Why is the 2026 Asian Games mascot called ‘Honohon’
“HONOHON,” the mascot of the 20th Asian Games, was born from the fiery passion that dwells in the hearts of athletes, becoming one with Shachihoko, the guardian deity of Aichi-Nagoya. The name “HONOHON” is derived from the word “Honoho,” which is said to be the origin of the Japanese word meaning “flame,” that comes from the image of fire rising…
Robin defends use of aliases in confidential fund records
By Dhel Nazario Senator‑judge Robin Padilla invoked Philippine history to justify the use of fictitious names in documents tied to the alleged disbursement of confidential funds during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Padilla asked OVP Assistant Secretary Lemuel Ortonio if aliases were appropriate in handling confidential funds. Ortonio declined to give a categorical answer, noting that…
Motorcycle-riding men rob Makati condo resident
Three armed men riding two motorcycles allegedly robbed a condominium resident shortly after the victim left Mayfair Mansion in Makati City on Saturday night, Aug. 22. In a statement issued Aug. 24, the building’s management said the incident occurred along Perea Street near the corner of Paseo de Roxas in Legazpi Village at around 10:45 p.m. The suspects, reportedly armed…
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