Tropical Cyclone “Jenny” (international name: Koinu) has intensified and was expected to reach typhoon strength last night as Signal No. 1 was hoisted over Batanes on Sunday afternoon, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 p.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Jenny …
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Probe pushed into PCG ‘removal’ of barrier in Scarborough Shoal
A Manila-based think tank called for an investigation into the “moro-moro” supposedly instigated by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) when it claimed that it “successfully removed” the floating barrier installed by their Chinese counterparts at the entrance of Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal). In a media briefing on Saturday in …
Read More »Tropical Storm ‘Jenny’ maintains strength, accelerates over PH sea
TROPICAL storm “Jenny” (international name Koinu) maintained its strength as it accelerated west-southwestward over the Philippine sea, the weather agency said Saturday. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the center of tropical storm Jenny was seen at 1,025 kilometers east of …
Read More »Levi’s and NewJeans — a perfect match
As global ambassadors for the Levi's, NewJeans joins the celebration of the brand's 150th anniversary. The wildly adored South Korean K-pop girl group and the brand are extending the celebration with a new campaign promoting the power and joy of authentic self-expression. With a new range of 501 fits and …
Read More »Mall of Asia — destination for K-Beauty addicts
Korean pop culture has not only captured the interest of music, film or TV drama enthusiasts in the Philippines. In recent years, even beauty connoisseurs started raving about Korean beauty — or K-beauty — products their favorite idols also use. It’s a world of Korean beauty at SM Mall of …
Read More »Shielding Filipino children from online sexual predators
A SENATE budget hearing earlier this week refocused attention on the online exploitation and sexual abuse of Filipino children, a social menace that continues to fester. Senators were shocked to learn from the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), an attached agency of the Department of Information and Communications Technology …
Read More »Brownlee on Hollis-Jefferson: He’s a likeable guy, but it’s all about competition
HANGZHOU: Justin Brownlee believes he won't have any problems dealing with Rondae Hollis-Jefferson's “friendliness” once the “ball goes up” for the Gilas Pilipinas-Jordan game in the 19th Asian Games on Saturday, September 30. His “80 to 85 percent” state of recovery from a foot surgery — as Gilas head coach …
Read More »UAAP Season 86 ignites in style
The University Athletic Association of the Philippines celebrated its return to a pre-pandemic setup with a glamorous Season 86 live opening ceremony at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday. The UAAP Season 86 opens with a bang with colorful performances on Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena …
Read More »Petecio eyes revenge in Olympic qualifying
HANGZHOU: It's on to the World Qualifying Tournament for Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Nesthy Petecio as she continues to seek a pathway to the Paris Olympiad in 2024. Petecio's dream of qualifying to the Summer Games next year via the 19th Asian Games here came to an early and abrupt …
Read More »Asian Games: Paalam advances to men’s boxing 57 kg quarterfinals
Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam advanced to the 19th Asian Games men's boxing 57 kg quarterfinals after dispatching Munarbek Seiitbek of Kyrgyzstan on Saturday, September 30. Paalam scored a majority decision win over Seiitbek at the HZ Gymnasium, earning a 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, 28-29 decision from four judges. Carlo Paalam …
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