NNIC takes over NAIA, begins ambitious world-class plans

MANILA: The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) officially took over the management and operation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Saturday and with it, the task of modernizing the 76-year-old gateway.

NNIC, the consortium that includes Sa…

Mendoza leads PH to 4-0 win over Jordan in Chess Olympiad

Manila: Filipino top board player Shania Mae Mendoza defeated Natalie Fuad Kamel Jamaliah in 41 moves of the Sicilian Defense to lead the Philippines to a 4-0 win over Jordan in the third round of the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad at BOK Sports Hall in Bud…

Fugitive Korean arrested at Immigration office

Manila: A South Korean national who is wanted in his country for embezzling over USD1 million is facing deportation following his arrest inside the Bureau of Immigration (BI) headquarters in Intramuros, Manila.

The 56-year-old Korean was arrested on …

Red Lions overpower Stags in NCAA basketball

Manila: Defending champion San Beda University limited the big guns of San Sebastian College-Recoletos to escape with an 85-75 win in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 100 men’s basketball tournament at Filoil EcoOil Centre in…