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Plane with 3 aboard lands without landing gear after burning off fuel

MELBOURNE, Australia — A light plane with three people aboard landed safely without landing gear Monday after circling an Australian airport for almost three hours to burn off fuel. The twin-turboprop Beechcraft Super King Air had just taken off from Newcastle Airport north of Sydney for a 180-kilometer (112-mile) flight north to Port Macquarie when.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Alqueza lands 11th place in 4th Philippine National Open kegfest

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sugbuanon Bowlers United (SUGBU) president Edgar “Egay” Alqueza settled for 11th place in the stacked senior open masters of the 4th Philippine National Open Championships held at the Playdium Bowling Center in Quezon City. Alqueza competed against 75 bowlers representing various clubs around the Philippines, including bowling legend Paeng Nepomuceno. After.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

DENR, Masungi foundation in word war over P1.17 billion bill

The word war between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the president of Masungi Georeserve Foundation erupted after DENR said the construction company, which MGF owns, has billed the department at least P1.17 billion for its alleged failure to deliver lands in the government’s own territory......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Indigenous people criticize business as usual mining practices

BRASILIA, Brazil - Indigenous representatives from 35 countries issued a declaration Thursday criticizing the fact that they are too rarely consulted about mining that takes place on or near their lands, an issue that has become more acute with increased demand for minerals needed in the transition to a cleaner energy system.'We recognize and support the need to end fossil fuel reliance and shift to renewable en.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Support our call to stop the attacks against Indigenous Women Environmental HR Defenders

Indigenous women are leading the way in stopping destructive programs encroaching our ancestral lands, such as large dams and mines......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Barred Coral Snake seen in Cebu: Beauty and death rolled into one

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A barred coral snake, locally known as “udto-udto” is a slender snake of short length, typically found in gardens or nearby agricultural lands in the Philippines. While they are common in the Philippines, they are rarely spotted due to their small size and their ability to hide effectively. Barred coral snakes.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

How Ikea inspires Filipinos in making more sustainable choices

We wanted the Jetsons with flying cars and sky pads; unfortunately, we’re headed for the mad lands of Fury Road. But the future is still in our hands. We — the collective we — can still be the architects of our own destiny,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Commercial US spaceship lands on moon

A Houston-based company has landed America’s first spaceship on the Moon in more than 50 years, part of a new fleet of NASA-funded, uncrewed commercial robots intended to pave the way for astronaut missions later this decade. But while flight controllers confirmed they had received a faint signal, it was not immediately clear whether Odysseus,.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Florida: 2 dead after jet plane crash lands on highway, collides with vehicles

A private passenger jet with five people aboard crash-landed on a busy Florida highway and collided with two vehicles on the ground in a fiery accident on Friday that killed two people, according to authorities and news footage from the scene. The Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet, which took off from Ohio, was on approach.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

SC junks developer’s bid to recover lands from PCGG

The Supreme Court has denied a petition by property developer Ortigas & Co. Limited Partnership to recover two properties that it claimed it was forced to sell to the Marcoses......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

E. Visayas ARBs grateful over signing of new agrarian law

Republic Act 11953 or the New Agrarian Emancipation Act freed ARBs from debts incurred from amortization of lands awarded under Presidential Decree 27 and Republic Acts 6657 and 9700......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

How to Save for International Travel

The allure of exploring distant lands is undeniable, but the financial journey to make it a reality can be daunting. For avid travelers dreaming of an international vacation, the key lies in crafting a savings plan that transforms the dream into a feasible goal. Here are some ways on how to comfortably save for that […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Andok ako kabayan eh

The term "Andok" might be familiar to some, or perhaps it's a new designation for those acquainted with the more widely known "TNT" or "Tago-Ng-Tago." This label pertains to Filipinos who have chosen to go into hiding to evade migration laws in foreign lands......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Risk appetite

When the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund was proposed and debated in Congress, the point was made that Filipino taxpayers do not have extra funds to potentially lose in a sovereign investment fund. But the BBM administration was insistent......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

GSIS acquires more shares in RCR

State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System has raised its stake in the real estate investment trust of Gokongwei-led Robinsons Land Corp. over the past two months, bringing it to nearly 8.2 percent......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

SSS targets 20% profit hike to P100 billion

State-run pension fund Social Security System is expecting at least a 20-percent hike in its bottomline to breach the P100-billion mark this year on increased investment returns and enhanced collection efforts......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Looking to grow your money this 2024? Here are 5 things you need to know about CIMB’s MaxSave

You’ve already saved your emergency fund, so now you’re looking for investment options for your big plans—tying the knot, pursuing your masters, starting your dream business or owning your first condo......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Looking to grow your money this 2024? Here are 5 things you need to know about CIMB’s MaxSave

You’ve already saved your emergency fund, so now you’re looking for investment options for your big plans—tying the knot, pursuing your masters, starting your dream business or owning your first condo......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Sandigan affirms dismissal of forfeiture vs 3 coco levy firms

The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the finality of the dismissal of a forfeiture case against three of the firms created out of the Coconut Industry Investment Fund, also known as the coco levy funds, during martial law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

SSS savings scheme hits P80 billion

The savings scheme of state-run pension fund Social Security System has collected P80 billion from six million members who are looking for additional investment channels......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024