Japan records best-ever monthly visitor numbers
TOKYO, Japan — More than three million foreigners visited Japan in March, a record for a single month, government data showed Wednesday in a major boost for its tourism sector.
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Lady Spikers rally past Lady Falcons for share of lead
MANILA, Philippines -- The La Salle Lady Spikers forced a three-way tie on top of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament standings after storming back against the Adamson Lady Falcons, 17-25, 25-19, 25-11, 25-22, Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Hottest day in Isabela at 40 degrees Celsius temperature logged in
MANILA, Philippines — The temperature reached 40 degrees Celsius in Isabela on Monday, the hottest in the country so far this year, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
Play-in pressure on Kerr
Three dates are reserved for six games involving eight teams in the NBA’s play-in tournament with only four, two from the East and two from the West, surviving to advance to the playoffs starting Saturday (Sunday morning, Manila time). Play-in fireworks begin this morning (Manila time) as four Western Conference squads square off, featuring No. 7 New Orleans against No. 8 LA Lakers and No. 9 Sacramento against No. 10 Golden State. Tomorrow, it’s the Eastern Conference’s turn to battle as No. 7 Philadelphia takes on No. 8 Miami and No. 9 Chicago faces No. 10 Atlanta.
Olympic hopefuls vie in Athletics Championships
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino Olympic hopefuls headed by Lauren Hoffman will spearhead a star-studded cast seeing action in the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships slated May 8 to 12 at the PhilSports oval in Pasig.
Peso hits near low, closes at P57 against US dollar
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso continued its downward trend against the US dollar on Tuesday, reaching a near low as it closed at P57.
Hoffman banners Filipino Olympic aspirants in national athletics tilt
MANILA, Philippines – Lauren Hoffman will spearheaded a star-studded cast that includes other Filipino Olympic hopefuls seeing action in the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships slated May 8-12 at the PhilSports oval in Pasig.
Philippines seizes 1.8 tons of meth in drug bust
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has seized 1.8 tons of crystal methamphetamine, President Ferdinand Marcos said Tuesday, describing the bust as a record and the "right approach" to the drug war.