Foreign students in US spared as controversy ends
SOME 3,320 Filipino students were enrolled in United States universities in 2019 and were set to continue their studies this coming school year when they and some 1.1…
The parable of the weeds among the wheat
Gospel: 13:24-43 * JESUS proposed another parable to the crowds saying: “The Kingdom of heaven may be likened to a man who sowed good seed in his field. While…
Enrollment in private schools down by over 70%
BY MERLINA HERNANDO-MALIPOT * Enrollment in private schools this upcoming school year hit an all-time low in the past eight years as it dropped to over 70…
Peso hits more than 3-year high
MANILA – The peso surged to its more than three-year high level against the US dollar Friday after Moody’s Investors Service affirmed its investment-grade rating on the country,…
500 years of Christianity celeb to push through – CBCP
BY CHRISTINA I. HERMOSO * Citing various flatforms, the celebration of the 500 years of Christianity in the country will push through as scheduled next year despite…
Weak La Niña may develop in October
BY ELLALYN RUIZ * The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration warned Filipinos to prepare as a weak La Niña may develop in October or November…
Sheena Halili reveals baby’s gender
BY STEPHANIE MARIE BERNARDINO * Actress Sheena Halili is set to welcome a baby girl with husband Jeron Manzanero. On their respective Instagram account, the two expecting…
Kapamilya Channel
BY NESTOR CUARTERO * JUST A THOUGHT: “You always gain by giving love.” – Reese Witherspoon •• HOW AND WHERE: Fans of ABS-CBN keep asking, “How can…
Longest rivers
BY KIM ATIENZA * Some rivers are really large. They are awesome as they are long and winding. Some of the world’s longest rivers, as listed by…
Hundreds troop to Manila’s 2nd drive-thru COVID-19 testing facility
Hundreds of individuals lined up for the soft opening of Manila's second drive-thru COVID-19 testing center at the Quirino Grandstand Saturday. Manila and non-Manila residents aboard various vehicles, such…
Malaybalay police chief in ‘hot water’ over ‘terror tag’ vs ABS-CBN supporters
The head of the Malaybalay City police in Bukidnon and his community relations team have been ordered to explain their social media post tagging those who opposed the ABS-CBN shutdown…
Deadline for compliance to motorcycle shields moved
The July 19 deadline for motorcycle riders to comply with barriers for pillion riding was extended to July 26 for them to be given more time to conform to…
Gordon, family in quarantine
Sen. Richard J. Gordon, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), announced Saturday that he, his family, and household staff are now in self-imposed quarantine after 10…
Boxer Moralde tests positive, Vegas fight scrapped
By NICK GIONGCO Filipino fighter John Vincent Moralde was supposed to see action on a Top Rank card last Thursday night (Friday morning in Manila) in Las Vegas.…
Chooks names Lanete playing asst. coach
Three-time PBA champion Chico Lanete has been tapped by Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 on Friday as a playing assistant coach for its pro teams. "Having Chico around will…
