Palace denies Duterte red-tagging schools
By ARGYLL CYRUS B. GEDUCOS Malacañang denied Thursday President Duterte was red-tagging schools when he mentioned that universities did nothing but go against the government and recruit communists. Presidential spokesman…
State of calamity to fasttrack relief, rehab efforts
By AARON RECUENCO The declaration of a state of calamity in Luzon will expedite the relief and rehabilitation efforts in areas affected by three successive tropical cyclones, the National…
28,000 workers benefit from DoLE emergency deployment program
By LESLIE ANN G. AQUINO More than 28,000 workers have been given emergency employment by the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) in Luzon. “So far, we have provided assistance…
Clean energy advocates back coal moratorium
Clean energy advocates and coal-affected communities under the banner of the Power for People Coalition have urged the Department of Energy to use its announced moratorium on new coal plants…
Duterte okays emergency use of COVID-19 vaccines
BY ARGYLL GEDUCOS President Duterte has allowed the emergency use of COVID-19 vaccines in the country, the same practice that is being observed in China and soon…
Former OFW caught with P6.9-M shabu
CEBU CITY – A former overseas Filipino worker (OFW) was arrested Thursday morning after she yielded P6.9 million worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation in Barangay…
Private sector to help gov’t buy COVID-19 vaccines
BY ANALOU DE VERA The private sector is eyeing to provide assistance to the government for the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines once already available, Presidential Adviser for…
Duterte OKs advance payments for COVID-19 vaccines
BY ARGYLL CYRUS B. GEDUCOS President Duterte has allowed the government to release the advance payments for COVID-19 vaccines, Malacanang announced Thursday. Duterte made the move two…
UN Basketball picks BEST Center to represent PH
The BEST Center (Basketball Efficiency and Scientific Training Center) founded by the late national coach Nicanor “Nic” Jorge in 1978, has been designated by the United Nations of Basketball (UNB)…
2 traffic violators yield P68K shabu in Pasay
BY JEAN FERNANDO Two men, who were accosted by police for a traffic violation, were found in possession of P68,000 worth of shabu in Pasay City on…
Kapamilya artists join hands to aid typhoon victims
ABS-CBN Foundation’s Sagip Kapamilya is relentless in bringing help to Filipinos in need after several typhoons devastated different parts of the Philippines. While still serving victims of Typhoon Rolly, the…
Free COVID-19 tests for Pasig City evacuees
BY JHON ALDRIN CASINAS Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto urged residents who have evacuated during the onslaught of typhoon “Ulysses” to voluntarily take the free coronavirus antibody…
PNP logs 25th COVID-19 death
BY AARON RECUENCO A policeman assigned to Central Mindanao regional police was the latest fatality of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the 25th in the tally of the Philippine…
‘Paskong Pinoy’ in Baguio City
BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio Country Club (BCC) formally opened on Tuesday the annual Christmas Village that depicts “Paskong Pinoy”. Andrew Pinero, BCC manager for client services, said…
Libreng pabahay
BY ROWENA AGILADA May libreng pabahay sina Robin at Mariel Padilla sa kanilang mga kasambahay. Ani Mariel sa kanyang vlog, sukli nilang mag-asawa ‘yun sa loyalty at…
Uh-oh, Warriors sharp-shooter Thompson injured in workout
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson suffered a leg injury during a workout on Wednesday, the NBA team confirmed without elaborating. News that Thompson…
