March 31, 2025
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Steph Curry scored a season high 56 points, making 12 three-pointers, to lead the Warriors in a 121-115 win over the Magic. Aside from Curry, Rookie Center Quinten Post came of the bend and added 18 points and 5 rebounds. Jimmy Butler scored 5 points, his least productive game as a Warrior, but added 4 rebounds and 7 assists.
Quinten Post provided a spark last night.
18 PTS | 7-9 FGM-A | 5 REB pic.twitter.com/tuUH8pQTAX
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 28, 2025
Mo finishing Q3 with three 👌
📺 @NBCSAuthentic pic.twitter.com/C2IIgpvjPk
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 28, 2025
This was a great win by Warriors, after being down as much as 17 points in the 1st half, they manage to build a 5 point lead in the 3rd by scoring 40 points in the period, while holding the Magic to just 21 points. Curry had 22 points in the third quarter. This will be Warriors’ seventh win in eight games since acquiring Jimmy Butler in a trade on Feb. 6.
Paolo Banchero scored 41 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Franz Wagner added 27 points for the Magic but that 18 turnover by Orlando kept the Warriors in the game and eventually cost them the game.
Warriors will visit Philadelphia Saturday night, while the Magic will host the Raptors on Sunday.
Microsoft will be shutting down Skype this May 2025. The company said that the service will remain available until May 5, 2025.
Starting in May 2025, Skype will no longer be available. Over the coming days you can sign in to Microsoft Teams Free with your Skype account to stay connected with all your chats and contacts. Thank you for being part of Skype pic.twitter.com/EZ2wJLOQ1a
— Skype (@Skype) February 28, 2025
Microsoft explained that during this transition period, Skype users will have the ability to sign-on to Microsoft Teams (Free) on any supported device, this will transfer any skype chats and contacts to Microsoft Teams. At the same time, Skype users will be able to call MS Teams users and vice versa.
If skype users does not want move MS Teams, they will have the ability to export their skype data including chats, contacts, and call history. Then import the information their preferred video chat and messaging service.
With the impending shutdown, Microsoft added that the company will “no longer offer paid Skype features to new customers, including Skype Credit and subscriptions that allow users to make and receive international and domestic calls. Current Skype subscription users can continue to use their Skype Credits and subscriptions until the end of their next renewal period. Skype Credit users can also continue to use their remaining Skype Credit. After May 5, 2025, the Skype Dial Pad will be available to remaining paid users from the Skype web portal and within Teams.”
Launched in 2003, Skype is a P2P IP-based videotelephony, videoconferencing and voice calls. The company was acquired by Microsoft in 2011 for $8.5 billion and used it to replace their Windows Live Messenger.
North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) just announced that they’re increasing the toll rates this Sunday, March 2, 2025. In their official announcement, “Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has authorized NLEX to adjust its toll by ₱5.00 in the open system and ₱0.72 per kilometer in the closed system effective March 2, 2025.”
NLEX added that “under the new toll fee matrix, motorists traveling anywhere within the open system will pay an additional ₱5 for Class 1 vehicles (regular cars and SUVs), ₱13 for Class 2 vehicles (buses and small trucks), and ₱15 for Class 3 vehicles.”
“Those traveling the full length of NLEX between Metro Manila and Mabalacat City will pay an additional ₱57 for Class 1 vehicles, ₱142 for Class 2 vehicles, and ₱171 for Class 3 vehicles.”
“The open system runs from Metro Manila in the cities of Navotas, Valenzuela, and Caloocan to Marilao, Bulacan, while the closed system covers the portion between Bocaue, Bulacan, and Sta. Ines, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, as well as Subic-Tipo.”
You can read the full text of NLEX announcement here or from their social media accounts (embeded below);
Heads-up to all motorist headed to Marikina, since the City is holding its first ever car-free Sunday starting this March 2nd, 2025. A section of the Gil Fernando Avenue will be closed to vehicles from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM this coming Sunday, March2, 2025.
Marikina’s car-free Sundays is similar to what Makati City is doing along Ayala Avenue and Quezon City along Tomas Morato Avenue.
In an article by Climate Change Commission, “Car-free zones also encourage physical activity, offering residents a safer, cleaner environment for walking and cycling. With fewer cars on the streets, the risk of road accidents decreases, and the air becomes more breathable, reducing the occurrence of respiratory diseases. Promoting active lifestyles has long-term benefits in addressing obesity and other health conditions tied to inactivity.”
Other Metro Manila Cities implementing Car-Free Sundays are “Roxas Boulevard and Intramuros in Manila, People’s Streets in Pasig, Fifth Avenue in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Ayala Avenue in Makati, Greenfield District in Mandaluyong, Spectrum Midway in Filinvest, Muntinlupa, and the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City“
Nicholas Galitzine and @masters shared the first look Prince Adam a.k.a. He-Man with the Sword of Power.
The IG post include the caption “After several months of intense training, I’m thrilled to share that we’re officially in production on #MastersOfTheUniverse. Our director Travis Knight has assembled the most incredible ensemble cast and created a stunning tapestry of Eternia and its surrounding world. I can’t wait for you to see. More to come, but until then, here’s a sneak peek at the Sword of Power. By the power of Grayskull!”
Masters of the Universe is an upcoming American superhero film based on Mattel’s franchise of the same name. The film is directed by Travis Knight with script by Chris Butler and distributed by Amazon MGM Studios. It has a reported budget of $200 million.
Casts of Masters of the Universe;
Masters of the Universe is set to be released in the United States on June 5, 2026.
The critically acclaimed series returns.
Watch the new trailer for season 2 of Andor, streaming April 22 on Disney+.
Microsoft just announced that the company will stop supporting Windows 10 this coming October 2025.
The software giant said that “after October 14th 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates, technical assistance amd security fixes for Windows 10.”
The company added that PC running Windows 10 “will still work” but they recommend upgrading to Windows 11 is possible.
Modern PC supports Windows 11 and uprading to the latest Windows OS is free. But if you are like me using a 10 year old laptop, then the onlu course of action is to buy a new computer running Windows 11 right out of the box.
Golden State secured their third consecutive victory since the All-Star break, defeating the Hornets 128-92. The victory was a team effort, with seven players scoring in double figures and a total of 39 assists.
The Warriors built a 10-point lead in the first quarter and never looked back. At one point, the Warriors led by as many as 39 points. This win also marks the 3,000th victory for the franchise since its founding in 1946 as the Philadelphia Warriors.
AND COUNTING ⚡️
Golden State becomes the fifth NBA team to reach 3,000 regular-season wins pic.twitter.com/kgK5Kr8joN
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 26, 2025
Buddy Hield led the Warriors with 16 points, followed by Curry and Green, who each added 15 points and 6 assists. Jimmy Butler scored only 6 points, his lowest in a Warriors uniform, but contributed 8 rebounds and 5 assists. The Warriors are now 6 – 1 since acquiring Jimmy Butler.
Big Dunks Only 💥@Chase || Play of the Game pic.twitter.com/otvWoEeTGc
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 26, 2025
HIGH 3s ONLY FOR GOLDEN STATE 👌
Warriors improve to 6-1 with Jimmy Butler III 👀 pic.twitter.com/X4KwJ18mls
— NBA (@NBA) February 26, 2025
Quick passes lead to big plays 💪@ampm || Assist of the Game pic.twitter.com/EaEudf93kd
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 26, 2025
KJ Simpson led the Charlotte Hornets with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Seth Curry added 14 points, while Wendell Moore Jr. and Mark Williams each scored 12 points.
The Warriors will begin their five-game road trip on Monday night against the Orlando Magic, while the Hornets will play the final game of their nine-game road trip against the Mavericks on Thursday night.
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) February 26, 2025
Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi has officially announce that “she’s retiring from basketball.”
In an article published by Time Magazine;
Taurasi reveals publicly for the first time that she’s retiring from basketball. “Mentally and physically, I’m just full,” says Taurasi, who played all 20 of her WNBA seasons for the Mercury. “That’s probably the best way I can describe it. I’m full and I’m happy.”
She played for the Phoenix Mercury, who drafted her at first overall in the 2004 WNBA draft and played for the team for 20 years. The late Kobe Bryant gave her the nickname “White Mamba” and she is the leading scorer in WNBA history and voted “greatest of all time” by the WNBA’s fans.
As for accolades, Taurasi is one of 11 women to win an Olympic gold medal, an NCAA Championship, a FIBA World Cup, and a WNBA Championship.
Even though it’s not yet available for order or pre-order, Apple already provided the pricing for the new iPhone 16e.
Available in Black and White colors in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage capacities, the new iPhone 16e will have a starting price of ₱39,900.00 for the 128GB model, ₱46,990.00 for the 256GB and ₱58,990.00 for the 512GB.
Officially announced last Feb 19th, the iPhone 16e features a 6.1-inches Super Retina XDR OLED display, similar to the iPhone 14, the A18 chip that use the iPhone 16 with support for Apple Intelligence, no Touch ID, one 48 MP rear camera and a 12MP front facing camera. It will also have the Action button and the new Apple C1, the first cellular modem designed by Apple. The iPhone 16e will also be using a USB-C port for data and charging.
Apple did not specifically mentioned the capacity but instead said that it will have Up to 26 hours video playback, up to 21 hours if video streaming and it supports fast charging with up to 50% charge in 30 minutes using a 20W adapter. Just like with the previous iPhones it will also support Qi charger for its wireless charging features. You can checkout the full specs here.
The just announced iPhone 16e is now available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia. You can place your pre-order on the leading telecom and retailer in the Kingdom.
The iPhone 16e will be only be available in Black and White colors in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage capacities, with starting price of SAR2,799.00 for the 128GB model, SAR3,299.00 for the 256GB and SAR4,299.00 for the 512GB. Pre-order period will be until February 28th 2025 and will start shipping or can be collected until March 7th 2025.
It’s not where you’re from. It’s where you shoot from.@CaitlinClark22 pic.twitter.com/n2xmtClVSY
— Nike (@Nike) February 22, 2025
Routs the Kings (132 – 108) via ESPN;
Buddy Hield and Moses Moody had 22 points each and the Golden State Warriors beat the Sacramento Kings 132-106 on Friday night.
Brandin Podziemski added 21 points, and Stephen Curry had 20 points as role players stepped up for the Warriors.
Warriors beat Mavericks (126-102) via NBA;
Stephen Curry scored 30 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 126-102 on Sunday.
The Warriors have won five of six and improved to 5-1 since trading for Jimmy Butler, who made his home debut and finished with 18 points.
Golden State jumped out to a double-digit lead in the first and led by as many as 23 points in the second. Butler and Curry each had 14 in the first half.
The Warriors have won of 5 of their 6 games since acquiring Jimmy Butler and after their game against the Mavs, the Warriors retired Andre Iguodala’s jersey. Iguodala helped the Warriors win four championships and was the NBA Finals MVP in 2015.
The Warriors’ current record is 30-27, and the team is only 2 games behind the 6th seed. With a majority of their next 15 games against sub-.500 teams, they could easily move into the 4th to 6th seed range by playoff time.
WNBA Star A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces is one of the 13 TIME’s Women of the Year, she is also one of the two athlete that was chosen by the publication. For those wondering how TIME choose their Women of the Year, you can read their “How We Chose the 2025 Women of the Year” article and the “A’ja Wilson and Jordan Chiles Know What It Takes to Win.”
WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson and gymnast Jordan Chiles became fast friends in the lead-up to the 2024 Olympics.
For TIME's annual Women of the Year issue, the athletes reunite for a conversation about a game-changing year in women's sports https://t.co/azDx5uxuax pic.twitter.com/iPixvyBLUx
— TIME (@TIME) February 20, 2025
It’s interesting that Caitlin Clark was not included in the list, since TIME named her as Athlete of the Year.
Luka Doncic lead the Lakers to finally break the Nuggets winning streak. Luka score a team high of 32 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and Rui Hachimura added a total of 69 points, scoring 25, 23, and 21 points, respectively.
The Lakers built a 14-point lead by the end of the 1st quarter, but the Nuggets cut it to just one point by the start of the 3rd. Then, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura led the Lakers to a 26-point lead.
Second half starts now pic.twitter.com/Bp4AQq0qR0
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 23, 2025
Steal, behind-the-back dime, and one.
That is beautiful basketball. pic.twitter.com/oPW0Ov0hnY
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 23, 2025
The Nuggets lead by Aaron Gordon with 24 points, followed by 19 points by Jamal Murray and a triple-double 12 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists by Nikila Jokic.
The Lakers host the Mavericks, in a much anticipated match this Tuesday night and the Nuggets will visit Indiana on Monday evening.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially unveil the symbol for the Saudi Riyals.
In a press release by Saudi Central Bank (SAMA);
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, approved today, February 20, 2025, the Saudi riyal symbol; a historic move that will reinforce the Saudi currency’s identity.
The Governor of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), H.E. Ayman M. Al-Sayari, extends his profound appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for launching the Saudi riyal symbol.
Al-Sayari noted that this decision reinforces Saudi Arabia’s financial identity, locally, regionally, and internationally. He indicated that the implementation of the new symbol will be gradual for financial and commercial transactions, with coordination across all relevant entities.
The agency explained that “the Saudi riyal symbol, developed to the highest technical standards, embodies the Kingdom’s rich cultural heritage, carrying the name of our national currency “Riyal” in a design derived from Arabic calligraphy. The symbol will streamline the representation of the Saudi riyal in local, regional, and international contexts, making it suitable for use in referring to the Saudi riyal in all financial and commercial transactions.”
Before the announcement of the Saudi Riyals symbol, SAR, SR or the Arabic equivalent ريال or الريال السعودي, is the one being used.
The latest iPhone at the greatest price — iPhone 16e is here. It’s built for Apple Intelligence and powered by A18, the latest-generation chip. It also comes with supersized battery life, a 48MP Fusion camera, and a durable design.
Pricing, claims, and feature availability apply to the U.S. and may vary by region. For product details specific to your area, please refer to Apple.com.
As announced by Tim Cook, Apple has officially announced the iPhone 16e.
The iPhone 16e is basically the body and screen of the iPhone 14, the A18 chip from the iPhone 16 with support for Apple Intelligence, no Touch ID, one 48 MP rear camera and a 12MP front facing camera. It will also have the Action button and the new Apple C1, the first cellular modem designed by Apple. The iPhone 16e will also be using a USB-C port for data and charging.
As for the battery, Apple did not specifically mentioned the capacity but instead said that it will have Up to 26 hours video playback, up to 21 hours if video streaming and it supports fast charging with up to 50% charge in 30 minutes using a 20W adapter. Just like with the previous iPhones it will also support Qi charger for its wireless charging features.
The iPhone 16e will be only be available in Black and White colors in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage capacities, with starting price of $599.00 for the 128GB model, $699.00 for the 256GB and $899.00 for the 512GB. Pre-order will start this Friday, 21st of February and will be available on the 28th of February. You can checkout the full specs here.
Aside from Saudi Arabia, the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design will also be available internationally. Dominic Preston of The Verge writes, “Despite releasing pricing in Euros, so far the phone is only confirmed to release in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico, though more markets are “expected.” Huawei UK public relations specialist Elliot Mulley-Goodbarne did confirm to The Verge that it’s “not coming to the UK or US for the time being.” It’s launching in a single configuration, with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.”
In Europe the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design will retail for EUR 3,499.00, which when converted to Philippine Pesos will be around ₱211K, and checking the Huawei Philippine website, the company is now accepting pre-orders with a ₱5,000.00 deposit, though the exact price of the tri-fold smartphone is not listed.
Here are pricing of the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design;
It’s unclear if Huawei will eventually release the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design globally, the company may be gauging market interest with this initial release.
Just like what the title, the just announced Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design is now available for pre-order in Jarir and Extra, you can also pre-order the tri-fold smartphone directly from Huawei KSA.
Jarir – Huawei Mate XT;
متاح الآن للطلب المسبق!
أول هاتف ثلاثي قابل للطيّ في العالم📱
هاتف Huawei Mate XT الجديد بتصميم مبتكر واستثاني 🤩
اطلبه مسبقًا الآن من جرير واستمتع بهدايا مجانية 🎁
يسري العرض حتى 4 مارس 2025— مكتبة جرير (@JarirBookstore) February 18, 2025
Extra – HUAWEI Mate XT
اطلب مسبقاً الآن Huawei Mate XT الجديد 💙
ومع بسيطة 💜 قسم فاتورتك على 12 دفعة بدون أرباح وبدون دفعة أولى! أو قسمها مع تابي و تمارا!
— eXtra Stores (@eXtraStores) February 18, 2025
You can go here, to know more about the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design.
It’s official, the tri-fold Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design is now in Saudi Arabia, the company announced Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025.
The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design will be available in 16 GB RAM and 1TB storage model, it will feature a Super Slim Triple-Fold Design, 10.2-inch Hi-Res HUAWEI X-True™ Display, a Octa-core Kirin 9010 (1.55 GHz Cortex-A510) CPU, a triple camera system with a 50 MP Ultra Aperture Camera (F1.4-4.0 aperture,OIS) as the main camera and an 8 MP Selfie Camera (F2.2).
At the same time, the Mate XT Ultimate Design will be powered by a Si/C Li-Ion 5600 mAh battery and is available in Red and Black colors. You can checkout the full specs of the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design here.
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design Specs
| Price | from SAR12,999.00 |
|---|---|
| Main display | 10.2 inches (3184 x 2232 pixels) |
| Dual displays | 7.9 inches (2232 x 2048 pixels) |
| Front display | 6.4 inches (2232 x 1008 pixels) |
| CPU | Kirin 9010 5G* |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main camera (f/1.4), 12MP ultra-wide (f/2.2), 12MP telephoto (5.5x optical/50x digital zoom) |
| Front camera | 8MP |
| Battery | 5,600 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired, 50W wireless |
| Colors | Red or Black vegan leather |
| Size | Unfolded: 156.7 x 219 x 3.6-4.8 mm; Folded: 156.7 x 73.5 x 12.8 mm |
| Weight | 298g (10.5 ounces) |
*Rumored
As for the pricetag, it’ll be SAR 12,999.00, which is just SAR 249.00 shy of what we speculated from the last article.
Sabrina Ionescu and Nike has announced the first Sabrina Ionescu Asia Tour. From Nike, “Ahead of Sabrina’s campaign to defend her first WNBA title, she’s embarking on her first Asia tour, visiting the Philippines and China to share this message of empowerment with young hoopers and further introduce herself to the global basketball community.”
Sabrina’s Asia tour kicks off in Manila, Philippines, a basketball country and love Nike kicks. She’ll be hosting youth clinics, launching a special Nike Sabrina 2 collaboration at the Nike Fort retail store in Bonifacio Global City, and showcase top Filipino talent at the iconic Araneta Coliseum.
Then in Guangzhou, China, Sabrina will join local athletes, run a girls’ basketball camp, and empower female players at a Nike Rise store, addressing barriers to proper sports gear. Her last stop will be in Hong Kong with its streetball culture, inspire students at local schools, and energize young athletes at the Nike All Hong Kong Schools Jing Ying Basketball Tournament.
Sabrina Ionescu is arguably the one of the biggest WNBA star and this Asia Tour will not only make her name bigger and more recognized amongst Filipino ballers but across Asia.
One of hoops' deepest bags is packed.
Sabrina Ionescu Asia Tour. March 2025. pic.twitter.com/4zrR0kubFn
— Nike Basketball (@nikebasketball) February 18, 2025
Jaren hits a logo shot to win the MrBeast $100,000 CHALLENGE 💰
It appears that a new Apple product announcement may be coming as early as February, as Apple CEO Tim Cook teased that the company welcomes “the newest member of the family” and included a date and a “hashflag” (a type of advertising on X, formerly known as Twitter). Aside from Tim Cook’s tweet, this announcement cannot be found anywhere else, not from any other Apple executive or any Apple social media accounts. It’s also worth noting that the time of the launch is not mentioned, so we can assume that the announcement will be a recorded video or, if they choose, they’ll simply release a press release.
Get ready to meet the newest member of the family.
Wednesday, February 19. #AppleLaunch pic.twitter.com/0ML0NfMedu
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) February 13, 2025
As for the product, Apple is expected to announce a redesigned iPhone SE, since the last iPhone SE was announced two years ago. It is rumored that the new iPhone SE will feature an A18 chip, a larger 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, a USB-C port, Apple Intelligence support, and more. Of course, we should take these rumors with a grain of salt, since the “newest member of the family” may not even be an iPhone but a product in a totally different category. I guess we just have to wait until the 19th.
Miami Heat Guard Tyler Herro took the trophy for the 2025 NBA All-Star 3-point Contest, denying Damian Lillard for a chance to 3-peat and Buddy Hield from making history.
NBA;
In the Starry 3-point Contest at State Farm All-Star Saturday Night, two of the 27 shots are worth three points apiece. And the Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro drained both of the long-distance 3-point shots in the final round on his way to a score of 24 points. That was enough to edge the Golden State Warriors’ Buddy Hield to win the trophy.
Tyler Herro, 2025 #Starry3PT Champ 🎯🔥 https://t.co/BgHxXrxDiD pic.twitter.com/v4OvXOYlj3
— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2025
0:00 – 2023 NBA All-Star
4:10 – 2024 NBA All-Star
10:22 – 2025 NBA All-Star
MAC MCCLUNG COMPLETES THE THREE-PEAT SCORING FOUR 50s 🏆
🌟 Reverse Jam over a #KiaK5
🌟 360 over Nate Dougherty
🌟 Double Dunk over hoverboard
🌟 Rim-tapping Slam over 6'11" MobleyWhat a DOMINANT 3-year #ATTSlamDunk run for @McclungMac! 👏 pic.twitter.com/geHmNwJGcR
— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2025
Mac McClung, a G League player for the Orlando Magic, just became the first player to win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest three times in a row. Prior to this year’s win, McClung was one of only five players to win the Slam Dunk Contest in consecutive years. However, Nate Robinson won the contest three times, first in 2006 and then in 2009 and 2010.
Here’s the full video of the 2025 Slam Dunk contest;
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique A. Manalo will travel to Munich, Germany, and London, UK, from February 14-19, 2025. His trip focuses on discussions with international partners regarding regional issues and strengthening bilateral ties, particularly concerning the rules-based international order and the rule of law.
In Munich (February 14-16), Secretary Manalo will participate in the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC), a leading international security forum. He will lead a roundtable discussion on “Making Waves: Maritime Tensions in the Indo-Pacific” on February 15th. He also plans to meet with several counterparts on the sidelines of the MSC, including the US Secretary of State and the European Commission’s Vice-President and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
Following the MSC, Secretary Manalo will travel to London for bilateral meetings with UK officials. He will also engage with Asia House, a think tank connecting businesses and governments, and participate in a dialogue with Chatham House, a prominent international affairs think tank.
These visits are significant, occurring after the Philippines’ 70th anniversary of relations with Germany in 2024 and preceding the 80th anniversary of diplomatic ties with the UK in 2026.
On 14-19 February 2025, Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo will embark on visits to Munich, Germany and London, United Kingdom.
Read full story 👉🏻 https://t.co/hRKNs4tq6b#DFAForgingAhead pic.twitter.com/yGJ4uvPZvD— DFA Philippines 🇵🇭 (@DFAPHL) February 13, 2025
On the second game of Luka Doncic in a Laker uniform, the Los Angeles Laker lost to the Utah Jazz (119 – 131).
The Jazz led by Forward Lauri Markkanen scoring 32 points with 5 rebounds and a season-high three steals, Markkanen also made 6 three-points. Jordan Clarkson added 21 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Center Walker Kessler also punished the Lakers, who are without a legitimate center by grabbing 8 rebounds with 2 steals and 6 blocks, to add to his 16 points.
He cooked with this one 👨🍳🇫🇮#PerformanceLeader presented by @UofUHealth pic.twitter.com/pDBRU83Um8
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 13, 2025
JC put up 20 points for the fourth time in the last 5 games, including a season-high 𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙚 boards 🏴☠️☮️🔥#TakeNote presented by @zionsbank pic.twitter.com/llF63qnfoS
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 13, 2025
It was a close game in the first half but the Jazz started to pull away at the end of the 3rd qtr and maintained a sizable lead throughout the 4th qtr. Rui Hachimura led the Lakers with 19 points, followed by Lebron James with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, and Luka Doncic, playing his second game with just 16 points.
Dalton Knecht, who is playing back after his trade to the Hornets was rescinded, scored 10 points and Bronny James Jr. added 9 points but played mainly during garbage time.
Three Jazzmen flirting with triple-doubles, a season-high in blocks for The Sheriff and six guys in double-figures?!
Yeah, that'll end LA's winning streak 😏#TakeNote presented by @LVT_USA pic.twitter.com/qiMstSJJXh
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 13, 2025
Utah Jazz will host the LA Clippers this Thursday, while the Lakers will host the Charlotte Hornet on the 20th of Feb. after the All-Star break.