Tokyo, Japan – A major search operation continued off Japan on Monday for seven people missing after two navy helicopters apparently collided over the weekend, with one crew member confirmed dead. The SH-60K helicopters each with four crew on board were conducting submarine location drills late on Saturday off the …
Read More »Filipino table tennis bets eye Olympic berths in Thailand qualifiers
MANILA, Philippines – A crack, four-strong Philippine table tennis team seeks to defy overwhelming odds as it shoots for Paris Olympics berths in the Southeast Asia Olympic Qualifying tilt set May 8-10 in Thailand. John Mari Nayre, John Russel Misal, Kheith Rhynn Cruz and Angel Joyce Laude will try to …
Read More »Jokic, Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander finalists for NBA MVP award
Courtesy: NBA Communications/X (@NBAPR) Los Angeles, United States—Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are the three finalists for the NBA Most Valuable Player award, the league said Sunday. The league unveiled three finalists for each of its individual awards for the …
Read More »Ontario chemical plant to shut down for maintenance after safety outcry from First Nation
A chemical plant in Sarnia, Ont., announced on Saturday that it is temporarily shutting down for maintenance and to “address a mechanical issue” following complaints from a nearby First Nation whose members say they’ve become ill from the plant’s emissions. Members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation say emissions from plant made …
Read More »Walter Gillespie, wrongfully convicted N.B. man who spent 21 years in prison, dies months after acquittal
A wrongfully convicted New Brunswick man who spent decades trying to clear his name before being declared innocent by a judge in January has died at the age of 80. Walter Gillespie died at his Saint John home. He was 80. A wrongfully convicted New Brunswick man who spent decades …
Read More »Marlon Stockinger spotted with new girlfriend; ex Pia Wurtzbach marks 1st wedding anniversary with Jeremy Jauncey
From left: Marlon Stockinger and Dani Camcam; Pia Wurtzbach and Jeremy Jauncey (Philstar.com / Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo; Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey via Instagram, screenshot) MANILA, Philippines — Racecar driver Marlon Stockinger is seen more and more with girlfriend Dani Camcam at public events. Most recently, the influencer couple has been spotted …
Read More »Students tackle social issues in limited-run shows
Third-year communication students from 2D production house with Asst. Prof. Faye Martel Abugan (rightmost) The 2D production house, led by dedicated third-year UST communication students under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Faye Martel Abugan, MA, of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters, is bringing you two shows for a …
Read More »Big temperature swing to test Ontario’s patience this week
Big temperature swing to test Ontario’s patience this week Click here to view the video Spring is a famously temperamental season and it’ll certainly live up to that reputation this week across Ontario as an active pattern builds over the Great Lakes. Several systems moving through the region will send …
Read More »Business talks
Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) lead convenor and Aboitiz Group president and chief engagement officer Sabin Aboitiz (right) and Ayala Group chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (second from left) engage in a deep discussion with New Zealand delegates, exploring potential business opportunities and fostering stronger economic ties at the …
Read More »Fire hits vehicles at NAIA-3 parking lot extension
This photo shows a picture of the fire-engulfed cars which are parked at the NAIA Terminal 3 parking extension./Radyo Pilipinas MANILA, Philippines — Nineteen vehicles were engulfed in flames at the extension parking area of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Monday. Manila International Airport …
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