From the looks of brewing things, the coming year will mark several milestones in coach Joe Betancourt's storybook life. Betancourt, who piloted the US team to the Jones Cup title in 1997 and was an NBA international scout with strong ties all over the world, including the Philippines, is close to sealing a deal for a high-powered syndicate to take over an NBA franchise and ready to double his investment in JB Instituto de Basquetbol, AC, a growing foundation with a mission to inspire the youth and teach the basics of basketball at an early age to create opportunities in college, the pros and the national team.
Betancourt, who turned 74 yesterday, is upbeat on a looming boom in the world economy, fueled by a new US administration. He wove a legendary basketball career as a coach in his Texas homeground then became a renowned global figure. Basketball opened doors for Betancourt who metamorphosed into a successful financial expert and advisor, investing in the stock market, guaranteed commercial paper and IPOs to earn rich returns.
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WHY GONG YOO HAS 'PERFECT CHEMISTRY' WITH SEO HYUN JIN IN 'THE TRUNK'
IN NETFLIX'S NEWEST SOUTH KOREAN DRAMA \"THE TRUNK,\" Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun Jin have shown \"perfect chemistry,\" making them \"lovely to watch\" as two people first brought together by a contract marriage.
Love, timing and the Taxi Cab Theory
If the timing is perfect, should it be the only basis for a person to commit to a relationship? What about love? Maturity? Stability? If you are starting a relationship with someone, both of you must be ready to put in extra effort for it to work and sustain for a long time to the point of marriage.
VIC SOTTO, PIOLO PASCUAL ON WORKING DYNAMICS IN 2024 MMFF ENTRY 'THE KINGDOM'
While filming the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry \"The Kingdom,\" Vic Sotto and Piolo Pascual didn't get to really bond on set so that they would be able to portray their respective characters, Lakan Makisig and Sulo, more believably.
WATSONS X PVL: A WINNING PARTNERSHIP IN HEALTH, WELLNESS AND BEAUTY
The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) strikes a partnership with health and beauty retailer Watsons to \"elevate health, wellness, and beauty\" on and off court at the ongoing 2024-2025 All-Filipino Conference.
MERCA, 'PAKULO' AND FAN MAGIC
my turn
Decisive move
The Department of Trade and Industry is moving closer to imposing safeguard measures on imported cement which continues to flood the local market to the detriment of the Philippine cement industry.
CHP to remain listed after Dacon tender offer
Cemex Holdings Philippines Inc. (CHP) will remain a listed company following the completion of the tender offer by the Consunji family's Dacon Corp.
Megawide bags SMC contract for Caticlan project
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has tapped Infrastructure conglomerate Megawide Construction Corp. to help develop the Caticlan Airport into a world-class facility.
IQOS Phl charts path toward smoke-free future
IQOS, a heated tobacco product by Philip Morris International (PMI), is working to expand its reach and influence in the Philippines, with ambitions of a future where traditional cigarettes \"will belong to museums.\"
InstaPay, PESONet transactions hit P14 T
Digital payments gained further traction in the Philippines, with transactions via the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)'s InstaPay and PESONet platforms surging by 34.6 percent as of end-October amid the sustained adoption of digital services.
