Philippines

Friday, the Japanese government donated around PHP7 million worth of gymnastics equipment to the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) through its Grant Aid for Cultural Grassroots Programme. Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko and GAP President Cynthia Carrion conducted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the GAP Training Center at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila. World …

A photo of James Reid and Issa Pressman holding hands reignited romance speculations. Issa shared photographs and videos on Instagram of her and James attending Harry Styles’ concert at the Manila Arena. Nadine Lustre’s ex-boyfriend and Yassi Pressman’s sister were spotted holding hands in one of the images. Instagram users quickly commented on Issa’s post. “Kailangan pa ni Harry mag …

Manny Pacquiao wants to fight Conor McGregor when he returns to the ring this summer, according to Eddie Hearn. Other names, including Chris Eubank Jr. and Kell Brook, have been floated as potential opponents for Benn, but Hearn has stated unequivocally that Pacquiao is ready to end his retirement and face Benn. Benn’s next fight is scheduled to be announced …

As BTS member Jungkook listened to Zack Tabudlo’s song “Give Me Your Forever,” the Filipino singer-songwriter is ecstatic. Tuesday, March 14: During his livestream on the Weverse website, the K-pop star performed the song after a Filipino fan requested it. “Please listen to ‘Give Me Your Forever’ by Zack Tabudlo, I think you’ll enjoy it,” wrote Twitter user kookobviously. Videos …

Adobo is the first Filipino dish to be featured on the Google Doodle platform. “Adobo is an integral component of Filipino history. It is a growing, well-liked comfort food or culinary style that transcends all economic barriers. For adobo, the original Filipino food, to be featured as a Google Doodle is a Pinoy Pride moment,” said Mervin Wenke, Head of …

The Third Division of the Supreme Court has dismissed the rape and lasciviousness charges against television host Vhong Navarro for lack of probable cause, according to a report on “24 Oras” and a copy of the court decision. In a ruling issued on February 8 and made public on March 13, the Supreme Court “reversed and set aside” the July …

The prestige of wearing such a flamboyant outfit and having a line of stewardesses after you at the airport, as well as the honour of serving the public while receiving the proper income and benefits, make being a pilot one of those professions with high compensation benefits. Depending on the airline, such as Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines, and Philippine Airlines, …

Tom Cruise’s recent appearance on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier in the Adriatic Sea marked his return to the maritime duty, much like his on-screen role. The Navy stated in a release that the actor visited the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush earlier this month and watched the Oscar-nominated film with sailors in the hangar bay. “I am positive …

Miley Cyrus is celebrating the release of her eighth studio album, Endless Summer Vacation, by singing the lead single “Flowers” and several other tracks in a new Disney+ special. The musical event, entitled Miley Cyrus: Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions), is now available on Disney+ and, according to the streaming service, “offers insight into her upcoming album and her current …

In the first quarter of 2023, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and senior Cabinet officials participated in the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED). The earthquake exercise, which began at 2:00 p.m. at Malacaan Palace, began at 2:00 p.m. Marcos was joined by Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Hubert Guevara, Presidential Special Assistant Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr., National Security Advisor Eduardo Ao, …