Association on Wednesday, Dec. 20, voted against leaving UEFA to join the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), despite having been banned from the European body over the conflict in Ukraine. "We decided that we will not move to Asia. Everyone supported the...
