Santos, Mosqueda complete twin kills

Alexie Santos and Sebastian Mosqueda put on a strong performance to nail two titles each while Cebu’s Hannah Espinosa reigned in the girls’ 18-and-under class in the Palawan Pawnshop age-group tennis circuit presented by Babolat at the Consolacion Tennis Courts in Cebu yesterday. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true,"data_track_addressbar":true,"data_track_textcopy":true,"ui_atversion":"300"}; var... 

Tennis in Cebu

Local bets Hannah Espinosa, Shyne Villareal and Arthur Craig Pantino brace for a tough showdown with counterparts from Bacolod, Puerto Princesa and the NCR as the Palawan Pawnshop age-group tennis circuit unfolds today at Consolacion Tennis Courts in Cebu City. Espinosa banners the field in the girls’ 18-and-under, Villareal gains the top seeding in the girls’ 16-and-U and Pantino... 

Independent opposition

The Senate– dominated by the rich, powerful political clans, and landed elite– may have one ordinary person identified with the “left”, after the May 13 elections as member. Teodoro “Teddy” Casiño, 44, who stands out as the main opposition candidate for the Senate maybe The ONE. Incoming search terms:college editors guild of the philippines (1)Kalibo aklan philippines... 

‘Crising’ leaves 2 people dead

Philippines – At least two people died while more than 120,000 people were affected after tropical depression “Crising“ pounded Mindanao with heavy rains in the past days. A report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), identified the two fatalities as 43-year old Erwin Campana, from Montevista in Compostela Valley; and Francisco Digaynon... 

Philippines ‘Top Destination’ in China

Manila, Philippines – The Philippines won one of the “Best Tourist Destinations” Awards at the 2012 Oriental Morning Post’s Annual World Travel – Special Trips Awards, based on a consumer survey. The “Oriental Morning Post” is one of the top news dailies in Shanghai, focusing on business and financial stories. Incoming search terms:philippine most tourist arrivals 2013... 

Sinclair cagefest set next month

Manila, Philippines – A nationwide, under-22 basketball tournament featuring a huge field of 180 teams is set for a grand launching starting next month. Dubbed the `Sinclair Paints Basketball Super League’, the meet will run for four months from February 23 to June 2 and covers eight different areas from as far as Southern Mindanao all the way to the National Capital Region.  Read More »

Feast of the Sto. Nino

Manila, Philippines – The Feast of the Sto. Niño is in the heart of many Filipino families. When the Spaniards arrived in Cebu in 1521, an image of the Sto. Niño was presented to Humanay, wife of Rajah Humabon, after they pledged their allegiance to Spain and were baptized into the Roman Catholic faith. Incoming search terms:feast of sto nino (15)Most beautiful places in the philippines... 

Victories in sports, beauty contests

Manila, Philippines – THE legendary victories of Filipinos in sports and beauty contests are indeed developing positive impact and image for the Philippines. Sports carries higher significance in skills, discipline, healthful body and well-being. While beauty contest’s represent refinement many aspect of life, radiance in personality, culture, education, intelligence and other... 

Kalibo bettor hits P30-M jackpot

Philippines – Another lottery punter has joined the unofficial “Instant Millionaires’ Club,“ as a punter in Kalibo, Aklan, hit Monday Grand Lotto 6/55′s P30 million jackpot.  Read More »

315 hot spots in Visayas

By AARON B. RECUENCO Philippines – Police forces in Western Visayas are on tight watch on a total of 315 barangays in the region where violent confrontation would likely occur before and during the 2013 midterm elections.  Read More »