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After high-drama capture, Haas' life all but rests in the hands of Australian diplomats

After high-drama capture, Haas' life all but rests in the hands of Australian diplomats

Source: The Age Manila: The Philippine government will involve Australia in a potentially life-or-death decision about what to do with accused drug trafficker Gregor Haas, raising the prospect of a diplomatic solution that could spare him the worst of Indonesian justice. The father of Brisbane Broncos NRL star Payne Haas

Technical issue delays NAIA flights

Technical issue delays NAIA flights

Source: The Manila times Author: Benjamin L. Vergara MANILA, Philippines -- A number of flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport were delayed on Monday due to a technical issue with the software used in the Air Traffic Management Center of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). The

Undersized at wing spot, Pringle shows he can still deliver

Undersized at wing spot, Pringle shows he can still deliver

Source: The Manila times Author: Richard Dy MANILA, Philippines -- Losing top wingman Jamie Malonzo remains a cause of concern for Barangay Ginebra in the ongoing PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series. But one good thing going for the Gin Kings is the presence of veteran guard Stanley Pringle. At 37,

Shopwise Bike Fest primed for Vermosa roll off

Shopwise Bike Fest primed for Vermosa roll off

Source: The Manila times MANILA, Philippines -- Surpassing expectations, the Shopwise Bike Fest hits the road on Sunday, May 19, drawing over 2,400 cycling enthusiasts of various ages and skill levels to the Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus City, Cavite. This ground-breaking event is part of Shopwise's commitment to

Update project plans to get P20M prize, Davao tourism office told

Update project plans to get P20M prize, Davao tourism office told

Source: MindaNews DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 18 May) - The City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) needs to reframe its project plans within 30 days to suit the P15-million prize for winning in the inaugural Tourism Champions Challenge last April 15 as well as an additional P5 million grant from the Office

LWUA takes over Oro water district, fires GM, board members

LWUA takes over Oro water district, fires GM, board members

Source: MindaNews CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 18 May) -- The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) on Friday took over the troubled Cagayan de Oro Water District and removed its general manager Antonio Young and its five-member board of directors. "During the full takeover of the water district, interim board members

Aboitiz InfraCapital drops bid for controversial water project in Negros Occidental

Aboitiz InfraCapital drops bid for controversial water project in Negros Occidental

Source: Rappler Author: Mia Gonzalez BACOLOD, Philippines - Aboitiz InfraCapital has dropped its bid for the controversial P1.2 billion bulk water project in Negros Occidental. Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II announced this in a press conference on Friday afternoon, May 17, hours after the news about growing