Ex-Mayor Sanchez negative for COVID
BY DHEL NAZARIO Former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez tested negative for COVID-19, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said Thursday. BuCor spokesperson Gabriel Chaclag said Sanchez is…
SSS marks 63rd anniversary, launches ‘ExpreSSS’ services
THE Social Security System (SSS) commemorated on Tuesday its 63rd founding anniversary with the theme “SSS@63: Responding to the Times through Express Services.” In celebration of its anniversary, SSS…
Driver of car that killed nurse surrenders to Isko
BY MINKA TIANGCO The suspect in a hit-and-run incident that killed a 23-year-old nurse in Manila surrendered to the office of the city mayor on Thursday. Police…
Korean wanted for face mask fraud nabbed
BY JUN RAMIREZ The Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives have arrested a South Korean fugitive wanted by authorities in his country for large-scale fraud concerning non-delivery of…
14 cops test positive for drug use
BY AARON RECUENCO Fourteen cops in Metro Manila are negative for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), but they are still in hot water after they were found positive…
Spiritual exercises vs depression, anxiety
BY CHRISTINA I. HERMOSO A Roman Catholic priest has advised individuals who are experiencing anxiety and depression to engage in spiritual and religious exercises. “Find time for…
UST coach faces sanction for Sorsogon bubble
By Kristel Satumbaga The UAAP Board of Managing Directors has reportedly recommended to sanction University of Santo Tomas men’s basketball coach Aldin Ayo for being behind…
Pemberton can’t avail of GCTA – lawyer
BY JEFFREY DAMICOG Detained United States Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton can’t avail of the benefits of the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) Law because what he committed…
May second chance kaya?
BY ROWENA AGILADA We stand corrected sa isinulat namin na natulala si KC Concepcion noong i-announce ni Piolo Pascual on national TV ang kanilang break-up. It should be,…
Daughter of Ka Roger Rosal, 4 other rebels killed in Palawan clash
By AARON RECUENCO Marine commandos killed five suspected communist rebels, including a top female commander believed to be the daughter of the late New People’s Army (NPA) spokesman…
Rainier Castillo, pinakita na ang baby girl
BY RUEL J. MENDOZA Pinakita na ng "Starstruck" Season 1 First Prince na si Rainier Castillo ang one-month-old baby girl nila ng kanyang misis na pinangalanan nilang…
Yeng, Caloy back compact PBA bubble sked
BY JONAS TERRADO NLEX coach Yeng Guiao and Rain or Shine counterpart Caloy Garcia are supporting the idea of a compact schedule if the PBA can resume its…
Pinoy karateka bags 5th gold
By Waylon Galvez Online karate sensation James De los Santos claimed his fifth gold medal as he beat Nejc Sternisa of Slovenia, 25.9-23.4, in the…
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, family test COVID-19 positive
BY NEIL RAMOS Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson took to Instagram Wednesday to post an 11-minute video revealing he and his family tested positive for the coronavirus. He described…
More ‘Tocayo’
BY RONALD CONSTANTINO One column isn’t enough for the “Tocayo” topic. “Tocayo” is the word men use to refer to namesakes. More “Tocayo.” Aga Muhlach and the…
Eating disorder
BY KIM ATIENZA You’ve heard of people eating soil, clay, dirt. You didn’t know they have eating disorder. It’s called pica, a compulsive eating disorder characterized by…
