US officers shoot Canadian man on border bridge
WASHINGTON: US officers shot and wounded a Canadian man as he crossed a border bridge into the United States while waving a handgun, officials said. US Customs and Border Protection said that the man,...
View ArticleFantasy epic ‘The Hobbit’ casts spell on box office
LOS ANGELES: Tolkien epic “The Hobbit” weaved its magic at the North American box office this weekend, signaling a farewell to the blockbuster fantasy franchise, industry estimates showed Sunday. The...
View ArticleRaptors team up to defeat Knicks
TORONTO: Six players scored in double figures as the Toronto Raptors used a balanced attack to beat the New York Knicks 118-108 on Sunday. Kyle Lowry and Lou Williams led the charge with 22 points each...
View Article20 jihadists killed in failed east Syria airport attack
BEIRUT: At least 20 Islamist State (IS) group members were killed in the second failed jihadist bid in a month to take over an air base in eastern Syria, a monitoring group said Sunday. “The IS tried,...
View ArticleIndonesian rescuers end search for landslide victims
JAKARTA: Indonesian rescuers Sunday ended their search for victims of a landslide on the main island of Java, officials said, giving a new death toll of 95. “The search for victims buried under the...
View ArticlePilipinas Hino promotes Dutro series
The Hino Dutro IN celebration of their 40th anniversary, Pilipinas Hino Inc. (PHI) is promoting their line of truck and buses, including the recently released Dutro series, so that Philippine based...
View ArticleToyota sends off first batch of technicians to Saudi
TMP Tech president Dr. David Go (left) hands over a plaque of appreciation to ALJIDNational Service Division senior general manager Singarajan Kannusamy while TMPpresident Michinobu Sugata looks on....
View ArticleBMW, BOSS ramps up call for road safety:
Riders and driving enthusiasts launch 10th BOSS IronMan Motorcycle Challenge The BOSS IronMan Motorcycle Challenge mark its 10th consecutive staging on January 23, 2015 while advocating safe riding and...
View ArticleIsuzu mu-X sales push IPC’s 19% growth in November
THE flagship offering of Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) is also the company’s current biggest sales driver as the model helped lift the Isuzu brand’s growth to new levels. Introduced only in...
View ArticleHonda CRV gets facelift: Tech-loaded SUV takes car to the next level
Relentless in providing the latest models to the Philippine market, Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) pulled the covers off their latest offering, the updated CRV. With launching ceremonies held...
View ArticleSmall, fun, lively and energetic!
Vince PornelosThe Honda Brio crossing the bridge that connectsCagraray Island to the mainland in Albay If there’s one thing we’ve noticed about Honda, they’ve been upsizing their small models like you...
View ArticlePanamera Exclusive Series
Alimited production Panamera Exclusive Series is now being offered by Porsche, boasting exquisite luxury and comprehensive standard features. The special series is limited to only 100 units worldwide....
View ArticleAquino signs P2.6T ‘pork-free’ 2015 budget
CATHERINE S. VALENTEPresident Benigno Aquino 3rd on Tuesday signed the P2.606 trillion budget for 2015, which he said was “pork-free.” Next year’s budget is higher than the P2.265-trillion earmarked...
View Article3 special holidays in Metro Manila declared
CATHERINE S. VALENTEPresident Benigno Aquino 3rd has declared January 15, 16 and 19, 2015 special holidays in Metro Manila (National Capital Region or NCR). Aquino signed Proclamation 936 declaring...
View ArticleInternational journalist deaths soar in 2014: press watchdog
NEW YORK: The gruesome murders of foreign journalists by the Islamic State group contributed to 2014 being a particularly deadly year for international correspondents, an annual review by the Committee...
View ArticleLions’ Suh gets playoff game ban for Rodgers step
NEW YORK: Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was suspended Monday by the National Football League for Sunday’s playoff game at Dallas after stepping on the injured left leg of Aaron Rodgers....
View ArticleJets, Falcons, Bears sack coaches after bad years
NEW YORK: The New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons and Chicago Bears fired their coaches Monday, only hours after concluding woeful National Football League campaigns. The Jets dumped coach Rex Ryan and...
View ArticleCavs worry about player response to Blatt
NEW YORK: Cleveland Cavaliers bosses are questioning first-year NBA coach David Blatt’s ability to motivate players, ESPN reported on Monday (Tuesday in Manila). Citing unnamed league sources, the...
View ArticleMcIlroy ends year as top player
PARIS: Rory McIlroy made it a career total of 60 weeks as world number one on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) with the final golf rankings of the year. The Northern Irishman started the year as world number...
View Article5 wins highlight Superal’s year
Princess Superal CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Five straight victories to close out the season capped Princess Superal’s banner year but it was her record triumph in the US Girls’ Junior in Flagstaff, Arizona that...
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