Sunday , December 22 2024

Life & Love

Filipino Olympic champion Carlos Yulo’s achievements a milestone for Southeast Asia: Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam

President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam hailed the double gold medal victory of Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo at the Paris Olympics 2024 as a major milestone for Southeast Asia. Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo. Photo from the International Gymnastics Federation’s Instagram The Filipino Times reported that Shanmugaratnam praised Carlos’ achievements during a …

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9 reasons to eat bananas every day

Bananas–which are rich in potassium, support digestion, boost energy and mood, and are good for the skin and bones–can enhance health when included in your daily diet. Bananas are not only delicious but also packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, promoting overall health. Here are the benefits of incorporating bananas …

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Life in HCMC’s Chinatown 100 years ago

Foreign photographers captured the daily lives of Cho Lon residents, Ho Chi Minh City’s Chinatown, in the early 20th century, featuring images of street vendors and rickshaw pullers. These feature in a book titled “Urban Architecture and Landscape of Saigon-Cho Lon: Then and Now” by Nguyen Duc Hiep, Tim Doling …

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