The United Nations exhibit, “71/17,” referring to the anniversary of the world body as well as its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), was mounted at SM Mall of Asia, naturellement. Done in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the happening, dahlings, charted the progress of the United Nations in the past 71 years.
FOR AN athlete, a bad knee injury can be career-ending. While the injury can be treated and can eventually heal, the athlete still suffers mentally or psychologically while spending time away from the action.
In the Philippines, it is undeniable that football has become more popular over the past decade. But we’re a long way from the burning passion that most of the world harbors for the beautiful game and the World Cup.
The first thing you notice about James Younghusband and Sari Lazaro is that they make a strikingly beautiful couple. After several minutes, when your brain finally reengages with your manners, and you’re able to stand next to the 6-foot-1-inch footballer without giggling nervously, and to shake the rising fashion designer’s hand without staring obsessively at her flawless complexion, the next thing you’ll notice is that they are two of the nicest people you’ll meet.
With the Euro 2012, the London Olympics and the 2014 World Cup coming up, the interest in football is nearing fever pitch. Given the backdrop of the Azkals’ success and popularity, the growing passion for football in the UAAP and the rise of football leagues all over the country, we met up with two of the south’s rising football stars, brothers Mico and Lui Clavano.
Thanks to their jaw-dropping exploits in the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, the Philippine Azkals have made basketball-crazy Pinoys sit up and take notice of football… and of the players themselves. For his part, Neil Leonard Dula Etheridge has pretty much stood out from day one, and it’s not just because of his height.
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