Tamayo severs ties with Ryukyu
Carl Tamayo has parted ways with the Ryukyu Golden Kings in the Japan B. League......»»
Ex-PM Jacinda Ardern ties knot
Ex-PM Jacinda Ardern ties knot.....»»
A SOJOURNER’S VIEW: Book Review: Wa(o)nder Songs From the Heart
WA(O)NDER: SONGS FROM THE HEARTBy Elvi C. TamayoPublished by Blue Iguana Computer Consultancy ServicesDavao City, 2023 CEBU CITY (MindaNews / 10 February) – In Davao City, an urban center that is teeming with artists in the various fields (literature, visual arts, theatre, music and songwriting), Elvi C. Tamayo stands out as one of the most […].....»»
MinDA, airline firm plan two-day visit to Manado
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 17 January)—The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and executives of an airline company are planning to conduct a two-day technical visit to Manado, Indonesia in the last week of January to discuss with their counterparts the possible resumption of Davao-Manado-Davao flights. Dr. Adrian Tamayo, public relations division chief of MinDA, told MindaNews […].....»»
Mom stabbed dead by bro-in-law in Malabuyoc
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 31-year-old woman did not survive after her brother-in-law allegedly stabbed her several times while she was breastfeeding her baby at home on the morning of Wednesday, January 17, 2024. The incident occurred in Sitio Calugtugan, Barangay Cerdeña, Malabuyoc town, southwestern Cebu. The victim, identified as 31-year-old Honeylyn Tamayo, a mother.....»»
SM Prime, GUNN Co. Ltd. ties waste-to-energy partnership
SM Prime has entered a joint venture with GUUN Co. Ltd (GUUN), with SM Prime holding 70% of the equity of the Philippine joint venture company. GUUN Co. Ltd is headquartered in Yokohama City, Japan, and operates material recovery and recycling facilities, along with environmental solution services. Invited by the government of Cebu in 2014,.....»»
Marcos Jr. eyes stronger maritime ties with India
The Philippines is seeking stronger maritime security cooperation with India to ensure the safety of seafarers from both nations as the world’s oceans are becoming more dangerous for commercial shipping, President Marcos said......»»
‘Trade with China should continue’
The Philippines should continue to pursue stronger trade ties with China despite rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea, according to the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. and the Department of Trade and Industry......»»
Philippines pushes for stronger defense ties with Cambodia
The Philippines is pushing for stronger defense relations with Cambodia, which will further boost bilateral cooperation in various fields......»»
The Wallenberg sphere
Marcus Wallenberg, the chairman of Swedish bank Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, Saab AB, Wallenberg Investments AB, FAM AB, Patricia Industries and The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, quietly flew to Manila last week for a quick three-day visit to renew ties with Philippine government officials and meet with members of top conglomerates the Ayala Group, the Aboitiz, the Gokongweis, the Sys and the Lopezes......»»
US threatens Turkish businesses over Russia trade
American officials have reportedly visited Trkiye to persuade banks and companies to cut ties with the sanctioned country Turkish businesses are at risk of being banned from carrying out currency operations if they continue to trade with Russia, RIA Novosti reported on Wednesday, citing the news outlet Aydinlik. .....»»
Indonesia s Prabowo Likely to Keep Close Ties With China
Taipei, Taiwan - Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, once a fierce critic of China, has emerged as the likely winner of Indonesia's presidential election. His presumed victory, analysts say, is unlikely to lead to any major shifts in the Southeast Asian nation's relations with Beijing.However, concerns about work safety and environmental pollution linked to Chinese investments, as well as Beijing's claims in the.....»»
Indonesia s Prabowo Likely to Keep Close Ties With China
Taipei, Taiwan - Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, once a fierce critic of China, has emerged as the likely winner of Indonesia's presidential election. His presumed victory, analysts say, is unlikely to lead to any major shifts in the Southeast Asian nation's relations with Beijing.However, concerns about work safety and environmental pollution linked to Chinese investments, as well as Beijing's claims in the.....»»
Malixi ties for 5th after 73; Wu triumphs
After a blistering 63 spiked by an eagle Saturday, Rianne Malixi wrestled with her putter as she closed out with a 73, ending up tied for fifth in the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship ruled by Chun-Wei Wu in wire-to-wire fashion in Pattaya, Thailand Sunday......»»
US Senate panel urges Treasury Dept to make tech firms comply with sanctions
US Senator Mark Warner says tech companies like Alphabet and Meta have continued to provide adtech services to sanctioned entities with ties to 'foreign adversaries'.....»»
Russia boosting trade with fellow BRICS nation
Turnover with Brazil nearly doubled in December as the South American country ramps up imports of commodities from Moscow Trade between Russia and Brazil surged to record volumes in December despite Western sanctions as fellow BRICS countries continue expanding economic ties, RIA Novosti reported this week. .....»»
Korda nails 3rd straight Tour start; Saso ties for 13th
Playoff winner twice over to start her season, Nelly Korda looked poised for another sudden death finish but a solid backside 32 and a brilliant 65 — coupled with her rivals’ faltering finishes — paved the way for a two-stroke win over rookie Hira Naveed in the Ford Championship......»»
Blinken Arrives in South Korea to Attend Democracy Summit
Seoul, South Korea - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Sunday in South Korea on the first stop of a brief Asia tour also including the Philippines, as Washington moves to reinforce ties with two key regional allies.Blinken landed Sunday afternoon ahead of the third Summit for Democracy on Monday, an initiative of U.S. President Joe Biden, which Seoul is hosting this week.Before arriving in Se.....»»
US Officials Warn of New Axis of Evil With China at the Fore
WASHINGTON - U.S. military and defense officials are increasingly concerned that as China and Russia forge ever stronger ties, they might attempt to challenge Western unity and eventually alter the balance of power on the world stage.The commander of U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific told lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee that the evolving relationship between Beijing and Moscow is a "big portion" of.....»»
Miss Saigon co-creator praises musical s Philippine connections
Claude-Michel Schönberg is back in the country to witness the comeback of "Miss Saigon," which has close ties to the Philippines because of all the Filipino actors who took part in its numerous stagings, beginning with theater legend Lea Salonga......»»
‘We all share the air we breathe’
After seven long years, Marcus Wallenberg has returned to Manila to renew ties with the Philippine government and to reassure the current administration of the Wallenberg sphere’s long-term commitment to the country......»»