BERLIN - Singapore's Ng Ser Miang is expected to announce a bid for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency on Thursday, a source close to the Olympic movement told Reuters on Tuesday. The IOC Vice President is set to become the second candidate for one of the top jobs in...
SINGAPORE - Singapore looks set to be unveiled later on Wednesday as the host city for the glittering annual finale of the women's tennis season. The south-east Asian city-state has been vying with Tianjin in China and Monterrey, Mexico, for the right to stage the $6 million WTA Champ...
While shooting, the ‘Biyahe ni Drew’ production team checked into the Rendezvous Grand Hotel. This 4.5-star hotel's interiors boast an elegant blend of local heritage and contemporary design. Each room comes with air-conditioning, a mini-bar, free wi-fi and—get this—a bathroom equippe...
Out of 1,000 aspirants, a 17-year-old Filipina made it to the top 40 of the first ever “The Final 1” singing reality contest in Singapore. Gail Belmonte, a student from Bishan North, Central Singapore wowed the judges and audience of the contest with her rendition of “If I Ain't Got Y...
SINGAPORE - With its gay bars and same-sex couples publicly displaying affection, the Tanjong Pagar district offers a glimpse of a Singapore whose outlook contrasts with its more conservative image. Located in the city's central business area, it is also home to offices and government...
The term “rubber shoes” is a misnomer that seems exclusively used and understood in the Philippines. Any sneakerhead, or the more politically correct term “sneaker connoisseur,” will tell you that the only part of most sneakers that is made of rubber is the sole. For many, like myself...
The San Miguel Beermen swept their season series against the Jobstreet.com Singapore Slingers, winning for a fifth time against them in 2013, this one coming via an 80-69 triumph, Saturday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. SMB improved to 11-3, putting them percentage points above ...
Close to 150,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Singapore are in danger of losing their jobs after the Singaporean government decided to strictly implement a policy in July which will limit the number of foreign workers in that country. According to "State of the Nation's" Victori...
A Filipina was sentenced to three weeks in jail on Monday in Singapore after she attempted to bribe two police officers who apprehended her for littering last year, a newspaper said. According to Singapore publication The Straits Times , 26-year old Prisbelle Pascua Abalos admitted to...
Starting Monday, April 1, Philippine Airlines Express international flights to and from two international destinations will use the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. In a post on its Twitter account, PAL said this will apply to its flights between Manila and Singapore and Manila and...
The Philippine Stock Exchange has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Singapore Exchange (SGX) to cooperate in the development and promotion of Philippines-linked derivatives products. Under the MOU, the bourses will jointly explore “the development and promotion of Philippi...
Customs agents on Wednesday seized P100 million worth of fake Louis Vuitton signature bags and accessories from a fashion store in Cebu City. The confiscation was a response to a letter of complaint sent by the lawyer of the country’s authorized dealer of Louis Vuitton products, accor...
Nakaalis na papuntang Singapore noong Lunes, February 25, ang second placer sa Asia’s Next Top Model na si Stephanie Retuya. Masuwerte raw ang Pinay model na natanggap agad sa isang prestigious modelling agency sa naturang bansa ilang araw matapos ang kompetisyon. A day before she lef...
Singapore is sourcing out construction workers from Sri Lanka and the Philippines, local media Channel NewsAsia quoted the city-state's Building and Construction Authority (BCA) as saying on Tuesday. The BCA said it will set up two test centers in Sri Lanka, which are expected to be o...
BDO Unibank, Inc. has announced the setting up of a representative office in Singapore. "Conveniently situated at the newly constructed One Raffles Place, the representative office is seen to promote the Bank in Singapore's financial community," the bank's statement read in part. BDO,...
BANGKOK - Singapore lifted the AFF Suzuki Cup for a record fourth time with a 3-2 aggregate win over Thailand, who could only muster a 1-0 victory in the one-sided second leg of the final in Bangkok on Saturday. Singapore took a two-goal advantage to Thailand and clung on despite near...
Gabby Eigenmann fondly recalls attending his first Asian TV Awards in Singapore December 21, 2012 4:57pm Hindi man pinalad ang Kapuso actor na si Gabby Eigenmann sa 17th Asian TV Awards, kunsaan na-nominate siya bilang best supporting actor para sa Munting Heredera, nagpapasalamat pa ...
Bitcoin-mining trojan disguises itself as antivirus December 13, 2012 2:18pm A computer security firm has warned users against falling for a new malware that spoofs one of its antivirus products. Trend Micro said the spoof is part of social engineering used by malware writers to fool ...
Azkals go scoreless anew, crash out of Suzuki Cup with loss to Singapore ROY MOORE December 12, 2012 9:53pm A Khairul Amri strike at the 18th minute spelled doom for the Philippines, as the Azkals ended their 2012 Suzuki Cup run with a defeat at the hands of Singapore, 1-0. The Philip...
SINGAPORE - South Korean pop music sensation Psy admitted Saturday that he sometimes gets sick of his massive hit "Gangnam Style" but will continue performing the number that made him world-famous. Speaking at a news conference in Singapore ahead of a free performance for fans, the 34...
There is a joke that says that a woman’s greatest wish isn’t to find true love, be married and start a family, it’s to eat everything she wants and never get fat. While this is an exaggeration, it is true that many people—both and women—struggle to shed unwanted pounds, not just for v...
Clinical finishing for the Philippine Azkals allowed them to take home a 1-0 friendly win over Singapore, Thursday at the Cebu City Sports Complex, courtesy of a Marwin Angeles goal at the 54th minute. It was their second victory over Singapore in the space of three months against a w...
In the last friendly match before the Suzuki Cup for the Azkals, the Philippines will once more take on their South East Asian rivals, Singapore, Thursday in Cebu, at the Cebu City Sports Complex. Having jumped a rank in the region, the Azkals are now rated as the second-best side in ...
The Philippine National Team Azkals have released their squad list for Thursday's friendly against the Singapore National Team in Cebu, their last, prior to the 2012 Suzuki Cup. Included on the list are the following players: Angeles, Marvin, Janwer Angeles, Marwin Janver Araneta, Ian...
Singapore — It will be a game of redemption or bust for the Philippines’ Juvic Pagunsan in the $6-million Barclays Singapore Open which starts Thursday at the Sentosa Golf Club. Pagunsan, a year older and wiser, is returning to the scene of his runner-up finish last year, after he los...
Filipinos are known to celebrate the longest Christmas season in the world. The air gets festive as soon as the -ber months start, signaled by the playing of Christmas carols on the radio. This goes on until January 6, the Feast of the Three Kings. But although Filipinos love their Ch...
For more magically-inclined visitors to the island nation of Singapore, “Harry Potter: The Exhibition” proved to be an irresistible attraction. Housed in the ArtScience Museum of the Marina Bay Sands, the exhibit offered a unique opportunity to—quite literally—get up close and persona...
— Singapore's economy shrank by 1.5 percent in the third quarter but avoided a technical recession after growth in the previous three months was adjusted up, government figures showed Friday. The Ministry of Trade and Industry said the export-driven city-state was still on track to ac...
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On paper, the Azkals seemed to have the stronger lineup, yet the bookmakers made the Philippines 6/1 underdogs to win. The Philippines had not beaten Singapore in their past 14 meetings and managed just two draws in those while losing the other twelve. However, the last two years have...
