SC acquits 2 women of drug peddling
BY REY G. PANALIGAN The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the acquittal and immediate release from jail of two women who were arrested in 2012 in a…
Don’t just read the Bible. Live it
BY FR. BEL R. SAN LUIS, SVD A man once bragged that he had read the Bible from cover to cover several times. But someone remarked, “People…
Farmer in girl’s rape-slay surrenders
BY MARIE MARTICIO TACLOBAN CITY – A 32-year-old farmer surrendered to the police last Thursday, two days after he allegedly raped and killed a 10-year-old girl who…
Grow your own fruits and vegetables
BY MARILYN C. ARAYATA A Google search on preventing many medical problems always leads us to these tips, among others: Adding more fiber to your diet,…
Tony Ferrer, 86
BY NEIL RAMOS Former action star Tony Ferrer, real name Antonio Laxa, has died. He was 86. His daughters, Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan and Mutya Laxa Buensuceso, announced their…
WHO reports early failings on pandemic
WITH many countries beginning mass vaccinations against the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland, and many other organizations that found themselves in the middle of…
Fishers of men
GOSPEL: MK 1:14-20 * After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the Gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is…
Eala gives HK rival neat lesson, makes 1st final appearance in Spain
By CARLO ANOLIN Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala produced another great tennis and barged into the final with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Hong Kong’s Adithya…
SBP unfazed over lack of PBA cagers in bubble
By JONAS TERRADO The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is refusing to dwell on the lack of PBA players taking part in Gilas Pilipinas’ preparation for next month’s final window…
Home run king Hank Aaron dies
NEW YORK (AFP) – Long-time Major League Baseball home run king Hank Aaron was remembered for his character and dignity as well as his sporting achievements following his death Friday…
Eala advances to semis, faces HK lass next
By CARLO ANOLIN Alex Eala was tested to the max but still came out victorious – thanks to a steely resolve. Displaying maturity seldom seen from a 15-year-old netter, Eala…
Sexton leads Cavs to another win over Brooklyn
NBA RESULTS Denver 130, Phoenix 126 (OT) Dallas 122, San Antonio 117 Cleveland 125, Brooklyn 113 Philadelphia 122, Boston 110 Toronto 101, Miami 81 LA Clippers 120, Oklahoma City 106…
NPA rebel killed in Agusan clash
BUTUAN CITY – A New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed while several others were wounded in a fierce gunbattle with soldiers in Barangay Segunda, Esperanzan, Agusan del Sur last…
Woman wanted in China uses fake PH passport
Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives have arrested a Chinese national who allegedly misrepresented herself as a Filipino. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said Li Xinlei, 51, was apprehended inside the…
Fair weather ahead – PAGASA
By ALEXANDRIA DENNISE SAN JUAN Fair weather will prevail over most parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila, this weekend as the northeast monsoon and the tail-end of a frontal system…
