THE PHILIPPINES has set a target of qualifying three or four weightlifters to next year’s Paris Olympics, the sport’s federation said. Apart from Tokyo Games gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo, the Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas (SWP) is hoping that Elreen Ando, Vanessa Sarno and Kristel Macrohon also earn berths to the games. Ms. Diaz-Naranjo has a […]
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Thailand routs Philippine Azkals, 4-0
HOLDER Thailand proved too much for the Philippines and hacked out a 4-0 shutout that severely jeopardized the youthful Azkals’ AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup semifinal bid Monday night in Pathum Thani. Ace striker Teerasil Dangda delivered a pinpoint header just three minutes in and converted his spot kick in the 41st to give War Elephants […]
10 firecracker-related injuries reported in CV after Christmas
THE Department of Health in Central Visayas logged 10 cases of firework-related injuries as of Dec. 26, 2022. Of the 10 cases, nine were recorded in Cebu and one in Bohol. The figure is relatively low compared to the data recorded as of Jan. 7, 2021, wherein 24 cases were logged. The DOH said the […]
Minnesota Vikings rally to biggest comeback in NFL history, edge Indianapolis Colts in overtime
THE MINNESOTA Vikings pulled off the biggest comeback in National Football League (NFL) history on Saturday when they rallied from a 33-0 halftime deficit to beat the visiting Indianapolis Colts 39-36 in overtime. Minnesota, who trailed 36-7 with under five minutes to play in the third quarter, put the finishing touches on the comeback when […]
CSB forces winner-take-all Game 3 of NCAA S98 Finals
COLLEGE of St. Benilde (CSB) responded to coach Charles Tiu’s repeated pleas to play tough as it showed incredible grit lacking last time and humbled and tamed a once mighty Letran, 76-71, yesterday in forcing a deciding Game Three in NCAA Season 98 at the Ynares Center. It took a couple of spectacular efforts by […]
Dengue cases still up in Central Visayas
CENTRAL Visayas has logged more than 15,000 dengue cases, at least three cases of rubella and three measles cases from Jan. 1 to Oct. 29, 2022, according to an update posted by the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH 7) on Friday, Nov. 4. In the month of October alone, the region recorded an additional […]
Astros defeat Phillies, 5-2 to even World Series, 1-1
HOUSTON — Framber Valdez carried a shutout into the seventh inning and Alex Bregman slugged a two-run home run as the host Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on Saturday in Game 2 of the World Series. The Astros squared the best-of-seven series at 1-1 with Game 3 set for Monday in Philadelphia. Mr. […]
Sinopec Achieved Good Performance for the First Three Quarters of 2022
EQS Newswire / 28/10/2022 / 17:29 UTC+8 Press release (For immediate release) Sinopec Achieved Good Performance for the First Three Quarters of 2022 (28 October 2022, Hong Kong, China) China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (“Sinopec Corp.” or the “Company”) (HKEX: 00386; SSE: 600028) today announced its unaudited results for the nine months […]
Continuous optimization of oil and gas industrial chain to ensure safe and stable supply of oil and gas resources PetroChina’s Operating Results Improved Steadily in the First Three Quarters of 2022
EQS Newswire / 27/10/2022 / 17:47 UTC+8 Continuous optimization of oil and gas industrial chain to ensure safe and stable supply of oil and gas resources PetroChina’s Operating Results Improved Steadily in the First Three Quarters of 2022 (Beijing, 27 October 2022) – PetroChina Company Limited (“PetroChina” or the “Company”, HKSE: 00857; SSE: […]
Three Garden Road Attains BEAM Plus Platinum with Hong Kong’s Highest Score
HONG KONG, Oct 17, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Three Garden Road, one of the landmark properties owned by Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (“Champion REIT” or the “Trust”; stock code: 2778), has awarded the Platinum rating under BEAM Plus for Existing Buildings V.2.0. with the highest score in Hong Kong. Three Garden […]
Underdog Phillies slay Braves, advance to NLCS
BRANDON Marsh hit a three-run homer in the second inning Saturday afternoon for the host Philadelphia Phillies, who never looked back in Game 4 of a National League Division Series as they eliminated the defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves, 8-3. The Phillies, who finished 14 games behind the 101-win, division-champion Braves in the NL […]
Gerrit Cole, Yankees take down Guardians in Game 1 of ALDS
NEW YORK — Gerrit Cole pitched effectively into the seventh inning, Anthony Rizzo hit a two-run homer and the New York Yankees opened the American League Division Series (ALDS) with a 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night. Game 2 is Thursday in New York, where Cleveland’s Shane Bieber will oppose Nestor Cortes. […]
Carampatana Food-2012 demolishes Winzir-2013 to force winner-take-all in SHAABAA Division C semis
The Carampatana Food Corp.-2012 crushed the Winzir-2013, 107-58, in Game Two of the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Division C semifinals last Sunday at the Magis Eagles Arena in Canduman, Mandaue City. The victory forged a winner-take-all Game Three on Wednesday at the same venue. The winner of that game will move […]
Cinkir lifts Cebu FC to 2nd in PFL
TURKISH striker Arda Cinkir once again displayed his peak form after another impressive performance to lift Cebu FC to another victory over Maharlika Manila FC in the 2022 Philippines Football League (PFL).After a four-goal performance in his last match, Cinkir was The Gentle Giants lone scorer as they defeated Maharlika FC, 1-0, on Sept. 20 […]
PH suffers second straight loss in AFC U-20 Asian Cup Qualifiers
THE Philippines took an early lead after defender Martin Merino scored in the seventh minute.Thailand, however, scored the equalizer seven minutes later with a goal by Thanakrit Laorkai.Cebuano Kamir Amirul put the Philippines up ahead again with a 28th-minute goal.Thailand refused to lose and equalized in the 49th minute with a goal by Phuwanet Thongkhui.Substitute […]
Cebu FC faces Mendiola on Sept. 16
CEBU FC looks to close out the first round of the 2022 Philippines Football League (PFL) strong as it takes on Mendiola FC 1991 today at the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite.Cebu FC is currently on top form after winning two of its last three matches. The Gentle Giants are […]
Baltimore Orioles rally for 6-3 win against New York Yankees
RAMON Urias had three hits, including a two-run homer, to help the Baltimore Orioles rally for a 6-3 win against the visiting New York Yankees on Saturday night. Cedric Mullins had two hits and two RBIs. Jorge Mateo had two hits and scored two runs for the Orioles, who rallied from a 3-0 deficit against […]
China loan application for three rail projects ‘deemed canceled’; PPP, funding from other countries eyed
By Arjay L. Balinbin, Senior Reporter The Beijing funding commitment for Calamba-Bicol, Clark-Subic, and Mindanao railway projects is “deemed canceled” as China has been unresponsive to the Philippine government’s loan application since 2019, a Transport official said on Friday. “There was no explicit communication” from China indicating they were withdrawing their commitment to lend money […]
Maroon 5 returns to Manila in December
AMERICAN pop rock band Maroon 5 will return to Manila for a concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Dec. 8. The six-piece band — composed of Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael, James Valentine, Matt Flynn, PJ Morton, and Sam Farrar — is coming back to the Philippines after three years […]
Big Yellow returns with ‘Bakbakan sa Compostela’
THE Big Yellow Promotions, along with Team Seva, will host its first boxing show this month since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country in 2020.“Bakbakan sa Compostela” features a 10-bout card on July 16, 2022, at the Compostela Gym in Compostela, Cebu.The show is headlined by a six-rounder between unbeaten prospect John Vincent Pangga and […]