Frayna, Fronda jack up ratings
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ Janelle Mae Frayna bested FIDE Master Timo Kuppers of Germany to salvage a decent finish and earn rating points in the Sparkassen Chess Trophy in Dortmund, Germany Sunday.
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Thai Hit Film ‘How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’ Sets China, North America Theatrical Releases
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Distributors in major territories including North America, China, the U.K. and South Korea have unveiled plans for theatrical releases of hit Thai comedy film “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies.” The film is the highest grossing film this year in its native Thailand and has already been released in parts of Southeast Asia. These include Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Myanmar, Australia, and New Zealand, where it has become the highest-grossing Thai film of all time. Rights to the film have been picked up in China by Teamer Media.
Bronze brightens Alas Pilipinas men's future
MANILA, Philippines – Alas Pilipinas recently claimed a historic bronze medal in the Men's Southeast Asia V. League at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium that bodes well in its preparation for the country's hosting of the FIVB World Championship next year.
Press Release - Tolentino: Sponsorship of the bicameral conference committee report on the disagreeing provisions of SB 2492 and HB 7819 (Philippine Maritime Zones Bill)
&#149 Senate Majority Leader Francis 'Tol' Tolentino. &#149 Principal Author and Sponsor, Senate Bill No. 2492 &#149 Senate session, 19 August 2024
Matsuyama makes history with hard-fought FedEx St. Jude Championship win
Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama became the first Asian golfer to win a FedExCup Playoffs event following a hard-fought two-stroke victory over Xander Schauffele and Viktor Hovland in the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first of three playoff events, on Sunday (Monday Manila time).
Timor-Leste's foreign minister to visit Philippines for bilateral talks
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday that Timor-Leste's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Bendito dos Santos Freitas is set to visit the Philippines from August 19 to 21, 2024.
Rain or Shine's Datu high on playoff hopes
MANILA, Philippines — Rain or Shine big man Keith Datu said he is confident that the Elasto Painters could go deep into the playoffs this conference, as the new PBA season tips off on Sunday.
10 Gen Z terms you need to know
Generational language evolution is nothing new. Each generation—Millennials, Gen X, Baby Boomers—creates a unique form of English that often leaves older generations perplexed.