Erik Spoelstra had a plan. He was going to finish college and head to the Philippines to play professional basketball in his mother’s homeland. He’d been watching games from that part of the world on VHS tapes for years and wanted to experience those atmospheres for himself.
Karl-Anthony Towns, Dominican Republic spoil record-breaking FIBA World Cup night for host Philippines
It was Karl-Anthony Towns and the Dominican Republic that had the last laugh against host-country Philippines in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
Diokno touts PH business ecosystem
FINANCE Secretary Benjamin Diokno highlighted the Philippines’ competitive investment ecosystem to the Indonesian business community during the Philippine Investment and Financial Briefing on …
Philippines wants to issue more digital IDs than cards as President takes active interest
The Philippines government says it will henceforth focus more on issuing the digital version of the PhilID, while physical cards are distributed later.
Internet infra investments pushed to bridge financial divide
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president, Quirino Governor Dax Cua, has underscored the importance of investing in internet connectivity infrastructure in bridging the financial …
Rising investor interest to accelerate RE growth in Philippines — report
The Philippines’ renewable energy sector is poised for accelerated growth as investor interest continued to rise, according to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). In a …
Bringing about a more financially free future through financial literacy
Financial literacy is vital for the stability of any economy. And for an emerging country like the Philippines, there needs to be a more concrete solution to make everyone aware of the importance …
Growing Tension with China Requires More Surveillance off the Philippines, Report Finds
With a U.S. Navy reconnaissance plane circling overhead, two resupply ships escorted by two Philippine Coast Guard vessels maneuvered their way through a Chinese naval blockade in a five-hour confrontation to bring food,
The World Cup will be a shining moment in the basketball-crazed Philippines
While played in three nations, the tournament will be centered in Manila, where the medal rounds will be held and the United States will play all its games.
‘Drag Race Philippines’ Q&A: Tiny Deluxe says, ‘Y’all missed so much’ because of early elimination
Tiny Deluxe made an early exit on “Drag Race Philippines” Season 2, ousted after a design challenge. But her personality made her an immediate standout. Her playful confessional interviews were among the most entertaining. (Tiny for “Pit Stop” host next season!)