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Politics, peso keep PSEi red for 7th session

MANILA, Philippines – The local bourse extended its losing streak to the seventh consecutive session on Tuesday. Domestic politics and the weak currency continued to weigh on market sentiment, leading to more investors taking cover amid the uncertainty. By the closing bell, the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) had lost 0.74 percent or 44.14

NBA: Expectations great for Yang Hansen in Portland and China

PORTLAND, Oregon — While rookie Yang Hansen prepares for his first NBA season, the Portland Trail Blazers are readying for the onslaught of attention their Chinese big man will bring the team. Expectations are high for the 20-year-old who has faced the inevitable comparisons to fellow countryman and former NBA great Yao Ming. READ: NBA:

Concerns over ‘alarming’ demands on Barcelona star Lamine Yamal

MANCHESTER, England — Concerns have been raised about the welfare of Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and the “alarming” demands on him at such a young age. The 18-year-old Spain international is already regarded as one of the best football players in the world and has broken a slew of records since bursting onto the

“It was the yoga he did at the Buddhist camp” – NBA fans in shambles as Victor Wembanyama’s shocking growth spurt makes him 7-foot-4 in Spurs Year 3

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has reportedly grown an inch ahead of his third NBA season. According to ESPN’s Mike Wright on Monday, Wembanyama’s height is now listed at 7-foot-4.

Youth health awareness high, but action lacking–Manulife study

MANILA, Philippines — Young Filipinos know what it takes to stay healthy, but far fewer follow through, highlighting “significant” gaps between awareness and action. This is based on a new Manulife Philippines study that surveyed 500 respondents nationwide, 40 percent of whom are in Metro Manila. The survey found that while 83 percent described themselves