JERMYN PRADO — J. PRADO OFFICIAL FB OUT to reclaim her old throne as queen of Southeast Asian (SEA) cycling, Jermyn Prado dominated the women’s criterium of the PhilCycling National Championships for Road in Tagaytay on Tuesday. Ms. Prado, who struck gold in the 2019 SEA Games individual time trial also in Tagaytay but was […]
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CVFA beats Kaya, advances to PFF’s U-19 national stage
THE Central Visayas Football Association (CVFA) has advanced to the national stage of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) U-19 National Championship Division 2 after finishing as the best team of Group E.CVFA defeated Kaya FC-Iloilo, 3-1, on June 22 at the Cebu City Sports Center and finished unbeaten in the Visayas Leg.Striker Keenen Cergneux got […]
National Onion Ring Day: Where to get ‘em in Cebu
June 22 is observed as National Onion Ring Day! While we usually love our French Fries and potato chips, there’s something about those deep-fried, golden brown onion rings that we just can’t get enough of.Is it the combination of the crisp layer and juicy ring? Is it the mix of savory breading and slightly sweet […]
CVFA stays unbeaten in PFF U19 National Championships
Central Visayas Football Association (CVFA) stayed unbeaten in its campaign in the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) U-19 National Championships Division 2 Visayas Leg after another win June 19 at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC).CVFA followed up its opening day win with a 2-1 victory over Negros Oriental-Siquijor Regional Football Association (NOSIRFA).Former Cebu FC forward […]
CVFA wins opener in PFF National Championship
CENTRAL Visayas Football Association (CVFA) won its opener in the 2022 Philippine Football Federation (PFF) U-19 National Championship Division 2 Visayas Leg with a 1-0 victory over Eastern Visayas Regional Football Association (EVRFA) on June 18 at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC).Former Cebu FC striker Yoji Selman scored CVFA’s lone goal in the 58th […]
Limpag: A happy twist for softball in Cebu
Having grown up in Polomolok, South Cotabato, a small town that figured in many Palarong Pambansa baseball finals, baseball was my first sport of choice. Thanks to a dedicated coach who developed many players, some of whom went on to play for the national team, kids my age learned to love baseball.But that all came […]
Gonzales eyes first table tennis gold in Cambodia SEAG
AT 51 years old, Richard Gonzales isn’t done playing for the national team just yet. In fact, the Filipino table tennis living legend is eyeing nothing less than delivering the country’s first ever Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) gold medal in this year’s edition in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. “I can still do it,” said Mr. Gonzales […]
So cheesy: 5 trivia bits for National Cheese Day
There’s a good chance you’ve heard your meat-lovin’ friends swear by the fact that cheese makes everything taste better!Burgers? Pizza? Scallops? Even samgyupsal! There’s something about cheese that opens up one’s appetite to a whole different level.Every June 4, National Cheese Day is celebrated by culinary nerds and casual foodies alike. For today’s article, check […]
Stuff to do (06/03/22)
1 of 2 CCP screens classic films Macho Dancer, Manila By Night for free LOOK back at the socio-political landscape of the 1980s Manila through the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Arthouse Cinema’s back-to-back screenings of National Artist for Film Lino Brocka’s Macho Dancer and National Artist for Film Ishmael Bernal’s Manila By Night […]
OCD explores partnership with Israel for disaster preparedness
Residents struggle to navigate the floods caused by typhoon Ulyssess in Rodriguez, Rizal. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS THE PHILIPPINES is looking to partner with Israeli companies to help address the country’s emergency preparedness needs. “Israel is also facing challenges in climate change and manmade disasters, and for that we have a lot of knowledge […]
PBF grassroots development program to produce champions like Merwin Tan
THE Philippine Bowling Federation (PBF) is investing on its grassroots development program to produce future champions just like Merwin Matthieu Tan, a double-gold medal winner in the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. “(Mr.) Merwin is a product of our youth program,” said national team coach Biboy Rivera during Thursday’s People, Sports, Conversations […]
Ramirez lauds strong Filipino finish in SEAG amid pandemic
PHILIPPINE Sports Commission (PSC) William “Butch” Ramirez on Tuesday said that the country’s overall performance in the just concluded 31st Vietnam Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) was nothing to be ashamed of, a good finish, in fact, considering the challenges Filipino bets had to face in the buildup to the meet. “Our performance in bringing home […]
Coordinating panel proposed in draft IRR for Foreign Investment Act
THE National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said its latest draft implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for amendments to the Foreign Investments Act of 1991 calls for the creation of a committee to coordinate efforts to attract foreign investment. NEDA released the new draft at a public consultation on Wednesday. The revised draft IRR, dated […]
Philippines on track to finish third overall in SEA Games
HANOI — Halfway through the 31st Vietnam Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, national team chef de mission Ramon Fernandez was guardedly optimistic that if the trend continues, the county would hit its goal of finishing third overall in the medal standings. “We are halfway through the Games, and we are in the top three of the […]
Philippine judo team manned by three homegrown, four Fil-Japanese athletes
HANOI — Four-time Southeast Asian Games champion Kiyomi Watanabe and two-time winner Mariya Takahashi are not on the national judo team competing in the 31st Vietnam Games, but the fort is ably being manned by three homegrown talents and four Fil-Japanese bets. Ms. Watanabe is out with a knee injury while Ms. Takahashi is attending […]
Alyssa Valdez leaves PBB to join PHL volleyball team
ALYSSA Valdez, the face of Philippine volleyball, has given up her final six spot in the reality show Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) to join the national team in gunning for a medal finish in the Hanoi Southeast Asian Games (SEA) slated for May 12 to 23. “I have commitments to attend to for our country. […]
Januarie is proud to serve as a National Park Ranger
SARAWAK, Malaysia, Apr 13, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – A deep interest in forestry prompted Januarie Kulis, 37, to turn this field into a career. She has been the Niah National Park Ranger since 2011, and has never regretted leaving the city’s busy atmosphere and making flora and fauna as her ‘office’. Born […]
Conference, film, festivals mark National Food Month
A CONFERENCE, film showings, festivals and other events are scheduled for this year’s Filipino Food Month or Buwan ng Kalutong Pilipino which carries the theme “Pagkaing Pilipino, Susi sa Pag-unlad at Pagbabago” (Filipino Food: The Key to Unity and Change). The celebration is being led by the Departments of Agriculture and Tourism, the National Commission […]
Only 40% of Cebu’s target jabbed in special vax drive
ONLY 16,000 individuals have so far been vaccinated against coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the first two days of the special vaccination days in Cebu Province.This is just 40 percent of the 40,000 target eligible population to vaccinate in the three-day house-to-house vaccination focusing on senior citizens in 12 local government units (LGUs), which runs from […]
PH national volleyball teams go abroad, intensifies training for SEA Games
THE men and women’s national beach volleyball teams have head off to Brisbane on March 15, 2022, while the men’s volleyball team is flying to Qatar on March 20 to prepare for the 31st Southeast Asian Games this May.The women’s indoor volleyball team, meanwhile, will be training in Brazil this April.All national teams will train […]