by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | basketball, sports, tournaments
As Rondae Hollis-Jefferson steps into unfamiliar ground in his PBA career for the first time, he believes that there’s no need for anything extraordinary from him to help TNT secure their third title since he joined two years back.
I have never experienced a Game 7 before,” stated the former NBA player. “However, ultimately, it boils down to basketball. For both teams, it’s make-or-break; they either come out victorious or call it quits. The key is to leave nothing on the court or not step onto it at all.
The key game for the Commissioner’s Cup Finals begins at 7:30 p.m. at what is anticipated to be a full house at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Many fans are eager to witness an exciting conclusion to a series that could potentially go down as one of the most thrilling championship matchups in league history.
Barangay Ginebra’s coach Tim Cone has experienced numerous wins and losses throughout his career, with moments being referred to as the “best two words in sports.” However, for this legendary coach aiming to secure his 26th championship title, each Game 7 remains equally challenging.
Cone stated, “They will never be just another game. They are challenging opponents.”
The victor will have the privilege of lifting the midseason conference trophy and will also gain boasting rights in a rivalry that has intensified with their three encounters in the Finals since Hollis-Jefferson went up against the Justin Brownlee-led Ginebra squad during the 2023 Governors’ Cup.
The TNT team clinched victory in six games during that series, and they repeated this feat in the opening game of the Governors’ Cup against Ginebra yet again. The Tropang Giga secured their position thanks to Hollis-Jefferson’s versatile performance, continued strong plays from Rey Nambatac, and Poy Erram’s remarkable poise, which prevented the Gin Kings from seizing their initial opportunity for triumph with an 87-83 win just two evenings prior.
The battle cry
I believe I’m prepared,” Hollis-Jefferson stated. “My approach is to come in and pour everything into it, as usual, battling hard to contribute to our victory. That’s how I plan to enter: doing whatever it takes.
These could very well be the anticipated rallying calls from the remaining members of Tropang Giga. With Nambatac gunning for an outstanding finale after a stellar showing in the finals, and Erram looking to make a constructive impact while steering clear of past incidents where his outbursts marred games two and five.
How Calvin Oftana and RR Pogoy fare on both offense and defense might also play a key role following the up-and-down outcomes since the Finals started two weeks back. Additionally, for TNT as a team, improving their performance in the final quarter, similar to what they achieved in Game 6, will be essential.
Cone has an overall record of 6-4 in Game 7s of the Finals when coaching Alaska, B-Meg/San Mig Coffee, and Ginebra. Additionally, he holds a 1-1 record in decisive Game 5s of the Finals and secured victory in a crucial Game 3 during the 2003 Invitational while leading Alaska.
Brownlee aims to conclude a finals series that nearly concluded prematurely due to his dislocated right thumb suffered during game three. A win here would establish him as the most successful foreign player ever with seven victories under his belt.
He nearly succeeded in Game 6, but Ginebra came up short.
Brownlee understands the sensation of being part of a Game 7 match, such as when Ginebra defeated Meralco with an audience of 54,000 at the Philippine Arena during the 2017 Governors’ Cup. He aims to recreate this experience for the Gin Kings and their dedicated fan base.
Scottie Thompson witnessed his streak of solid performances come to an end during Game 6 and aims to make amends. The form that Japeth Aguilar, Stephen Holt, Maverick Ahanmisi, Troy Rosario, or RJ Abarrientos exhibit might as well sway the result.
by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | banking, mobile technology, money, payment processing, rules and regulations
MANILA — The Bank of the Philippine Islands now mandates a revised format for check deposits via its mobile application.
Starting
April 1
Customers planning to deposit their checks digitally should write “BPI/” followed by the payee’s BPI account number above the payee’s name.
Behind the check, they must also include the date of the mobile check deposit along with the payer’s signature.
The previous format mandated that clients write the payer’s account number at the back of the check.
BPI stated that they will process checks in their present form—which looks like what’s depicted below—only up until
March 31.
The bank mentioned that these new rules align with the updated mobile check deposit guidelines set by the Philippine Clearing House Corporation (PCHC).
The lender mentioned that their app’s mobile check deposit feature accepts checks for amounts under ₱500,000.
BPI mentioned that mobile check deposits will follow the same clearing guidelines as those submitted at physical branch locations. Any checks received after 3 PM, on weekends, or public holidays will be handled on the subsequent business day.
BPI reduces InstaPay transfer charges to PHP 10.
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by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | broadcast media, entertainment, news, news media, tv
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Full episodes of shows can be watched on demand online.
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Simply download the application from
Google Play
or
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, or visit
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Audiences can likewise keep up with the series on Kapamilya Online Live under the SANGGRALOKAEntertainment channel.
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and
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These programs can also be watched on A2Z Channel 11, which broadcasts via analog signal in Metro Manila as well as sections of Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal, Bataan, Batangas, Bulacan, and Pampanga. Additionally, it is accessible through various cable and satellite television distributors across the country.
by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | education, educational systems, higher education, news, politics and government
Harvard University
Made history during the 2023-24 academic year by launching its inaugural Tagalog course, whereas Yale University plans to introduce its own Tagalog program beginning in September 2025.
Meanwhile, Filipino students at
Princeton University
are also advocating for a Tagalog language course at their school.
Filipino students at Brown University are similarly advocating for increased representation by pushing for the introduction of a Tagalog language course, underscoring the rising interest in Southeast Asian studies among the student body.
In early February, the Filipino Alliance initiated a petition to push for the inclusion of structured Tagalog classes, signaling another attempt after their earlier initiative in 2022 which received minimal interest.
According to a
digital report
From the Brown Daily Herald, the most recent petition has already garnered significant backing, accumulating more than 800 signatures. Among these supporters are approximately 200 people who have expressed their willingness to offer testimonies endorsing the program.
After observing increased enthusiasm during the Ivy League Filipino Conference in November, the alliance restarted the initiative.
The initiative for a Tagalog program is part of wider efforts to increase Filipino presence in higher education. Despite Tagalog being the fourth most widely spoken language in the U.S., it isn’t included among the over 25 languages presently available at Brown University.
Due to the absence of structured lessons, several students have initiated Group Independent Study Projects (GISPs) as an alternative method to explore and connect with Filipino culture and language.
Student leaders think that making a Tagalog program official could be a strong move towards inclusion.
Brown University isn’t alone among Ivy League schools in acknowledging the importance of Tagalog. As more students at Brown join this trend, the increasing request for Tagalog classes underscores a wider plea for enhanced visibility of Filipinos in top-tier universities through better educational opportunities.
This student movement highlights an increasing recognition of the significance of safeguarding and advancing the Filipino language and heritage, particularly within educational environments where Southeast Asian studies have historically been overlooked.
by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | business, government, government regulations, laws and regulations, smuggling
MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized an estimated P30 million worth of allegedly contraband sugar at the Port of Subic, as reported by the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA).
Pablo Luis Azcona, the SRA administrator, stated that the Bureau of Customs (BOC) detained the release of 10,000 sacks holding 500 metric tons of incorrectly declared sugar imports from Vietnam.
The SRA refrained from revealing the consignee, stating that it was still unaware of the importer’s identity.
During a press briefing on Tuesday night, Azcona stated that the substance seized roughly three weeks prior consisted of 88% sucrose and 12% dextrose but was falsely identified as simply white sweetener.
‘Not sugar’
“It is officially classified as something other than sugar. Nevertheless, they are undergoing tests to assess their sugar content,” he explained, noting that the SRA sent out staff members to collect samples for chemical examination.
“I get this impression from the packaging and overall look of it; it appears to be meant for reselling. However, that’s just my personal view,” he stated to the press.
Azcona stated that the tests will determine whether the substance is actually sugar. Should this be verified, the BOC will either seize it or auction it off through the Kadiwa store.
Up for auction
“Typically, seized sugar is either sold or put up for auction. Nevertheless, our proposal suggests that prior to being auctioned off, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) ought to categorize it for use within households. This reclassification would allow us to keep track of the quantities involved,” he explained further.
Azcona highlighted that an increase in these products might destabilize the whole sugarcane sector.
“If items are slipping through undetected this way—since our strategies rely on our output and the sugar we lawfully bring in—it could spoil our plans,” he further stated.
According to the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Law, acts such as smuggling, stockpiling, and engaging in cartels related to farm produce are classified as economic sabotage.
The illegal transport and stockpiling of farm produce can be classified as economic sabotage if the worth of the items goes beyond P10 million.
