Manila, Philippines —The United States government launched the U.S.-Philippines Partnership for Skills, Innovation, and Lifelong Learning or UPSKILL Program, a five-year, P1.6-billion ($30 million) initiative that will help Philippine higher education become more globally competitive. The program…
The United States plans to impose sanctions on more than 500 targets involved in Russia’s war in Ukraine, as fighting continues to rage two years after Moscow’s invasion, the Treasury Department said Thursday. The action to be…
Los Angeles, United States— “Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan’s epic movie about the creation of the atomic bomb, cleaned up at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, winning best picture and seven other prizes over its rivals as the Oscars…
Los Angeles, United States—The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game NBA losing streak on Sunday, clawing out a 106-103 victory in a cross-town tussle with the LA Clippers — one of the hottest teams in the league. LeBron James scored…
Los Angeles, United States —Here are the winners of the 81st Golden Globe Awards, which were handed out on Sunday. “Oppenheimer” was the big winner with five awards including best drama film, actor, supprting actor, director and original score — giving it…
New York, United States—Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James lead the first fan voting results for next month’s NBA All-Star Game in balloting revealed on Thursday. Greek big man Antetokounmpo had the overall…
Rafael Nadal won his first match back from a year-long injury layoff when he beat former US Open champion Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International on Tuesday, calling it an “emotional and important day”. The 22-time Grand Slam winner…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — No matter where you are in the globe, Christmas in the Philippines is something you will always look forward to. As they say, “No matter where you are, you will always look for…
Seoul, South Korea—North Korea fired another internationally banned “long-range ballistic missile” on Monday, the South’s military said, after Pyongyang voiced outrage over deeper nuclear cooperation between Seoul and Washington. The ballistic launch followed firing overnight Sunday by…
NEW YORK — The Republican National Committee’s rules for next year’s nominating contest and convention were released this week without addressing a question the GOP could well face next summer: Can the party’s delegates vote for a different candidate…
The Philippines’ election regulator on Wednesday banned a voting machine firm from bidding for election contracts after the company was implicated in a corruption probe launched by the US government. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. revealed on Friday, November 24, that he experienced a decline in energy after his trip to the United States (US). The President could not attend the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary…
