MIAM: Sweden’s Madelene Sagstrom fired a 10-under par 62 Friday (Saturday in Manila) to seize a one-stroke lead over Spain’s Carlota Ciganda after the second round of the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio. With 11 birdies against a lone bogey, Sagstrom stood on 10-under 134 after 36 holes at the Boca Raton, Florida, course with […]
Tiger, Rory struggle as Palmer grabs Torrey Pines lead
LOS ANGELES: Reigning Masters champion Tiger Woods, chasing a record 83rd US PGA title, and Rory McIlroy, trying to become world number one, struggled Friday (Saturday in Manila) while Ryan Palmer seized the lead at the Farmers Insurance Open. Woods overcame a double-bogey disaster on the first hole to shoot a one-under par 71 while […]
Partial opening of section of elevated expressway set
Public Works Secretary Mark Villar on Friday announced that the C3-R10 Section of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) Harbor Link Segment 10, the elevated expressway that will provide direct access between Radial Road 10 (R10) in Navotas City and the NLEx and is envisioned to boost trade performance and delivery of goods to Central Luzon […]
P776-M fishport to rise in Lucena
A total of P776 million will go the development of the existing Lucena Fish Port Complex in Lucena City, Quezon province, according to Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, who led groundbreaking for the project on Thursday. “Congratulations to you for having this new fishport here. Take care of your seas, especially the fishing industry here […]
Arum explains proposed Crawford-McGregor fight
Top Rank Promotion boss Bob Arum clarified that he was not stealing Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) superstar Conor McGregor from either Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather Jr. when he brought up the idea of a possible crossover bout between welterweight champion Terence Crawford and McGregor. McGregor, who fought Mayweather in 2017, announced recently that there […]
Toolson, Childs lead BYU past Pacific
STOCKTON, California: Jake Toolson scored a career-high 28 points with six 3-pointers and Yoeli Childs returned from injury to add 26 points and nine rebounds in a 74-60 victory over Pacific on Thursday night (Friday in Manila). The Cougars (15-6, 4-2 West Coast Conference) used a 21-0 run over more than six minutes of the […]
Mondilla snares PGTA Pradera crown in playoff
In a duel of the best, Clyde Mondilla came out better, edging Tony Lascuña with a birdie from practically the same spot on the second playoff hole (No. 9) to rule the hotly contested ICTSI Pradera Verde Classic in a rain-drenched thrilling finale in Lubao, Pampanga on Friday. Five players actually finished tied at 284 […]
Tiger opens with solid 69 as Cappelen, Bradley share Torrey Pines lead
LOS ANGELES: Tiger Woods, seeking an unprecedented 83rd career US PGA Tour victory, fired a three-under par 69 that left him three off the first-round lead shared by Sebastian Cappelen and Keegan Bradley at Torrey Pines. At the famed tract north of San Diego, where the 44-year-old American has previously captured eight titles, Woods closed […]
Bong Go launches 59th Malasakit Center in Cavite
SEN. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go led the launching of the 59th Malasakit Center at the General Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Hospital in Trece Martires City in Cavite province, one of the areas affected by the recent eruption of Taal Volcano. The Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop where patients only need to sign a single form […]
2,000 partake of 500-kilo ‘pancit’ in Isabela town
CABAGAN, Isabela: Mayor Christopher Mamauag of this town on Thursday led 2,000 people in eating a 500-kilo “Pansi Cabagan,” as part of the week-long Pansi Festival of Cabagan. The pansi (an Ibanag term for pancit or rice noodles), which was consumed at the Cabagan Square Park on January 23 and was gone in almost half […]
SMC builds roads, AEV makes cement out of plastic garbage
One of the world’s top plastic polluters is giving its garbage a second life by using it to construct much-needed infrastructure.
BPI upsizes bond float five-fold to ₱15.3 billion
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has upsized its bond offer five-fold to ₱15.3 billion from an initial target size of ₱3 billion, due to strong demand from both retail and institutional investors.
Filipino “sorbetes” truck wins two national awards in Netherlands
A Filipino sorbetes (ice cream) truck selling mango-flavored ice cream has won two national awards in the Netherlands.
Mayor Isko hits back at critic slamming him for ‘modeling for a cause’
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso hit back at a critic who called him out for working as a brand endorser in order to gather funds to donate to various causes.
P15,000-per-plate dinner to help victims of Taal eruption, illegal drugs
Guests rang in the Lunar New Year with a P15,000.00 dinner-per-plate for charity at the Okada Manila in Paranaque City last Friday night which aimed at helping the victims of the Taal volcano eruption illegal drugs.
Actor Mikael Daez marries long-time girlfriend, former Miss World Megan Young
Actor Mikael Daez and former Miss World Megan Young tied the knot Saturday.
‘Toss a Coin to Your Witcher’ song now available for download
It was just a matter of time. Many fans of Netflix’s smash hit “The Witcher” probably already had an inkling that this LSS-inducing (last song syndrome) tune would generate much attention and actually be included in an online music store like Spotify and Apple Music.
Are you down to try these products from Down Under?
By Monica Araneta Tiosejo The Australian Embassy in the Philippines hosted Taste of Australia, a food and beverage showcase as part of the Australia Day 2020 (Jan. 26) celebration. Held at the second-floor foyer of Makati Shangri-La, the event gathered some of the best Australian products like coffee, wine, and cheese that are available in […]
Issa Pressman stays clear of JaDine break-up
Artist and influencer Issa Pressman dismissed rumors involving her in the breakup of James Reid and Nadine Lustre, popularly known as JaDine.
‘Cool dad’ Manny Pacquiao joins kids in TikTok dance challenge
Proving he is a cool dad, senator and boxing champion Manny Pacquiao joined his kids in doing “The Weekend” dance challenge in TikTok.