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...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved up to $4.3 billion loan to help finance the construction of nearly 55 kilometers of modern suburban railway line connecting Metro Manila with the city of Calamba in Laguna. In a statement, the Manila-based multilateral institution said on Thursday, June...
The Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) resumed strengthening its athletes’ program by sending a 25-player squad in the Asian Taekwondo Championships on June 22 to 27 and the Korean Open International Taekwondo Championships on June 29 to July 5 both in South Korea. Olympian Kurt Barbosa (AFP)...
The Philippine Azkals could only settle for a goalless draw against Yemen Wednesday, June 8 as the third round of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers got underway in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Philippine Azkals (PFF) Chances were begging for the Azkals while also overcoming some nervy moments in the final...
A small Philippine contingent led by two-time world champion Carlos Yulo will compete in the 9th Senior Asian Gymnastics Championships scheduled on June 15 to 18 in Doha, Qatar. Carlos Yulo (MB File Photo) The tournament serves as a qualifier for the World Gymnastics Championship set in Liverpool,...
The Philippine Azkals hope to get their campaign in the third round of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers off to a winning start against Yemen Wednesday, June 7 at the MFF Football Centre in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Neil Etheridge Coach Thomas Dooley steers the national side at 12:30 p.m. Philippine time...
National players who competed in the recent 31st Southeast Asian Games will suit up for the teams that will be competing in a series of exhibition matches against top squads to jumpstart the country’s hosting of two Volleyball Nations League legs this month. Photo from Volleyball Philippines...
