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Caitlin Clark writes “Thank You” message to Fans after Historic Rookie Season

WNBA Rookie Phenom Caitlin Clark rookie season is now in the books and to appreciate all the supports that Clark has received, she posted an emotional “Thank You” message to her fans for their support in her first year in the league and then ended with a “See you all in year two 🖤💫”

Caitlin Clark helped the Indiana Fever reached the WNBA Playoffs (20-20 record) for the first time since 2016 and lead the team in scoring, assists and steals (19.2 points, 8.4 assists and 1.3 steals).

Clark also broke and set a number of WNBA records including the first triple-double by a rookie in WNBA history, set single-game record for assists (19), single-season rookie record for three-pointer, and accolades like “Unanimous Associated Press Rookie of the Year and AP All-WNBA First Team,” being named both WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month and WNBA Rookie of the Month for August, and much more.

Not to mention all the records for digital consumption and merchandise sales for the league.

The same message was posted to her official IG account (@caitlinclark22.

If this just the start of Caitlin Clark’s WNBA career, I’m sure that her fans will be excited to see what her second year will be, where we will be getting a full off season of rest and time for working on her game.

PH Consulates in U.S. to roll out online voting for Eleksyon 2025   

Dave LLavanes Jr., writing for GMA News;

All Philippine consulates in the United States will implement online voting for the upcoming midterm elections in May of next year.

New York Consul General Senen Mangalile said this is part of Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Resolution No. 11061 which directs Philippine embassies and consulates in the US to implement internet-based online voting.

Hopefully they also implement online voting in other embassies and consulates, so other OFW can place their votes.

KAT to Knicks trade now Official

That Karl-Anthony Towns 3-team trade to the Knicks is now official. NBA wrote “Karl-Anthony Towns joined the Knicks on Wednesday after the Minnesota Timberwolves sent their four-time All-Star to New York in a three-team trade that also included the Charlotte Hornets.”

Here’s the details of the trade;

Knicks receive: 

  • Karl-Anthony Towns (via Timberwolves)
  • Draft rights to James Nnaji (via Hornets)

Timberwolves receive:

  • Julius Randle (via Knicks)
  • Donte DiVincenzo (via Knicks)
  • Keita Bates-Diop (via Knicks)
  • Future first-round pick (from Knicks via Pistons)

Hornets receive:

  • Charlie Brown (via Knicks)
  • DaQuan Jeffries (via Knicks)
  • Duane Washington Jr. (via Knicks)
  • 2 future second-round picks (via Knicks)
  • 2025 second-round pick (via Timberwolves)
  • Cash considerations

KAT also posted a farewell message, embedded above, to the Timberwolves organization and the Minnesota fans, where he played since 2016 and won Rookie of the Year awards, All-Rookie 1st Team and All-NBA 3rd Team (twice).

Thai police arrest driver of school bus fire that killed 23   

News.az;

The bus carrying six teachers and 39 students in elementary and junior high school was travelling from Uthai Thani province, about 300 kilometres (186 miles) north of Bangkok, for a school trip in Ayutthaya and Nonthaburi provinces on Tuesday.

The fire started while the bus was on a highway north of the capital and spread so quickly many were unable to escape.

Trairong Phiwpan, head of the police forensic department, said 23 bodies were recovered from the bus.

The recovery work and confirmation of the total dead had been delayed earlier because the burned vehicle, which was fueled with natural gas, remained too hot to enter for hours.

A real tragic accident that could have been be avoided just by doing a quick checkup on the bus.

Marcos signs law imposing 12% VAT on Netflix, Spotify, other digital services   

JM Chavaria, writing for Yugatech;

In a move aimed at bolstering government revenue, the Philippines has introduced a 12% value-added tax (VAT) on digital services offered by foreign firms. This includes popular platforms like Netflix, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon, among other digital service providers (DSPs) — which have previously enjoyed tax exemptions.

Duey Guison, of Unbox.ph explainsRepublic Act 112023, all services provided by resident and non-resident digital service providers regardless if they have a physical presence in the Philippines are subject to an additional 12% VAT. The law also adds a new provision to the Tax Code, where ‘”digital services delivered by foreign digital service providers are considered performed or rendered in the Philippines if the digital services are consumed in the Philippines.’

The law does not only cover streaming service but basically “most” online service like ecommerce, digital platform or online merchant that caters to the Philippine market even if the company does not have any physical store or office in the Philippines.

In a press release, “Senate President Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero said the bill imposing a 12-percent value-added tax (VAT) on digital transactions will level the playing field for local and foreign digital service providers (DSPs), streamline tax administration and shore up government coffers by at least P80 billion in revenues.”

“Digital service is defined as any service supplied over the internet or other electronic network with the use of information technology and where the supply of the service is essentially automated. These include online search engines, online marketplace or e-marketplace, cloud service, online media and advertising, online platform, or digital goods.”

The law basically covers every companies doing online transaction.

Filipino Barista Darwin Pontanos wins the International Qualification of Espresso Italiano Champion last September 17th

OFW Darwin Pontanos took home the International Qualification of Espresso Italiano Champion last on September 17 at Esse Caffé, Bologna, Italy. Darwin Pontanos works as the Operation Supervisor at Dan Cafe, where started as a barista 11 years ago.

On SaudiBuzz, “Darwin Pontanos from Saudi Arabia’s Dan CafĂ© wins during the international qualification of Espresso Italiano Champion on September 17 at Esse CaffĂ©, Bologna, Italy.”

Darwin Pontanos and his team was greeted by Saudi Ambassador to Italy, Faisal bin Sattam Abdulaziz Al-Saud for their win.

Darwin Pontanos will represent Dan CafĂ© (Saudi Arabia) and compete for the title in the world final on 26th November in Milan, Italy. Last year’s champion was Korean barista and coffee trainer Song Hye-Jin, she the first woman to win the international title of Espresso Italiano Champion.

Dikembe Mutombo Career Highlights

Wikipedia;

A 7-foot-2-inch (2.18 m), 260-pound (120 kg) center, Mutombo moved to the United States from the Democratic Republic of the Congo at age 21 to play college basketball for the Georgetown Hoyas. In 1991, the Denver Nuggets chose Mutombo with the fourth overall pick of the NBA draft. During his NBA career, he played for six teams. Mutombo played in the NBA Finals for the Philadelphia 76ers in 2001 and for the New Jersey Nets in 2003. He received the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award four times, tied with Ben Wallace and Rudy Gobert for the most awards. Mutombo led the NBA in blocked shots three times, led the league in rebounds twice, and was named to eight All-Star teams. On January 10, 2007, Mutombo reached second place on the list of NBA career leaders in blocked shots.

At the conclusion of the 2009 NBA playoffs, Mutombo announced his retirement. His number 55 jersey has been retired by both the Denver Nuggets and the Atlanta Hawks. Mutombo was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on September 11, 2015.

Dikembe Mutombo passed away at the age of 58 from brain cancer

NBA announced the death of one of the greatest big man in the NBA. He known for wagging his right index finger whenever he blocks a shot.

Drafted by the Denver Nuggets, Mutombo was the fourth overall pick in the 1991 NBA draft. After 6 season with the Nuggets, he signed a 5-year, $55 million free agent contract with the Atlanta Hawks, then one-year with the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets, he reached the NBA Finals while playing for both teams. In October 2003, he signed a two-year deal with the New York Knicks, then in 2004 the Knicks traded him to the Chicago Bulls, but before the start of the season the Bulls traded Mutombo to the Houston Rockets where he played for 5-years and retired in 2009 as Rockets.

Messages from the NBA and the teams that Mutombo played with;

Sony Playstation 5 Pro now available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia

More than 2 weeks since being announced, the Sony Playstation 5 Pro is now available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia.

This is what’s included in the box.

PS5® Pro Console Box Contents

  • PS5® Pro console
  • 1x DualSense® wireless controller
  • 2TB SSD built-in storage
  • 2 Horizontal Stand Feet
  • HDMI® cable
  • AC power cord
  • printed materials
  • ASTRO’s PLAYROOM (Pre-installed game)

From Sony World, the official Sony distributor in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, said that the PlayStation 5 Pro will be available in store by 7th November 2024 and with a retail price of SAR 3,399.00 or around ₱50,717.15 with the current exchange rate. If the release of the PS 5Pro will be similar to its predecessor, then expect a shortage of the gaming console once it become available, specially this holiday season.

2024 WNBA Individual Awards   

Shams Charania via X (@ShamsCharania);

Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark has won the WNBA Rookie of the Year award and Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier has been awarded the Defensive Player of the Year, sources confirm.

Las Vegas’ A’ja Wilson received MVP and Connecticut’s DiJonai Carrington won Most Improved Player.

Except for Las Vegas’ A’ja Wilson MVP award, WNBA has yet to officially announce this years 2024 WNBA Individual Awards.

It would have been great if A’ja Wilson was also named as the DPOY, since Wilson lead the league in blocks, and top 5 in steal and rebounds.

As for the Rookie of the Year, with all other rookies sideline by the end of the regular season, Caitlin Clark will be the runaway winner for ROY, I was thinking that Cameron Brink could at least make it to a interesting race at the start of the season.

Philippine music legend Coritha passes away at 73   

Addie Cuadra, reporting for ABS-CBN News;

Coritha, a revered figure in the Philippine music scene, passed away on Friday, September 27, at 7:50 in the evening.

Her death was confirmed by Dr. Digna Santos, the youngest sister of Coritha’s partner, Luisito Santos.

The singer died at Santos’ residence in Barangay Maharlika East in Tagaytay City.

Coritha’s remains were cremated shortly after, at around 10:30 p.m.

A big loss for the Ph music industry.

From Rappler, “Coritha, whose real name is Socorro Avelino, is known for her folk-country anthems in the 1960s and 1970s, using native Filipino instruments.” “Oras Na”, “Lolo Jose”, “Bilanggo” and “Sierra Madre” are some of Coritha’s works.

Reports: Knicks acquiring Karl-Anthony Towns in 3-team deal   

Dave Campbell & Tim Reynolds | The Associated Press via NBA;

Per Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, New York is adding All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns, sending back All-Star forward Julius Randle to the Timberwolves, along with guard Donte DiVincenzo and a protected first-round pick (via Detroit).

The Hornets soon emerged as a reportedly crucial third team in the deal, taking on DaQuan Jeffries and draft compensation to help facilitate considering the cap implications that come into play with a pair of “apron” teams.

A blockbuster trade but it appears that this is more on the salary cap situation of than anything else.

Price of DJI NEO in Saudi Arabia

If you’re in Saudi Arabia below are the price of DJI NEO from Advanced Media;

DJI Neo Drone – SAR 939.55
Includes;

  • 1x DJI Neo Aircraft
  • 1x DJI Neo Intelligent Flight Battery
  • 1x DJI Neo Propeller Guard (Pair)
  • 1x DJI Neo Spare Propellers (Pair)
  • 4x DJI Neo Spare Propeller Screw
  • 1x Screwdriver
  • 1x DJI Neo Gimbal Protector
  • 1x Type-C to Type-C PD Cable
  • Documents (Quick Start Guide, Safety Guidelines, and DJI Logo Stickers)

DJI Neo Fly More Combo Drone – SAR 1,589.30
Includes;

  • 1x DJI RC-N3 Remote Controller
  • 1x DJI RC-N3 RC Cable (USB-C Connector)
  • 3x DJI Neo Intelligent Flight Battery
  • 1x DJI Neo Two-Way Charging Hub
  • 1x DJI Neo Propeller Guard (Pair)
  • 1x DJI Neo Spare Propellers (Pair)
  • 4x DJI Neo Spare Propeller Screw
  • 1x Screwdriver
  • 1x DJI Neo Gimbal Protector
  • 1x Type-C to Type-C PD Cable
  • Documents (Quick Start Guide, Safety Guidelines, and DJI Logo Stickers)

DJI officially announced the NEO drone earlier this month and claim that the NEO Drone is the “lightest and most compact drone to date.”

Former MVP Derrick Rose announce retirement after 16 years in the NBA   

Shams Charania, reporting for The Athletics/NYTimes;

Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose is retiring, the 35-year-old guard told The Athletic. He made his announcement official Thursday morning via social media and by placing ads in local newspapers of the six NBA cities he played for: Chicago, New York, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Detroit and Memphis.

Derrick Rose, like Grant Hill, is one of those players that we did not get to see their full potential and their career are cut short because of injury.

Deadpool & Wolverine Sets Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD Release Dates   

Felipe Rangel, writing for ScreenRant;

Entertainment Weekly has revealed that Deadpool & Wolverine is coming to digital retailers on October 1. That includes Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango. The MCU movie will then be released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on October 22. Bonus features include deleted scenes, audio commentary by director Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds, a gag reel, and many more.

Deleted scenes, audio commentary, gag reel and what not… are the contents are not available when the film become available for streaming, but knowing the internet. We’ll see these contents either on Youtube or being pirated online.

Connecticut Sun sweeps Indiana Fever, will face Minnesota Lynx in the 2024 WNBA Semifinals (87 – 81)   

ESPN;

Alyssa Thomas and the Connecticut Sun were happy to finally close out an opening round series at home in two games.

Thomas had 19 points and 13 assists to help the Sun sweep Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever out of the playoffs with an 87-81 win Wednesday night.

Compared to Game 1, Indiana’s “Big 3” played a much better game; Caitlin Clark scored 25 points and 9 assists, Aliyah Boston had 16 points and 19 rebounds, while Kelsey Mitchell added had 17 points but committed 5 turnovers. But it was Sun’s veteran players who carried the team with five players scoring in double digits points.

Connecticut Sun will now face Minnesota Lynx, who swept the Phoenix Mercury, this Sunday, September 29, 2024 at the Target Center, Minneapolis.

Nothing Ear (open) announced

Nothing has announced the Nothing Ear (open), the company’s first open-ear wireless earbuds. As reported on Yugatech, the new Nothing Ear (open) features “open-ear, semi-transparent design with wraparound ear hooks.”

Specs-wise, the Nothing Ear (open) is just like any other earbuds but what separate this ear buds from other ear buds, is the support for “ChatGPT on-the-go,” first-of-its-kind integration within the Nothing ecosystem and the latest Nothing OS.

Photos

Nothing released a 15-mins video regarding the new Nothing Ear (open) and OS 3.0.

The company has yet to announce the availability in Saudi Arabia and Philippines even though it is posted online that the Nothing Ear (open) will retail for 599.00 SR or ₱8,990.00.

New York Liberty sweeps Atlanta Dream, advances to 2nd round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs (91 – 82)   

ESPN News Services;

They moved one step closer as Sabrina Ionescu tied a franchise playoff record with 36 points to help the Liberty beat the Atlanta Dream 91-82 on Tuesday night and advance to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs.

The Liberty shouldn’t have any problem advancing to the 2nd round, since the Dream barely qualified for the playoffs. They need to move past the Las Vegas Aces to advance to the 2024 WNBA Finals.

The first game of the 2nd round of the WNBA Playoffs will on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.

Marvel drops Teaser Trailer of Thunderbolts*, will be in theaters on May 2025

The line “Careful who you assemble” in the video description can be interpreted in two ways;

  • You may think that you are “assembling” a great team to save the world but it was the other way around.
  • You are “assembling” a team with a bunch of “No Bodies” but in the end they’re the ones that gets the job done.

I also don’t think that this is Marvel’s version of the Suicide Squad. On Wikipedia, the exact release date of the film is on May 2, 2025,

Here’s the movie poster that @Marvel released a couple of days ago.

Anker announces recall for its portable and magnetic batteries products due to a manufacturing defect

China-based Anker just announce the recall for their Anker 334 MagGo Battery (PowerCore 10K), Anker Power Bank and Anker MagGo Power Bank (Model: A1642/A1647/A1652), since it poses a fire risk due to a manufacturing defect. The lithium-ion battery in the affected powerbanks can overheat, potentially causing melting of plastic components, smoke and fire hazards.

The company said that “small number of batteries (a batch used in the products from January 3, 2024, to September 17, 2024) may be affected by this issue, out of an abundance of caution, we are reaching out to all customers to begin a Recall program.”

Anker also created a form where you can verify if your product is affected. The company recommended that users to stop using the affected powerbank and dispose them at a facility that accepts lithium batteries or store them in a safe location.

Caitlin Clark Named Unanimous Associated Press Rookie of the Year and AP All-WNBA First Team   

Indiana Fever, WNBA;

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was unanimously named the 2024 Associated Press WNBA Rookie of the Year, it was announced today. This recognition follows Clark’s achievement as a four-time WNBA Rookie of the Month, three-time WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week and WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month in August. Clark joins Aliyah Boston as the only Fever players to earn AP Rookie of the Year.

Clark was also named to the AP All-WNBA First Team with Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, Alyssa Thomas and A’ja Wilson. AP All-Rookie Team with Kamilla Cardoso, Leonie Fiebich, Rickea Jackson and Angel Reese.

Connecticut Sun defeated Indiana Fever in their First Playoff Game since 2016 (93 – 69)   

Branden Kaneshiro, writing for The Lead;

The Sun cruised to a 93-69 victory in Game One. Led by a triple-double from Alyssa Thomas and 22 points on 63.6% shooting from DeWanna Bonner, the Sun completely outmatched the Fever.

The offensive firepower was not all that went well for Connecticut in game one. The Sun’s defense was their key to victory on Monday. Connecticut was able to contain Mitchell and Clark to 45% and 23.5% shooting, respectively. If the Sun can replicate their defensive success in game 2 (and the rest of the playoffs) they will be a hard team to beat.

It was not just Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, who had a bad Game 1, as a team Indiana Fever shot 27-67, 40.3%!!! from the field and 6-28, that’s a measly 21.4%, from the three-point line, the Fever did manage to reduce their turnover to just 13 TO.

Game 2 will be this Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the Mohegan Sun Arena.

German Ambassador Andreas Pfaffernoschke reminds us to be vigilant on “Historical revisionism” regarding the Martial Law in the Philippines   

Ambassador Andreas Pfaffernoschke, as posted on @germanyinphl;

As the country marks the imposition of Martial Law in the Philippines by the Marcos Sr. Administration 52 years ago, we remember the sacrifices made by those who fought for freedom and democracy during this dark period in history.

The distortion of history can pave the way for the return of authoritarianism and the erosion of human rights. It is through a clear understanding of our past that we can build a better future.

Let us honor the memory of those who suffered under Martial Law and work together to ensure that such a tragedy never happens again. By upholding historical accuracy and promoting human rights, we can create a more just and equitable world for all.

#MartialLawAnniversary

On September 23, 1972, then President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. officially proclaim the State of Martial law in the Philippines, it’s formal proclamation is contained in Proclamation No. 1081.

Proclamation No. 1081 started a “14-year period of authoritarian rule, which would include eight years of Martial Law (de jure ending on January 17, 1981, through Proclamation No. 2045), but not de facto : followed by six more years where Marcos retained essentially all of his powers as dictator. Marcos was eventually ousted on February 25, 1986, as a result of the EDSA People Power Revolution.” via wikipedia.

Also on Wikipedia, “This 14-year period in Philippine history is remembered for the administration’s record of human rights abuses, particularly targeting political opponents, student activists, journalists, religious workers, farmers, and others who fought against the Marcos dictatorship. Based on the documentation of Amnesty International, Task Force Detainees of the Philippines, and similar human rights monitoring entities, historians believe that the Marcos dictatorship was marked by 3,257 known extrajudicial killings, 35,000 documented tortures, 737 ‘disappeared’, and 70,000 incarcerations.”

The reasons and justification are also indicated in Proclamation No. 1081.

Microsoft launches Windows App for Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Web and Android   

Hilary Braun, Senior Product Manager for Windows 365;

We’re excited to announce that, starting today, Windows App is generally available for Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and web browsers—and in public preview for Android. This unified app serves as your secure gateway to connect to Windows across Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Remote Desktop, Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft Dev Box, and more.

With Windows App, you can enjoy a unified experience that makes it simple for people to connect to the Windows experience they know and love from any device. Enhance productivity with features such as customizable home screens, multi-monitor support, and USB redirection. Windows App also offers advanced security features, including multifactor authentication, to ensure a seamless and robust connection and enable efficient work from any location, at any time.

This could be where “Windows OS” is going in the cloud, the device that you will be using is just a way to access your “Windows-Account” that holds all your apps, files and cloud services.

Qualcomm Approached Intel About a Takeover in Recent Days   

Lauren Thomas, Laura Cooper and Asa Fitch, reporting for WSJ;

Chip giant Qualcomm made a takeover approach to rival Intel in recent days, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be one of the largest and most consequential deals in recent years.

A deal for Intel, which has a market value of roughly $90 billion, would come as the chip maker has been suffering through one of the most significant crises in its five-decade history.

This is big in so many different levels!

In a report by NY Times, “Qualcomm has not yet made an official offer for Intel.”

2024 WNBA Playoff Bracket, First Round starts on the 22nd of September

Now that the 40 games WNBA regular season is done, we now have the complete picture of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs.

  • New York Liberty (1st) vs Atlanta Dream (8th)
  • Minnesota Lynx (2nd) vs Phoenix Mercury (7th)
  • Connecticut Sun (3rd) vs Indiana Fever (6th)
  • Las Vegas Aces (4th) vs Seattle Storm (5th)

This is the mechanics of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs;

Top eight teams with the highest winning percentage (regardless of conference) will qualify for playoffs. Bracket is NOT divided by East/West. First Rounds will be 2-1 (first two games hosted by the higher seed). Semi-Finals and Finals will be 2-2-1 (higher seed hosting the first two games and final game, if necessary).

First Rounds will start this Sunday, September 22, 2024.

Portland, Oregon Awarded WNBA’s 15th Franchise   

WNBA;

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced today that it has awarded Portland, Oregon, the league’s 15th franchise. The Portland team, set to begin play in the 2026 season, will be owned and operated by RAJ Sports, led by Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal. Portland is the third expansion franchise awarded by the WNBA during this round of expansion, following the Golden State Valkyries and a Toronto franchise, bringing the league from 12 to 15 teams.

This is the best time to have your own WNBA team, since the value of your team will surely increase with the “Caitlin Clark effect” and the influx of new players from the college rank like Paige Bueckers and Juju Watkins.

I predict that before the next media deal, after 11 years, the league will add 5 more teams, making it to a total of 20 WNBA teams and the league will have at least 50 to 60 games per season.

Adrian Wojnarowski retires from ESPN to be the GM of the men’s basketball program at St. Bonaventure   

Adrian Wojnarowski, posted on his X account (@wojespn)

I grew up the son of a factory worker two miles from ESPN’s campus and only ever dreamed of making a living as a sportswriter. Thirty-seven years ago, the Hartford Courant gave me my first byline and I never stopped chasing the thrill of it all.

This craft transformed my life, but I’ve decided to retire from ESPN and the news industry. I understand the commitment required in my role and it’s an investment that I’m no longer driven to make. Time isn’t in endless supply and I want to spend mine in ways that are more personally meaningful.

I leave with overwhelming gratitude for countless mentors and colleagues, subjects and stories, readers and viewers. No one has benefitted more than me from the belief, trust and generosity of others.
The past seven years at ESPN have been a particular privilege. I’m appreciative of the company’s leadership – especially Jimmy Pitaro and Cristina Daglas – for the understanding and acceptance of my decision to make a life change.

After all these years reporting on everyone’s teams, I’m headed back to my own.

-30-

No more Woj bomb!:(

Tupperware files for bankruptcy as its colorful containers lose relevance   

Rappler;

Tupperware Brands Corp. and some of its subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, September 17, giving in to dwindling demand for its once-iconic food storage containers and mounting financial losses.

The company’s struggles resumed after a short-lived pandemic boost, when increased home cooking briefly drove demand for its colorful, airtight plastic containers. A post-pandemic jump in costs of raw materials such as plastic resin, as well as labor and freight, further dented Tupperware margins.

I can still remember those all those sales agents that goes to our house trying to sell us different sets of Tupperware.

You can read the official statement from Tupperware here.