Philippines

More ways to travel! Two new airlines bound to offer flights to and from NAIA • l!fe • The Philippine Star

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More ways to travel! Two new airlines bound to offer flights to and from NAIA • l!fe • The Philippine Star

Filipino travelers now have more ways to satisfy their wanderlust, as two new airlines have just launched into the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) announced on Thursday, Nov. 9, that Greater Bay Airlines and Batik Air are set to begin their operation at the country’s main gateway starting November. Hongkong-based … Read more

NBA and Setanta Sports’ multi year agreement to deliver live games and programming to fans in the Philippines • l!fe • The Philippine Star

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NBA and Setanta Sports’ multi year agreement to deliver live games and programming to fans in the Philippines • l!fe • The Philippine Star

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Setanta Sports Philippines Limited (Setanta Sports), a subsidiary of international sports television company Eurasian Broadcasting Enterprise Limited based in the UK, announced their multi-year agreement to deliver more than 120 NBA games each season through over-the-top streaming and pay television in the Philippines. The contract builds on the NBA’s … Read more

Lionel Messi wins record eighth trophy, news, Sam Kerr finishes second in Ballon d’Or Feminin, greatest of all time, Aitana Bonmati wins, Cristiano Ronaldo, full list, results

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Lionel Messi wins record eighth trophy, news, Sam Kerr finishes second in Ballon d’Or Feminin, greatest of all time, Aitana Bonmati wins, Cristiano Ronaldo, full list, results

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has finished second in the Ballon d’Or Féminin, the most prestigious individual award in football, while Lionel Messi won the men’s award for a record-extending eighth time. Kerr has finished in the top 10 every year since the women’s award was founded in 2018, and finished third in both of the … Read more

PH fabric is star of Oliver Tolentino’s latest Hollywood show

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PH fabric is star of Oliver Tolentino’s latest Hollywood show

Home > Entertainment Yong Chavez | TFC News Hollywood Oct 26 2023 06:11 PM Philippine fabrics claimed the spotlight at Oliver Tolentino’s show at the Los Angeles Fashion Week. Showcasing Filipino artistry in Hollywood is something of a mission for the designer since he opened his first U.S. shop in 2009. His latest runway event … Read more

US renews warning it will defend Philippines after incidents with Chinese vessels in South China Sea

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US renews warning it will defend Philippines after incidents with Chinese vessels in South China Sea

The United States renewed a warning Monday that it would defend the Philippines in case of an armed attack under a 1951 treaty, after Chinese ships blocked and collided with two Filipino vessels off a contested shoal in the South China Sea. Commodore Jay Tarriela (2nd R), spokesman of Philippine Coast Guard for the West … Read more

Public trust: the role of the private sector in exploring digital currency

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Public trust: the role of the private sector in exploring digital currency

“Modern money is backed by a series of institutions, mostly housed in central banks. Its value rests on confidence. The value of money requires not just the belief of the public at a point in time but, critically, the consent of the public at all times … When it comes to money, the consent and … Read more

Philippines Says Two Boats Collided With China Vessels

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Philippines Says Two Boats Collided With China Vessels

The Philippines said two of its vessels collided with Chinese boats during a mission to deliver supplies to a South China Sea outpost. A China Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippines-contracted resupply boat at about 6:04 a.m. Sunday approximately 13.5 nautical miles (about 25 kilometers) east-northeast of the outpost, the Philippine task force for … Read more

Marcos Bid to Challenge China on Disputed Shoal Pressures US

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Marcos Bid to Challenge China on Disputed Shoal Pressures US

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. spent the first 15 months of his term working with the US and its allies to counter China’s incursions in the South China Sea. Now, his government is taking the fight more directly to Beijing in a move that could force the US to make some tough choices. Marcos this … Read more

Is modified keto the key to weight loss? • l!fe • The Philippine Star

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Is modified keto the key to weight loss? • l!fe • The Philippine Star

Who has not heard of the keto diet? While it has been around since the 1930s, it has gained buzz in the last few years. Personally, I have never tried it but I know many who swear by it despite the many warnings from health professionals.  After seeing my cousin in Los Angeles, who I … Read more

Biden’s Asean Snub Prompts Soul-Searching Over Relevance, Neutral Strategy

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Biden’s Asean Snub Prompts Soul-Searching Over Relevance, Neutral Strategy

When Southeast Asia’s annual summit was expanded to include the US more than a decade ago, it assured an often neglected region a regular audience with the sitting president. Not this year. Joe Biden will skip the summit hosted by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Jakarta starting Tuesday, prompting former top diplomats in … Read more