35th Sinulog festival in January 2015 to be the grandest ever, organizers say
December 30, 2014 11:54 pm· Comments Off on 35th Sinulog festival in January 2015 to be the grandest ever, organizers say
CEBU CITY, Dec. 30 – The 35th Sinulog festival in January 2015 will be the biggest and grandest ever in its history, according to its organizers.
Severino, Toledo & Tumbos lead 4th Negros Closed Chessfest (Sports)
December 30, 2014 11:53 pm· Comments Off on Severino, Toledo & Tumbos lead 4th Negros Closed Chessfest (Sports)
By Cyrus M. Garde
BACOLOD CITY, Dec. 30(PNA)-FIDE Master Sander Severino lead the men’s category with a total 9 points with three wins while Natinal Master Ronalie Toledo and Eden Agape Tumbos shared with 7 points each after 3 rounds in the ongoing 4th Edition Piaya TV Network/First Community Bank Negros Closed Chess Championship 2014 at Robinsons Place Bacolod.
Rockets lose to Wizards narrowly
December 30, 2014 11:53 pm· Comments Off on Rockets lose to Wizards narrowly
HOUSTON, Dec. 29 — Despite a last-minute spurt, the Houston Rockets lost to the Washington Wizards 104-103 Monday night at Toyota Center to continue their skid.
Cadiz native lauds for winning national badminton tilt
December 30, 2014 11:53 pm· Comments Off on Cadiz native lauds for winning national badminton tilt
CADIZ CITY, Negros Occidental, Dec.30 – Cadiz City-born April Dianne Bibiano was lauded by fellow Cadiznon and the city government for winning the 19 & Under girls singles in the 1st Sun Cellular-Ming Ramos National Juniors Badminton Tournament at SM North Edsa Annex Building Event Center.
Iloilo, Negros dominate ball games in WVPRISAA (Sports)
December 30, 2014 11:53 pm· Comments Off on Iloilo, Negros dominate ball games in WVPRISAA (Sports)
BACOLOD CITY,Dec.30 – Iloilo PRISAA and Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural and Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) won majority of ball games in the just ended Western Visayas Private Schools Athletic Association (WVPRISAA) here.
Nikkei slips but ends at 15-year annual closing high
December 30, 2014 11:52 pm· Comments Off on Nikkei slips but ends at 15-year annual closing high
TOKYO, Dec. 30 — Tokyo stocks edged down 1.57 percent Tuesday on worries over Greece's financial bailout, but still closed at its highest annual level in 15 years.
Cebu Pacific to operate its flights to and from Hanoi at Noibai Int’l Airport T2
December 30, 2014 11:52 pm· Comments Off on Cebu Pacific to operate its flights to and from Hanoi at Noibai Int’l Airport T2
By Azer N. Parrocha
MANILA, Dec 30 (PNA) — Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific said that beginning next year, its flights to and from Hanoi in Vietnam will be operated from Terminal 2 of the Noibai International Airport.
Investment vital for Iran's oil industry development
December 30, 2014 11:52 pm· Comments Off on Investment vital for Iran's oil industry development
TEHRAN, Dec. 30 — The new approach of Iran’s Oil Ministry is to present its projects and achievements in domestic and foreign exhibitions, attract investments and complete ambitious projects for revitalizing the oil industry.
Iran, Tunisia form joint tradesmen council
December 30, 2014 11:52 pm· Comments Off on Iran, Tunisia form joint tradesmen council
TEHRAN, Dec. 30 — Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade announced formation of a joint tradesmen council of Iran and Tunisia and expressed hope that relations between entrepreneurs and economic and commercial activists of the two countries will further increase.
Russia doubles deposit insurance coverage to USD 24,500
December 30, 2014 11:52 pm· Comments Off on Russia doubles deposit insurance coverage to USD 24,500
MOSCOW, Dec. 30 — Russia has doubled bank deposit insurance to 1.4 million rubles (USD 24,500) as part of the government’s measures to stabilize the domestic financial system and stem a run on ruble deposits amid the national currency’s depreciation.
