France's forward Kylian Mbappe (right) vies with Kazakhstan's defender Aleksandr Marochkin during the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualification football match between France and Kazakhstan at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on November 13, 2021. (AFP) World champions France booked its place at next...
WORD ALIVE Fr. Bel San Luis There was a young lady-lector at Mass who was reading the Scriptures for the first time before a large congregation in church. Visibly nervous, she blurted out as she concluded: “This...this is the end of the world” (She meant Word). And the congregation chorused:...
The Philippine Post Office (PHLPost) released on Saturday, Nov. 3, a new stamp collection featuring the country's 10 world-renowned icons as a tribute to the indomitable Filipino spirit. (Photo from Philippine Post Office) The new collection is under the "Living Legends: World-Renowned Filipinos,"...
Jasper Rom kept his title bid alive in the World Chess Championship for People with Disabilities held online Friday after an eighth-round victory over Poland's Szymon Kaspercyzk. The Asian Para Games gold medalist split the point after a 76-move marathon duel of a Slav game in the penultimate round...
Sustainable properties have the perception of being expensive, exclusive, and out of reach for ordinary people. EDGE certification, an innovation of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is seeking to change that by simplifying the certification process with...
Resorts World Manila's Christmas tree lighting Winners of some of the country’s biggest pageants gathered at the Newsport Plaza in Pasay City to grace the Christmas Tree Lighting event of Resorts World Manila. Eilat, Israel bound Beatrice Luigi Gomez, Miss Universe Philippines 2021, showed her...
Jenna Kaila Napolis finished her 2021 JJIF World Championships campaign on a high note after bagging bronze medal in the -52kg women's adult in United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi. Jenna Kaila Napolis (Photo from Jenna Kaila Napolis' Instagram) Napolis pulled off two submissions against Kazakh...
Henry Lopez posted his second straight victory for a share of 11th place with Darry Bernardo and stayed in contention with two rounds left in the World Chess Championships for People with Disabilities held online Thursday. Lopez, a double gold medalist at the 2018 Asian Para Games, trounced...
The International Finance Corp. (IFC) is investing in a social bond to be issued by Ayala Corp.’s foreign subsidiary that will fund the development of an integrated health ecosystem in the country. The IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, said on Thursday, Nov. 11, that it invests $100 million...
Darry Bernardo jumped for a share of seventh place with a sixth-round victory over Ejaz Husain of Bangladesh in the World Chess Championship for People with Disabilities held online Wednesday. Bernardo prevailed after 25 moves of a King’s Pawn: Colorado Counter to improve to five points on five...
Smart gear made for city riders More than a sport, hobby, or mode of transportation, cycling and motorcycle riding are full-blown lifestyles. Introducing Speed Gear, the latest product by brand, World Balance (Yes, you read that right). The footwear brand is going to put more pedal to the metal and...
The Philippines' negligence of air quality is causing more deaths and losses of about $87.6 billion annually, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC). 45000 “Air quality is not an abstract issue. Air pollution...
