Saso 6 shots adrift in Toto Classic after 69

Yuka Saso of Japan chips on the third green during the second round of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G at Pinnacle Country Club on September 30, 2023 in Rogers, Arkansas. (Alex Slitz / Getty Images / AFP)  MANILA, Philippines – The Japanese expectedly dominated the first round …

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Texas Rangers capture first World Series title

Los Angeles: The Texas Rangers captured the World Series for the first time in the team’s 63-year history on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila), defeating Arizona 5-0 to complete a historic playoff championship run. Marcus Semien’s two-run home run, a run-scoring Mitch Garver single, and a pivotal ninth-inning Diamondbacks error produced …

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‘The Mandalorian’ star Emily Swallow to grace ManiPopCon 2023

Emily Swallow as The Armorer on “The Mandalorian.” (Rodin Eckenroth / FilmMagic, Lucasfilm)  MANILA, Philippines — American actress Emily Swallow, best known for her role as The Armorer on the “Star Wars” live-action show “The Mandalorian,” will be heading to the Philippines for the 2023 Manila Pop Culture Convention (ManiPopCon) …

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UNESCO recognizes Iloilo City as Creative City of Gastronomy

The Museum of Philippine Economic History in Iloilo City. (Photo courtesy of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines)  MANILA, Philippines — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has included Iloilo City in its expanding Creative Cities Network. In celebration of World Cities Day last October 31, …

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Asian Para Games medalists set to receive incentives

FILIPINO medal winners in the recently concluded 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, are set to receive cash incentives from the government. This is part of their benefits under Republic Act 10699, also known as the “National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act.” According to the law, athletes …

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