JV on Jinggoy’s endorsement: Politics is like showbiz

MANILA, Philippines --- Reelectionist senator JV Ejercito said on Thursday he did not buy the endorsement of his half-brother, former Senator Jinggoy Estrada, and that "politics is like showbiz also." Ejercito was reacting to Estrada's appeal to San Juan City voters on Wednesday to make his half-brother their No. 1 candidate in the upcoming midterm elections in May 2019. The sons of former president Joseph Estrada reportedly had a feud in the run-up to the 2019 senatorial race. READ: Jinggoy to San Juan voters: Make JV your No. 1 choice and me your No. 2 Speaking to reporters on Thursday in Quezon City, Ejercito said his brother may have forgotten his birthday wish that only...

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ONE: Jeremy Miado hopes to face Dejdamrong for third time

MANILA, Philippines --Jeremy Miado is already preparing himself for his next opponent but he isn't ready to let go ofDejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke yet. Not until the two of them complete a trilogy. Miadotook a second round loss toDejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke in their rematch on Saturday in ONE: Call to Greatness in Singapore making their head-to-head matchup even at 1-1. Miado scored a stunning first round knock out against Thai warrior last year in their first encounter and he is hoping to get another shot at beating him down the road. "Now it's back to the drawing board. I will train really hard for my next opponent - whoever he is," Miado said. "If I get the win, ho...

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‘If Trump, Kim can meet’ then FIFA can have 48-team 2022 World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that world football's governing body is still pondering a 48-team 2022 World Cup in Qatar, saying that "anything is possible" following Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un's summit in Vietnam. "I think it's worthwhile having a look at the idea and trying (to implement it). Obviously it won't be easy, but we've already made the decision to have 48 teams for 2026, so why not before?" Infantino said at FIFA's final Executive Football Summit of the season, held in Rome. Infantino, who will be unopposed for his re-election as the head of FIFA, floated the possibility of playing matches outside Qatar in order to accommodate the extra teams. ...

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Nadine Lustre is H&M’s first Filipino ambassador

H&M isn't reluctant to pioneer and explore new horizons. Every year, the brand collaborates with a designer label---including Kenzo, Alexander Wang, Moschino---for a collection that merges luxury aesthetics and fast fashion. It also has a Conscious Collection, which addresses the problem of fashion waste by upcycling old clothes. Worldwide H&M is known for keeping an eye on what's new every season and what its consumers need in their daily lives. This year marks a first in the story of H&M in the Philippines---signing up its first-ever Filipino brand ambassador, Nadine Lustre. The endorsement deal comes with a special swimwear collection to be launched in the...

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One Last Dance: Dwyane Wade’s insane buzzer beater and the rest of NBA’s reaction

https://ift.tt/2EC7lkK It must've been the hair or the fact that he is counting down to his last games in the league, but Dwyane Wade just showed why he's one of the best to ever play in the NBA. Sporting classic cornrows in tribute to Allen Iverson, Wade brought everyone back to his prime and delivered an unforgettable desperationthree at the buzzer to carry the Heat to a126-125 win over the Golden State Warriors. https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1100958895848206336 It may have just been one of his last attempts to carry the Heat, who are struggling to make a decent playoff run in the East, again---something...

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Will Smith out of ‘Suicide Squad’ sequel — report

You may not see Will Smith in the next "Suicide Squad" sequel. The actor, who played expert assassin Deadshot in the first movie, may not return for the next installment, Variety reported on Wednesday, Feb. 27. The report cited that scheduling played a huge factor as to why Smith dropped out of the film. Although Warner Bros., the studio which produced "Suicide Squad", never confirmed who were returning for the sequel, the studio wanted big stars such as Smith and Margot Robbie to come back. As per report, the studio was willing to figure out casting decisions along the way. James Gunn is slated to write and direct the sequel. He was previously fired from Marvel's "Guardians...

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Calida blocking release of drug war docs despite SC order — lawyers group

MANILA, Philippines --- The government has refused to release the documents related to the government's war on drugs despite orders from the Supreme Court, a lawyers group and human rights advocate said. In a motion filed with the Supreme Court, the Center for International Law (Centerlaw) urged the Supreme Court to order the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), through Solicitor General Jose Calida, to provide them copies of documents related to the government's crackdown on illegal drugs. CenterLaw filed a petition in 2017 with the high court seeking the issuance of a writ of amparo to protect the residents of 26 barangays in San Andres Bukid, Manila City against the government...

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