Sotto: Give PhilHealth top post to businessman
BY VANNE ELAINE P. TERRAZOLA If a retired general still cannot solve the corruption and mismanagement problems at the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), maybe a wealthy businessman…
Ecleo transferred to Bilibid
BY JEFFREY DAMICOG Arrested cult leader and former San Jose, Dinagat Islands Rep. Ruben Ecleo Jr. was transferred to the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City on…
Number of Pinoys injured in Beirut blasts rises to 24
BY ROY MABASA The number of Filipinos injured in the powerful blasts that rocked Beirut has increased to 24 with two dead and one missing, Philippine Embassy…
Teacher arrested for selling shabu in Isabela
BY LIEZLE BASA INIGO ISABELA – A public high school teacher was arrested for selling a sachet of shabu during a buy- bust operation Wednesday here. Agents…
3 Korean fugitives arrested
BY JUN RAMIREZ The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reported the arrest of three South Korean nationals wanted by their government for telecommunications fraud. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente…
Over P23-M ecstasy seized
BY CHITO A. CHAVEZ Authorities seized Wednesday more than P23 million worth of ecstasy pills contained in seven of the eight abandoned parcels at the Central Mail…
Virus-hit PH economy plunges into recession
THE Philippines plunged into recession after its biggest quarterly contraction on record, data showed Thursday, as the economy reels from coronavirus lockdowns that have wrecked businesses and thrown millions…
Bolick ready to rejoin NorthPort practice
BY JONAS TERRADO NorthPort confirmed Thursday that Robert Bolick has been cleared to join practice after his rookie campaign was cut short by an ACL injury. Team…
Manila ready to purchase COVID-19 vaccine
BY JOSEPH PEDRAJAS Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso signed on Thursday an ordinance appropriating P200-million budget from the city’s current funds for the purchases of coronavirus disease…
Blackwater to launch logo contest for new ‘Bossing’ moniker
By Waylon Galvez With the positive response from basketball fans following the announcement of the moniker change from Elite to ‘Bossing’, Blackwater owner Dioceldo Sy on Thursday…
Thunder jolt LA Lakers; Raptors win
MIAMI (AFP) – Having clinched a Western Conference top seed in the NBA playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers began experimenting for the post-season Wednesday and found they still have…
Durant sees Bucks-Clippers Finals
President Trump said on Fox News that NBA players kneeling during the US national anthem are disgraceful. Trump said he turns off the game when he sees this. But these…
Zsa Zsa Padilla finishes virtual training on organic farming
BY REGINA MAE PARUNGAO * Actress-singer Zsa Zsa Padilla just finished an online training session on organic farming. She underwent the virtual seminar on July 25…
Katrina Halili, nanibago sa taping
BY JUN NARDO * Nanibago ang Kapuso talent na si Katrina Halili nang magbalik-taping siya para sa fresh episode ng GMA program na “Wish Ko Lang.”…
Ginebra honors health workers in new logo
By WAYLON GALVEZ Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone and guard LA Tenorio have commended the company’s decision to honor the health workers with a special…
Remolino stays positive despite misfortune
By Kristel Satumbaga Kim Remolino’s faith and competitive spirit never wavered despite losing his possessions – including his pricey racing bikes – to a fire accident last month.…
