NBA star Jordan Clarkson and 7-foot-3 center Kai Sotto banner the 13-man pool of Gilas Pilipinas that will travel with the team when it leaves for Lebanon early Tuesday, Aug. 23, for the fourth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. NBA star Jordan Clarkson and Kai Sotto will be joined by...
Containerized cargo growth in its Manila and Batangas ports boosted Asian Terminal Inc. (ATI)'s net income by one percent to P1.14 billion on revenues of P6.1 billion, up 11.7 percent, in the first half of 2022 versus the same period last year. Revenues from South Harbor international containerized...
The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) joined the celebration of the 55th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Aug. 10 at the Bulwagang Apolinario Manibi in the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office in Pasay City. National Anti-Poverty Commission...
The Gilas Pilipinas boys team faces an acid test in the group stage after being grouped with formidable foes in the FIBA U18 Asian Championship set from Aug. 21 to 28 at the Azadi Basketball Hall in Tehran, Iran. Gilas boys head coach Josh Reyes looks to repeat his team's fourth place finish in the...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) would focus its support to the Philippines on climate action, climate smart transport and communication, and investing in Filipinos’ welfare for the next six-year, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. In a statement on Wednesday, Aug. 10, Finance Secretary...
Ateneo commit Kyle Gamber joins a slew of La Salle High School standouts in the boys team while streaky shooter Kristan Yumul banners the girls team anew in their respective FIBA Under-18 Asian Championships. Kristan Yumul (left) and Kyle Gamber Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director...
Philippine Olympic Committee President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino has urged the Philippine Esports Organization to send delegates on all eight esports titles to be contested in the Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou, China, POC President Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino (left) and AESF Chief Operatiing...
UNITED NATIONS -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will start his Asian trip that will bring him to Japan, Mongolia and South Korea, said his spokesman on Tuesday, Aug. 2. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (UN Photo Handout via Xinhua) The secretary-general will leave for Japan on...
Asian Development Bank (ADB) expects the Philippine economy to grow at a much faster pace this year despite accelerating consumer prices. In the Asian Development Outlook 2022 Supplement report released on Thursday, July 21, the Manila-based multilateral institution raised its gross domestic...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) expects the Philippine economy to grow at a much faster pace this year despite accelerating consumer prices. In the Asian Development Outlook 2022 Supplement report released on Thursday, July 21, the Manila-based multilateral institution raised its gross domestic...
Filipino weightlifters continued to dominate the Asian Youth and Junior Championships 2022 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan following a six-gold medal haul from Rosalinda Faustino and Rosegie Ramos. Rosegie Ramos Faustino prevailed in the snatch, clean and jerk, and total in the women’s 49kg youth...
New dates have been set for the postponed 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China as concerned officials unanimously decided to hold it on Sept. 23 to Oct. 8, 2023. The multi-sport regional event was originally set Sept. 10 to 25 this year, but was delayed in response to Chinese Covid-19 restrictions....
