Basilan solon cites military, police for containing Datu Piang attack
By ELLSON QUISMORIO House Deputy Speaker Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman hailed Friday the military and police forces for containing an apparent terrorist attack in Datu Piang, Maguindanao Thursday, saying that…
It’s now in the hands of budget bicam body
IT is now all in the hands of a Bicameral Conference Committee which will draw up the final form of the 2021 General Appropriations Bill (GAB). The committee met…
No MVP award, only ‘Best Player’ this time in PBA bubble
By JEREMIAH SEVILLA SMART CLARK GIGA CITY ‒ The PBA board has decided not to crown a Most Valuable Player from the shortened 45th…
PBA mulls holding 2020 draft selection on second week of March
By CARLO ANOLIN PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial bared Thursday that the league is planning to hold its annual draft class selection on the second week of March…
PBA going back to traditional 3-conference format doable – Marcial
By JONAS TERRADO The PBA believes it can revert back to a traditional three-conference format if plans for the 46th season are going…
Los Baños, Laguna mayor gunned down in town hall
By CARLA DEÑA, AARON RECUENCO Los Baños, Laguna Mayor Caesar Perez was gunned down at the municipal hall in Barangay Timugan at about 8:45 p.m., Thursday,…
Isko, Duque inspect Divisoria, urges public to observe health protocols
BY MINKA TIANGCO Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso and Health Secretary Francisco Duque III led Thursday an inspection at Divisoria, one of the areas where people…
PH expects arrival of COVID-19 vaccine in March 2021
BY ANALOU DE VERA The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that a vaccine for COVID-19 may become available in the Philippines by March 2021. FDA Director-General…
Duterte to study AFP proposal vs holiday truce with Reds
BY ARGYLL GEDUCOS Malacañang assured the public that President Duterte will "give a lot of weight" to the recommendation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)…
Sinas loses 20 kilos through strict diet, exercise
BY AARON RECUENCO When he was named as the next Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), netizens mocked Debold Sinas as they said his obesity makes…
PBA opening, traditional awards up in virtual meeting
By JEREMIAH SEVILLA SMART CLARK GIGA CITY – The opening of the next season will be the top agenda when the PBA board of governors convened virtually…
GAB okays staging of more pro golf events
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) recently lauded the staging of the first of two tournaments marking the Philippine Golf Tour restart after an eight-month hiatus due to pandemic and…
TNT tries to avoid falling into 0-3 hole
By JONAS TERRADO Game Friday (AUF Gym powered by Smart 5G) 6 p.m. – Ginebra vs TNT (Ginebra leads series 2-0) Series Summary: Game…
Cop gunned down in Cebu
BY CALVIN D. CORDOVA CEBU CITY – A policeman was gunned down while driving a motorcycle in Barangay Dumlog, Toledo City, western Cebu. Police Lt. Col. Junnel…
