PAL world’s second most improved airline in 2018
Philippine Airlines is now ranked No. 49 in world airline standings and second most improved airline in the world for 2018, according to the largest airline passenger survey conducted by…
Trump invites Putin to DC
WASHINGTON (AP) – Unbowed by swirling criticism of his summit encounter with Vladimir Putin, President Donald Trump swiftly invited the Russian leader to the White House this fall for a…
NBI files charges vs mayor, others for Boracay mess
The National Bureau of Investigation has filed criminal cases against Malay, Aklan Mayor Ceciro Cawaling as well several local officials and corporations at the Department of Justice in Manila for…
Explosive Game 3 seen: ROS, Kings eye 2-1 lead
By Jonas Terrado Game Today (Mall of Asia Arena) 6:30 p.m. – Ginebra vs Rain or Shine (Series tied 1-1) Rain or Shine, a rejuvenated bunch after a bounce back…
Modern slavery most prevalent in North Korea
NEW YORK (Reuters) - North Korea and Eritrea have the world’s highest rates of enslaved people, said a global survey released on Thursday that focused on the roles of conflict…
Arum unfazed by MP’s heart issue
By Nick Giongco Despite reports saying that Manny Pacquiao has medical issues, Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum is travelling to Manila early next month to discuss with the Filipino…
Villar cites R&D role in agri growth
Sen. Cynthia A. Villar has underscored the need to invest in research and development (R&D) to hasten the growth and development of the agriculture sector. Villar, chairperson of the Senate…
Storm, LPA boost monsoon
Two weather systems – tropical storm “Inday” (international name “Ampil), which has intensified into severe tropical storm, and a new low pressure area spotted outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility…
Neanderthal man knew how to make a fire
Neanderthal man knew how to make a fire by striking stone to create sparks, researchers said Thursday after analyzing several tools found at sites in France dating from 50,000 years…
Tom Jones cancels UK shows due to infection
LONDON (Reuters) – Welsh singer Tom Jones, 78, has been taken to hospital with a bacterial infection, forcing him to cancel shows in Britain. Jones, whose hits include “It’s Not…
Miciano draws vs Indian foe
International Master John Marvin Miciano drew his seventh-round assignment on Thursday night to stay in the Top 10 of the XX Obert Internacional Sant Marti 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. The…
Plastic surgeon nabbed after patient death
BRASILIA (Reuters) – A plastic surgeon known as “Dr. Bumbum” or “Dr. Butt” on social media because of his buttock-enhancement operations was arrested on Thursday in Rio de Janeiro, four…
162,022 affected by ‘Inday’
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said yesterday that 40,256 families or 162,022 persons from 195 barangays in Regions 3, 4-A, 4-B, 6, and the National Capital Region…
11 dead in US boat accident
At least 11 people including children drowned when an amphibious “duck boat” carrying 31 people capsized and sank in stormy weather on a lake in Missouri on Thursday. Divers will…
Skyscrapers tame Tigers; Crusaders win
By Jerome Lagunzad Games Today (Caloocan Sports Complex) 7 p.m. – Batangas City vs Valenzuela 9 p.m. – Caloocan vs San Juan Big man Cedric Ablaza atone himself from a…
Getting Fil-Am Clarkson for Gilas too remote
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) President Al Panlilio said tapping Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson in lieu of suspended naturalized player Andray Blatche is next to impossible.
