Beach volleyball and teqball

Two sports begin their programmes today in the third Asian Youth Games, including beach volleyball and teqball. Beach volleyball will feature boys’ and girls’ tournaments at Sama Bay, to be held from 2pm onwards. Bahrain’s Karrar Yaqoob and...

PRO 6 honors outstanding police personnel, units for exemplary service

THE Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO 6), led by Police Brigadier General Josefino Ligan, honored outstanding police personnel and units during the Monday flag-raising ceremony at the PRO 6 Grandstand in Fort San Pedro, Iloilo City on...

Where Did Delta Air Lines' Boeing 747s Come From?

Delta Air Lines was the final US passenger airline to operate the Boeing 747, bringing its operations with the type to an end in 2017. However, the SkyTeam carrier's relationship with the iconic aircraft dates back much further than that, with...

ASEAN LV market weighed down by sales declines in Indonesia and the Philippines – GlobalData

The ASEAN light vehicle (LV) market experienced a marginal increase of 1% YoY from January to August. However, August sales dropped by 3% YoY for the second consecutive month due to the declining sales trends in Indonesia and the Philippines. In...

UPI To Be Launched In Japan: Indian Tourists Can Now Pay Via UPI In Japan

In a major boost for digital cross-border payments, NPCI International Payments Ltd., the international arm of NPCI, has signed an MoU with NTT DATA Japan on October 7, 2025. The collaboration aims to enable Indian tourists to make UPI payments...

Molasses spill shuts Gokongwei-owned distillery in Negros Oriental

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. The EMB orders the shutdown of Universal Robina’s Bais Distillery after recent earthquakes and heavy rain caused a tailing pond to collapse...

Confronting one’s fate

‘Is it true that he and his father, Brother Eddie Villanueva, founder and leader of the Jesus Is Lord (JIL) Ministries, are struggling to keep their flock together?’ SEN. Joel Villanueva should probably accept his fate over the reported P10...

Tourism workers affected by typhoon get aid

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) assistance on Monday to 677 tourism workers in Masbate who were affected by Typhoon Opong....

New Zealand and Singapore forge stronger ties, aim to unite Pacific…

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is signalling a commitment to a tighter alliance between the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In 2027, New Zealand is set to host the PIF Leaders’...

Bloomberry Resorts Folding on South Korea, Cites Foreigners-Only Rule

Posted on: October 27, 2025, 10:37h. Last updated on: October 27, 2025, 11:12h. Bloomberry Resorts is selling Jeju Sun Hotel & Casino in South Korea Bloomberry is returning to being a Philippine-only casino operator Bloomberry Resorts is calling...

Robinsons Hotels and Resorts Clinches Triple Honors at World Travel Awards 2025

4 MANILA – Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR) has cemented its status as the premier hospitality group in the Philippines after securing three top honors, including the coveted Philippines’ Leading Hotel Group, at the prestigious World Travel...

Japan’s ABC-MART Grand Stage steps into Manila, eyes Southeast Asia growth

The Japanese sneaker store concept opens its flagship in Bonifacio Global City, spanning two levels MANILA, Philippines – Tourists, especially budget-conscious Filipinos who go abroad to shop at lower prices, often make shoe store ABC-MART part of...

PM Modi unlikely to travel to Malaysia for ASEAN summit

In this picture on October 10, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the India-ASEAN Summit, in Laos. | Photo Credit: PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to travel to Malaysia to participate in the meetings related to the ASEAN...

‘Filipino Towns’ Around the U.S. Preserve History and Raise Community’s Visibility

(AP) – It was over four centuries ago to the day Saturday that Filipinos set foot on the North American continent for the first time. Now, Filipino Americans are working to sustain a cultural footprint. During celebration of October’s Filipino...

A downturn in international travel to U.S. may last beyond summer: Experts

Breadcrumb Trail Links World Travel USA Author of the article: Associated Press Rio Yamat Published Sep 01, 2025 • 6 minute read People walk under the Fremont Street Experience attraction's Viva Vision canopy screen on Aug. 30, 2025 in downtown...

DOTr chief assures glitch-free NAIA during holidays

Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez yesterday inspected the air traffic management center of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP to ensure its reliability and functionality to avoid a repeat of the 2023 New Year...

‘Ngayong Pasko’y Ikaw Pa Rin’ enters the playlist of heartfelt Filipino holiday songs

With the ‘ber months in full swing, a new OPM holiday ballad steps into the season’s sentimental soundscape. Titled “Ngayong Pasko’y Ikaw Pa Rin,” the original Christmas single is performed by Jojo Mendrez, written by award-winning songwriter...

October 28, 2025, Birthday Forecast: Discover what the next 12 months hold for you

Happy Birthday! Your birth date has brought you here, so let us have a deep insight into what your numbers hold for you in the upcoming 12 months.Personal yearFor the next 12 months, you will be under the influence of Number 2, which is ruled by...

Davao Oriental guv orders mass gathering restriction after powerful quakes

THE provincial government of Davao Oriental has issued Executive Order No. 77, Series of 2025, mandating all government and non-government agencies in the province to refrain from conducting activities and events that gather large crowds. Governor...

CIFOS Makes History with 236-Car Philippine Megaparade

The Clark International Festival of Speed (CIFOS) 4-Wheel Festival cemented its place in Philippine motorsports history this past weekend, headlined by a spectacular 236-car Tour d’Elegance that saw a massive grid of vehicles take a celebratory...