5 dead as bus plunges into ravine in Camarines Sur

5 dead as bus plunges into ravine in Camarines Sur

LIGAO CITY — Five passengers were killed and more than 20 others injured after a passenger bus plunged into a 10-meter-deep ravine along the Rolando Andaya Highway in Del Gallego town, Camarines Sur early Friday, Dec. 26. Police Lt. Col. Maria Luisa Calubaquib, Bicol police spokesperson, said the DLTB bus was traveling southbound from Quezon City to Sorsogon when it veered off the road at 3:25 a.m. and crashed into a ravine in Magais-I village. “Based on initial investigation, the driver, identified only as Jay, 48, of Parañaque City, allegedly fell asleep, causing him to lose control of the vehicle,” […]... Keep on reading: 5 dead as bus plunges into ravine in Camarines Sur

‘FINALIZING’

READ: ICI Chairman Andres Reyes says the commission will now focus on finalizing the case referrals it will submit to the Ombudsman, following the resignation of Commissioner Rossana Fajardo.

“The Commission remains fully committed to submitting all its final

‘FINALIZING’ READ: ICI Chairman Andres Reyes says the commission will now focus on finalizing the case referrals it will submit to the Ombudsman, following the resignation of Commissioner Rossana Fajardo. “The Commission remains fully committed to submitting all its final

‘FINALIZING’ READ: ICI Chairman Andres Reyes says the commission will now focus on finalizing the case referrals it will submit to the Ombudsman, following the resignation of Commissioner Rossana Fajardo. “The Commission remains fully committed to submitting all its final

NBA: Tyler Kolek’s chase-down block fuels Knicks comeback

NBA: Tyler Kolek’s chase-down block fuels Knicks comeback

NEW YORK— Tyler Kolek sprinted back to chase down Donovan Mitchell and had enough energy left to gloat about his defensive stop afterward. “Right when Donovan Mitchell was on the ground I told him that was all ball,” Kolek said. He was right. A replay review turned what was originally called a foul into a block with 1:45 remaining, one of Kolek’s pivotal plays that had fans chanting his name inside Madison Square Garden on Christmas Day as the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-124 in the NBA on Thursday. READ: NBA: Jalen Brunson, Knicks turn […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Tyler Kolek’s chase-down block fuels Knicks comeback

Sarah Geronimo, Matteo Guidicelli sing ‘Silent Night,’ surprise churchgoers

Sarah Geronimo, Matteo Guidicelli sing ‘Silent Night,’ surprise churchgoers

Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli surprised churchgoers at the Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish in Bacoor City after they joined the congregation in singing the classic carol “Silent Night” during the Christmas Eve mass. The celebrity couple’s surprise appearance was posted on their Facebook fan page on Thursday, Dec. 25. The Mass was officiated by Rev. Fr. Mark Reyes, a close friend of theirs.  At the end of the service, Fr. Reyes began singing “Silent Night, Holy Night,” prompting Geronimo and Guidicelli to walk toward the altar and sing along, accompanied by the actor’s niece, Gianna. After the song, […]... Keep on reading: Sarah Geronimo, Matteo Guidicelli sing ‘Silent Night,’ surprise churchgoers

AEV inks deal to sell 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

AEV inks deal to sell 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

MANILA, Philippines — Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) has signed definitive agreements to sell a 40-percent stake in its infrastructure arm, Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc. (AIC). The P13.7-billion deal is with BlackRock-backed Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). In a disclosure on Monday, the parent firm said AEV and AIC executed a share subscription and purchase agreement with GIP EM Onyx Pte. Ltd.  This covers the sale of a 40-percent equity interest in AIC. The deal also includes a shareholders’ agreement that will take effect upon closing. READ: GIP of BlackRock in talks to acquire 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital The agreement is that […]... Keep on reading: AEV inks deal to sell 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

NBA: Jalen Brunson sparks Knicks' Christmas comeback vs Cavaliers

NBA: Jalen Brunson sparks Knicks' Christmas comeback vs Cavaliers

NEW YORK— Jalen Brunson scored 34 points, reserve Jordan Clarkson had 25 and the New York Knicks came from 17 down in the fourth quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-124 in the NBA on Thursday and win on Christmas Day for the third straight year. Reserves Tyler Kolek and Mitchell Robinson sparked the comeback after the Cavaliers led 103-86 early in the final period. Kolek had 16 points and nine assists, and had fans chanting his name after a late block on Donovan Mitchell that originally was called a foul but was overturned on review. Robinson hustled after offensive […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Jalen Brunson sparks Knicks' Christmas comeback vs Cavaliers

NBA: Stephen Curry leads the way as Warriors beat Mavericks

NBA: Stephen Curry leads the way as Warriors beat Mavericks

SAN FRANCISCO— Stephen Curry scored 23 points and knocked down a key 3-pointer with 3:45 left to help seal it, Jimmy Butler added 14 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 126-116 in the NBA on Thursday. Mavericks rookie star Cooper Flagg had 27 points on 13-for-21 shooting, six rebounds and five assists in his Christmas Day debut while Brandon Williams scored 26 off the bench. READ: NBA: Stephen Curry’s big second half carries Warriors past Magic Klay Thompson returned to face his former Warriors team in the holiday matinee after missing […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Stephen Curry leads the way as Warriors beat Mavericks