Duterte still hands off ABS-CBN case – Panelo
The latest push for the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN network may become "bloody" but President Duterte will continue to keep his hands off the matter, according to Chief Presidential…
Leni backs bid for ABS-CBN franchise renewal
Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday voiced her support of the bid to renew ABS-CBN’s franchise, saying that far-flung areas rely on the network for vital information. Speaking on…
Royette Padilla, brod of Robin, dies at 58
Former action star Royette Padilla has died. He was 58. This was confirmed by her sister Rebecca Padilla on her Facebook account: “Please whisper a prayer for our brother…
Pope, Queen Elizabeth join vaccine drive as UK tops 3 million cases
ROME, Italy (AFP) - Pope Francis and Britain's Queen Elizabeth became the latest high-profile figures to join the global vaccination campaign against the coronavirus, as the UK reported it had surpassed more…
Body parts found at Indonesian plane crash site
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) - Body parts and debris were hauled from waters near Indonesia's capital on Sunday from a Boeing passenger plane that crashed shortly after take off with 62 people on board. The…
DoLE official succumbs to COVID-19
An official of the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) has succumbed to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Sunday. The Labor department said DoLE Undersecretary Joji Aragon, 58, succumbed…
Rep. Leachon, wife catch COVID-19
House Senior Deputy Speaker Oriental Mindoro Rep. Doy Leachon and his wife, Calapan City Councilor Rona Leachon, have contracted COVID-19. The House leader revealed on social media the anxiety…
PH on way to recovery from pandemic – Palace
Despite the threats of a surge and a new variant, Malacañang is confident that the Philippines is on its way to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Presidential…
DoLE official succumbs to COVID-19
By LESLIE ANN G. AQUINO An official of the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) has succumbed to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Sunday. The Labor department…
Brickman, 2 other Fil-Ams out of PBA Rookie Draft
By JONAS TERRADO It appears that the talent-rich PBA Rookie Draft will lose some potential first-rounders in Jason Brickman, Brandon Rosser and Jeremiah Grey. Agent Charlie Dy,…
UST athletes retain scholarships despite UAAP cancellation
By CARLO ANOLIN Student-athletes from University of Santo Tomas are reportedly going to keep their scholarships despite the cancellation of UAAP Season 83 last month.…
2 M health workers avail of DOTr ‘Libreng Sakay’
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has served more than two million medical frontliners in its Free Ride Service for Health Workers program amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. In…
10 babies killed in India hospital fire
MUMBAI, India (AFP) - Ten babies were killed in a maternity unit in the Indian state of Maharashtra early Saturday when fire tore through a major hospital, a doctor said. Staff rescued…
Abolition of party-list system rejected
Progressive groups protested President Duterte’s suggestion to lawmakers to scrap the party-list system by amending the 1987 Constitution as they called on the Senate to reject the move. Kilusang…
Young NPA squad leader yields
A 21-year-old squad leader of the New People's Army (NPA) surrendered to authorities in Himalayan City, Negros Occidental last Friday. Col. Leonardo Pena, commander of the 302nd Infantry Brigade,…
