Hundreds of riders circumnavigate Mindoro Island in tourism push

CALAPAN CITY: Hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts took part in the 500-kilometer Mindoro Island Loop Motorcycle Adventour on Saturday as part of efforts to unify the tourism programs of the two provinces in Mindoro Island.

The riders took off from thi…

Wescom to enhance security at Malampaya platform

PUERTO PRINCESA: The Western Command (Wescom) is beefing up security at the Malampaya natural gas platform located off the coast of this province to ensure its continued operation in case of any unforeseen threats.

In a press briefing Saturday, Vice …

Filipino chef recognized for advancing PH-Japan culinary ties

MANILA: Renowned Filipino lady chef Reggie Aspiras was recognized by the Japanese Embassy for advancing cultural exchanges through food.

Outgoing Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhiko Koshikawa personally awarded the ‘Ambassador’s Commendat…

Prince Harry settles phone-hacking claim vs Daily Mirror publisher

LONDON: Prince Harry on Friday resolved the remaining aspects of his phone-hacking lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mirror tabloid.

According to British media, the High Court in London was informed of this resolution, marking a conclusion t…

Letran wallops JRU to open NCAA jrs basketball title-retention bid

MANILA: Despite the departure of two key players, defending champion Letran had an easy time disposing of Jose Rizal University (JRU), 102-64, at the start of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 99 juniors basketball tournament …

Magnolia ties PBA Finals vs. SMB

MANILA: Magnolia blasted San Miguel Beer, 96-85, in Game 4 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals to level the best-of-seven series at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Friday night.

The Hotshots pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring the…

PBBM hopes Year of the Dragon brings ‘good fortune, prosperity’ to PH

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday expressed optimism that the Year of the Dragon would bring good fortune and prosperity to the Philippines.

In his message for the Chinese New Year, Marcos urged everyone to embrace the spirited he…