WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former Nikola CEO Trevor Milton, convicted of fraud for misleading investors about his electric truck company, has been pardoned by President Donald Trump, the White House confirmed Friday. Milton, sentenced to four years in prison, was accused of exaggerating Nikola’s technology, including staging a video where a nonfunctioning truck appeared to drive…
MANILA, Philippines — Family businesses thrive on legacy, but without strong leadership preparation, even the most successful empires can collapse. The ongoing power struggle at City Developments Ltd. (CDL) in Singapore is a stark reminder of what happens when succession planning fails. CDL’s executive chair, Kwek Leng Beng, took legal action against his son, CEO…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Airlines (PAL) continues to break barriers for women in aviation, building on the legacy of Capt. Aimee Carandang-Gloria, Southeast Asia’s first female commercial pilot. Inspired by trailblazers like Capt. Yvonne Sunga and Capt. Hidelina Patrimonio, PAL is committed to closing the gender gap in the male-dominated industry. To support aspiring female…
MANILA, Philippines — With rising vegetable prices, many consumers struggle to provide nutritious meals for their families. To save money, some opt for cheaper but less healthy alternatives. Potatoes USA suggests a solution—choosing nutrient-dense potatoes, which offer multiple health benefits. Often associated with chips and fries, potatoes have an undeserved reputation as unhealthy. However, according…
DAGUPAN CITY – A pilot and a student pilot were killed when their two-seater Cessna plane crashed in Lingayen, Pangasinan on Sunday morning. Lt. Col. Amor Mio Somine, officer-in-charge of the Lingayen Police Station, said they received the crash report at 8:40 a.m. Initial investigation showed that the plane touched down at Lingayen Airport and was…
MANILA – Police seized PHP20 million worth of counterfeit cigarettes and arrested two individuals during a joint operation with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in Mandaue City last week. In a belated news release Sunday, Police Regional Office-Central Visayas chief Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan said the operation on March 26 was launched after the BIR…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has validated 11 election-related incidents (ERIs) since the official election period began on January 12, according to PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo. In a radio interview on Sunday, Fajardo said a total of 39 suspected ERIs had been reported as of March 28. Of these, 11 were confirmed as…
SEOUL — China, South Korea, and Japan have agreed to strengthen free trade and accelerate negotiations for a comprehensive trilateral trade agreement. This was confirmed in a joint statement following their high-level meeting in Seoul—the first in five years. The discussion comes amid global trade disruptions, with the U.S. imposing new tariffs on various imports,…
BASCO, Batanes – Like how Bhutan perfected a tourism strategy that positioned it as a dream destination no matter the cost, Batanes has the potential to become a world-class destination by offering exclusivity while preserving its pristine beauty. Located at the northernmost tip of the Philippines, Batanes is known for its rolling hills, unspoiled beaches, and…
ANKARA – The top vaccine official at the US Food and Drug Administration resigned Friday, accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of spreading misinformation that puts public health at risk, according to media reports. Dr. Peter Marks, head of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, stepped down after reportedly being told to resign…