Face-to-face campaign still possible – Guanzon
BY ANALOU DE VERA A Commission on Elections (Comelec) official said Wednesday that face-to-face campaign activities may still be allowed provided that the people will strictly adhere to the minimum…
Donation package for Davao City inmates yields P2-M illegal drugs
BY ZEA CAPISTRANO DAVAO CITY – The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Region 11 recovered over P2 million worth of illegal drugs in a package of donations for…
Blogger found guilty of online libel
BY HANNAH TORREGOZA The Pasay City Regional Trial Court has convicted anew a social media blogger who has been ordered arrested for posting libelous articles against Senate Minority Leader Franklin…
The more (rounds) the merrier
BY RICA CRUZ Dear Doc Rica, My boyfriend recently took a work assignment na field work. Kaya ang nangyayari ay wala sya during the weekdays at nasa provinces. Nagkaroon kami…
PH pandemic response very good – Go
BY MARIO CASAYURAN Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday rated the country’s coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic response as “very good’’ so far. Go, chairman of the Senate health and demography…
Sandiganbayan convicts ex-Leyte mayor of graft
BY CZARINA NICOLE ONG KI The Sandiganbayan Second Division has convicted former Barugo Mayor Juliana Acuin Villasin of Leyte of graft case involving the irregular purchase of fertilizers worth P1.87…
Jewelry shop owner loses P1 M to robber in Manila
BY MINKA TIANGCO A lone robber took away some P1 million worth of cash and jewelry from a store owner on Recto Avenue in Sta. Cruz, Manila, Wednesday morning. Lt.…
Public warned vs toxic lucky charms
BY ELLSON QUISMORIO Beware of purchasing toxic lucky charms for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration. The EcoWaste Coalition gave this warning Wednesday as it pointed to the presence of…
Kyrie powers Nets over Kawhi, Clippers
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) – Kyrie Irving rattled in 39 points and James Harden bagged the 50th regular season triple double of his career as the Brooklyn Nets outgunned…
‘Pacquiao for President’ movement formed
BY CALVIN CORDOVA CEBU CITY – Believing that “he could be the President that we need,” a movement has been formed to convince Senator Manny Pacquiao to run for President…
Supporters launch online drive for Leni Robredo’s presidency
BY RAYMUND ANTONIO A signature campaign has circulated online encouraging Vice President and opposition leader Leni Robredo to run for president in the May 2022 polls. The petition, named “I…
Plastic straws, stirrers to be banned soon
BY ELLSON QUISMORIO Prepare to say goodbye to plastic softdrink straws and plastic coffee stirrers. These two ubiquitous items were the latest to be added to the list of non-environmentally…
The Juans make it to Billboard
The Juans made history recently, notching a slot for itself on Billboard’s Next Big Sound chart at the number nine spot. The Next Big Sound tracks popular music artists…
Ex-senator Sonny Osmeña dies, 86
BY VANNE TERRAZOLA Former senator John Henry "Sonny" R. Osmeña passed away on Tuesday, February 2. He was 86. His sister Annie Osmeña-Aboitiz confirmed that the former lawmaker and Toledo…
Boys kinilig
By NESTOR CUARTERO JUST A THOUGHT: “The only constant in life is change” - Heraclitus KILIG SILA: Times have really changed. The two lead actors and the supporting cast, most…
It’s all digital
BY FORMER SENATE PRESIDENT MANNY VILLAR The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of technologies not only in surviving the lockdown but in navigating the new normal as we start…
