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PAL Express successfully completed for the third consecutive time the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), confirming the airline’s strict compliance with international aviation safety standards.

Philippine Airlines expects to receive its first Airbus A350-900 jet in June to be deployed on the non-stop Manila-New York flights using the Polar route. The airline said the A350-900 is equipped with a luxurious, tri-class cabin, featuring the most modern inflight entertainment system. “The A350 XWB [extra wide body] will be deployed on the non-stop Manila-New York flights, using …

Fist Gym’s Richard Redman snapped a three-game losing streak in overwhelming fashion, forcing a taller Brian Paule into submission right in the first round to reign supreme in their highly-anticipated welterweight encounter in the Casino Filipino (CF) Battle Extreme Tournament of Superstars (Bets)) V recently at CF Manila Bay in Ermita, Manila.

The Philippine Azkals made history anew when the team qualified for the very first time to the 2019 AFC Asian Cup after a nail-biting come-from-behind victory over Tajikistan, thanks to the winning penalty kick goal in the 90th minute, his 50th international goal, by Philip Younghusband, who for a long time, together with brother James, have been the faces of …

The University of the East (UE) pulled off an early stunner in the 12th Summer Grand Slam Softball Tournament at the Sto. Nino Ball Park in Marikina Friday by subduing reigning University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) champion Adamson, 9-8.

Runners looking for a different kind of summer run can now look forward to May 13 as Allianz PNB Life and Conquer Challenge Philippines introduce the Allianz Conquer Challenge.

Vigan City is ready to roll out the red carpet for the more than 15,000 delegates from the country’s 17 regions expected to converge in the Ilocos Sur capital for the Palarong Pambansa next month.

The University of the East men’s tennis team bagged its second straight University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) title recently.

The Philippine tourism industry continued its growth trend in February breaking yet another record as shown by the latest data on international tourist arrivals disclosed by the Department of Tourism (DOT).

As promised after that initial intro column, I will now dwell on a major issue on Philippine sports and what lies ahead for us.