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SMDC sees new kind of residential opportunity emerging in the South

FOR years, a good residential location in the Philippines was often defined by its proximity to Metro Manila. However, as jobs, investments and infrastructure expand beyond the capital, SM Development Corp. (SMDC) sees a new kind of residential opportunity emerging: living closer to where growth itself is happening. Santa Rosa, Laguna is a compelling example. There is the Santa Rosa generations have known – a city shaped by its historic center, local communities and a way of life that stil

Donors Rock! KSHE Summer Blood Drive Wrap-Up

St. Louis classic rock fans provide 1896 donations at critical time of year KSHE Summer Blood Drive header image Nearly 2000 volunteer donors stepped forward to participate in the 2026 KSHE Summer Blood Drive, with 13 blood drives held over five days across the St. Louis region. Donors received the coveted KSHE blood drive T-shirt and a chance to win tickets to see Guns N Roses at Busch Stadium in August. ImpactLife collections specialist with volunteer donor at the 2026 KSHE Summer Blood Drive

XFLT Proxy Vote: What This Shareholder Vote Is Really About

The Choice Is Between Approving King Street as Sub-Adviser or Prolonging Uncertainty There Is No Option to Reappoint Octagon as Sub-Adviser The Board Urges XFLT Shareholders Vote on the WHITE Card to Approve the King Street Sub-Adviser Ahead of Special Meeting of Shareholders on July 30th CHICAGO, July 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XA Investments LLC ("XAI”), manager of XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (XFLT) (the "Fund”), clarified the choice put forth before shareholders at the upco

Waterbomb Seoul 2026 kicks off with star-studded lineup led by Taemin, Jay Park, Karina, and J.Y. Park

MANILA, Philippines — South Korea's premier summer music festival, Waterbomb Seoul 2026, opened at the KINTEX Outdoor Global Stage, launching a three-day celebration of music and water-themed entertainment with a lineup featuring some of the biggest names in K-pop and Korean hip-hop. Leading this year's roster are Jay Park, Taemin of SHINee, J.Y. Park, Karina of aespa, BIBI, Lee Young Ji, RIIZE, and KISS OF LIFE, among other artists. As in previous editions, performers are divided into the

Detdet Pepito cherishes memorable PVL debut despite Capital 1 loss

VIGAN, Ilocos Sur — Bernadette “Detdet” Pepito embraced her first taste of professional volleyball, making her long-awaited debut for the Capital 1 Solar Spikers in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) On Tour on Saturday at the Chavit Coliseum. The two-time UAAP Best Libero earned the starting nod in Capital 1’s tournament opener against the Nxled Chameleons. Although the Solar Spikers bowed in straight sets, 17-25, 23-25, 18-25, the former University of Santo Tomas

Knights complete perfect run to capture Cheng Hoo Cup title in Indonesia

MANILA, Philippines — The Gardner College Knights capped a dominant unbeaten campaign by sweeping all five of their games to capture the Under-25 championship of the Cheng Hoo Cup International Basketball Tournament held July 5 to 11 in Cirebon, Indonesia. The Diliman-based squad, backed by Quezon City First District Rep. Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde as part of his continuing support for youth sports, rolled past teams from the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia, winning by an av

Macau ends losing start, downs Titan Ultra

MANILA, Philippines — Macau came out smoking in the second half as it mowed down Titan Ultra, 131-126 to finally register its first win in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Saturday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. The Giant Pandas fell early by 19 points, but methodically cut the Giant Risers down to size behind a 44-27 third quarter exchange to grab a 95-94 lead. The huge third quarter surge injected the much-needed confidence for Macau, which leaned on the steady offense provid

From China Mobile's Call Upgrade to the Commercial Launch of "Calling + AI" by Leading Operators: AI Is Reshaping the Value of Native Calling

BEIJING, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 15, 2026, China Mobile announced a comprehensive upgrade to its traditional calling services, ushering in a next-generation calling experience defined by HD, intelligence, and security. This milestone not only marks a major leap in telecommunication innovation but also reflects a global, inevitable shift: the transformation of basic communication into intelligent, inclusive services. Breaking Experience Barriers and Redefining the Paradigm of Basic

GAC Becomes Official Pre-Season Tour Partner of Chelsea FC in Hong Kong (China) and Malaysia

HONG KONG, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GAC is proud to be one of Chelsea FC's Official Pre-Season Tour Partners in Hong Kong (China) and Malaysia. The partnership will support the Men's First Team throughout both tour stops. As one of the most successful Premier League clubs of the 21st century, Chelsea FC boasts a passionate global fan base. This pre-season tour marks the club's return to the Asia-Pacific region, with the Men's First Team set to play high-profile fixtures across Australia, Ho

Road closures, rerouting set for Marcos' 5th SONA

MANILA, Philippines — Several major roads in Manila will be temporarily closed and traffic rerouting schemes will take effect beginning July 26, 20266 in preparation for the fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 27, the Manila City government has announced. The city government, through the Manila Public Information Office (PIO) in a statement, advised motorists to plan their trips and use alternate routes to avoid traffic congestion in affected

Beijing Review: Walking Through Time: China and U.S. Youths Explore Dali's Past and Future

BEIJING, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 17, a China-U.S. youth delegation came to Dali of Yunnan Province. By examining how Dali's rich history intersects with modern development, the delegates explored new pathways for rural development. They visited Dali Old Town, tried their hand at making the Bai people's Three-Course Tea and also explored the ancient town of Xizhou, where they learned how modern tourism and indigenous life coexist. In Yunnanyi Village, they explored its history as a

Lacson vows 'logical conclusion' for probe into anomalous infra projects in Taguig

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Saturday said he and his team continued pursuing leads in their investigation into the anomalous slope protection and drainage projects in Taguig City, as they seek to bring the investigation into its "logical conclusion" and hold those responsible accountable. In a statement posted on his social media, Lacson said that their efforts are driven not by personal motives but by the need to exact accountability. "WORKING ON A WEEKEND: today, a Satur

Vice Ganda draws backlash over 'It's Showtime' skit involving Baby Dolls member

MANILA, Philippines — Television host and comedian Vice Ganda came under fire on social media after a comedy segment on “It's Showtime” featuring Johaira of the show's resident dance group, Baby Dolls, drew accusations of colorism and insensitive humor from viewers. The controversy stemmed from a recent "Memerimar" skit featuring Johaira, a member of the show's resident dance group, Baby Dolls. During the live segment, Vice Ganda spat water onto Johaira's face as part of a slap

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung Announces Physical AI Vision at San Francisco AI Summit

Hyundai Motor Group shares roadmap for realizing its Physical AI vision and collaboration strategy with global tech leaders at the San Francisco AI SummitExecutive Chair Euisun Chung presented, "Hyundai Motor Group is evolving beyond the traditional boundaries of automotive manufacturing to become a Physical AI solution company," adding, "The ultimate Physical AI vision we pursue is the realization of integrated intelligence at the city level"The Group to leverage manufacturing competitiveness a

Village fortunes transformed through 'purple economy'

BEIJING, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China Daily: Leveraging its thriving lavender industry, Sigong village in Xinjiang’s Ili Kazak autonomous prefecture cultivates a unique rural getaway integrating eco-tourism, leisure and cultural exploration. Liu Xiaoming / for China Daily At the height of summer, 800 hectares of lavender are in bloom across Sigong village - also known as Huanghuang village - at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains in the Ili Kazak autonomous prefecture in

Greenfield marks 65th anniversary with groundbreaking of 1-km Green Gateway Road in Biñan

GREENFIELD Development Corp. (GDC) celebrates its 65th anniversary with another milestone – breaking ground on the Biñan Spine Road at Greenfield City. This latest project is part of Greenfield’s ongoing work on the Greenfield City Biñan township, which Greenfield sees as a key driver of economic growth and urban development in South Luzon. Greenfield City Biñan will be accessible via the South Luzon Expressway’s Greenfield-Unilab (Mamplasan) Exit and the S

Banco Comercial Português, S.A. informs about Interim report on the transactions conducted under the Share Buy- Back Programme

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EJ Obiena explains why he changed coach, moved training base to Athens

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino Olympic pole vaulter Ernerst John "EJ" Obiena made big changes as he tries to regain his old form, training under a new coach in Polish Marcin Szcepanski and moving his training base from Formia, Italy to Athens, Greece last month. The move ended Obiena's 12-year partnership with Ukrainian coach Vitaly Petrov, who transformed a once lanky teenager from Tondo to a world-class pole vaulter. The 30-year-old Obiena explained the rationale behind the change. "It's

China accuses PH of 'publicity stunt' in WPS

MANILA, Philippines—Following the water cannon incident in the West Philippine Sea involving the Chinese and Philippine Coast Guards, China’s Foreign Ministry accused the Philippines of staging what they call a "publicity stunt." In a statement late Friday by the Chinese Embassy in Manila, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian said, “The Philippines must immediately stop infringing upon China's rights, and stop the provocations and publicity stunts.” Lin claimed that Philip

Robin Padilla responds to fellow actor Angel Locsin's criticism with understanding

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood Padilla chose not to confront actress Angel Locsin following an open letter on her Instagram account where she criticized the politics of the actor-turned-politician and urged him to "wake up." Padilla and his wife, Mariel, opted not to respond publicly because they considered Locsin a friend. Locsin questioned what she described as the changes in Padilla's principles and expressed disappointment over his controversial remarks, saying she missed "the Ro

Online Education’s growing legacy of board topnotchers

SUCCESS is never an accident; it is the product of dedication, expert mentorship and a learning environment that empowers students to perform at their very best. For many aspiring professionals, earning a college degree is only the first milestone. The ultimate test comes in the board examinations, where years of preparation, discipline and quality education are measured against the country’s highest standards. Birthplace of topnotchers For Online Education (OEd), these milestones have bec

Zubiri pushes self-defense bill, responsible gun ownership

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri on Tuesday laid out his legislative agenda on firearms policy before industry stakeholders at the 32nd AFAD Defense & Sporting Arms Show at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, balancing expanded gun rights with stricter accountability for negligent owners. Zubiri, the Senate Majority Floor Leader, who spoke at the DSAS part 1 annual gathering of the Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines (AFAD), spearhe

Alyssa Valdez goes public with boyfriend Ian Umali on shared birthday celebration

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine volleyball icon Alyssa Valdez has officially confirmed her relationship with Quantum Golf president Ian Umali after publicly referring to him as her “boyfriend” during their joint birthday celebration last Friday, July 26, at MiraNamin in Quezon City. The 33-year-old Creamline star made the relationship Instagram official through a social media post, marking the first time she publicly introduced Umali as her partner. Umali has been a familiar p