The Philippines continued its winning ways after clinching its third straight win in the mixed doubles event in curling on Wednesday, Feb. 5, in the 9 th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China. Fil-Swiss Marc Pfister and Fil-Am Kathleen Dubberstein resumed their campaign and the Qatari tandem of...
The Philippines made heads turn at the start of its campaign in the 9 th Asian Winter Games after stunning South Korea, 12-6, in the mixed doubles event of curling on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the Pingfan Curling Arena in China. Fil-Swiss Marc Pfister and Fil-Am Kathleen Dubberstein (Photo from...
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino flies to Harbin on Tuesday, Feb. 4, to lead a 20-athlete delegation that will see action in the Ninth Asian Winter Games. “I believe our winter sport athletes can deliver, not in terms of medals, but in terms of the...
Asian Hospital Medical Center Leadership Team during the AHMC Kick off 2025 Asian Hospital and Medical Center (AHMC) welcomed 2025 with its much-anticipated annual tradition, rallying employees, doctors, and staff under the banner of “High Five para sa 2025.” The vibrant event served as...
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) will host the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Correctional Conference (ARCC) on Feb. 14 to 17 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. “The ARCC provides a valuable venue to address the...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million policy-based loan to support the Philippine government's efforts in enhancing labor market programs and promoting job creation. In a statement on Thursday, Jan. 30, ADB said the program aims to improve the productivity and employability...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million policy-based loan to provide the Philippines with immediate access to financing in the event of disasters triggered by natural hazards or health-related emergencies. In a statement, the Manila-based lender said the funding will support...
Dr. Jennifer Justice Manzano Head, Asian Brain Institute Asian Hospital and Medical Center Back when I was in med school late 1990s, the chance of a person getting a stroke or brain attack in their lifetime was 1 in 8. When I was in neurology training, it became 1 in 6. Today, it’s...
Economies across the Asia-Pacific region can withstand headwinds from the policies of the Trump 2.0 administration that are deemed detrimental to global free trade and climate financing, according to a top Asian Development Bank (ADB) official. Once the United States imposes tariffs, "China, of...
Ayala Corporation has secured a $100-million (about P5.841 billion) financing deal with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to accelerate the development of an electric mobility ecosystem in the Philippines. “This funding will be used to procure and install electric vehicle charging stations...
President Marcos has extended his well-wishes to the outgoing Asian Development Bank (ADB) president Asakawa Masatsugu for fostering the relationship between the Philippines and the ADB during his tenure. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. conferred the Order of Sikatuna on outgoing Asian...
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...
