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Manama:  In light of what has been circulating in the media and on social media platforms regarding a proposed ministerial meeting on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarifies that the Kingdom of Bahrain will not participate in it and that it will not be a party to any group meeting that includes Iran before the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries. This position has already been communicated to the Sultanate of Oman through official channels, and it does not detract from the Kingdom’s appreciation of their sincere efforts or from its…

NAGOYA, Japan — Alex Eala will lead a five-member Philippine tennis team at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with hopes of upgrading the two bronze medals she won in Hangzhou in 2023. The Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA) has entered Eala in the women’s singles and women’s doubles, where she will partner with Shaira Rivera. Tennielle Madis will compete in women’s singles and team up with Stefi Aludo in doubles. Francis Alcantara and Rivera will complete the Philippine entry in mixed doubles. The tennis competition is scheduled to begin September 27 at the Nagoya City courts. Eala enters the…

NAGOYA, Japan — Gilas Pilipinas opened its Asian Games title-defense campaign on a losing note after falling to Bahrain, 89-85, on Friday. The Philippines overcame a slow start and briefly took a 43-41 lead with 1:38 remaining in the second quarter after Bahrain built an eight-point advantage, 29-21, in the opening period. Bahrain regained control and led 49-43 at halftime before pulling away further in the third quarter. The Bahraini side entered the final period with a 76-61 advantage. Gilas Pilipinas mounted a late comeback and cut the deficit to four, 89-85, with 11.2 seconds remaining, but Bahrain held on…

MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao is reportedly considering a potential fight against undefeated American boxer Shakur Stevenson after his planned rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. was postponed indefinitely. According to BoxingScene, citing an official close to the situation, Pacquiao is in advanced negotiations for a return to the ring before the end of the year, with Stevenson among the names being considered as a possible opponent. Stevenson, 29, has an unbeaten record of 25-0 with 11 knockouts and is regarded as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in boxing. Pacquiao, 62-8-3 with 39 knockouts, returned to professional boxing after a…

NAGOYA, Japan — Hundreds of athletes competing in the Asian Games were temporarily evacuated from their accommodations in Nagoya after torrential rains caused flooding in parts of the host city. About 104 millimeters (4 inches) of rain fell within an hour on Tuesday, prompting local authorities to issue an evacuation order in several parts of Nagoya. An official from the Nagoya Port Authority said hundreds of athletes staying in the Garden Pier area, where container-style accommodations are located, were instructed to move to safer areas. The evacuation order was lifted about two hours later, allowing the athletes to return to…

What happens to a child can often begin at home. This is one of the important messages that Mantsa, an upcoming psychological thriller and advocacy film, hopes to bring to audiences, especially parents. For teen actress Shira Tweg, one of the film’s lead stars, the story highlights how important parents are in shaping their children. The way a child is raised, cared for, and guided can have a lasting effect on the person they become. “I would say lesson talaga, especially for the parents,” Shira said. She explained that children naturally look to their parents, or to the people who…

Marstek Philippines is ushering in a new era of intelligent power technology in the country through Europe’s Top 1 AI Energy System, delivering advanced renewable energy solutions designed to support Filipino homes, businesses, and communities. Marstek enters the Philippine market through an exclusive partnership with ZK Summit Holdings Inc., a husband-and-wife-led company founded by Dr. Mary Cruz and Mr. Khelvin Cruz, CPA. The partnership aims to make smarter, more reliable, and sustainable energy solutions more accessible to Filipino families. As the Best Solar Brand in the Philippines, Marstek combines artificial intelligence, advanced energy storage, and smart energy management to provide…

LOS ANGELES, California — Lea Salonga officially made history as the first Filipino to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The unveiling of Salonga’s star took place on September 4 at 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time, or September 5 at 2:30 a.m. in the Philippines, during ceremonies held at 6225 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. The singer-actress’ star was publicly previewed on September 2, days before the historic unveiling. Fans gathered across the street near Dunkin’ Donuts on Argyle Avenue to witness the event and celebrate Salonga’s milestone. Salonga became the 2,855th personality to…

MANILA, Philippines — Actress and television host Alex Gonzaga has introduced her newborn son to the public through social media. Gonzaga shared a short video of her baby boy in an Instagram Reel, describing the moment as the beginning of a family of three with her husband, Lipa City Vice Mayor Mikee Morada. “Now there are three of us, with our very own little baby boy,” Gonzaga wrote in the caption. The new mother previously documented her pregnancy through her YouTube vlog series, “My Pregnant Life,” which chronicled her journey from pregnancy to childbirth. In late July, Gonzaga was advised…

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has again been selected to host the final window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers. The country successfully hosted Window 4, where Gilas Pilipinas defeated Jordan and Iran on August 28 and 30, respectively. Window 5 will be held in Malaysia in November. Gilas Pilipinas is scheduled to face Syria on November 27 and Iran on November 30. The final Window 6 is scheduled for February 2027, with the Philippines set to face Jordan on February 25 and Syria on February 28. The venue for the Philippine-hosted window has yet to be announced.…