RJ ABARRIENTOS — PBAIt was his first “Manila Clasico” experience — on Christmas Day with 12,198 in attendance at the Big Dome and against the team of his legendary uncle, Magnolia assistant coach Johnny Abarrientos, at that.And so Barangay Ginebra’s RJ Abarrientos made sure
ALEX EALA — FACEBOOK.COM/ALEXEALAALEX EALA is likely to finish among the Top 150 women’s tennis players in the world this year for the first time in her career.Ms. Eala slightly climbed to No. 148 in the latest Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings this week from
EJ OBIENA — REUTERSAFTER taking a step back after his Paris Olympics heartache, expect Filipino star pole-vaulter EJ Obiena to return with a vengeance next year.The two-time Olympian and Asian champion and record-holder, however, would have to cover more ground after sputtering from No. 2
Match on Friday(Rizal Memorial Stadium)9 p.m. – Philippines vs Thailand (Semifinal Leg 1)THE Last Dance has been unreachable and powerhouse Thailand uncrackable so far, even for the legendary batch that made stellar runs in the 2010s.Now the young bloods of the Philippine men’s football team
For a while there, it looked like Stephen Curry would give the 18,064-strong crowd at the Chase Center ample reason to rejoice. The Warriors were down by five with five minutes left in the match, and he knew he had to weave his magic once
When it comes to providing accommodations that have all the makings of a second home in the best Philippine destinations, Astoria Hotels and Resorts (AHR) is a brand that has always been at the forefront. But aside from AHR, The Astoria Group also has multiple
How do Filipinos "sense" water quality? - BusinessWorld Online How do Filipinos evaluate the quality of the water they drink? How is access to clean
A general view of the rush-hour traffic at a market in Manila, Philippines, Dec. 20, 2024. — REUTERSBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, ReporterPHILIPPINE ECONOMIC GROWTH could fall below 6% in 2025 amid a “gentle” recovery in domestic demand and expectations of a widening trade
The House of Representatives and the Senate last week approved separate bills allowing foreigners to lease land up to 99 years from the current 75 years. — PHILIPPINE STAR/NOEL PABALATEBy John Victor D. Ordoñez, ReporterA MEASURE seeking to extend the maximum term for land leases
Tourists shop at Boracay Island, Aklan province, Philippines, Nov. 30, 2021. — REUTERSBy Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, ReporterTHE P3,000 ($51) minimum purchase requirement for nonresident tourists to qualify for a value-added tax (VAT) refund is “just right” to ensure small businesses benefit, analysts said.President Ferdinand
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) continues to spread the holiday cheer with deals on its popular vehicles.Spend the Christmas break with the family in a brand-new Corolla Cross! Get the 1.8 V HEV variant for a down payment of PHP 264,450 under the Pay Low option.
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANBy Sheldeen Joy Talavera, ReporterA SERIES of rate cuts totaling 75 basis points (bps) by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) this year could reduce the funding costs of energy companies and boost renewable energy capacity, analysts said.“The recent string of rate cuts