Regent Aguila IronMan Champions Reed, Steffen: Crowd support helped us win

Mars G. Alison 08/11/2019

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Crowd support and love for Cebu were big factors in Australia’s Timothy James Reed and Switzerland’s Caroline Steffen’s return to the top of the podium when they clinched the male and female titles…

Brazil held to 1-1 draw by Switzerland

AP 06/18/2018

Rostov-on-don, Russia — Brazil joined the list of big teams struggling to win their opening matches at the World Cup in Russia. The five-time champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland on Sunday, a few…

Australia scientist, 104, heads to Switzerland for assisted dying

AFP 04/30/2018

AUSTRALIA’s oldest scientist, who caused a stir when his university tried to vacate his office aged 102, will fly to Switzerland in early May to end his life, reigniting a national euthanasia debate. David Goodall, who is…

Foreign runners abound in Cebu Marathon 2018

Glendale G. Rosal 12/26/2017

  THE UPCOMING Cebu Marathon 2018 will be well represented by runners from different countries around the world. The race, which starts and finishes at the Cebu Business Park on January 14, 2018, has attracted 4,997 runners…

John Lloyd Cruz and Ellen Adarna go skiing in Switzerland

Michelle Joy Padayhag 10/23/2017

KAPAMILYA stars and rumored sweethearts Ellen Adarna and John Lloyd Cruz continue to enjoy their vacation outside the Philippines. On Saturday, Adarna on her Instagram account posted a video as they enjoyed skiing at Glacier Paradise in Zermatt, Switzerland.…

Swissness from A to Z

PR 07/28/2017

It’s that time of the year again when it’s all about everything Swiss at Cebu City’s finest. Now in its 11th year, Marco Polo Plaza calls on all global citizens to join an exciting week-long culinary journey…

Switzerland training toughens up Tabal

Glendale G. Rosal 07/15/2017

CEBUANA Olympian Mary Joy Tabal believes she has become mentally and physically tough after a harsh training camp in the mountains of Saint Moritz, Switzerland. According to Tabal, her high-altitude training in the mountains of Saint Moritz…

Qatar’s former emir dies

10/25/2016

DOHA — Qatar on Sunday announced three days of national mourning after the former Emir Khalifa bin Hamad Al-Thani, who was deposed in a palace coup, died aged 84. The former ruler died on Sunday, according to…

Netizens intrigued by photo of Pia Wurtzbach and Marlon Stockinger

Apple Ta-as 09/27/2016

A PHOTO of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and professional race car driver Marlon Stockinger has gone viral online, as netizens smell a brewing romance between the two. In September 23, Pia uploaded a photo of her…

UN to review PH record on rights treaty

09/25/2016

A United Nations (UN) committee in Geneva, Switzerland, is set to review the Philippines’ observance of economic, social and cultural rights this month. In a statement on Friday, the UN said its Committee on Economic, Social, and…

Swiss National Day at The Marco Polo

Jaime Picornell 08/21/2016

THE MARCO Polo Plaza Hotel celebrated the National Day of Switzerland with a special event held the evening of Aug. 5 at the grand ballroom. A wise move, as it always rains on such a day. Hans…

‘Honor Thy Father’ wins Best Asian Film award in Swiss film fest

Apple Ta-as 07/12/2016

WHEN it rains, it pours. Following a win at the New York Asian Film Festival, Erik Matti’s film “Honor Thy Father” has earned another international recognition, this time at the recently concluded Neuchatel Fantastic Film Festival held…

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