China holds drill in South China Sea in response to 4-nation exercise

ANKARA: China’s military on Sunday conducted a naval and air patrol in the disputed South China Sea, the same day the Philippines, the US, Japan and Australia held joint drills amid heightened tensions in the region.

‘The Southern Theatre Command of …

Santo Tomas girls stay unscathed in PNVF U-18

MANILA: Despite dropping a set for the first time in four matches, University of Santo Tomas (UST) went on to beat Gracel Christian College, 19-25, 25-17, 25-13, to remain unbeaten in the girls’ division of the Philippine National Volleyball Federatio…

Rising temps heighten health risks, experts warn

ISTANBUL: Rising temperatures associated with climate change are leading to more diseases transmitted by animals and longer periods of seasonal illnesses such as flu, according to experts.

Dr. Emine Didem Evci Kiraz of Adnan Menderes University Medic…

Gov’t to hold traffic summit; Marcos urges public participation

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. invited the public to take part in the upcoming traffic summit and join the discussions in finding ways to improve the traffic situation.

In a YouTube vlog posted on Sunday, Marcos said that while long-term i…

Blood donation – journey of love sharing

Hanoi: April 7 was designated as the ‘All People’s Voluntary Blood Donation Day’ 24 years ago and, ever since, the blood donation movement has attracted the participation of tens of thousands of people across the country.

Over the past time, the move…

All-Aussie women’s final, Thailand vs. Iran in AVC beach volley

MANILA: It’s an all-Australian title match in the women’s division of the Smart Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Tour Nuvali Open.

Stefanie Fejes and Jan Milutinovic overcame Japan’s Suzuka Hashimoto and Reika Murakami, 21-12, 21-18, Sunday…

MECO reaches out to Filipinos in quake-stricken Taiwan

MANILA: The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) is continuously monitoring the situation of Filipinos in Taiwan, especially in areas badly hit by the strong earthquake on April 3.

MECO chair Silvestre H. Bello III visited Hualien County, the e…