As the most prominent supporter of sports in the country, telco giant Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has announced that it is giving subscribers FREE access to all the UAAP Season 86 games via the Smart LiveStream App, its digital destination for live and on-demand sports and entertainment content. “From FIBA …
Read More »Japan forbids stealth advertising
TOKYO: The Japanese government started to forbid stealth marketing, a practice in which companies promote their products or services while concealing the fact that it is an advertisement, with the new regulation taking effect on Sunday. Social media networks have been witnessing a growing number of stealth marketing cases, where …
Read More »Austria’s OeBB unveils new sleeper trains
VIENNA: Austrian rail operator OeBB on Saturday unveiled its new generation of sleeper trains — a response to demands from travelers for less pollutant alternatives to planes and petrol or diesel cars. Night trains are starting to make a comeback in Europe thanks to their low-carbon footprint, and after years …
Read More »Terrafirma taps Belgian big man as import
Terrafirma is tapping Belgian power forward Thomas De Thaey as its import for the 2023 PBA Season, which will kick off with the Commissioner’s Cup on Nov. 5. Dyip head coach John Cardel said the 32-year-old De Thaeyis expected to arrive on Monday evening where he has built his pro …
Read More »Alleged mortgage fraud victims still on the hook for payments after criminal charges laid
With former mortgage broker and real estate agent Po Yuk “Peggy” Chan facing criminal charges stemming from a mortgage fraud investigation, her alleged victims are still liable for paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraudulent mortgages and are turning to the civil courts for relief. Some have taken fight …
Read More »India’s private space sector skyrockets
PARIS: When Indian entrepreneur Awais Ahmed founded his satellite startup in Bangalore in 2019, his country was still a year away from opening the space industry to the private sector. “When we started, there was absolutely no support, no momentum,” said Ahmed, who was 21 when he founded Pixxel, a …
Read More »Couple dead after bear attack in Banff National Park, grizzly killed
A grizzly bear attacked and killed two people in Banff National Park west of Sundre, Alta., on Friday night, Parks Canada says. The people who died were common-law partners, according to a family member of one of the deceased whose name CBC News is choosing to keep confidential until all …
Read More »Diaz falls short on Asiad medal bid
Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz fell short on her bid to get a podium finish as she placed fourth overall in the 59-kilogram women’s category of the 19th Hangzhou Asian Games on Monday, Oct. 2 at the XSC Gymnasium in China. Hidilyn Diaz CONTRIBUTED PHOTO A gold medal winner …
Read More »Pops Fernandez: Embracing change, chasing new dreams
Pops Fernandez is returning to the limelight. The singer-actress recently inked a management contract with Viva Artist Agency (VAA). Asked as to what motivated her latest comeback, Pops emphasized the need for self-improvement and growth. Instagram She appreciates the fact that she’s going into it being able to make her …
Read More »Why Korean star Lee Seung-Gi keeps on coming back to the Philippines
Last month, South Korean actor-singer Lee Seung-gi graced the shores of the Philippines once again. This time, it was for a charity event organized by the LCS Group at Robinsons Magnolia. The event, aptly dubbed #LoveYouBack, brought together Lee Seung-gi’s Filo Airens and celebrated his unwavering commitment to making a …
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