Bill banning cross-ownership between distribution utilities, generation firms eyed
House Deputy Minority Leader Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate said that they are studying the filing of a bill that will ban cross-ownership between distribution utilities (DUs) and power…
155 NPA rebels killed last year – PNP
By AARON RECUENCO A total of 155 communist rebels were killed while 433 others were arrested in intensified police and military operations against the New People’s Army (NPA) last year.…
Policewoman faces immediate dismissal for indiscriminate firing
BY AARON RECUENCO Gen. Debold Sinas, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered on Monday the immediate dismissal of a female police sergeant who was caught…
Image of Black Nazarene to visit devotees – church official
BY CHRISTINA I. HERMOSO The image of the Black Nazarene will be placed in several areas in the Archdiocese of Manila and in neighboring dioceses on January…
Mayor’s convoy ambushed in Maguindanao; 1 dead, 4 hurt
BY JOSEPH JUBELAG COTABATO CITY – Military forces are hot on the trail of suspected members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) who on Sunday waylaid…
Senate inquiry may clear up so many issues
THAT story about some Cabinet men and members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) having themselves inoculated against COVID-19, using vaccines donated by China, has refused to die down,…
Former Ateneo cage star, Ginebra player passes away
By JONAS TERRADO Former Ateneo and PBA player Emilio “Nonoy” Chuatico passed away on Saturday in the United States on at the age of 55 due…
Sino ang lucky this year
BY ALEX CALLEJA ANG column na ito ay ginawa para sa mga taong may suliranin sa buhay na gusto ng agarang solusyon! Walang maliit o malaking problema,…
BEST Center boys UNB world champs
THE award-winning BEST Center (Basketball Efficiency and Scientific Training Center) ended last year with a bang when its boys’ team won the overall crown while its girls’ squad settled for…
The aborted Rizal-Antonio Luna duel
BY ATTY. IGNACIO R. BUNYE Among all our heroes, Dr. Jose Rizal, whose martyrdom we commemorated five days ago, is without any doubt the most written about.…
Light has arisen
GOSPEL: MT 4:12-17, 23-25 12 * When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum by the…
Raymond’s reflections
BY NESTOR CUARTERO JUST A THOUGHT: "Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart." – “The Polar Express” * MISSING WHAT: Turning 55 recently,…
‘Pandemya’
BY RONALD CONSTANTINO The Filipinas Institute of Translation (FIT) has spoken. The word of 2020 is “Pandemya.” “Pandemya” bested other nominees. “Social distancing” is second. And “contact…
Pinoy, bibigyan ng boses si Bugs Bunny sa ‘Space Jam 2’
BY RUEL J. MENDOZA Ang Filipino-Canadian voice actor na si Eric Bauza ang magbibigay ng boses sa ilang iconic Looney Tunes character sa sequel ng pelikulang “Space…
