Five of PH’s best triathletes including 3 Cebuanos to vie in Al-Khobar triathlon

Glendale G. Rosal 11/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Five of the country’s best triathletes will strut their wares in the 2023 Asia Triathlon Sprint Championships Al-Khobar from November 11-12, 2023, in Saudi Arabia. Three of them are Cebuanos including two-time Southeast Asian…

Saudi vows to settle unpaid wages of over 10,000 displaced OFWs

Angeline Marcelino 10/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Although still unsure when, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has promised him that it will settle the unpaid wages of more than 10,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who…

Bongbong Marcos says Maharlika Investment Fund will push through

Jean Mangaluz 10/19/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday, Oct. 19, said that the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) will push through. In a speech which he delivered before flying to Saudi Arabia, Marcos said he was…

Diaz, Ando fail to win medals in world weightlifting competition in Saudi

Glendale G. Rosal 09/09/2023

DAPITAN CITY, Philippines — Hidilyn Diaz and Elreen Ando fell short in claiming a podium finish in their respective weight categories in the ongoing International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) 2023 World Championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday,…

Ando, Ceniza to vie in IWF World Championships in Riyadh

Glendale G. Rosal 09/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s top weightlifting bets, Elreen Ando and John Febuar Ceniza will compete in the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Ando, the record holder…

Oil set to snap two-week losing streak on tightening supplies

Reuters 09/01/2023

SINGAPORE  – Oil prices were set to snap a two-week losing streak as they rose for a fourth consecutive session on Friday due to tightening supplies and expectations of the OPEC+ group of oil producers extending output…

Ando, Ceniza to vie in IWF World Championships in Riyadh this September

Glendale G. Rosal 06/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebuano weightlifters Elreen Ando and John Febuar Ceniza will vie in the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on September 2 to 17, 2023. Both Cebuanos won medals in the…

Bohol officials invite Arabs to visit in their province

Doris C. Bongcac 05/03/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Bohol officials joined the Arabian Travel Mart to introduce their province to Arabian tourists. Provincial officials led by Governor Erico Aris Aumentado were part of the Philippine delegation organized by the Department of…

Special ticket for Ronaldo vs Messi match fetches $2.6 million in Saudi Arabia

Reuters 01/20/2023

A Saudi Arabian businessman won the bid to watch the latest chapter in Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s celebrated rivalry in global football, spending 10 million riyals ($2.66 million) bid for a ticket to their showpiece game.…

Ronaldo signs for Al Nassr in deal worth ‘more than 200M euros’

Agence France Presse 12/31/2022

Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday signed for Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia, the club announced, in a deal believed to be worth more than 200 million euros. The 37-year-old penned a contract which will take him to June…

Manila Chooks 3×3 to vie in 2022 NEOM Super Quest on Friday

Glendale G. Rosal 11/03/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Manila Chooks 3×3 squad will begin its campaign in the 2022 NEOM Super Quest on Friday, November 4, 2022, in Neom, Saudi Arabia. The event is a qualifier for the 2022 FIBA 3×3 Hong…

Jordan Clarkson, Kai Sotto lead Gilas bounce back with 38-point romp of Saudi Arabia

Denison Rey A. Dalupang - Reporter / @sonrdINQ 08/29/2022

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines overcame a shaky start and then picked Saudi Arabia apart with methodical precision, 84-46, to get back on track in the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Gilas rode the hot hand of Jordan Clarkson,…

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