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[ad_1] READERS of popular travel publication Conde Nast Traveler, voted Cebu and the Visayas as the best islands in Asia this year. CNT’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards also ranked Palawan, Siargao, and Boracay Island fourth, fifth, respectively, on the list of Asia’s Top 10 Islands. El Nido Resorts’ Apulit Island …

[ad_1] With a hiatus looming due to her pregnancy, “Unstoppable” atomweight world champion Angela Lee supports ONE Championship President and CEO Chatri Sityodtong’s plans to hold a tournament to determine the number one contender for the title. “I think hosting a Grand Prix for the atomweight division is the perfect …

[ad_1] CEBU’s recognition as the “Best Island in Asia” came at an opportune moment as those interested in tourism work doubly hard to entice local travelers to re-experience Cebu’s wealth of tourist attractions. Condé Nast’s “Best Islands in the World: Readers’ Choice Awards 2020” declared Cebu the best island in …

[ad_1] Stocks slide further as virus concerns persist Iris Gonzales (The Philippine Star) – October 8, 2020 – 12:00 am MANILA, Philippines – The stock market did not rebound yesterday as investors found it difficult to hold on amid the continuing uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The benchmark index …

[ad_1] Plastic debris has long been a visible and growing problem in the world’s oceans, with debris littering the shores of once-unspoiled beaches, spreading across a wide expanse of sea in the Great Spot of Trash from the Pacific and they threaten marine life that ingests it. A new report …

[ad_1] Pagdanganan ready to seize the big moment Dante Navarro (The Philippine Star) – October 8, 2020 – 12:00 am MANILA, Philippines – Major League Baseball can be a daunting task even for seasoned activists on the LPGA Tour. But rookie Bianca Pagdanganan is taking her first big test in …

[ad_1] SOUTHEAST Asian countries need to invest $ 3.1 trillion in climate-adjusted infrastructure in the region by 2030 to recover from the pandemic, according to a new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). In the report titled Green Finance Strategies for Post-Covid-19 Economic Recovery in Southeast Asia, ADB said …

[ad_1] Sorkin’s new film promises to be a thrilling legal drama Lanz Aaron G. Tan (The Philippine Star) – October 8, 2020 – 12:00 am Trailer Review: The Chicago 7 Trial “The whole world is watching! The whole world is watching!” Outside the 1968 Democratic National Convention, a sprawling crowd …

[ad_1] Health experts have warned that the COVID-19 pandemic will not really “end” until all coronavirus cases are treated and vaccinated. That task could prove a major problem for private freight companies, especially air cargo carriers, if a potential vaccine requires specific storage conditions such as extreme cold. Marketplace Morning …

[ad_1] Credit: Big Hit Entertainment NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ (PRWEB) October 07, 2020 Following the explosive success of their # 1 single “Dynamite”, global superstars BTS have teamed up again with Kiswe and Big Hit Entertainment to serenade virtual audiences with their new two-day online concert, “BTS MAP OF THE SOUL …