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MANILA, Philippine – Argentinian polo star Bartolome Castagnola scored 11 goals, and Filipino sportsman and team owner Mikee Romero delivered the coup de grace as the Globalport Polo team crushed Park Place, 15-10, on Sunday in one of the weekend matches that kicked off the C. V. Whitney Cup at the National Polo Center in Wellington, Florida. It was a historic win for Globalport, and Romero, the first Filipino player and who scored a goal in the event, the opening leg of three prestigious events making up the Gauntlet of Polo, the triple crown of “the sport of kings.” Organized by […]…

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MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Rice prices at the Mandaue City Public Market have recently dropped by as much as P1 to P15 per kilogram, depending on the variety and brand. Current prices now range from P40 to P59 per kilogram, with some of the lowest prices include Broken Lion Local priced at P40, Broken Jasmin at P43, Premium Rice at P46, and Bagong Ani at P45. Vendors note that these prices were previously as high as P50. Rice vendors noted that the price reduction began last week.  “Niubos ang presyo sa supplier, maong amo sad ning giubos,” said rice vendor […]…

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MANILA, Philippines – Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the power of culture and history in shaping modern Filipino identity at the relaunch of the National Archives of the Philippines’ (NAP) archival exhibition, “Manila: Nexus of Empire,” which explores Manila’s significant role as the heart of Spanish influence in Asia from the 16th to the 19th century. “When the Spanish arrived, they did not discover Manila, they encountered it: a city already vibrant with commerce, diplomacy, and cultural exchange,” Legarda asserted. “But here lies the paradox: even under domination, Manila shaped the empire as much as the empire sought to shape Manila,” said […]…

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MANILA, Philippines — Nine years ago, Sherwin Meneses used to be one of the promising young coaches in the collegiate ranks when he handled his alma mater Adamson in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament from 2012 to 2016.  Away from his school, Meneses made his own mark when he was tasked to take over the Creamline Cool Smashers from coach Tai Bundit in the PVL in 2022, winning seven titles including a historic grand slam last year — the first since the league had three conferences in one season. The most successful professional volleyball coach now faces a new challenge […]…

Keep on reading: Sherwin Meneses raring for UAAP return with NU unfazed by pressure

Love speaks in many languages, but at The Mall | NUSTAR, it speaks through carefully curated gifts that transcend the ordinary.      This Valentine’s Day, forget the conventional approach to gift-giving. Instead, explore presents that evoke specific emotions and create lasting memories. From timeless jewels to adventure gear, here’s your guide to finding that perfect expression of love.   For The ‘Forever Yours’ Gift When words fall short, let jewelry speak. The Mall | NUSTAR’s luxury jewelry boutiques offer pieces that embody eternal commitment.  Chow Tai Fook This Valentine’s Day, celebrate love with exquisite pieces that capture romance and […]…

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — A welder was apprehended with P13.6 million worth of suspected shabu in his possession during an anti-illegal drugs operation in Sitio Kamanggahan, Brgy. Labangon, Cebu City on the early hours of Wednesday, February 12. The arrested suspect was identified as 49-year-old alias “Sherman,” a welder and a resident of the barangay. Sherman was apprehended at around 1:35 a.m. on Wednesday. The drug bust was conducted by agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7), together with Naval Forces Central, Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit, and Labangon Police Station. READ:  Cebu City ‘drug den’ […]…

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Margarita Forés was remembered by her colleagues in the food industry, and among them were Chef Tatung, Erwan Heussaff and Abi Marquez who regard the late chef as an inspiration and a true icon. Chef Tatung honored Forés, whose artistry, dedication and love for food, he said, were “unparalleled.” “The culinary world is mourning the loss of a true icon, Gaita Forés. The passionate advocate of Filipino cuisine and an inspiration to so many leaves behind a legacy that will continue to shape the industry for generations,” he wrote on his Facebook page. Heussaff, a known personality in the local […]…

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The UAAP Season 87 men’s and women’s volleyball tournaments fire off on February 15. Games are held Wednesday, Saturdays and Sundays as the first round of the volleyball action runs until March 16. The NU Lady Bulldogs are the defending champions of the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament, winning the crown after beating UST Golden Tigresses last season. Their men’s counterparts, meanwhile, are trying to win a fifth straight title this season. READ: UAAP teams go overseas to prepare for Season 87 volleyball battle Venues for the first round are Mall of Asia Arena, Filoil EcoOil Arena and Smart Araneta Coliseum. […]…

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MANILA, Philippines — Critics of the government’s social welfare programs should stop their criticisms since a recent survey showed that an overwhelming number of Filipinos vouched for these initiatives, according to lawmakers. In a joint statement on Wednesday, three House leaders made the appeal citing the Social Weather Stations (SWS) and Pulse Asia survey results, which showed that 80 to 90 percent of Filipino respondents found them beneficial. “Let’s listen to our fellow Filipinos. They support the social welfare programs, and these are helping them. Enough, stop the criticism,” Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr. said in Filipino. He pointed […]…

Keep on reading: Solons to critics: Most Filipinos support gov’t social welfare programs

MANILA, Philippines—With Gilas Pilipinas a hectic schedule, Tim Cone brought in some reliable faces to help the national team prepare for its training camp in Doha, Qatar and the third leg of the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers. Justin Brownlee and Troy Rosario were given days off by the Gilas coaching staff to recover from Ginebra’s hectic quarterfinals series against Meralco, so Cone brought him some of his role players at the Gin Kings to help with scrimmages READ: Gilas Pilipinas gets things going ahead of Doha friendlies, qualifiers Ralph Cu, who was once a practice player for Gilas, answered […]…

Keep on reading: RJ Abarrientos, Ralph Cu step in as practice players for Gilas