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PAF contingent in Australia for ‘Pitch Black’ drills

MANILA: The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has deployed an initial contingent to participate in the “Pitch Black” exercises hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) scheduled from July 12 to Aug. 2.

In a statement Monday, PAF spokesperson Col. Ma….

Czech Republic rules FIVB Women’s Challenger Cup

MANILA: Czech Republic bounced back from a third-set loss to beat Puerto Rico, 25-23, 25-20, 18-25, 25-18, in the final of the FIVB Women’s Challenger Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Sunday.

Opposite Gabriela Orvosova scored eight points in the fo…

CTA junks infotech firm’s P165.25-M tax claim

MANILA: The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has turned down a tax claim for PHP165.25 million filed by an infotech company for being appealed out of time.

In a decision dated July 2, 2024 the tax court’s First division said HP PPS Philippines Inc. failed …

Hamilton beats Verstappen at British GP

ANKARA: Lewis Hamilton beat Dutch Max Verstappen at the British Grand Prix, Round 12 of the 2024 Formula One World Championship, on Sunday to achieve his first F1 win after 945 days.

The 39-year-old Brit broke a new record by winning for the ninth ti…

Iloilo City grants P5-M incentive to Aliwan champ tribe

ILOILO CITY: The city government on Monday committed PHP5 million worth of projects to the Fort San Pedro National High School after its Tribu Pan-ay representing Dinagyang Festival won the championship trophy in the recent Aliwan Fiesta street dance …

PH, Japan seal defense pact in Malacañang

MANILA: The Philippines and Japan on Monday signed the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) that would facilitate mutual visits between Filipino and Japanese armed forces for training and joint exercises.

Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko and Defe…