Aboitiz Power unit to mothball 2 power barges
Aboitiz Power Corp. said Friday that one of its power generation unit has secured regulatory approval to mothball two power barges.
It said that Therma...
Philippines wins men’s curling gold at Asian Winter Games
In a dramatic finals game where every stone counted, the newly-formed Philippine men's curling team outsmarted South Korea to claim gold at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China. With just one point separating the two teams heading into the final set, the Filipinos sent a perfectly placed stone into the center of the House—a move backed by an impenetrable defensive wall—that sealed the victory at 5-3. This historic win marks the first-ever medal finish for the Philippines, which started to participate in the AWG in 1990. In these edition of the quadrennial event, the Philippines sent 19 athletes, sparking hopes that a tropical nation could soon make waves in the Olympics with a non-traditional sport. To reach the gold medal match, the team triumphed over Asian powerhouse Japan and the host nation, China. The squad, which includes brothers Marc and Enrico Pfister, Benjo Delarmente, Christian Haller, and Alan Frei, represents Curling Pilipinas, the national curling federation established in 2023. They sent 10 curlers to compete in all three events: mixed doubles, men’s, and women’s teams.
Kaspersky warns of Valentine’s Day scams targeting gift shoppers
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Kaspersky warns shoppers of increasing online scams targeting those purchasing gifts for the holiday. Cybercriminals are creating fake websites offering products like engagement rings, flowers, and electronics at “too good to be true” prices, aiming to steal personal and banking data.
BOC seizes P1.4B worth of luxury cars in Pasay and Parañaque warehouses
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Friday reported having seized luxury vehicles worth an estimated P1.4 billion, including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Maybachs, and Maseratis. The operation, led by the BOC's Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS), arose from intelligence reports about allegedly smuggled cars being sold online.
PCA, NCIP boosting livelihood of indigenous coconut farmers
The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) aimed at enhancing the livelihood of indigenous coconut farmers. The collaboration will focus on improving the socio-economic conditions of indigenous cultural communities (ICCs) and indigenous peoples (IPs) involved in coconut farming.
