The government of Norway has committed to support the peace process in the Bangsamoro region in the Philippines under President-elect Bongbong Marcos's term. Ambassador of Norway, Bjorn Jahnsen speaking to local media on June 15, 2022 (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) This was among the key...
Wesley So fell to nemesis Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France in the seventh round to deal a big blow to his title chances in the Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger Wednesday, June 8. Wesley So (Photo from Norway Chess) So, a two-time United States champion, lost after 39 moves of a Ruy Lopez Berlin...
Wesley So overpowered Aryan Tari of Norway in Armageddon to storm back into title contention after six rounds of the Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger Tuesday, June 7. So hammered out a 43-move win of an English game to send him back to solo third with 10 points. Reigning world champion Magnus...
Wesley So suffered his first defeat of the tournament at the expense of Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan in their Armageddon play to slip to share of third with his conqueror after five rounds of the Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger Monday. Needing just a draw to seal the win, So failed to...
Wesley So brought down former world champion Vishwanathan Anand of India in Armageddon play to stay unbeaten in the Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger Saturday. Photo from Norway Chess The Cavite-born So cashed in on his chances while Anand could not take advantage of his opportunities after 46...
Wesley So bested Dutch Anish Giri in Armageddon play to stay at second place behind leader Vishwanathan Anand of India after three rounds of the 10th Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger on Friday, June 3. Photo from Norway Chess So drew with Giri in 31 moves of a Nimzo-Indian Defense in the...
Norwegian firm Scatec ASA has announced plan to expand its renewable energy investments in the Philippines, primarily on the sphere of solar, wind, hydro and battery energy storage system (BESS) installations. During the groundbreaking rites of the 20-megawatt BESS project of SN Aboitiz Power...
OSLO, Norway – A US military plane taking part in NATO exercises has crashed in Norway, killing all four American troops on board, the Scandinavian country's army said Saturday. The four were taking part in the Cold Response military exercises involving 30,000 troops from NATO and partner...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo proudly congratulated journalist Maria Ressa for her Nobel Peace Prize award, saying it honors her “courage in service of others.” Rappler chief Maria Ressa (JANSEN ROMERO/MANILA BULLETIN) The opposition leader said Ressa’s award is a...
Senator Richard Gordon on Sunday lauded the decision of the Court of Appeals (CA) to grant Rappler CEO Maria Ressa’s petition to allow her to travel to Oslo, Norway and personally receive her Nobel Peace Prize for 2021. Gordon said the CA’s decision sends a strong message to the whole world...
Senator Richard Gordon on Tuesday urged the government to allow Filipino journalist Maria Ressa’s request to travel to Norway to receive her Nobel Peace prize award. Gordon, who chairs the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, said Ressa’s award is the first for the Philippines and for...
Sandy Daza Metro Channel and The Royal Embassy of Norway have teamed up in producing a three-part special featuring Norway’s trademark seafood treasures to be showcased in the show “ Casa Daza ,” premiering on Oct. 17 (Sunday). For its first episode, host and expert chef Sandy Daza will be...
