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World Cup mural gig helps Doha artist turn hobby into lifeline
aljazeera.com

Filipino painter Michael Conjusta was hired by Qatari authorities to paint graffiti murals during the 2022 World Cup. Michael Conjusta, a Doha-based freelance artist was going about his day one August afternoon when he received an unexpected WhatsApp message with an offer to paint graffiti murals at football stadiums during the FIFA 2022 World Cup.

aljazeera.com

Trending In Press Freedom

Press Release - 'Defend Press Freedom': Hontiveros files bill to decriminalize libel

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday filed Senate Bill No. 1593, a bill to decriminalize libel, highlighting how current libel laws have been used and abused to suppress freedom of the press. — December 13, 2022

legacy.senate.gov.ph

Ube — The Uber Ingredient Of 2023

According to the consumer trend forecasts, ube, a purple yam that has played a central part in Filipino food culture for more than four centuries, will be a huge global hit in 2023. — November 30, 2022

forbes.com

In Health

Percentage of Filipinos who smoke, use tobacco decreases to 19.5% — survey

The prevalence of current tobacco use and smoking among Filipinos aged 15 and above decreased in 2021 to 19.5%, according to the results of the 2021 Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS). — December 6, 2022

gmanetwork.com

In Technology

Gogoro to pilot battery swapping and Smartscooters in Philippines next year

Taiwanese battery swapping startup Gogoro is launching a B2B pilot with a logistics provider in Manila in the first quarter of 2023. — November 30, 2022

techcrunch.com

In Sports

USA Basketball men to play WC games in Manila

FIBA announced Monday that USA Basketball will play all its games at the 2023 World Cup in Manila, Philippines. — December 12, 2022