Korean War veteran still waits for Purple Heart medal after 70 years
ST. PETER, Minn. (AP) — Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War — he still has shrapnel embedded in his thigh.
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Young Filipinas thrash Indonesia in AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup debut
MANILA, Philippines — Four Filipinas scored for the Philippine U17 women’s national football team in their debut performance at the 2024 AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup, as they drubbed host country Indonesia, 6-1, at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium on Monday.
Video Streaming Subscriptions Reach Record Levels in Southeast Asia, Representing Rebound – Report
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The video-on-demand streaming sector in Southeast Asia delivered record subscription numbers and subscription revenues in the first quarter of the year, according to a new study. Those trends represent recovery after a tough 2023. Data from consultancy firm Media Partners Asia and its AMPD research affiliate showed VOD usage at a barely changed 96.3 minutes in the five Southeast Asian countries studied (Singapore, Thailand, The Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia). Total paying subscriptions reached 48.5 million, representing net additions of 652,000 quarter-on-quarter and 1.6 million year-on-year.
Tabuena ties for 16th in Korea; Que ends up 12th in Thailand
MANILA, Philippines -- Miguel Tabuena encountered late-round woes and closed out with an even par 71, finishing tied for 16th in the Maekyung Open Golf Championship won by Hongtaek Kim via playoff in South Korea Sunday.
WATCH: Fil-Canadian Manny Jacinto joins Star Wars series 'The Acolyte'
MANILA, Philippines — It is the fourth of May weekend, and in true "Star Wars" fashion, Filipino-Canadian Manny Jacinto invites viewers to watch his upcoming starrer "The Acolyte."
Essence of Olympic solidarity
LONDON – There is growing concern that the Paris Olympics may be tainted by disunity, terrorism and social unrest as malevolents could exploit a global platform to propagate their ends at the expense of sports. It’s a reality in today’s world to address issues that may lead to serious safety problems. No doubt, IOC and Paris organizers are making sure no untoward incidents will ruin the conduct of the Games.
‘We must be ready to respond to China’s expansion claims’
PEARL HARBOR – With China becoming bolder in its expansionist bid, the United States and its allies should be prepared to take action if and when necessary, according to the newly appointed chief of the US forces in the Indo-Pacific region.
Tabuena stays in hunt in Asian Tour; Que, Zaragosa gain in ADT
MANILA, Philippines – Miguel Tabuena pounded out a two-under 69 to move to a share of 13th, six strokes behind Thai Chonlatit Chuenboonngarn halfway through the Maekyung Open Golf Championship at the Namseoul Country Club in South Korea Friday.
DoT set to showcase PH at two travel fairs
THE Department of Tourism (DoT) is preparing to promote the country's best tourism offerings at two key travel and trade events in June — the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) and the Seoul International Travel Fair (SITF) this year.