LeBron Lopez (FIBA photo) LeBron Lopez became the latest Filipino cager to take his act overseas after signing with the Overtime Elite, a newly-formed professional league in the United States for ages 16 to 18 years old. Overtime Elite made the announcement Tuesday, July 13 almost a month after the...
The adverse impact of the prolonged pandemic will be short-lived, the government’s chief economic manager and the central bank governor said after Fitch Ratings downgraded the Philippines’ outlook to negative. BSP Gov. Benjamic Diokno and Finance Sec. Carlos Dominguez III Finance Secretary...
Congratulations to the newly-elected queens of the 57 th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant. Last night’s subdued but still glittering coronation presentation still managed to create excitement among fans who have long wished to see this batch finally come to the end of their...
Legal issues of BSP’s ‘digital banknote’ initiative MB file After the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) created a Technical Working Group (TWG) in June 2020 as initial research on a possible central bank digital currency (CBDC), it released a more comprehensive study in March this year on...
Gilas Pilipinas coach Tab Baldwin said the timetable for players like those in the PBA to get acclimated to his system in the event they can reinforce the team in future competitions varies from player to player. Baldwin explained during the program Power and Play that certain PBA cagers who are...
Gilas Pilipinas (FIBA photo) Gilas Pilipinas could take part in the second conference of the PBA’s 46th season depending on discussions between the league and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial once again expressed the league’s openness in having Gilas play at...
The government has given the green light to the conduct of the grand coronation night of the Binibining Pilipinas 2021 but subject to certain health protocols against the coronavirus disease. The grand coronation night of Binibining Pilipinas 2021 will be held this coming Sunday, July 11. (Bb...
Tab Baldwin (FIBA photo) Coach Tab Baldwin is hoping to secure an overseas pocket tournament for Gilas Pilipinas before its campaign in the FIBA Asia Cup next month in Jakarta, Indonesia. Baldwin didn’t say in detail during an interview with the Off The Record podcast as to when and where but...
Yuka Saso (AFP) Just halfway through 2021, and yet Philippine sports are already teeming with top achievers. The month of June alone saw a number of Filipino athletes proudly wave the country’s tricolors in the international stage, with a pair of lady teeners showing the way. Golfer Yuka Saso...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT Diwa C. Guinigundo As expected, many economists and analysts missed on their forecasts of the Philippine inflation rate of 4.1 percent for June 2021. Public announcement of the monthly inflation rate is highly awaited by the market because it is both a history of price...
Binibini fans can help their bets advance to the finals digitally! Binibining Pilipinas has launched a brand new mobile app, where netizens can vote for their favorite candidates. The candidate with the highest number of votes will automatically secure a wildcard spot in the semifinals on July 11....
image-158 Jordan Heading said any player who will be added to the Gilas Pilipinas roster for next month’s FIBA Asia Cup will have to be in sync with the system of coach Tab Baldwin. There has been a continuing debate as to whether Gilas needs to make changes from the roster that put up a gallant...
