Philippine labor officials yesterday began discussions with the Northern Marianas on major changes the Manila government wants introduced in the existing Memorandum of Understanding to further protect Filipinos working in the commonwealth.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Maruyama, Parry and Nobilo. Hardly golf's big-name attractions. But that trio — along with a few guys named Norman, Elkington and Price — combined to win the Presidents Cup from an American team that never seemed to be in the picture.

Eight Chinese workers yesterday picketed in front of the Administration Building to dramatize their plight for non-payment of wages by their employer on Tinian.

LOS ANGELES — There were NBA players like Kenny Anderson, Chris Mills and Eddie Jones. There was a clock, referees, slam dunks, fancy passes and best of all, fans.