BEIJING: China’s National Day seven-day holiday began with a sharp rise in both travel and consumer spending, signaling a strong seasonal boost in economic activity. Multiple international media outlets highlighted that this surge served as a positive indicator for China’s tourism and consumption sectors. On Tuesday, the first day of the holiday period from October … Read more
Tom Saintfiet talks strategy with the national team. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Philippine men’s football team, a week before an important tournament in Malaysia, is suddenly without a coach as Tom Saintfiet left the team in a huff on Thursday to pursue what is obviously a more lucrative opportunity back in Africa. Saintfiet was tied to … Read more
On August 14, 2024, Jollibee, the nation’s leading fast-food chain, announced on social media its pledge of PHP 5 million to the National Academy of Sports (NAS). The announcement comes fresh off of the Philippine delegation’s recent success at the 2024 Paris Olympics, which saw gymnast Carlos Yulo bring home a historic haul of two … Read more