VINH PHUC — Natthakritta Vongtaveelap of Thailand stayed on course for a gold medal sweep as she nipped Lois Kaye Go in a playoff, dashing the Philippines’ gold medal hopes in women’s golf team match play at the Heron Lake Golf Course on Tuesday. Ms. Vongtaveelap flubbed a six-foot birdie putt on the par-5 No. […]
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Gilas PHL opens title-retention campaign vs Thailand
HANOI — Gilas Pilipinas opens its gold medal bid in the 31st Southeast Asian Games as it goes up against Thailand at the Thanh Tri Gymnasium. The Nationals battle the Thais at 3 p.m. (4 p.m. Manila time) to open their bid for a 19th SEA Games gold medal in men’s basketball. Head coach Chot […]
PH bags 6 more gold medals in SEA Games
THE Philippines had a very productive weekend in the 31st Southeast Asian Games after grabbing its seventh gold medal on Saturday, May 14, 2022 in Vietnam.The Philippines’ sixth and seventh gold medals came from the Triathlon event at the Sunset Bay in Tuan Chau.Fernando Casares bagged the gold medal in the Men’s Individual event. Casares […]
PH dancesport team eyes dominance in SEA Games
FUELED with determination and life-changing lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic, the Philippine Dancesport delegation vowed to sweep the dancesport competition in the Hanoi Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam.The team had a fitting send-off at the Sky Deck Beverly View in Cebu City on Sunday, May 1, 2022, organized by dancesport patron and former Cebu […]
Cokaliong launches pioneering ‘rewards system’ app
COKALIONG Shipping Lines launched a mobile application on March 21. The “Byahe” mobile app features a rewards system that allows both avid passengers and casual travelers to gain points that would equate to certain benefits and rewards.In the entire maritime industry, Cokaliong Shipping Lines is the first shipping company to launch a rewards system app […]
Obiena is Team PHL flag-bearer
WORLD No. 5 pole-vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena will be the Philippines’ flag-bearer in the Hanoi Southeast Asian (SEA) Games set on May 12 to 23. Philippine Olympic Committee President Abraham Tolentino on Sunday made the announcement after host Vietnam turned down the country’s request to have not just Mr. Obiena but Tokyo Olympics weightlifting […]
TANAKA Develops Gold Shell Nanoparticles That Can Be Prepared in High Concentrations Using High Dispersion Stability
TOKYO, Mar 24, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which operates the TANAKA Precious Metals manufacturing business, announced today that TANAKA has developed gold shell nanoparticles[1] that can be prepared in high concentrations using high dispersion stability. This product is […]
Team Go for Gold braces for seasoned cyclists in Ronda
GO FOR GOLD will try to rely on its youthful exuberance as it faces the country’s top cyclists in the 11th edition of the LBC Ronda Pilipinas 2022 that will be unveiled on March 11 in Sorsogon and concluded on March 20 in Baguio. Daniel Carino, Ismael Grospe and Jonel Carcueva are going all out […]
Robinsons Land’s Giga Tower gets LEED Gold certification
ROBINSONS Land Corp. (RLC) said its Giga Tower received a Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) Gold certification, which is in line with the company’s goal to incorporate sustainability features in its existing and future office projects. “As the leading office building developer in the Pasig-Quezon City area, we are committed to building greener […]
G Mining Ventures Delivers Robust New Feasibility Study at Permitted Tocantinzinho Gold Project
All amounts are in USD unless stated otherwise Feasibility Study reflects optimized development plan and current cost environment After-tax NPV 5% of $622 million and after-tax IRR of 24% at $1,600/oz gold price 10.5-year mine life with average annual gold production of 174,700 ounces at AISC of $681/oz Years 1-5: Average annual gold production of […]
GoldPesa Launches a Gold-Backed Token with Upside
GoldPesa transforms gold into an income-generating asset class that trades at a premium Dubai, UAE – / November 16, 2021 / SEAPRWire / GoldPesa is launching a gold-backed token which trades at a premium and safely generates wealth for token holders. Each GoldPesa token (“GPX”) is backed by 1 gram of gold stored in a secure vault while […]
OceanaGold starts processing at Didipio mine
CANADIAN-AUSTRALIAN mining firm OceanaGold Corp. said it started mineral processing at its Didipio gold and copper mine project in Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino provinces, a few months after securing a contract renewal from the government. Scott Sullivan, OceanaGold chief operating officer, said the start of milling is two weeks ahead of schedule, following the completion […]
BSP eyes more gold from small miners
Monetary authorities are trying to encourage small-scale miners to sell more gold to the Philippine central bank after through tax exemptions. “We’re looking at making our rates more attractive to small scale miners,” Joseph Norbert S. David, director of the central bank’s Mint and Refinery Operations Department told an online lecture on Friday. “We’re also […]
Olympic gold medalist Diaz receives fully-furnished condo unit
THE Philippines’ first and only Olympic gold medalist, Hidilyn Diaz, can now officially call Eastwood City her home. Diaz, 30, received Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, her P14-million, fully furnished two-bedroom condominium unit gift at the 47-storey One Eastwood Avenue from tycoon Dr. Andrew L. Tan and property giant Megaworld, days after returning to the country […]
Carlo Paalam delivers Philippines’ second silver medal in Tokyo
Boxer Carlo Paalam claimed the Philippines’ second silver medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games, after finishing runner-up in the men’s flyweight division on Saturday. Mr. Paalam, 23, lost to Great Britain’s Galal Yafai by split decision, 4-1, in the gold medal match held at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo. It was the second silver medal […]
Petecio, Obiena gun for gold medals
BOXER Nesthy Petecio and pole vaulter EJ Obiena gun for gold medals in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Petecio takes on young Japanese Sena Irie in the Women’s Featherweight division finals in Kokugikan Arena. The 29-year-old Petecio had an impressive run in her Olympic debut. She totally outclassed Democratic […]
Quijano: A reason to smile
Despite everything that’s going on, I’m smiling a lot easier these days. With Hidilyn Diaz producing our country’s first gold medal and our boxers still very much in contention, there’s a lot to be positive about. In my last column I predicted that we are not done yet and true enough, as I am writing […]
Nesthy Petecio heads to Olympic gold medal match
Another Olympic gold medal for the Philippines is within reach after featherweight boxer Nesthy A. Petecio secured a spot in the finals at the Tokyo Olympic Games on Saturday. Ms. Petecio, 29, defeated Irma Testa of Italy by split decision, 4-1, in the women’s featherweight semifinal bout at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo. Four judges […]
Apex Mining profit up 9.1% on higher metal prices
APEX MINING Co., Inc. recorded a 9.1% year-on-year increase in its second-quarter net income attributable to parent firm equity holders to P210.05 million due to higher metal prices. The listed mining firm said in a stock exchange disclosure on Friday that its revenues for the quarter reached P1.54 billion, up 86.4%. Gold revenues accounted for […]
DoF rejects donor tax waiver on rewards for athletes
THE DEPARTMENT of Finance (DoF) has rejected proposals from Congress to waive the donor tax on gifts made to successful athletes like Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn F. Diaz, and to grant permanent tax exemptions for athletes’ winnings. When asked if he would entertain a proposal from legislators to grant such waivers and exemptions, Finance Secretary […]