Terra Solar Philippines Inc. (MTerra Solar), a unit of SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC), announced it has secured a ₱150 billion omnibus loan and security agreement (OLSA) with six local banks. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Friday, Feb. 28, MTerra Solar said the 15-year...
ILOILO CITY – A New People’s Army rebel was killed in a clash with soldiers in Tapaz town, Capiz province, on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The 82 nd Infantry Battalion engaged seven communist fighters believed to be remnants of the dismantled Central Front of the Komiteng Rehiyon-Panay in a...
New inter-terminal shuttle buses were deployed at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), as the country’s primary gateway moves to improve passenger mobility in anticipation of stronger air travel demand. The airport’s private operator New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) announced on Monday, Feb....
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Evan Mobley added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers bullied the New York Knicks from the start Friday night, Feb. 21, winning 142-105 in a matchup of two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams. Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots...
New Zealand called the recent action of China's Navy helicopter against an aircraft of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) over Bajo de Masinloc as "concerning" and poses risks undermining regional stability. A People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) helicopter flies over Bajo de...
(Photo: Department of National Defense) The Department of National Defense (DND) announced Thursday, Feb. 20, the conclusion of the negotiations for the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between the Philippines and New Zealand. The final negotiating round was hosted by the New...
BACOLOD CITY - A 34-year-old New People’s Army rebel wanted for murder was arrested by the police in Barangay Bandila, Toboso, Negros Occidental on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Lt. Dan Carlo Samoza, civil military officer of the Army 79th Infantry Battalion, identified the suspect as Wil, 34, a...
President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act (RA) No. 12122, officially setting a three-year term for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant unless removed earlier by the commander-in-chief. File photos Under the new measure, signed on Tuesday, Feb. 18, the three-year term will start...
The trade deadline is gone. The All-Star break is about to end. Luka Doncic is with the Los Angeles Lakers. Jimmy Butler is with the Golden State Warriors. Anthony Davis is with the Dallas Mavericks, though it's unknown when he'll play again. The dust has settled. It's time for the stretch run....
BACOLOD CITY – Three New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to the police in Barangay E. Lopez, Silay City, Negros Occidental. They turned over a .38 caliber revolver, a .22 caliber revolver, two improvised 12-gauge shotgun with three shells, and two 40mm explosives. The Negros Occidental Police...
TACLOBAN CITY – Nine members of the New People's Army surrendered to the 19th Infantry Battalion based in Catubig, Northern Samar recently. These communist rebels from the Sub-Regional Guerrilla Unit (SRGU), Sub-Regional Committee Emporium said they decided to surrender due to severe hunger...
By Jinggoy I. Salvador A dozen years later, I’m back in the city that doesn’t sleep. Hello again NYC! What was it like this time around? Bright lights all the way from uptown Manhattan all the way down to The Battery. It wasn’t so on the 2012 visit with Sandy’s “knockout” presence...
