Less than two weeks before President Rodrigo Duterte’s term ends, the government sealed the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) biggest infrastructure loan package that would connect Metro Manila and Calamba in Laguna through a railway system. At a signing ceremony witnessed by President Duterte...
The New York Asian Film Foundation and Film at Lincoln Center announced the first lineup of movies that will be screened at the 20th anniversary edition of the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), which will start on July 15. After two years, the NYAFF will return as an in-person event with more...
Gilas Pilipinas Youth used a strong first half surge to pull away with an 83-60 win against Kazakhstan Thursday, June 16 in the 2022 FIBA U-16 Asian Championship at the Al-Gharafa Sports Club Multi-Purpose Hall in Doha, Qatar. Renzo Competente of Gilas Youth (FIBA) The victory enabled the...
Carlos Yulo advanced to the final in two apparatus while leading the individual all-around after Day 1 of the 9th Asian Senior Gymnastics Championships in Doha, Qatar Wednesday. MB File Photo The two-time world champion and Tokyo Olympian spearheaded the final qualifiers in the floor exercise with...
The Philippine Azkals failed to make a return trip to the AFC Asian Cup next year after falling short in the third round of the qualifiers at the MFF Football Centre in Ulaanbaatar. Mongolia. Philippine Azkals (PFF) The Filipino booters needed to become one of the best five runners-up across six...
The Philippine Azkals absorbed a 4-0 beating at the hands of Palestine Tuesday, June 14 and found themselves in a difficult position in the third round of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers at the MFF Football Centre in Ulaanbaatar. Mongolia. Philippine Azkals (PFF) The crucial loss put the Azkals'...
The Asian Development Bank has vowed to support President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his administration’s initiatives after ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa met with him on Monday, June 13. (Screenshot from Facebook live) “The Philippines is a key partner for ADB. We have...
Team Philippines dominated India, 25-21, 25-19, 25-12, to finish ninth place in the 14th Asian Women’s U18 Volleyball Championship at the Nakhon Pathom Sports Centre Gymnasium in Thailand Monday. Katherine Shaine Cortez, a standout from Bacolod Tay Tung High School, distributed the ball well with...
More diplomats are scheduled to pay courtesy visits on President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday, June 13. President-elect Bongbong Marcos (BBM Media Bureau) Among those who are scheduled to visit Marcos, Jr. are Ambassador Marat Pavlov of Russia, Ambassador Hmed Shehabeldin...
By Mr. Shantanu Mukherjee, Director of the Economic Analysis and Policy Division United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs In today’s hyper-connected world, with our interlinked economies, migrant diasporas and 24-hour news channels, it’s no surprise that the war in Ukraine is...
Gerrit Holtmann scored a sublime goal and the Philippine Azkals slipped past host Mongolia, 1-0, Saturday, June 11 to take a crucial win in the third round of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers at the MFF Football Centre in Ulaanbaatar. Photo from PFF With seconds remaining, Holtmann fired a low attempt...
Actress KC Concepcion is urging fans to help fund her upcoming film "Asian Persuasion." "The filming is done, now the hard work begins. And YOU can help bring our movie to the FINISH LINE," she wrote on Instagram. "We can’t do this without you. ANY amount would help— but most importantly, as we...
