ADVOCATES ON Monday renewed their call for the government to issue clear ventilation guidelines for schools and public transportation before full face-to-face classes start next month amid a coronavirus pandemic. In a statement, Aral Pilipinas also urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to disclose infection data in the country’s schools. The group made the call […]
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Philippines, Mongolia renew 3×3 rivalry in Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas FIBA 3×3 World Tour Cebu Masters
Two foes familiar with one another will cross paths once more as teams from the Philippines and Mongolia clash in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas FIBA 3×3 World Tour Cebu Masters this Saturday at the SM Seaside City Cebu.The Philippines, the 22nd country in the FIBA 3×3 world ranking, will be represented by two teams – Cebu […]
Gilas forward Navarro issues apology to SBP, aware of existing contract with PBA
GILAS Pilipinas forward Will Navarro has issued an apology to the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) with hopes of seeking a common ground in the future regarding his contract that spoiled his overseas stint. Breaking his silence in the issue that has put the local federation under fire for not allowing the transfer abroad, Mr. […]
PSC asks full support for World Cup hosting, Gilas
NEWLY-appointed Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Noli Eala is fully supportive of the country’s hosting of the FIBA World Cup next year and also asked the basketball-crazy nation to rally behind our Gilas Pilipinas team competing in the biggest basketball event. “I encourage everyone, not just the basketball-loving Filipinos, to support the country’s hosting of […]
Gilas Pilipinas U18 squad in Tehran debut against Syria
GILAS Pilipinas U18 was due to open its FIBA U18 campaign Sunday night against Syria in the first game of the age group Asian Championship at the Azadi Basketball Hall in Tehran. The Filipino teens were looking for a solid start as the Asian youth tournament returns to action for the first time after the pandemic. […]
Cebu City’s Borromeo wins Binibining Pilipinas International 2022 title
CEBUANA beauty queen Nicole Borromeo is the new Binibining Pilipinas International. Borromeo was crowned during the Binibining Pilipinas 2022 Coronation Night held on July 31 in Smart Araneta Coliseum in Araneta City, Quezon City.In the Top 12 Question and Answer segment, guest panelist actor Donnie Pangilinan asked Borromeo: “On a scale of 1-10, how would […]
Pilipinas Shell offers EV charging, carbon offset program
PILIPINAS Shell Petroleum Corp. launched Thursday its electric vehicle (EV) charging service in the country that it described as the first of its kind on local expressways. It also started offering what it calls nature-based solutions (NBS) carbon offset service for drivers, specifically its B2B fleet customers. “Shell is rapidly becoming the Philippines’ leading mobility […]
Gilas Pilipinas gets SEA Games title defense off to great start with close win over Thailand
The Gilas Pilipinas men’s basketball team came away with a close 76-73 win over Thailand at the start of their title-retention bid in the 31st Southeast Asian Games on Monday at the Thanh Tri Gymnasium in Hanoi, Vietnam.Thailand’s defense was hapless to stop Cebuano big man June Mar Fajardo who led the way for Gilas […]
Limitless App looking forward to SEAG after early exit in PBA 3×3
LIMITLESS App sets a redemption mission in the coming Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Vietnam after its disappointing campaign on Wednesday’s Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) 3×3 Second Conference Grand Finals. “It wasn’t our day but we’re looking forward to the SEA Games,” big man Brandon Rosser said after the top-seeded Appmasters’ unceremonious early exit in […]
LBC Ronda Pilipinas returns to South next year
BAGUIO CITY — The LBC Ronda Pilipinas is going back to Visayas and Mindanao next year after a memorable 11th edition that was ruled by new millionaire king Ronald Lomotos of Navy Standard Insurance. “We’re happy to announce that there will be a Ronda Pilipinas next year and LBC is targeting Visayas and Mindanao as […]
TNT core makes up Gilas pool for Fiba World Cup Qualifiers
A total of 12 players from the TNT Tropang Giga were named by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) to the Gilas Pilipinas men’s national basketball team that will compete in t…
Despite lockdown, Pilipinas Shell returns to profit in Q3
Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. returned to profitability in the third quarter as sales rose despite the stringent lockdown in August. In a disclosure, Pilipinas Shell said it posted a P1.14 billion net income in the quarter ending September, a reversal of the P7.13 billion net loss in the same period last year. Net sales during […]
China pummels Gilas Pilipinas Women in FIBA Women’s Asia Cup
THE Gilas Pilipinas Women were outclassed by China, falling 52-143, in their Division A game in the 2021 Fiba Women’s Asia Cup on Sept. 27 at the Prince Hamza Hall in Amman, Jordan. China ran away with the lead late in the first, uncorking a 13-2 blast that put them in front, 35-17. Bad turned […]
Pilipinas Shell earns P1.2B amid supply chain shift
PILIPINAS SHELL Petroleum Corp. sustained its recovery with a net income of P1.2 billion in the second quarter on the back of higher sales and the changes in its supply chain strategy, it said on Friday. During the April-to-June period, the listed oil company reversed its P1.195-billion net loss a year ago. It also kept […]
Binibining Pilipinas 2021 names Top 10 Best in National Costume
1 of 5 Bb 26, Pampanga Czarina Joy Lagman Guiao, wearing her national costume. — FACEBOOK.COM/BBPILIPINASOFFICIAL/ PHOTO FROM FACEBOOK.COM/BBPILIPINASOFFICIAL/ PHOTO FROM FACEBOOK.COM/BBPILIPINASOFFICIAL/ PHOTO FROM FACEBOOK.COM/BBPILIPINASOFFICIAL/ PHOTO FROM FACEBOOK.COM/BBPILIPINASOFFICIAL/ BINIBINING Pilipinas has announced this year’s 10 best national costumes through fashion show that aired online on June 27. Binibining Pilipinas first aired a virtual presentation that […]
After postponements, Bb. Pilipinas 2021 pageant pushes through in July
AFTER several postponements in the previous few months, the 57th Binibining Pilipinas pageant will finally push through via online streaming on July 11 from the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The final lineup has 34 candidates from the original 40. Three candidates have withdrawn from the competition having decided to pursue other interests, one dropped out due […]
Isuzu PHL, Pilipinas Shell extend partnership to 2023
Isuzu Philippines Corp. (IPC) recently forged a two-year agreement with Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. (PSPC) — a partnership that ultimately “signifies a joint commitment to help Filipinos safely adapt to the new normal on and off the road.” In a release, IPC President Hajime Koso said, “We are very pleased to again be working side […]
Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 ends OQT campaign without a win
THE Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 uncorked a late rally against unbeaten France but ultimately fell short, 14-15, in their final game in the FIBA 3×3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Graz, Austria on Friday night. France was already ahead, 12-5, with just two minutes remaining when the Filipinos suddenly came alive, with Joshua Munzon and CJ Perez […]
DOF to biz sector: Continue work with gov’t on economic plans
FINANCE Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has called on the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) to carry on with the productive working relationship between the government and the private sector by organizing Sulong Pilipinas consultative forums beyond President Rodrigo Duterte’s term. Dominguez thanked the PCCI, led by its president, Ambassador Benedicto Yujuico, for the […]
Shell, Grab tie up to provide drivers perks, incentives
DOWNSTREAM oil refining and marketing business company Pilipinas Shell has partnered with Grab Philippines in its operations in Metro Cebu as part of the mobility efforts to spur economic activity amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Through the partnership, Grab riders and drivers will reap the benefits of discounts and perks every time they gas up in […]