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ACMobility inaugurated the U.P. Town Center EV Charging Hub in Quezon City

After announcing their plan to implement “paid charging” this December 12, 2024, ACMobility last November 29, 2024 opened the U.P. Town Center EV Charging Hub in Quezon City.

More than the charging station, the hub features a stunning mural created by renowned artist Professor Toym Imao, created in collaboration with talented students from the University of the Philippines’ College of Fine Arts and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.

Here’s the story behind the U.P. Town Center murals.

This article was originally published on allthingsev.net as ACMobility inaugurated the U.P. Town Center EV Charging Hub in Quezon City.

Nuggets hands the Warriors 5th straight loss (119-115)

The Denver Nuggets gave the Golden State Warriors their 5th straight loss. Nikola Jokic scored 38 points, 10 rebounds and five steals, and helped the Nuggets overcome a 12 deficit by the Warriors, the team even managed to build a 12 point lead. The Warriors are now 12-8, after a 12-3 start of the season.

Nuggets Forwards Michael Porter Jr. added 22 points and Aaron Gordon had 15 points and nine rebounds. Jamal Murray added 12 point with 7 assists, and steal the ball Andrew Wiggins that could have tied the game or swing the momentum to the Warriors.

Stephen Curry lead the Warriors with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists, but is only 4 of 15 from beyond the arc and 8/23 from the field. Jonathan Kuminga scored 19 points, while Andrew Wiggins, Brandin Podziemski, and Moses Moody each added 13 points. Draymond Green, did not play because of left calf tightness. You checkout the full box score here.

The Golden State Warriors will host the Rockets this Thursday evening, and the Nuggets will visit the Cleveland also this Thursday night. Golden State will also face the Rockets in the NBA Cup Quarterfinals.

UConn Star Paige Bueckers announces her own Player Edition Nike G.T. Hustle 3

UConn’s Paige Bueckers, who grew up wearing Nike, has made history by becoming the first NIL athlete to design and launch her own Nike Player Edition basketball sneaker, the Nike G.T. Hustle 3.

Nike;

Paige’s Nike G.T. Hustle 3 is meant to propel her performance during the final season of her illustrious collegiate career, leveraging Nike’s best basketball innovations in a silhouette that maximizes energy return from tip-off to buzzer.

Key to that performance is a forefoot Air Zoom unit and sewn-in Air Zoom strobel that create a double-stacked layer of Air underfoot for enhanced energy storage and return. The Air Zoom in the forefoot is partnered with a soft and resilient heel, along with a higher offset, to promote a smooth heel-to-toe transition. A Radial Knit upper, meanwhile, delivers zonal containment and support in a soft, lightweight and breathable package.

Paige’s Nike G.T. Hustle 3 will be in baby blue and lavender purple colorway. It also features an embroidered bucket adorns the right tongue, and a creative play on her surname — replacing “Bueckers” with “buckets” — takes over the right heel, and the phrase “Be You, Be Great” on left heel.

The Nike G.T. Hustle 3 Paige Bueckers Player Edition will be available December 7th on SNKRS and at select retail locations for $190.00

WNBA release full schedule for 2025 Regular Season will tip-off on May 16th

As early as today, the WNBA has release the full schedule of the full schedule of the 2025 Regular Season and it will start on May 16th.

Here are some of the notable dates/games for the coming season.

May 17th

  • Indiana vs Chicago – A well rested Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Two of the top rookies.
  • Las Vegas vs New York – A rematch of the 2024 WNBA Finals.

June 27th

  • Indiana vs Dallas – Indiana’s ROTY Caitlin Clark will face-off Paige Bueckers, for the first time in the W, UConn Star Paige Bueckers is projected to be the No. 1 draft pick and expected to be in a Dallas unis.

2025 WNBA SCHEDULE: SEASON TIP OFF PRESENTED BY CARMAX

Day Date Visitor Home Local Time Eastern Time
Fri. May 16 Atlanta Washington 7:30 PM 7:30 PM
Fri. May 16 Minnesota Dallas 6:30 PM 7:30 PM
Fri. May 16 Los Angeles Golden State 7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Sat. May 17 Chicago Indiana 1:00 PM 1:00 PM
Sat. May 17 Las Vegas New York 3:00 PM 3:00 PM
Sat. May 17 Seattle Phoenix 7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Sun. May 18 Washington Connecticut 1:00 PM 1:00 PM
Sun. May 18 Minnesota Los Angeles 3:00 PM 6:00 PM
Mon. May 19 Seattle Dallas 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
Tue. May 20 Las Vegas Connecticut 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
Tue. May 20 Atlanta Indiana 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
Wed. May 21 Dallas Minnesota 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
Wed. May 21 Washington Golden State 7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Thu. May 22 Indiana Atlanta 7:30 PM 7:30 PM
Thu. May 22 New York Chicago 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
Fri. May 23 Connecticut Minnesota 6:30 PM 7:30 PM
Fri. May 23 Washington Las Vegas 7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Fri. May 23 Golden State Los Angeles 7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Fri. May 23 Phoenix Seattle 7:00 PM 10:00 PM

Additionally, WNBA teams can begin negotiating with free agents on Sunday, Jan. 21. Free agents can begin signing contracts with teams on Thursday, Feb. 1.

Official trailer of ‘The Kingdom’ featuring Vic Sotto, Piolo Pascual and Sue Ramirez

“Wala sa tinta ng katawan ang pinta ng puso.” – Lakan Makisig (Vic Sotto)

Halina’t pumasok sa Kaharian ng Kalayaan! Huwag palampasin ang #TheKingdom directed by Michael Tuviera, starring Vic Sotto and Piolo Pasucal, this December 25, an official entry to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival!

It’s refreshing to see Vic Sotto take on a more challenging role and the film looks promising.

The film is directed by Michael Tuviera with screenplay by Michelle Ngu-Nario. Storry by Michelle Ngu-Nario and Michael Tuviera. The Kingdom casts an ensemble of stars; Vic Sotto, Piolo Pascual, Sue Ramirez, Cristine Reyes, Sid Lucero, Iza Calzado and Jose Manalo.

The Kingdom is set to have its wide theatrical release in cinemas in the Philippines on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024.

ACMobility to introduce Paid Charging starting this 12th December 2024

ACMobility, the mobility solutions arm of the Ayala Group, will soon introduce paid charging to their charging station by December 12th 2024. ACMobility will implement a fee of ₱28.50 per kWh for AC charging and ₱35 per kWh for DC charging across its EV stations in the NCR.

In their official statement, ACMobility plans to open more than 250 charging points in over 100 locations nationwide by the year end. They added that the plan to introduce paid charging was approved by the Department of Energy (DOE), aims to create a more sustainable and dependable charging network for EV owners.

“Introducing charging fees enables ACMobility to reinvest in our network, allowing us to maintain and expand our infrastructure while delivering a consistently high-quality service,” said Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, Chief Executive Officer of ACMobility. “True to our commitment of providing the best value to our customers, we aim to make every charging experience as accessible, reliable, and convenient —- enabling worry-free journeys across NCR and beyond.”

“We express our gratitude to Filipinos for choosing to charge with us, and through our initiatives, we remain committed to supporting their charging needs,” said Carla Buencamino, Head of Mobility Infrastructure. “Every new charging station brings us closer to fulfilling our mission of advancing sustainable transportation across the country. Together, we look forward to building a cleaner and greener future for generations to come.”

The company added that payment options will be available through the Evro app. Aside from mobility solutions, ACMobility is also the official distributor of Kia, Volkswagen, and BYD in the Philippines.

ACMobility to introduce Paid Charging starting this 12th December 2024.

Disney release the Official Teaser Trailer of Lilo & Stitch

A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.

Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the Oscar®-nominated filmmaker behind the animated feature film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” the film stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, introducing Maia Kealoha. “Lilo & Stitch” is produced by Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a. and Dan Lin, with Louie Provost, Tom Peitzman and Ryan Halprin serving as executive producers.

Live action Lilo and Stitch will be in theaters this May 23rd, 2025.

Here’s the film poster.

Phoenix Suns win over Golden State Warriors (113 – 105)

The Suns just gave the Warriors their 4th straight loss. Phoenix Suns was lead by Devin Booker who scored 27 points and Kevin Durant added 21. Tyus Jones and Grayson Allen added 19 and 17 points, respectively.

This is the 4th straight loss of Warriors after starting the season with a 12-3 record. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 23 points, Andrew Wiggins added 18 points while Draymond Green had 13 points. Buddy Hield, who was instrumental with the Warriors’ hot start scored 11 points but shot just 3 of 7 from the field, 4 of which are from beyond the arc.

The next seven games for the Warriors will be tough, since they will be facing quality teams including Denver, Houston, Minnesota, Memphis and Indiana.

The Suns will host the surging Spurs, Tuesday evening.

DFA implementing Philippine e-Visa system in India.

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has launched its e-Visa system for Indian nationals. Indian nationals may apply for e-Visas remotely by visiting the official website (evisa.gov.ph) and paying e-Visa fees online via direct bank transfer in a secure manner. This follows a successful trial period and aims to improve user experience. The soft launching and beta testing was done in August 2023.

Over 7,000 Indians have already used the system with positive feedback. The applicants were able to navigate the e-Visa system with general ease and reported positive feedback for its convenience, user-friendliness, and reliability.

Philippine e-Visa System is part of the Philippines’ digital transformation plan mentioned during the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 22 July 2024.

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman inaugurated the Riyadh Metro

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud inaugurated the Riyadh Metro, a major public transport project in Saudi Arabia. The metro network spans 176 kilometers across 6 lines and 85 stations. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud expressed gratitude to the King for his support and visionary leadership.

Riyadh Metro will initially open 3 lines by December 1st, then another 2 line on the 15th of December and the remaining line on the first week of January.

December 1, 2024

  • Line 1 – Blue
  • Line 4 – Gold/Yellow
  • Line 6 – Purple

December 15, 2024

  • Line 2 – Red
  • Line 5 – Green

January 5, 2024

  • Line 3 – Orange

The project was launched following comprehensive studies on Riyadh’s public transport needs and is designed to meet the city’s current and future mobility requirements. The Riyadh Metro is expected to significantly enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors, aligning with the goals of Vision 2030.

Source: SPA, RCRC

Volvo EX30 now in the Philippines

Volvo Philippines has officially introduce the EX30, a fully electric SUV and dubbed as the company’s smallest-ever SUV.

Underhood, the Volvo EX30 is powered by rear wheel drive (RWD) electric motor that offers 272hp and 343Nm of torque. It has an acceleration speed of 0-100km/h in just 5.3 seconds. The 69kWh battery offers that EX30 a maximum range of up to 540 km, and it takes 8 hours to fully charge the battery and 0-80% in just 28 minutes using the 175kW DC fast charging.

The Volvo EX30’s exterior is feateures a sleek, minimalist design and innovative, forward-thinking front fascia. The company also said that the EX30 is “Designed to have the lowest carbon footprint of any Volvo.”

Image: Volvo EX30 via volvocars.com/ph/

As for the interior, the first thing that you will notice is the huge 12.3″ tablet in the center of the dashboard. There is also an optional Car audio system; 9 speakers, 9 channels Harman Kardon Premium Sound (1040W output), and a 5 speakers, 4 channels (100W output) High Performance sound. There will be 4 interior themes to choose from; Breeze, Mist, Pine and Indigo. Despite the “smallest-ever” moniker, the EX30 is a 5 Seater SUV with a maximum front head room at 1058 mm and a rear head room of 974 mm. The actual dimension is (HxWxL) 1550mm x 1838mm x 2032 mm, and a wheel base of 2650mm. You can find full specs of the Volvo EX30 here.

Volvo EX30 is equipped with safety features like blind-spot monitoring, front and rear cross-traffic alert with autobrake, lane-keep assist and lane-departure warning, and collision avoidance systems. It also comes with Park Pilot Assist, 360° camera and Door opening alert, and more.

Volvo has not mention its availability but the EX30 will have a MSRP of ₱2.99 million, which is on the low side compare to the price to that of an EV Sedan.

This article was originally published on allthingsev.net as Volvo EX30 now in the Philippines.

Victory Liner introduces the country’s first fully electric bus

In a press conference, Victory Liner unveil the country’s first fully electric bus for provincial travel, the announcement was made by Victory Liner President & General Manager, Ms. Marivic H. Del Pilar. She also added that this is some sort of a “research and development” to see if it is viable to use electric bus as a public utility vehicle (PUB) and it will run the Cubao – Pampanga route.

Victory Liner also added that they acquired the 2 electric bus from Higer via special pricing, it was disclosed that each bus is worth ₱5 Million.

Here are the notable features of the electric bus;

  • Range and Battery Power: A 485 kWh battery allows for 350-400 kilometers of travel per charge, ideal for round-trip routes.
  • Fast Charging: A 120 kW DC charger fully charges the bus in three hours.
  • Environmental Impact: Each bus reduces annual CO₂ emissions by over 100 tons compared to diesel models.

As for the bus fare, there will be no difference in the fare, as Victory Liner based the price on the diesel-engine buses that run the same route.

This article was originally published on allthingsev.net as Victory Liner introduces the country’s first fully electric bus.

You can now Pre-order the new HONOR X9c in Saudi Arabia

Starting today until the end of month, you can now pre-order the new HONOR X9c. Price for the pre-order will be SAR 1,399.00 and it includes freebies worth SAR 636. After the preorder period the HONOR X9c smartphone will retail for SAR 2,135.00

The freebies are;

  • HONOR Choice OWS Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds – SAR 338.00
  • 12 Months Damage Protection – SAR 199.00
  • 12 Months Battery Damage Protection – SAR 99.00

Below are the specs of the new HONOR X9c;

  • Display: 6.78 inches AMOLED display, 19.85:9 aspect ratio, 1.07 billion colors, 2700×1224 resolution.
  • CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4xA78*2.2GHz+4xA55*1.8GHz)
  • GPU: Adreno A710
  • OS: MagicOS 8.0 (based on Android 14)
  • Storage: 256GB
  • RAM: 12GB
  • Rear Camera: 108MP Main Camera (F1.75), OIS, 5MP Wide Camera(F2.2), Support 4K video shooting, up to 3840×2160 pixels video resolution and 12000×9000 pixels image resolution
  • Front Camera: 16MP (F2.45), up to 3456×4608 pixels image and up to 2520×1080 pixels image resolution.
  • Network: 5G (NR), 4G (LTE FDD/FDD), 3G (WCDMA) and 2G (GSM)
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo position.
  • Sensors: Gravity, Fingerprint, Gyroscope, Compass, NFC, Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor.
  • Color: Jade Cyan,Titanium Purple,Titanium Black,Sunrise Orange
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 162.8mm x 75.5mm x 7.98mm
  • Weight: Approx. 189g
  • Battery: 6600mAh Lithium Polymer Battery with 66w charging and 20V/3.3A Standard Charger.

Official Trailer of Minecraft Movie

Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, blocky wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like piglins and zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.

The film is directed by Jared Hess, known for his work with Jack Black on Nacho Libre, and written by Chris Bowman and Hubbel Palmer.

Minecraft movie will star Jack Black as Steve, Jason Momoa as Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, Emma Myers (Natalie), Danielle Brooks (Dawn) and Sebastian Eugene Hansen (Henry. Natalie brother)

Jennifer Coolidge with Matt Berry, Kate McKinnon, and Jemaine Clement are also cast in undisclosed roles.

The Minecraft movie is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on April 4, 2025.

Curry and Wiggins combined for 50 points to help rout Hawks (120 – 97)

Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins lead the Warriors to rout the Atlanta Hawks 120-97 on Wednesday evening. Andrew Wiggins lead the Warriors with his 27 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists outing in their win against the resurging Atlant Hawks. Prior to their game against the Warriors, Hawks won 3 game out of 4 including a win against the defending champs, the Boston Celtics.

Steph Curry added 23 points and help setup his teammates with 8 assists. The Warriors lead as much as 31 points in the first half but cut it just 15 points entering the 4th Qtr.

Third Year Jalen Johnson lead the Hawks with 15 points and 14 rebounds. French Rookie Zaccharie Risacher and Trae Young scored 12 points apiece. No other Hawks player scored more than 15 points in the game.

Lindy Waters III scored 10 points and replaces De’Anthony Melton in lineup, to undergo season-ending knee surgery.

The Hawks will their last game of their four-game road trip this Friday against the Chicago Bulls, while the Warriors will visit the New Orleans Pelicans, also Friday evening.

Teaser Trailer of the Live Action Adaptation of How To Train Your Dragon

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker; Dumbo, The Last of Us) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Shaun of the Dead) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.
As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.

“How To Train Your Dragon” will be in Theaters June 13th. The film is written and directed by Dean DeBlois, who was also the director and writer for the animated version. The live and animated film is based on “How to Train Your Dragon” children’s books series written by British author Cressida Cowell.

Below are the casts of the live action “How To Train Your Dragon”

  • Mason Thames as Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, the awkward son of Stoick the Vast.
  • Nico Parker as Astrid Hofferson, Hiccup’s fellow student in dragon-fighting training as well as Hiccup’s love interest.
  • Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast, the chieftain of Berk and Hiccup’s father; Butler reprises his role after having previously voiced the character in the animated films.
  • Nick Frost as Gobber the Belch, Berk’s blacksmith, a close friend of Stoick’s and teacher of the tribe’s young dragon-fighting recruits.
  • Julian Dennison as Fishlegs Ingerman, Hiccup’s best friend.
  • Gabriel Howell as Snotlout Jorgenson, Hiccup’s cousin.
  • Bronwyn James as Ruffnut Thorston, Tuffnut’s twin sister.
  • Harry Trevaldwyn as Tuffnut Thorston, Ruffnut’s twin brother.
  • Ruth Codd as Phlegma, a member of the Viking village.
  • Peter Serafinowicz
  • Murray McArthur

Movie Poster

60 million households globally watch Paul vs Tyson

Netflix just revealed that 60 million viewers watched the Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson exhibition fight last Friday, Nov. 15th. The fight was held at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Netflix added that the fight peaked at 65 million concurrent streams. Netflix achieve the record views despite experiencing technical issues.

In the same light, Tyson earned a reported $20 million for the fight, which is not bad considering that Mike Tyson just fought for a total 16 minutes.

Tyson also posted a tweet after the fight.

Jake Paul defeats a 58 year old Mike Tyson via unanimous decision

It was a one-sided fight it was obvious from the start that Jake Paul will be the winner for the this fight.

The judges scored the fight 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73 for Paul.

After the fight, Jake Paul call Tyson as the GOAT of Boxing.

We can all agree that this was a sure win for Paul and if this was, even a 35 or 45 year old Tyson, he would have destroyed the former YouTuber star.

Dallas Wings secures the No. 1 pick for the 2025 WNBA draft

The Dallas Wings today won the 2025 WNBA Draft Lottery and will have the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft slated on April 14, 2025. Dallas bested Chicago,
Washington and Los Angeles for the first overall pick in the coming WNBA Draft. All 4 teams are the bottom teams of the last WNBA season.

The Dallas Wings is expected to pick college star Paige Bueckers, who is currently playing her last season at UConn.

Here is the results of the WNBA Draft Lottery 2025

  1. Dallas Wings
  2. Los Angeles Sparks
  3. Chicago Sky
  4. Washington Mystics
  5. Golden State Valkyries
  6. Washington Mystics from Atlanta Dream (15-25) via Dallas Wings (Allisha Gray, 1/21/23) (Stephanie Soares draft rights, 4/10/23)
  7. New York Liberty from Phoenix Mercury (19-21) (Mabrey, DeShields, Onyenwere, 2/11/23)
  8. Indiana Fever (20-20)
  9. Seattle Storm (25-15)
  10. Chicago Sky from Connecticut Sun (28-12) (Marina Mabrey, Rachel Banham, Moriah Jefferson, 7/17/24)
  11. Minnesota Lynx (30-10)
  12. Phoenix Mercury from New York Liberty (32-8) (Mabrey, DeShields, Onyenwere, 2/11/23)

Steph Curry name his All-Time Top 5 NBA players

In a video with Dude Perfect, GSW Superstar reveal his “all-time Top 5 NBA players”, which is considered a line-up that so great that no matter what era you put them, they will still come out on top.

Last year, his All-Time Top 5 NBA players are;

  • G – Magic Johnson
  • SG -Kobe Bryant
  • SF – Michael Jordan
  • PF – Tim Duncan
  • C – Shaquille O’Neal

This year, his All-Time Top 5 NBA players are;

  • G – Steph Curry
  • SG – Jordan
  • SF – LeBron James
  • PF – Tim Duncan
  • C – Shaq

Let’s dissect this for a moment;

At Point Guard, this replace Magic Johnson to himself, which understandable, since both Curry and Johnson are the two players contending for the Greatest Guard of All time.

Then on both the Shooting Guard and Small Forward, its interesting that removed Kobe and replace it with Michael Jordan, since Shooting Guard is the natural position of MJ and having Kobe and MJ on the same will more likely hurt the team more than anything else.

On Small Forward position, Curry listed Lebron James which is actually a no brainer, Lebron is considered second to MJ’s G.O.A.T. status, or if you’re a Lebron fan, you will surely consider Lebron number 1 in the G.O.A.T. conversation.

All in all, Curry’s new “All-Time Top 5 NBA players” are a collection of the “greatest” to have ever played the game, which is not a bad lineup no matter the era they play in.

You can watch the entirety of the video below;

Welcome to Overtime 48 STEPH CURRY EDITION!!! We meet up with Golden State Warrior legend Steph Curry for Cool Not Cool, Arena Golf, All Sports 3 Point Contest, and an exclusive one-on-one interview.

Miss Denmark Victoria Theilvig is Miss Universe 2024

Miss Victoria Theilvig from Denmark is Miss Universe 2024.

She will be the 73rd Miss Universe and the first for Denmark.

Held in Mexico City, Miss Victoria Theilvig bested 125 contestant, including Miss Philippines Chelsea Manalo, who won Miss Universe Asia and was included in the Top 30.

The 2024 Miss Universe pageant was held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico.

SBP announce 15-man pool of Gilas Pilipinas for the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) just release the names of the 15-man pool for the 2nd Window of FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers that will be held in the Philippines.

Returning from Window 1 are;

  • Japeth Aguilar – Ginebra
  • Justin Brownlee – Ginebra
  • June Mar Fajardo – San Miguel
  • Jamie Malonzo – Ginebra
  • Chris Newsome – Meralco Bolts
  • Calvin Oftana – TNT Tropang Giga
  • CJ Perez – San Miguel
  • Kevin Quambao – De La Salle Green Archers (College)
  • Dwight Ramos – Levanga (B.League – Japan)
  • Kai Sotto – Koshigaya Alphas (B.League – Japan)
  • Carl Tamayo – Changwon LG Sakers (Korean Basketball League – South Korea)
  • Scottie Thompson – Ginebra San Miguel

There will be 3 new players will be suiting up for Gilas for this contest.

  • Ange Kouame – Meralco Bolts
  • Mason Amos – De La Salle Green Archers (College)
  • AJ Edu – Nagasaki Velca (B.League – Japan)

The Gilas Pilipinas will face New Zealand on the November 21st and then Hong Kong, China on the November 24th. Tim Cone will be the Gilas Head Coach.

Apple Mac Mini M4 Now Available in Jarir

You can now get your Apple Mac Mini M4 from Jarir and below are the pricelist.

M4 Processor (10-core CPU and 10-core GPU

  • 16GB RAM + 256GB Storage – SR2,799
  • 16GB RAM + 512GB Storage – SR3,749
  • 24GB RAM + 512GB Storage – SR4,699

M4 Pro Processor (12-core CPU and 16-core GPU)

  • 24GB RAM + 512GB Storage – SR6,699

Announced last month, the Mac Mini is one of the cheapest Macs that you can buy and the base model M4, 16GB RAM and 256GB Storage is probably the best deal for a new Mac.

Specs of Mac Mini with M4 chips;

  • Dimesnion (DxWxH): 5.0 inches x 5.0 inches x 2.0 inches
  • Processor: M4, M4 Pro
  • 16GB unified RAM, configurable up to 64GB
  • 256GB SSD, configurable up to 8TB
  • Built-in speaker
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones
  • HDMI port
  • Two USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)
  • Thunderbolt 4/Thunderbolt 5 ports
  • USB 4
  • Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • DisplayPort
  • Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Ethernet Connectivity
  • Weight:
    • M4 – 1.5 pounds (0.67 kg)
    • M4 Pro- 1.6 pounds (0.73 kg)

Watch the D23 Brazil Trailer of Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* will be in Theaters on May 2nd, 2025

“We are the THUNDERBOLTS*!”

The fact that the schedules of Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts* are so close together, makes me think that there will be a big connection between the two films.

Either same villain or the aftermath of the events in Captain America: Brave New World will require some cleanup, and Valentina Allegra de Fontaine is tasked with doing it. That could be the reason for the asterisk (*).

My theory… by the end of Captain America: Brave New World, there will be “TO BE CONTINUED ON THE THUNDERBOLTS*!”

Watch the Official Trailer of Captain America: Brave New World

Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford star in Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World. Watch the brand-new trailer and experience it only in theaters February 14.

That Red Hulk.. also it looks like there’s a different villain that what Marvel lead us to believe!

Curry-led Warriors move past Thunders in their Last Road Game (127 – 116)

Steph Curry led the Warriors as they took home the win for their final game of their 5-game road trip. Curry scored 36 points, with 7 of 13 from beyond the arc, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.

It was a bad night for the Thunders as their leading shot blocker Chet Holmgren suffered a right hip injury in first quarter when he fell after challenging Andrew Wiggins on a drive to the basket. Jonathan Kuminga scored 20 points, De’Anthony Melton added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Andrew Wiggins has 18 points,8 rebounds and 5 assists for the Warriors.

Even though being down by as much as 30-points, OKC manage to climb back and cut the lead down to just 6 points on a streal and break away dunk by Alex Caruso with less than 5 mins left in the game. But the deficit was just too much for the Thunders as the Warriors took control of the game via Jonathan Kuminga makes alley oop dunk shot (from a Draymond Green assists, then another three-points by Curry to secure the win.

Shai Gilgeous Alexander lead the team with 24 points and 5 rebounds, followed by a 20-points performance by Jalen Williams.

The win will put the Warriors, Suns and OKC on a 3-way tie (7-2 standing )for the top team in the West,

The Warriors will return back home to host the Dallas this Tuesday night, while the Thunder host the visitng Clippers on Monday evening.

Cleveland Cavaliers routs Golden State Warriors to remain undefeated 136 – 117

The Cavs secured their 10th straight win after handing the Warriors their second and their worst loss in a young NBA season. The game was technically over once the Cavs ended the first with a 41-point lead.

It was basically a 3-point shootout and the Cavs won by making 20 of their 42 three-points shots, compare to just 13 made three-points by the Warriors.

Cavs was lead by Darius Garland with 27 points, making 6 of 11 three-points, with 6 assists. Cavs leading scorer Donovan Mitchell added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, Evan Mobley had a 23 points.

Warriors leading scorer Steph Curry just scored 12 points, while Draymond Green only manage to score 6 point, grabbed 2 rebounds and 6 assists. Jonathan Kuminga lead the team with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, then Brandin Podziemski manage to score 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists performance by . By half-time, most of the Warriors starters are playing with limited minutes in the 3rd and no longer playing by 4th period. You can check-out the box score for the game here.

Warriors will wrap-up their 5-game road trip this Sunday as they visit Oklahoma, while the Cavs will host the Nets this Saturday night.

Price for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y

Now that Tesla has opened its doors in the country, car buyers will surely have Tesla as their first option, specially if you compare its price with the Chinese brand EVs.

You can go to the Tesla Philippines website if you want to order your own Tesla. I personally would be getting the Long Range (AWD) variant of the Model Y.

via All Things EV;

Just like in other countries, you can order your own Tesla directly online, the company rarely sell thru a distributor or a reseller.

The Model 3 is the EV sedan, while the Model Y is the crossover EV that features the iconic “falcon-wing doors.” Both model will be available in 3 variant; the Rear–Wheel Drive, Long Range AWD and Performance AWD.

The base model for the Model 3 (RWD) will have an estimated range of 513kn, top speed of 201 km/h and with an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 6.21 secs.

Model 3

  • Rear–Wheel Drive – ₱2,109,000
  • Long Range (AWD) – ₱2,489,000
  • Performance (AWD) – ₱3,099,000

The base model for the Model Y (RWD) on the other hand will have an estimated range of 455km, top speed of 217km/h and with an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 6.9 secs.

Model Y

  • Rear–Wheel Drive – ₱2,369,000
  • Long Range (AWD) – ₱2,689,000
  • Performance (AWD) – ₱3,299,000