SC junks Marcos poll protest vs Robredo
BY REY PANALIGAN In a unanimous vote of 15 justices, the Supreme Court (SC), sitting as Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET), dismissed on Tuesday the election protest filed by former Sen.…
Fil-Am Clarkson explodes for 40 points as Jazz outplay 76ers
LOS ANGELES (AFP) –Jordan Clarkson erupted for 40 points off the bench as the Utah Jazz overpowered the Philadelphia 76ers 134-123 in the NBA's clash of the conference leaders on…
Police eye NPA role in slay of 2 Cagayan town councilors
BY LIEZLE BASA INIGO LASAM, Cagayan – Police are looking into the possible involvement of the New People’s Army (NPA) in the ambush-slay of two town councilors and their two…
No instant success for TNT Tropang Giga – Reyes
By JONAS TERRADO Chot Reyes prefers to temper expectations than assuring instant success after his unexpected return as coach of the TNT Tropang Giga. The Tropang Giga decided to bring…
Pangasinan town safety officer shot dead
BY LIEZLE BASA INIGO A safety officer of Calasiao town in Pangasinan was shot dead Tuesday morning by four motorcycle-riding gunmen on his way to office in Barangay Lasip. Police…
P5-M ‘ecstasy’ pills from Netherlands seized
BY AARON RECUENCO Anti-narcotics agents seized some P5 million worth of ecstasy from a man who received the popular party drugs through a package sent via the Philpost Central Office…
‘Kasal na lang…’
BY RONALD CONSTANTINO There are partners in showbiz for so long, so close each others, “kasal na lang ang kulang.” Live-in lovers Carla Abellana and Tom Rodriguez, Miss International Kylie…
Upbeat and game
BY JULLIE Y. DAZA Forgive me if after Chinese New Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day the mood hereabouts continues to be more upbeat than downcast. Look up at the clear…
A bill to speed up administration of justice in courts
THE SENATE approved last Monday Senate Bill 1886, to expand the jurisdiction of first and second-level courts of the land with the goal of addressing delays in the disposition of…
Lakers’ Anthony Davis facing injury layoff despite scan boost
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis faces a lengthy injury layoff despite a scan revealing he had not suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon, ESPN reported Monday.…
Wesley So reveals secret in toppling world champ Carlsen for second time
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Grandmaster Wesley So gave a huge shoutout to his fans shortly after capturing the US$100,000 (P5 million) Euro Opera Rapid of the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour against…
Roach wants Pacquiao to take the challenge of undefeated Ryan Garcia
By CARLO ANOLINBoxing legend and Sen. Manny Pacquiao is now making a noise on social media ahead of his much-awaited ring comeback this year.This after the 42-year-old Pacquiao, in a…
Nicki Minaj’s father killed in hit-and-run
THE father of rapper Nicki Minaj has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver near New York City, police said Sunday. Robert Maraj, 64, was walking on a road…
Hindi pala
BY ROWENA AGILADA Sa TV5 pa rin pala mapapanood si Maja Salvador taliwas sa tsikang lumipat na ito sa GMA7. May gagawin siyang sitcom sa Kapatid Network with Empoy Marquez.…
Proposed opening of movie houses still a no-go
BY NEIL RAMOS The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Sunday said it will not oppose the decision of the Metro Manila Council (MMC) to keep movie theatres closed…
