Photo from Jordan Taekwondo Federation Kurt Barbosa became the ninth Filipino to qualify to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics after winning in the semifinals of the Asian Taekwondo Qualification Tournament in Amman, Jordan Saturday night, May 22. Barbosa, a 2019 Southeast Asian Games gold medalist,...
Photo from Pauline Lopez's Facebook account Pauline Lopez missed her chance of making it into the Tokyo Olympics after bowing in the quarterfinals at the Asian Qualification Tournament in Amman, Jordan Saturday, May 22. Lopez succumbed to 2018 Asian Games bronze medalist Laetitia Aoun of Lebanon,...
Photo from Arven Alcantara's Instagram account The Philippine taekwondo team suffered an early blow in the Asian Qualification Tournament to the Tokyo Olympics Friday, May 21, after Arven Alcantara was dealt a first-round defeat in Amman, Jordan. Seeking one of the two berths at stake in the...
At least half of the estimated P30-billion household income loss in National Capital Region (NCR) Plus is expected to be recovered during the two-week general community quarantine (GCQ), Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez. At the Laging Handa briefing, Lopez said that based on the...
Pauline Lopez (MB File Photo) Four national taekwondo jins left for Amman, Jordan on Thursday night, May 13, as they seek Tokyo Olympic berths in the Asian Qualification Tournament set May 21 to 22. Elaine Alora, who competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics, aims for a second shot at the Games when she...
Manny Pacquiao (right) and George Kambosos Jr. (left) share a light moment in this file photo. (Photo from George Kambosos' Instagram account) Undefeated Australian lightweight boxer George Kambosos Jr. has cited Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao for the "invaluable experience" he earned as his former...
DiskarTech Small retail shop owners are the latest beneficiaries of DiskarTech’s new innovative offering. The Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation’s (RCBC) financial inclusion super app has launched a microinsurance product priced at only P35 for sari-sari store owners. With the local economy...
The Philippines will establish the private sector-led National Center for AI Research (N-CAIR), which is critical to our aspiration to be an “AI Center for Excellence” in the region. Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez This was emphasized by Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez...
Jennifer Lopez (Photo by Valerie Macon/AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Britain's Prince Harry joined pop royalty including Jennifer Lopez at a star-studded concert in Los Angeles Sunday to urge faster and more even global vaccinations, as he voiced support for India during its devastating Covid outbreak....
Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. takes viewers on a journey to protect the environment via GMA Network’s action-packed fantasy drama series "Agimat ng Agila". This May 1, exciting adventures await Kapuso viewers as the bearer of the powers of an enchanted eagle sets...
Digitalization is well on its way in the Philippines with both government and the private sector embracing digital destiny, according to Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez. At the Sulong Pilipinas virtual forum, Lopez noted the game changer Central Business Portal (CBP) of the government...
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez has vowed of government policies that strengthen prioritization of local procurement over imports to boost domestic demand and rebuild jobs amid high unemployment in the country following several company closures due to the...