Emmanuel “Jimuel” Pacquiao Jr., the eldest son of Manny Pacquiao, is finally stepping into the ring as a professional. He will make his debut in the co-main event of Manny Pacquiao Promotions’ first US fight card on November 29 (November 30 in Manila) at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California. He faces fellow first-timer…
A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer, JS Harusame (DD-102), arrived at the Naval Operating Base in Subic, Zambales for a three-day goodwill visit. The Philippine Navy welcomed the ship with arrival honors. The visit comes after the Philippine Fleet’s recent trip to Yokosuka. The Navy said the stop aims to strengthen ties between the two…
Tyler Herro dropped 29 points and Bam Adebayo posted 17 points with 11 boards as Miami slipped past Milwaukee, 106-103, in an NBA Cup matchup on Wednesday night. The victory marked Erik Spoelstra’s 800th regular-season win, making him only the 17th coach in league history to reach the milestone and just the third to do…
Jimm’s Coffee Kapehan Plus continues to grow its presence in the country with the help of its brand ambassador, Coco Martin. The brand is now under Mega Prime Foods Inc. (MPFI), which acquired it in May 2024 from Goldshine Pharmaceuticals Inc., the Filipino company that created Jimm’s Coffee back in 1995. Coco Martin has been…
Entrepreneurs now have a guide to registering with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). SEC, in a press release on Wednesday, said the improved SEC Academy platform, academy.sec.gov.ph. guides users on the step-by-step process in company registration through the Electronic Simplified Processing of Application for Registration of Company (eSPARC) to ensure their compliance with requirements…
GoTyme Bank, backed by the Gokongwei group and one of the BSP-licensed digital banks, plans to boost its customer base to 11 million and increase its loan portfolio by at least half in 2026. GoTyme CEO Nathanial Clarke said the bank expects to hit 10 million users by mid-2026, earlier than the five-year timeline first…
ILOILO CITY — Uswag Ilonggo Representative James “Jojo” Ang vowed to clear his name after being named in a national government probe into alleged irregularities in flood control projects. The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) recommended charges against Ang and several other lawmakers for their reported ties to contractors. In a statement, Ang said he…
Luka Doncic exploded for 43 points, 13 assists, and nine rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers rolled past the Clippers 135-118 on Tuesday, securing the top spot in West Group B of the NBA Cup. Doncic scored 24 of his points in the first quarter alone and sank a season-best seven three-pointers. Austin Reaves added…
ILOILO CITY – The Sangguniang Panlungsod (city council) here is eyeing an ordinance requiring the establishment of an early identification and intervention program for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Under the proposed ordinance, the program will have developmental screening services, referral pathways, and intervention services as components, targeting children below 18…
ROME – Filipino ultrarunner Rex Brillantes etched his name into endurance sports history after completing one of the world’s most brutal ultramarathons—The Authentic Pheidippides Run, a 490-kilometer race from Athens to Sparta and back, with a punishing 98-hour cutoff. Held from Nov. 20 to 24, the 9th edition of the event tested 68 elite ultrarunners from…