Photo Credit: Reuters MIAMI (AP) — For two days, the Boston Celtics lamented getting beaten on their home floor. And when they finally got to play again, they let out all the frustration. The result: a defensive masterpiece. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 22 points to lead a …
Read More »Veteran Cavite solon Barzaga passes away
Cavite Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. passed away at the age of 74 on Saturday (Philippine time) in California in the United States, his family confirmed. He is survived by his wife, Dasmariñas City Mayor Jenny Austria-Barzaga, as well as his sons Kiko, Third, and Enzo. “Throughout his life, Cong. Pidi …
Read More »Sofia Pablo is still sweet at 18
Actress Sofia Pablo looks to grow more professionally as she enters a new phase in her life Actress Sofia Pablo was a vision of youthful glam and sweetness on her 18th birthday celebration, a Hawaiian-themed debut party held at Raffles Makati. Instead of the traditional 18 roses, Sofia opted for a …
Read More »Filipina youth champions education for women at United Nations
Mandy Romero, representing the youth of the Philippines,delivers the country statement at the 68th Session of the United Nations (Commission on the Status of Women.) MANILA, Philippines — In her bid to break barriers in education experienced by women and girls in the Philippines, Mandy Romero, 23, wrote and delivered …
Read More »Puerto Princesa takes pride in hosting World Dragonboat
Philippine Canoe Kayak Dragonboat Federation (PCKDF) president Leonora Escollante, International Canoe Federation (ICF) President Thomas Konietzko, Puerto Princesa City Mayor Lucilo Rodriguez Bayron, ICF official Uli Schreck and ICF Dragon Boat Commission Chair Dr. Wai-Hung Luk flash the thumbs up sign after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for …
Read More »Vice Ganda on achieving beauty inside out
In an industry that rewards youth, TV host and comedian Vice Ganda proudly proves that age — and the wisdom that comes with it — is something to be proud of. Fresh from his much-talked-about birthday bash, Vice Ganda joined businesswoman Anna Magkawas at The Manila House in Bonifacio Global …
Read More »Airbus net profit soars 28% in January-March
PARIS: European aviation giant Airbus posted a 28-percent increase in first-quarter profit on Thursday through rising deliveries and production, a day after archrival Boeing reported a loss. Airbus’ net income in the first three months rose to 595 million euros ($637 million) while revenue grew 9 percent to 12.8 billion …
Read More »El Niño is nearing its end. Does that mean global temperatures will cool down in 2024?
La Niña is on its way, but global temperatures are so warm already that some climate scientists say it may not have as much of a a cooling effect this year as in the past. March was the 10th month in a row with record-breaking temperatures. Last year, the planet …
Read More »We are not alone
“Likewise a first, the Philippine Coast Guard will join Balikatan to provide perimeter security.” This year’s Balikatan, the 39th version of the largest joint military exercise held annually between the Philippine Armed Forces and the US military, was kicked off last Monday by nearly 17,000 troops — 5,000 Filipinos, 100 …
Read More »We have a statesman
“What is lacking is a united front in the political front, which is traditionally fractious.” Being adept at navigating increasingly difficult foreign affairs is becoming the hallmark of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., who is following in his father’s footsteps. PBBM, nonetheless, has made his mark in the community of …
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