Japan’s ‘Minpaku’ – private short-term lodging
The number of foreign visitors to Japan in 2017 hit a new record, exceeding the previous high of over 24 million logged 2016. “Minpaku” (private lodging) services – in which…
NBA: LeBron carries Cavs to next round
CLEVELAND — LeBron James wasn't ready to go home or to Philadelphia or Los Angeles. He's heading to Toronto, bringing a Cavaliers team that isn't done yet. Unwilling to sit…
PBA: Smooth ride for Dyip so far
One of the things Columbian Dyip coach Ricky Dandan did during the break following the Philippine Cup was to instill the winning attitude to his players and coaching staff.
Cops nab abortionist
A man who poses as a native medicine man (albularyo) to hide his secret abortion services was arrested by police in an operation in Rodriguez, Rizal, early Sunday morning.
FEU coach stays positive
Far Eastern University coach George Pascua showed up at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum press room with a brave face after losing to La Salle in straight set at the start of…
Priest shot dead
A priest who just presided a Holy Mass was killed in cold blood by still unidentified gunman in Gattaran, Cagayan yesterday morning.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands story 2017
Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI) had many success stories in 2017 to tell its stockholders during the annual stockholders meeting held recently.
Silva set to take over as UE coach
Nothing is cast in stone yet, but two-time UAAP juniors champion coach Joe Silva is bent on taking his act to the seniors level by way of University of the…
President says PH Rise ‘totally ours’
The Philippine Rise is "totally ours," President Duterte declared yesterday, amid plans to set voyage to the massive undersea region northeast of Luzon to assert the country's sovereign right and…
IBF to fete Ancajas with ring
The International Boxing Federation (IBF) is giving an award to Jerwin Ancajas for his spectacular performance in 2017 when the US-based governing body holds its 35th convention from May 28-June…
Macron appeals to US: There’s indeed no Planet B
Among a number of issues he raised in his recent visit to the United States, French President Emmanuel Macron pointedly appealed to the US to “come back and join the…
Resolving rows in 3 NSAs tops POC agenda
Resolving the leadership crisis in karate, swimming and jiu jitsu is tops on the agenda of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), whose newly-elected president has vowed to settle as the…
Rebels torch heavy equipment
Suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels burned down five heavy equipment worth millions of pesos in the province of Misamis Occidental, a top military official said Saturday.
Dark chocolate boosts memory and immunity
A new research showed that consuming dark chocolate with a high concentration of cacao had positive effects on stress levels, inflammation, mood, memory and immunity.
Petron underdog against F2 spikers
Petron coach Shaq Delos Santos does not mind if the Blaze Spikers will come in as underdogs against defending champion F2 Logistics Cargo Movers in their keenly awaited finals rematch…
Kisner, Brown on top
Kevin Kisner and Scott Brown, still smarting from a playoff loss at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans last year, seized the third-round lead in the team event on Saturday…
