Wall collapses in Manila; over 100 people rescued
Over 100 people were rescued beneath a wall that collapsed due to strong winds brought by typhoon "Ulysses" in Barangay 668, Ermita, Manila, before dawn Thursday. The Manila Disaster Risk…
PNP deploy 25,000 cops for rescue ops in typhoon-hit areas
By AARON RECUENCO, CHITO CHAVEZ, MARTIN SADONGDONG The Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized more than 25,000 of its personnel in Luzon to assist in the conduct of rescue and relief operations…
IBP vows to help lawyers deal with stress following judge’s slay
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) vowed Thursday to help improve the security of lawyers as well as assist them in dealing with stress following the killing…
‘Ulysses’ leaves roads, expressways impassable
By ALEXANDRIA DENNISE SAN JUAN Some roads and expressways in Metro Manila and parts of Luzon were submerged in floodwaters due to torrential heavy rains dumped by…
P120-M smuggled cigarettes intercepted in PH backdoor
By BETHEENA UNITE A shipment of smuggled cigarettes worth P120 million was recently intercepted near Tawi-Tawi, the Bureau of Customs said…
Nakalimutan?
BY ROWENA AGILADA Sinadya kaya o nakalimutan lang banggitin ni Nora Aunor si Lotlot de Leon sa pag-uusap nila ni Ian de Leon sa cellphone? Tinawagan ng…
PBA: Ginebra, San Miguel mouth-watering semis showdown
By JONAS TERRADO Games Friday (Nov. 13, 2020) (AUF Gym powered by Smart 5G) 4 p.m. – Meralco vs SMB* 6:45 p.m. – GSM* vs ROS …
Trapped residents turn to social media for help
BY JOSEPH PEDRAJAS “Bayanihan” was in full display on stormy Thursday as social media sites were practically turned into virtual emergency hotlines. Uprooted trees, fallen electric posts,…
After 16 years, PVL turning pro
By Kristel Satumbaga The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) is turning professional after 16 years as a commercial and semi-pro league. Games and Amusement Board announced this…
Yuka Saso eyes duel with Jie in Itoen golf tourney
Though they drew different tee-times, rookie Yuka Saso and veteran Shin Jie could be in for an explosive Sunday thriller if they play true to form in the first two…
DeChambeau brings power to Masters as McIlroy eyes Slam
AUGUSTA, United States (AFP) – US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau prepared to smash tee shots into places that Augusta National co-founder Bobby Jones never imagined on the eve…
Bambol fires back at POC rivals; 1st SEAG Final report unveiled
BY KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) unveiled the first volume of the 2019 SEAG Final Report…
3 PBA teams stranded due to typhoon ‘Ulysses’
By JEREMIAH SEVILLA SMART CLARK GIGA CITY – Typhoon Ulysses has stalled the scheduled departure of three eliminated teams from the PBA Philippine Cup bubble. The…
Cargo vessel crashes into sea wall in Pasay
BY MINKA TIANGCO A cargo vessel hit the sea wall of a mall in Pasay City due to the strong winds brought by typhoon “Ulysses” on Thursday…
ROUNDUP: Maradona leaves hospital following surgery
OLIVOS, Argentina (AFP) – Argentine football legend Diego Maradona left hospital on Wednesday, eight days after undergoing surgery to remove a blood clot on his brain. Maradona left…
Ambulance driver dead, 3 hurt in Bacolod road crash
BY GLAZYL MASCULINO BACOLOD CITY – An ambulance driver died while three others were injured in a three-vehicle collision at the corner of San Sebastian and Lacson Streets…
