China launches combat patrols near Panatag
BEIJING – China yesterday carried out a combat patrol to test “strike capabilities” near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal in the South China Sea, a flashpoint area also claimed by the Philippines.
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ICTSI Manila terminal further boosts capacity
THE Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) has completed the commissioning of three new quay cranes, enhancing port services and increasing capacity to meet modern container shipping demands.
Valientes escape Naic Aces to go 2-0 in The Asian Tournament finale
MANILA, Philippines – Reinforced by ex-NBA star Demarcus Cousins, host Zamboanga zoomed to a 2-0 slate after a narrow 79-78 win over the Naic Aces in The Asian Tournament grand final late Tuesday night at the Zamboanga City Coliseum.
BTS' Suga 'apologetic' over electric scooter drunk driving incident
MANILA, Philippines — BTS member Suga apologized for driving an electric scooter in an intoxicated state.
China steps up presence in critical areas of West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — China’s projection of power in the West Philippine Sea continues as more of its vessels – including at least one survey ship – have been spotted in the past seven days at multiple spots in the area where some 3,000 hectares have been reclaimed and transformed into military bases by the Chinese, the Philippine Navy said yesterday.
Heavy load on Philippines lifters’ shoulders
PARIS – Down to the last five days of the 2024 Olympics, the weightlifters take the spotlight, with 61kg bet John Febuar Ceniza kicking off the medal quest for the three-strong Philippine team at the South Paris Arena Wednesday.
Cousins, Valientes triumph over Macau Black Bears
MANILA, Philippines -- Another high-caliber center has taken his talents to the Philippines. And he did not disappoint.
Taiwan threatens legal action over Olympic boxing gender row
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwanese sports officials threatened the International Boxing Association with legal action on Tuesday after the organization claimed a Taiwanese fighter in the Paris Olympics women's competition was "a man".