MANILA: The Group of Seven (G7) has called out China over its militarization and ‘intimidation activities’ in the South China Sea (SCS), as it took note of Beijing’s “dangerous maneuvers’ and water cannon use against Filipino vessels carrying out rout…
Day: April 20, 2024
Security exec: More countries seeking defense agreements with PH
MANILA: Several countries are willing to assist the Philippines in enhancing its defense capabilities through a visIting forces agreement (VFA) or military exercises.
National Security Council (NSC) Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya said at …
Creative city title gives Ilonggo cuisine more int’l exposure
ILOILO CITY: The city and its top delicacies, like batchoy, siopao and pancit molo, are gaining more international exposure after earning the Creative City of Gastronomy title from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (…
Lady Pirates turn back Lady Altas, stretch unbeaten NCAA run
MANILA: Lyceum of the Philippines University rallied past Perpetual Help, 25-21, 24-26, 18-25, 25-22, 15-11, to gain a share of the lead in the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball tournament at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Saturday.
Janeth …
Marcos admin rejects imaginary narratives – Nat’l Security Council
MANILA: The Marcos administration on Saturday disowned “unsubstantiated or imaginary promises” of alleged secret non-binding gentleman agreement or deals which aim to create distractions, divisions, and conflict.
National Security Council (NSC) Advis…
Mt. Ruang eruption disrupts flights, affects over 6K passengers
Manado: Thousands of passengers had to postpone their departures from Sam Ratulangi Airport in Manado following the eruption of Mount Ruang in Tagulandang, North Sulawesi.
Forty-seven flights had been canceled, said Maya Damayanti, General Manager of…
PH’s Agra ranks No. 6 in Asia Pacific Padel Tour
MANILA: The Philippines’ Jessica Agra made it to the Top 10 based on the latest Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT) women’s rankings.
For reaching the semifinal round in both women’s and mixed Pro doubles at the APPT Hong Kong Grand Slam on April 11-14, A…
PEATC demands turnover of CAVITEX: ‘It’s gov’t property’
MANILA: The Public Estates Authority Tollways Corp. (PEATC) on Friday demanded the turnover of the operations and maintenance (O and M) of the Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) from the CAVITEX Infrastructure Co. (CIC).
In a press conference in Quez…
Tamaraws sweep Maroons, nail men’s volleyball semis bonus
MANILA: Far Eastern University secured the twice-to-beat semifinal edge after a 25-17, 25-22, 25-22 victory over University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday.
The Tamara…