New development space for Da Nang

Da Nang: Seeing the significance of the master plan of Da Nang for the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050, the central city’s authorities have been starting work to implement the plan effectively.

According to Vice Chairman of the municipal Peopl…

Indian Navy thwarts Arabian Sea hijack; 6 Filipinos among ship’s crew

MANILA: The Indian Navy thwarted a hijacking attempt on a merchant vessel carrying Indian and Filipino crew while sailing north of the Arabian Sea.

Indian Ambassador to the Philippines Shambhu Kumaran on Saturday said the Indian Navy intercepted the …

Former Davao archbishop Capalla, 89, passes away

MANILA: Retired Davao archbishop Fernando Capalla passed away on Saturday.

He was 89.

Incumbent Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles conveyed the passing of Capalla to the secretariat of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. (CBCP).

Capall…

PH’s Zafra rules Rilton Cup chess in Sweden

MANILA: Estonia-based Filipino Kim Zafra won the Rilton Cup chess tournament at Scandic Continental Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden on Jan. 5.

Zafra earned 6.5 points from six wins and one draw in the FIDE Standard-rated event applying 90 minutes plus 30 …

Transport group says PUV modernization to solve traffic congestion

MANILA: The government’s public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP) would help ease the traffic congestion in the country, the president of the Liga ng Transportasyon at Operators sa Pilipinas (LTOP) said on Saturday.

‘Itong (PUV) moderniza…

Nat’l Championship: IM Quizon draws with WGM Frayna, keeps lead

MANILA: International Master Daniel Quizon drew with Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna in the 11th round of the Philippine National Chess Championship at Marikina Community Convention Center on Friday night.

The 19-year-old Quizon from Dasmariñas …

Lao PM arrives in Hanoi, begining official visit to Vietnam

Hanoi: Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and his spouse arrived in Hanoi on January 6, beginning a two-day official visit to Vietnam and co-chairing the 46th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee.

Made at the invitation of Prim…