NEW YORK (AFP) -- Adding All-Star guard Jrue Holiday and Latvian big man Kristaps Porzingis has given the revamped Boston Celtics new belief they can contend for their first NBA crown since 2008. Latvia's Kristaps Porzingis (AFP) The Celtics have lost in the Eastern Conference finals in four of the...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Responding to the blockbuster NBA trade that sent Damian Lillard to Milwaukee, the Boston Celtics obtained former Milwaukee guard Jrue Holiday from the Portland Trail Blazers in a trade deal on Sunday, Oct. 1. Jrue Holiday (AFP) The Celtics confirmed they are sending guard...
ENJOY BEFORE YOU FLY Sheraton Manila near NAIA 3 provides world-class Filipino hospitality The September Online Sale (2023) is back this year with its biggest edition ever—a month-long event that invites travelers across the Philippines to fall in love with the country’s beautiful destinations...
The Philippines and Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the establishment of a Work and Holiday visa arrangement, which would allow nationals of both countries to seek employment while on a holiday to supplement the cost of their stay. President Marcos with Australian...
Everybody wishes weekends would last forever. Close enough, this August, after last weekend, there’s another exciting long weekend coming up. Newport Resorts has five international luxury hotels in one expansive property to choose from, so you can make the most out of this rare three-day...
Malacañang has declared June 28, 2023 a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid'l Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice. *(File photos: President Marcos and a copy of Proclamation No. 258)* Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Proclamation No. 258 by the authority of President...
A total of 1,370 IT business process management (ITBPM) firms with combined investments of P8.185 billion have transferred their registration to the Board of Investments (BOI) from other investment promotion agencies (IPAs) to continue enjoying fiscal perks even if they operate under the...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has urged local government units, health facilities, and the private sector to be conscious of safety and medical emergency protocols to ensure that accidents would be prevented and properly addressed. PhilHealth Acting President and...
Malacañang has declared April 21, 2023, a regular holiday across the country for the observation of Eid'l Fitr or the Feast of Ramadhan. *File photo* The Official Gazette...
The news that Malacañang has extended the long weekend of the first week of April was gladly met by both tourism industry players and vacation seekers. The President announced on March 14 to move the observance of the April 9, Araw ng Kagitingan, the next day, thus completing an extended long...
In celebration of the cityhood anniversary of Parañaque City, Malacañang declared Feb. 13 as a special non-working holiday in the city. Under Proclamation 144, Parañaque City marks its Cityhood Anniversary on Feb. 13. The proclamation, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, stated ” it...
There will be no work on Friday, Feb. 24, in all courts nationwide – from the Supreme Court (SC) to the lowest trial court. Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo said the cancellation of work is in line with Proclamation No. 167 which declared Feb. 24 as a special nonworking holiday in...
