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GMA Network
2 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
PH finishes 4th in Mandiri Cup, Otu Banatao named Rising Star
The Philippines had its best finish in the ASEAN U-23 Championship Mandiri Cup as it placed fourth in the tournament recently held in Indonesia. The Philippines went against Thailand in the third place playoff last Monday but fell short, 3-1. Otu Banatao made the country's lone goal at the 79th minute but the Thais were already ahead 2-0 prior to that. Seksan Ratree eventually sealed the victory for Thailand. Prior to the battle for third, the Philippines fell short against Vietnam, 2-1. This is the first time that the Philippines went as far as the semis since the tournament's first edition in 2005. The 18-year old Banatao was also named as the Rising Star of the tournament after his three-goal performance. "I'm honored to have received the Adidas Rising Star Award and I'd like to thank everyone on the team for helping and supporting me throughout the tournament. It's also because of them that I am in this position. This award motivates me to continue to make our country proud and soon, hopefully, earn our first podium finish." Banatao is a Filipino-American playing for Old Dominion University in Virginia, United States. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Sofronio Vasquez honored to sing national anthem at Marcos' 4th SONA
Filipino-American singer Sofronio Vasquez said he feels deeply honored to perform the Philippine national anthem at President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA). Vasquez, the first Filipino winner of The Voice USA, described the invitation as a significant personal and professional milestone. 'Personally and professionally, it's a great honor. Nakadagdag siya ng aking self-esteem and recognition and worth as a performer and as a professional singer,' said Vasquez in an interview with RTVM. Now based in the United States, Vasquez called it a rare opportunity to give back to the country through music. He said the chance to sing Lupang Hinirang before the President and millions of Filipinos watching live affirms his journey as an artist. Vasquez will perform the anthem a cappella, acknowledging the difficulty of singing without instrumental backing. Still, he said it's a challenge worth taking 'for the Filipinos, for God, and for the country.' He also reflected on the deeper meaning of Lupang Hinirang, saying it symbolizes unity and a call for all Filipinos to come together despite differences. 'Marami tayong pagkakaiba, we just have to make sure na magkakaisa tayo,' he added. President Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his fourth SONA at 4 p.m. on July 28 at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City.
CNBC
24-07-2025
- General
- CNBC
I've coached kids who got into Harvard, Stanford and Princeton—I recommend 5 'essential' books for raising successful kids
Walk into the parenting section of any bookstore and you will be bombarded by prescriptive books, old and new. It can be hard to parse which are worth reading. But over the last 10 years, as a coach to high-achieving high school students who have gotten into selective colleges like Harvard, Stanford and Princeton, I've come across a few that have been invaluable. These books, written by educators, scientists, journalists, and parents, have helped me better empathize with my students — and better support them and their parents in navigating competitive academic environments. I recommend five books for parents who want to raise highly successful "Never Enough," journalist Jennifer Breheny Wallace explores modern toxic achievement culture and the problems it can lead to. The central issue is what she calls the "excessive pressure to excel." This undue stress negatively affects a child's health and emotional wellness. So how do you defend against that pressure and help your kids thrive? Wallace proposes constructive ways to circumvent this culture, whether it's tamping down on the anxiety you as a parent may inadvertently be creating, or building support systems for yourself and your kid. In "The Happiest Kids in the World," authors Rina Mae Acosta and Michele Hutchison explore the facets of Dutch culture that contribute to The Netherlands consistently ranking as one of the happiest countries in the world for children. Acosta is Filipino-American and Hutchison is British. They are both married to Dutch men, and are raising their kids in the Netherlands, so they approached the topic from a uniquely cross-cultural perspective. What I like about this book is that while the authors focus on larger societal norms that are common in the Netherlands, they also share practical takeaways for parents, such as the value of letting kids be heard or of eating meals together as a way to bond. In "The Self-Driven Child," authors Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson — Stixrud, a clinical neuropsychologist and professor at George Washington University School of Medicine, and Johnson, the founder of tutoring service PrepMatters — detail how parents can support their children in becoming more independent. Many parents would probably agree that they want to raise self-sufficient children, but they often see motivation as innate, as opposed to a trait that can be learned. This book corrects a lot of misconceptions about the use of incentives to motivate kids (e.g. compensating your kids for good grades is harmful in the long-term), highlights key pitfalls to avoid, and arms parents with evidence-based recommendations and conversation starters to help their kids build independence and resilience. "Who Gets In And Why" offers an illuminating look at college admissions in America. While researching the book, education reporter Jeff Selingo followed admissions officers at three top colleges to give a transparent account of how admissions decisions are really made. He explores how factors like geography, demonstrated interest, and the specific needs of a school can have an outsize influence on the acceptance or rejection of a student's application. With clarity, Selingo does a great job at helping parents understand the competing forces that make this process about so much more than just the merit of any one applicant: "College admissions is a constant balancing act," he writes, "to please the bosses, as well as other constituents — faculty, coaches, alumni, donors, and at public universities, politicians." "How to be a High School Superstar" was first published 15 years ago, but I find that it is more relevant today than ever. Author Cal Newport, now a professor of computer science at Georgetown University, shares tools to make college admissions less stressful for everyone involved. He offers strategies on how students can stand out, and none of them involve taking the most AP classes or getting the highest SAT scores. Instead, he recommends genuinely cultivating one's passions by going deep into one specific area of interest no matter how weird or niche. While written for high school students, it provides a valuable roadmap for parents as well.
Filipino Times
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Manny Jacinto to visit PH to promote ‘Freakier Friday'
Filipino-Canadian actor Manny Jacinto is set to visit the Philippines to promote his upcoming film Freakier Friday, the sequel to the 2003 hit movie Freaky Friday. In a video interview with Filipino-American journalist Yong Chavez posted on the CBO Channel's X account, Jacinto confirmed the visit. 'Hi, Philippines! I will be coming to visit to promote the film, Freakier Friday. I hope to see you guys there soon,' the actor said. The actor added that he is currently practicing speaking in Tagalog, something he says he 'always' does. As of writing, no official date has been announced for the visit. It is also unclear if other cast members will be joining him. In Freakier Friday, Jacinto plays Eric Reyes, a chef and single father leading man of Lindsay Lohan. The film marks a major role for Jacinto following his performances in The Good Place, Top Gun: Maverick, The Acolyte, and Trese. Jacinto was born in the Philippines and raised in Vancouver, Canada. He has expressed interest in working with Filipino writers and producers for future projects. He is also set to appear in the upcoming thriller films The Knife and Balestra.
GMA Network
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Anthony Rosaldo gets vinyl record signed by Nicole Scherzinger
Anthony Rosaldo got his vinyl record signed by Nicole Scherzinger after her Broadway show in New York! On Instagram, the Sparkle star shared that he got to watch the closing show of the musical "Sunset Boulevard" where the Filipino-American actress stars as Norma Desmond Among the photos he posted where of himself holding up a signed vinyl record of "Sunset Boulevard" with Nicole's autograph. He also shared a clip of Nicole signing the said vinyl, and more photos of himself outside and inside the St. James Theatre. According to Anthony, Nicole "blew the roof off" with her performance. "Her voice, her presence, the emotion you could feel it all the way to the back. And when I met her after, she was so warm and kind. Signed my vinyl too," he wrote in the caption. "So, so proud to be Filipino. Nicole was fearless, generous, and on fire. I think she got 3 or 4 standing ovations and she deserved every single one." He also tagged Nicole in the post, adding, "You deserve all the Tonys, Emmys, Oscars. We love you." In June, Nicole won Best Actress at the Tony Awards 2025 for her captivating performance as Norma Desmond." "Sunset Boulevard" also bagged the Best Musical Revival award. She was among the Fil-Ams, alongside Darren Criss and Marco Paguia, who ruled at the awards show. Meanwhile, Anthony starred as the lead, Elesi, in the "Liwanag sa Dilim" musical, which ran from March to May this year. The musical, which featured the songs of OPM legend Rico Blanco, also included Kapuso stars Rita Daniela and Khalil Ramos among the cast members. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
