Gilas Pilipinas (The STAR / Russell Palma) MANILA, Philippines – With a few weeks to go before the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT), Gilas Pilipinas will face the Taiwan Mustangs in a send-off exhibition match on Monday at the Philsports Arena. In a Facebook post, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas …
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Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque has been a hot topic for almost a week already for getting involved in the government’s ongoing crackdown on POGO (Philippine off-shore gaming operations). As the investigation progressed, Roque found himself once again under scrutiny following revelations that he sponsored a certain Alberto Rodulfo “AR” …
Read More »Federal gov’t, Saskatchewan swipe sale of N.W.T. rare earth metals from Chinese buyer
Vital Metals announced Monday that it’s selling its stockpiled rare earth material to the Saskatchewan Research Council for $3.3 million. This material comes from the North T deposit at the Nechalacho mine, 110 kilometres from Yellowknife. Natural Resources Canada, along with Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, directly facilitated …
Read More »David Foster and Friends: A night of fun, good music
David Foster (left) and Stell during the ‘Hitman’ tour (images courtesy of Araneta Coliseum Facebook) Despite the rain, fans’ anticipation for the HItman: David Foster and Friends Asia Tour 2024 concert at the Araneta Coliseum in Araneta City on June 18 was unwavering. The much-awaited show began with the Love Theme …
Read More »Age-group swimming set Friday
The Philippine Aquatics, Inc. (PAI) will host the 1st National Age Group Championships (PANAGOC) this weekend at the Teofilo Yldefonso Swimming Pool inside the famed Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila. PAI Secretary-General Batangas 1st District Congressman Eric Buhain The three-day event which starts on Friday, June 21, will …
Read More »Richard Gomez and Marjorie Barretto’s family-favorite recipes
As the lingering warmth of summer gradually fades away, there’s no better time to gather around the table and savor the comforting flavors of classic family recipes. From the kitchens of celebrity home cooks Richard Gomez and Marjorie Barretto, here are some delightful recipes — all made with Doña Elena …
Read More »Fay Asghari, ex sister-in-law of Britney Spears, is 1st Miss Universe Persia
Fay Asghari (Fay Asghari via Instagram) MANILA, Philippines — Iran will be represented at the Miss Universe pageant for the first time ever after model and nurse Fay Asghari was crowned the first Miss Universe Persia. The 31-year-old Iranian-American bested 19 other contestants for the historic title and will compete …
Read More »Lobster dealer sentenced to 5 years in prison for large fraud
A 58-year-old lobster dealer with a long and infamous past in southwest Nova Scotia has been handed five years in prison for defrauding a fisheries company of what the prosecutor in the case says was more than a million dollars. Terry Banks, a Brooklyn, N.S., man with a prior record …
Read More »Melai Cantiveros on earning her smile back
Melai Cantiveros may be far from the regular age when people start wearing false teeth, but the comedienne and host surely knows how teeth can affect one’s confidence. Cantiveros is currently the advocacy ambassador of denture care brand Polident. At the recent media and trade launch of the brand, Cantiveros …
Read More »Get the best shopping experience with Metrobank at Big Bad Wolf
METROPOLITAN Bank and Trust Co. (Metrobank) cardholders are up for another awesome book shopping experience as Big Bad Wolf, the world’s biggest book sale, makes its second stop in Manila at Glorietta Activity Center, Makati from June 19 to 26, 2024. On top of getting first dibs on the books, …
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