MARINA, IMSSEA launch specialised courses to enhance ship safety oversight
To help improve the Philippines' expertise in ship condition survey and inspection, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and…
By Geoffrey H. Latayan
Geoff got his degree in AB Communication at De La Salle Lipa, Philippines - and he has been working as a news and sports editor for 14 years.
Geoff is a huge sports fan - HUGE! In particular, he's an avid follower of football, basketball and WWE, and follows any team from Philadelphia: The Eagles, Phillies, 76ers and the Flyers.
He also loves music, and is a fan of TV documentaries covering anything from history, sport (of course!) and conspiracy theories.
India urged to consider nominating three ports as world heritage sites for the so-called ‘girmitiyas’ trips
The Indian government has been asked to propose the inclusion of three of its ports to the United…
Boxing news: Tim Tszyu seeks to become two-division champ in upcoming fight against Erislandy Lara
Australian boxer Tim Tszyu will bid to become a two-division world champion when he takes on Erislandy Lara…
Reconfigured Milwaukee Bucks step into new NBA season without Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Milwaukee Bucks are ready for the 2026-27 NBA season with a new look roster months after the…
USS Abraham Lincoln returns home after 265 days of deployment
After supporting the Iran war for a record-long deployment of 265 days, the USS Abraham Lincoln is heading…
Philippines, Cyprus ink deal on seafarer certification
On Wednesday, the Philippines and Cyprus formally signed an agreement that updated each nation's recognition of seafarer certification.
Boxing news: Danny Garcia names Mayweather Jr, Pacquiao as ‘two fighters that got away’
Two-division world champion Danny Garcia could have earned bigger money as a fighter had the stars aligned and…
South Korean golfer Tom Kim wins Asian Games gold, gains military exemption
Tom Kim was a relieved man after tapping in for par in the last hole of the men's…
Taekwondo jin Jeus Yape lands fourth gold medal for Philippines at 2026 Asian Games
The Philippines gained its fourth gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games courtesy of Jeus Gabriel Derick Yape…
Transit of Russian, Belarusian grain prohibited in Estonian ports
The sea-based transit of grain from Russia and Belarus will be banned in Estonia after its government imposed…
Persistent dry weather affects ship navigation along Germany’s Rhine River
Water levels at Germany's Rhine river has dropped to an all-time record low, making the area unpassable for…
EJ Obiena defends Asian Games pole vault title, wins Philippines’ third gold
Ernest John Obiena handed the Philippines its third gold medal after successfully defending his pole vault title at…
Asian Games 2026: Carlos Yulo vaults to second gold, brother Eldrew wins first medal
Carlos Yulo capped his 2026 Asian Games by winning his second gold medal in the vault discipline of…
Olympic champ Carlos Yulo delivers the Philippines first gold in the 2026 Asian Games
Carlos Edriel Yulo proved he is the top medal hopeful for the Philippine contingent in the 2026 Asian…
Philippine president backs stronger protection for seafarers amid increasing global risks
Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has stressed the need to implement stronger measures in order to protect the…
Afghan cyclist hopes to inspire female compatriots with silver medal at 2026 Asian Games
Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi won a silver medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Tuesday, finishing second…
NTSB urges shipping firms to review daily vessel operations to prevent maritime incidents
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its latest compilation of 49 marine investigations, as it called…
ICC supports UN-backed coordination measure to help fertiliser supplies move
A global group of business organisations has sought to implement a United Nations-supported coordination mechanism to keep fertiliser…
Basketball news: Kawhi Leonard returns to Toronto after NBA approves Raptors-Clippers trade
Superstar forward Kawhi Leonard will return to Toronto, seven years after leading the Canadian team to its only…
US government names 16 maritime institutions as new CoEs
Sixteen maritime training institutions were classified as 2026 Centres of Excellence (CoEs) by the United States Maritime Administration…
UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition: New alliance launched to facilitate decarbonisation
A new alliance of shipowners, fuel suppliers and maritime technology developers in the United Kingdom was launched on…
New York Yankees activate Aaron Judge for AL playoff push
Three time Most Valuable Player Aaron Judge was reinstated from the 60 day injured list by the New…
Basketball news: US stars face Chinese giants in 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup
The FIBA Women's World Cup gets underway in Berlin on Friday, September 4, with a star-studded US team…
Maritime sector leans toward ESG as a business strategy: report
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is gearing toward a key business strategy in the maritime sector rather than…