PORT MORESBY — More than 2,000 people have been buried in a Papua New Guinea landslide that destroyed a remote highland village, the government warned Monday as it called for international help in the rescue effort. The once-bustling hillside village in Enga province was almost wiped out when a chunk …
Read More »T’boli inaugurates Changi Airport-inspired public transport terminal
The Municipality of T’boli in South Cotabato recently inaugurated its newest public transport terminal designed to cater specifically to T’boli commuters. The new T’boli Public Transport Terminal caught the attention of netizens with its interiors inspired from the designs of Singapore’s infamous Changi Airport intricated with some elements of T’boli …
Read More »165 days at sea, no GPS: Quebecer joined international crew for global race
Catheryne Langford sailed around the world for more than five months, and was the only Canadian to take part in the inaugural international race for amateur sailors. Founder wanted to create a 1970s racing experience for amateur sailors. Catheryne Langford was at the start of a five-and-a-half month sailing voyage …
Read More »Asian markets fall on US rate concerns, oil rises after attack
People use their phones next to a display showing the stock numbers on the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong on April 27, 2022. (DALE DE LA REY / AFP) HONG KONG, China — Equities fell Wednesday on lingering worries about the outlook for US interest rates, while oil prices …
Read More »Maroons emerge No. 1 in Big Dance rankings
University of the Philippines edged UAAP defending champion De La Salle University as the No. 1 collegiate team in the nation as the first The Big Dance ranking completed by a selection committee of the Pinoyliga was released on Wednesday, May 29. Expect college rivals Ateneo and De La Salle …
Read More »Alas Pilipinas dominates Aussies for historic AVC Challenge Cup bronze
Alas Pilipinas squad captured the bronze medal following a 25-23, 25-15, 25-7 destruction of Australia before an electric and ecstatic crowd at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. (STAR / Russell Palma) MANILA, Philippines – For the first time in the history of Philippine volleyball, the country can now boast an Asian-level …
Read More »8 Filipino dishes among TasteAtlas’ ‘100 Best Pork Dishes’
From left: Crispy Pata, Lechon, and Liempo (Public Domain Pictures via Pixabay, Netflix / released, STAR / file) MANILA, Philippines — Eight Filipino dishes landed on the “Top 100 Pork Dishes in the World” list of online food database TasteAtlas. The dishes and their respective rankings are as follows: Lechon …
Read More »CIAC pitches Clark as aerospace hub
CIAC president Arrey Perez pitched Clark (Courtesy of CIAC) MANILA – The Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) on Wednesday said it has promoted Clark as an aerospace hub to investors in the global aerospace industry. CIAC president Arrey Perez pitched Clark as an aerospace hub at the 9th International Aerospace Innovation Forum …
Read More »Missing mother of 2 found dead near Dawson Creek, B.C.
RCMP say human remains found near Dawson Creek, B.C., have been identified as a woman who was reported missing late last year. Renee Didier, who police say sometimes used the surname Supernant, was found on May 18 near the Kiskatinaw River, which runs west of the northeastern B.C. city. The …
Read More »Edwards, Towns keep Timberwolves alive as Mavs downed
Anthony Edwards skies high for an uncontested dunk. (Courtesy: Minnesota Timberwolves/Instagram) Los Angeles, United States—Anthony Edwards scored 29 points and Karl-Anthony Towns produced a crucial late burst of long-range shooting as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Dallas Mavericks 105-100 On Tuesday to keep their NBA Western Conference finals series alive. …
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