Hanoi — As Vietnam finalizes its lineup for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand this December, some of its athletes are facing an unusual hurdle before stepping onto the track: gender verification tests. The Viet Nam Athletics Federation confirmed that select members of the national squad will undergo SRY gene testing, a procedure used…
FinTech Alliance Philippines, the country’s largest network of fintech and digital innovators, has thrown its full support behind Senate Bill No. 1330 or the “Blockchain the Budget Bill,” authored by Senator Bam Aquino. The group is also urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to certify the measure as urgent, stressing its potential to transform government transparency…
How do you make a championship team even better? That’s the question San Miguel Beer coach Leo Austria is keeping in his back pocket as the Beermen gear up for the PBA Season 50 Draft this Sunday at the MOA Music Hall. SMB holds the ninth overall pick, a spot that doesn’t guarantee a dream…
Fresh from her historic run at the US Open, Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala is riding a wave of momentum as she enters the Guadalajara Open in Mexico. The 20-year-old has broken into the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) live rankings at No. 70, a significant leap that signals her growing presence on the world stage….
From the bright lights of New York to the high altitude of Mexico, Alex Eala isn’t slowing down. Days after carving her name into Philippine tennis history at the US Open, the 20-year-old star is setting her sights on the Guadalajara Open, bringing with her the confidence of a trailblazer and the hunger of a…
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Monday slammed former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan district engineer Henry Alcantara for negligence in approving anomalous flood control projects and for admitting to frequenting casinos while in government service. During the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s motu proprio inquiry, Alcantara admitted his failure…
Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City (PNA file photo) The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will develop a blueprint that will transform the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center in Quezon City into a vibrant and multi-purpose space for recreation and physical fitness. PSC Chair Patrick Gregorio and DENR Secretary Raphael…
BTS’ influence shows no signs of fading, even during their temporary break from group activities. Their 2021 collaboration with Coldplay, My Universe, has officially surpassed 1.5 billion streams on Spotify, Big Hit Music confirmed this week. It’s the second BTS track to cross the massive threshold, joining Dynamite in the billion-streams club. The milestone feels…
Seoul is doubling down on its status as the global capital of K-pop with the construction of Seoul Arena, a massive cultural landmark designed to rival the world’s top performance venues. The arena, currently rising in Dobong-gu, northeastern Seoul, is scheduled to open in the first half of 2027. Once completed, it will be the…
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