Frasco says tourism goals flexible
TOURISM Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the Philippines will continue promoting opportunity markets in Asia to attract more tourists.
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Bianca boosts medal hopes
PARIS — Bianca Pagdanganan is in medal contention heading to the last two rounds of the women’s golf in the 2024 Olympics.
China vessels spotted anew near Escoda
MANILA, Philippines — Vessels from China, including the world’s largest coast guard ship, were spotted anew near Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported yesterday.
New calls to increase State Pension payments for half a million older people not due uprating next April
More than Nearly 171,800 people have signed an online petition calling for an end to the practice of ‘freezing’ the State Pension for nearly half a million Brits who have emigrated to countries that do not have a reciprocal agreement with the UK Government - even though they have paid National Insurance Contributions during their working life.
France exacts payback vs Germany to reach Olympic men's basketball final
PARIS – Hosts France defeated Germany, 73-69, on Thursday (Friday Manila time) to reach the final of the Olympic men's basketball and will face either four-time reigning champions the United States or Serbia for gold.
Philippines, Malaysia set military drills
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine and Malaysian armed forces are set to hold joint military activities this year and in 2025 as part of ongoing effort to strengthen their partnership in the face of evolving global geopolitical landscape as well as threats to regional security.
Malixi faces Canadian next
MANILA, Philippines — Filipina Rianne Malixi marched into the Round of 32 of the US Women’s Amateur Championship after nosing out American Annabelle Pancake in the Match Play opener, 2 and 1, Wednesday in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
CA freezes Quiboloy, KOJC assets, accounts
MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Appeals (CA) has issued a 20-day freeze order against the bank accounts, properties and other assets of accused child abuser and fugitive preacher Apollo Quiboloy, his church and media group.