Showing posts with label Philippines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Philippines. Show all posts
Friday, August 30, 2013
Philippine Olympic Committee named 152 athletes to compete in SEA Games
A total of 152 athletes have been initially named to the Philippine team that will compete in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in December.
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) bared the partial roster yesterday and said another 100 athletes may be included in the list pending the result of their performances in the coming weeks, said POC chairman Tom Carrasco yesterday.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Philippines finished 12th at Asian Youth Games 2013
On a scale of one to 10, chef-de-mission Nathaniel “Tac” Padilla gave all the Filipino athletes that vied in the second Asian Youth Games here a perfect score.
“Definitely, they all get a 10,” said Padilla yesterday at the close of the 45-nation event among 2,641 athletes aged 14 to 17 years.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Why Philippines should bid to host 2023 Basketball World Cup?
Everyone's still on a high from Gilas Pilipinas' silver medal finish in the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship. But not only has our team delivered, but from what I can see, so have our organizers.
If you'll recall, Lebanon was supposed to host this event, but FIBA moved it to the Philippines because nearby Syria was, and still is, embroiled in a nasty civil war. It turned out to be an even better move since Lebanon was suspended by FIBA and their team forbidden from playing in the Asian championship.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
FLASH BACK: When Philippines ruled Asian basketball
Before the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) was the center of the Filipino’s cage universe, there were two Asian competitions which hogged the headlines. The first was the Asian Games, held every 4 years, and the Asian Basketball Confederation (ABC), held every 2 years.
The Philippines was the best basketball nation in Asia, and a 7th placer in the 1956 Olympics. The country’s dominance was keyed by the imposing Carlos Loyzaga, who was matchless at both ends of the court.
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Philippines vs South Korea: Basketball History
When it comes to bringing tears to the eyes of Filipino fans, the most dramatic Koreanovelas have nothing on the South Korean national basketball team.
South Korea has been responsible for the most pain for the Philippine team when it comes to international basketball. The Philippines has not won against South Korea in a high-level basketball match since the 1985 Asian Basketball Championship.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
China published new '10-dash line map' vs Philippines
The Philippines has protested China's recent publication of a new "10-dash line" map that places sprawling offshore territories it claims within Beijing's "national boundaries," officials said Friday.
In a confidential June 7, 2013 note verbale handed to the Chinese Embassy in Manila, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it "protests the reference to those dash lines as China's national boundaries."
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
The Philippines will pull out of the SEA Games ?
The Philippines has threatened to pull out of the Southeast Asian Games if the current rules on the selection of sports to be played are not revised, amended or corrected.
Top Filipino sports officials are already up in arms with the way organizers of the 27th SEA Games in Myanmar in December have allegedly tried to influence the overall results.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
San Miguel Beermen to represent Philippines at FIBA Asia Champions Cup?
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas will seek clarification from FIBA Asia about a possible stint for ASEAN Basketball League champion San Miguel Beer to the FIBA Asia Champions Cup.
SBP deputy executive director Bernie Atienza told InterAKTV that the organization will write a letter asking FIBA Asia about an automatic berth for the Beermen for the Champions Cup, a club competition for top teams all over the region.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Philippines almost ready to host FIBA Asia Championship in August
The Philippines has been pronounced ready for the hosting of the FIBA Asia championship a little less than three months before the games begin on August 1.
Samahang Basketbol Ng Pilipinas deputy executive director Bernie Atienza announced in last Friday’s SCOOP Sa Kamayan session that his association headed by president Manuel V. Pangilinan is 90 percent ready to stage the 16-nation tournament that serves as the qualifying for the 2014 FIBA World Cup set in Spain.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Philippine Azkals defeats HongKong in friendly match (VIDEO)
The Philippine national men’s football team, Philippine Azkals, survived a late surge from HongKong to get away with a 1-0 victory in an international friendly match Tuesday night at the Mong Kok Stadium in the territory.
Playing through the rain, the Azkals didn’t have a perfect start after allowing Hong Kong to sneak in some chances at the goal. The hosts then found a brilliant shot at the 11th minute, but it was deflected by goalkeeper Neil Etheridge.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Philippines told China: Don’t tell us what to do within our territory
No other country could tell the Philippines what it can and cannot do within its territory.
Its message getting sharper, the Philippines told China, on Thursday, to keep its hands off the country’s sovereign affairs in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) after Chinese Ambassador Ma Keqing expressed concerns that the country might be building more structures in the Ayungin Shoal.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Philippine Azkals drop to 144th in the latest FIFA World Rankings
After grabbing a historic high in the world football ladder, the Philippine Football team ,Philippine Azkals, dropped one spot in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday.
The Azkals moved to 144th from the country’s all-time high ranking at 143rd last month to tie Kazakhstan in the ladder. The Philippines, however, still remained as the third best team in Southeast Asia behind Vietnam (132nd) and Thailand (142nd).
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Globe Launches First Online Telco Community in the Philippines
Globe Telecom recently launched the first comprehensive online telco community in the Philippines that will enable both Globe and non-Globe users to explore, answer, and learn about its products and services.
Powered by Lithium Technologies, the world leader in Social Customer Experience, the Globe Community (community.globe.com.ph) is a social portal uniquely designed to encourage knowledge-sharing of Globe products and services with other users on various topics like account-related concerns, service-usage tips, and other topics about its products and services.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Philippines June Macasaet wins Manhunt International 2012 title
Philippine delegate June Macasaet won the Manhunt International 2012 title last night, November 9, in Bangkok, Thailand. This is the first Manhunt International title for the Philippines
He beats 52 other gorgeous men from different countries during the pageant finale held last night at Bangkok's The Scala Theatre.
June Macasaet is a 27-year-old , professional model in the Philippines. He has made it to Cosmo's 69 Bachelors 2012 list last September. He also joined the Century Tuna Superbods Search earlier this year where he finished as 1st Runner Up.
Friday, October 5, 2012
DOT Launched "It's More Fun In The Philippines" Official AVP
The Department of Tourism has launched the official Audio Video Presentation (AVP) of the sensational campaign “It’s More Fun in the Philippines.”
The AVP which runs for 2 minute and 42 seconds highlights the country’s world famous tourist attractions such as the Mayon Volcano in Albay, the Chocolate Hills in Bohol and Boracay, which was named world’s best island by international travel magazine Travel + Leisure.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Philippines' Chance To Host FIBA Asia Championship Cup Still Alive
The Philippines’ bid to host next year’s FIBA Asia Championship is not yet completely dead, according to Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director Sonny Barrios.
“There’s still a chance,” Barrios said. “We’re still keeping an open mind about the hosting of the FIBA Asia Championship, but we’ve set a time table for this.”
Last week, FIBA Asia awarded the rights to host next year’s championship, which serves as qualifier to the 2014 FIBA World Cup, to Lebanon. This was even though the Philippine contingent pulled out all the stops for its bid, with SBP president Manuel V. Pangilinan leading the presentation.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Lebanon, not Philippines, To Host 2013 FIBA Asia Championship Cup
Lebanon, and not the Philippines, will host the FIBA Asia Men’s Basketball Championship next year.
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director Sonny Barrios disclosed the news to InterAKTV shortly after the FIBA Asia executive committee informed them that Lebanon was granted the hosting rights for the FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifier.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
11 Pinoy Olympians to compete in 2012 London Olympics
In only span of 1 month, the most-known sports competition in the world,
the 2012 London Olympics will start. London, United Kingdom will be the
host for this year Summer Olympics.
And this competition will be graced by different athletes and delegates
from different country around the world including The Philippines. This
year, 11 Pinoy Athletes will fly to London to compete for 2012 London
Olympics and hopefully, they could bring home the first Olympic Gold
Medal of the Philippines.
Here are the 11 Pinoy Olympians for 2012 London Olympics:
Jasmine Alkhaldi, 19 years old from Paranaque City will compete in Swimming at 100 M Freestyle Category. Her Achievements are: (A) Gold Medalist in 2011 SOUTHEAST ASIAN AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS 3 (B) BEST TIME IN THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (3) Bronze Medalist - 2010 SINGAPORE NATIONAL AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS 2.
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Also in Swimming at 200 M Freestyle Category is Jessie Khing Lacuna. He
is 18 years old from Bulacan. His Achievements are: (A) 6 GOLD MEDALS IN
THE 2ND PHILIPPINE NATIONAL GAMES (B) BEST TIME IN THE 2011 WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIPS.
In Athletics, Marestella Torres, 32 years old from Negros Oriental will
compete in Long Jump Women Category. Her Achievements are: (A) 4-TIME
SOUTHEAST ASIAN GAMES LONG JUMP DEFENDING CHAMPION (B) 2009 ASIAN
ATHLETICS LONG JUMP CHAMPION (C) COMPETED IN THE 2008 BEIJING OLYMPIC
GAMES.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Forbes Magazine Names 40 Richest Filipinos (2012 List)
Forbes Magazine has just released its 2012 list of the 40 Richest People
in the Philippines. SM tycoon Henry Sy retained his spot as the
country's richest person with an impressive net worth of $9.1 billion
.But the country’s biggest gainer was Enrique Razon Jr., who became a
billionaire just last year with $1.6 billion and is now the country’s
third-richest person, worth $3.6 billion. He made his first fortune in
ports, taking over the family business, International Container Terminal
Services, at 27. He turned ICTS into one of the largest port operators
in Asia, then expanded into Europe, North America and the Middle East.
There are three newcomers: Lucio and Susan Co, a husband-and-wife team
who join the ranks of billionaires thanks to last September’s IPO of
their hypermarket chain Puregold Price Club. Another debutant is
38-year-old civil engineer Michael Cosiquien, who took his building
company Megawide Construction public last year and saw its stock triple.
Two from 2011 missed this year’s $140 million cut off: Luis Virata of Nickel Asia and media tycoon Eugenio Lopez.
Here is the complete list of Forbes 40 richest people in the Philippines (2012):
Friday, May 18, 2012
Philippine oil firm to start drilling at disputed Recto Bank next year
MANILA - Philippine oil firm said Thursday it would start drilling next year at a potentially massive natural gas field at a reef in the South China Sea also claimed by China.
The drilling of "two appraisal wells" at Reed Bank - also called Recto Bank - will be carried out by August 2013, said Philex Petroleum chairman Manuel Pangilinan.
"We need to do a lot before we know the amount of resources beneath those waters," he told stockholders.
His comments come amid high tension with China over territorial disputes in the South China Sea, with Manila and Beijing locked in a standoff over the Scarborough Shoal.
Philex Petroleum said last month the field at Reed Bank could hold 4.66 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of gas, nearly twice as much as the Philippines' largest known deposits.
China claims almost all of the South China Sea, including the Reed Bank, which is about 148 kilometres (92 miles) off the Philippine island of Palawan and which the Philippines claims as its territory.
Last year the Philippines accused Chinese vessels of harassing an exploration vessel off Reed Bank, and Manila has repeatedly accused China of aggressive actions in disputed waters.
Pangilinan also said he met with officials of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) in Beijing recently to discuss their offer to jointly develop the Reed Bank field.
But he said that other big companies had also approached Philex, adding that his firm would need the help of a major oil company as a partner to develop the Reed Bank.
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