The Air Line Pilots Association says WestJet Encore pilots have issued a 72-hour strike notice to management and the government. Pilots could be off the job as soon as Saturday. Pilots at WestJet’s regional carrier could be going on strike as soon as Saturday. The Air Line Pilots Association says …
Read More »Vehicle sales climbed 14.8% in four months
Philippine automotive sales climbed 14.8 percent in the first four months of 2024 to 146,920 from 127,927 units in the same period last year. The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) said in a joint report that sales of both passenger …
Read More »Quinto, Maliksi shine as Meralco survives Ginebra to force do-or-die Game 7 in Batangas
With Meralco only up by eight with 1:40 left in the final frame, Chris Newsome and Cliff Hodge sacrificed their bodies and dove hard for the loose ball which was on the way out of bounds. The Bolts failed to save the possession in that play but that exactly typified …
Read More »Fresh faces, pageant veterans among Miss Manila 2024 candidates
Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna with the Manileña candidates of ‘Miss Manila 2024: Woman of Worth’ during the ‘sashing ceremony’ at the Bulwagang Villegas of the Manila City Hall. (STAR / File) Organizers of the “Miss Manila 2024: Woman of Worth” have unveiled the Top 24 candidates who will compete …
Read More »Moira Dela Torre makes history on Spotify, hits 2 billion stream
Fresh from being named the first Filipina OPM artist and the first solo OPM artist to reach more than 2 billion streams on Spotify, singer-songwriter Moira Dela Torre has taken to her socials to express her immense gratitude to her fans Dela Torre shared a photo of herself in her …
Read More »Actress Cita Astals emotional as she reunites with cast of ‘Home Along Da Riles’
“Thank you for the effort of finding me,” Cita told the cast. Claudine Barretto (left) embraces Cita Astals The stars of the beloved sitcom “Home Along Da Riles” were deeply moved when they saw actress Cita Astals during their recent reunion, a moment that truly touched their hearts and connected …
Read More »Djokovic believes Nadal could be back in ‘25
Paris — Novak Djokovic believes longtime rival Rafael Nadal could be tempted to play the 2025 French Open despite experiencing the “unique moment” of what was generally accepted to be the great Spaniard’s farewell. Djokovic and Nadal have met 59 times in their careers with 10 of those clashes coming …
Read More »Unboxing the latest innovation in wellness
The wellness technology landscape continues to evolve and the Philippines is keeping pace with these advancements, thanks to mWell — the country’s first fully integrated digital health platform. Almost three years since its first launch in 2021, the platform introduces new products and services namely, mWell Mind Health Score, mWell …
Read More »One bad night for Obiena
EJ Obiena. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — This was one night that Paris Olympics-bound Filipino pole-vaulter EJ Obiena should quickly forget. Obiena finished seventh in the 63rd Ostrava Golden Spike meet that Armand Duplantis effortlessly ruled Tuesday in Czech Republic. The Asian champion and world No. 2 couldn’t do anything …
Read More »Hairs from Alberta grizzly bears offer insight into survival of species
At secluded sites across Alberta this summer, grizzly bears – enticed by the perfume of fresh berries, molasses, rancid fish or cow’s blood – will wander into corrals hemmed with barbed wire. Second edit done by EW. DNA profiles help researchers track the threatened species. At secluded sites across Alberta …
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