Seaman takes own mom hostage
BACOLOD CITY - A seafarer, who was reportedly under the influence of illegal drugs, was arrested Friday night after he allegedly took his 73-year-old mother hostage inside their house…
Cadets among 22 dead in Ukraine plane crash
CHUGUIV, Ukraine (AFP) - At least 22 people including military cadets were killed and two others were seriously injured on Friday when a Ukrainian air force plane crashed near Kharkiv in the…
WHO warns 2 million virus deaths possible
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) - Coronavirus deaths could more than double to two million without collective action against the pandemic, the World Health Organization has warned, as Australia's prime minister urged any nation…
Alleged hired gun in slay of Bayawan City dad nabbed
BACOLOD CITY – Police operatives arrested Saturday an alleged gun-for-hire tagged in the killing of Bayawan City Councilor Alex Tizon in Negros Oriental. Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and…
P18.3-M undeclared fake products, dried tea seized at Port of Manila
The Bureau of Customs (BoC) seized last Thursday some P18.3 million worth of undeclared dried tea and counterfeit apparel and shoes at the Port of Manila. Boxes of shoes,…
Pacquiao plans to donate huge earnings vs Conor to COVID victims
By Mario B. Casayuran (UPDATED) The camp of Sen. Manny Pacquiao said Saturday that the boxing icon will be fighting controversial UFC superstar…
‘Millions of euros up in smoke’ at French Open due to restrictions
PARIS (AFP) – French Open chiefs admitted on Friday the decision to radically slash the number of fans allowed at the tournament to just 1,000…
Team Lakay, Rotary Club join forces in rice donation project for PWDs
By CARLO ANOLIN The famed Team Lakay recently provided assistance in a rice donation project for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Balacbac, Baguio City. Also known…
Man stabs self after killing uncle in Bacolod
BACOLOD CITY - A man, who had not slept for eight days, stabbed himself with a knife he used in killing his uncle inside their house in Barangay Tangub…
Casimero favored against undefeated fighter from Ghana
By JONAS TERRADO John Riel Casimero made weight on the eve of his WBO bantamweight title defense against challenger Duke Micah of Ghana at the…
Bambol bares full ticket for POC polls
By Kristel Satumbaga Incumbent Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Bambol Tolentino on Saturday disclosed his full ticket for the POC elections scheduled on Nov. 27. Tolentino…
VP Leni says she’s no time for dating someone
Vice President Leni Robredo has dismissed speculations about her love life and dating status, saying she’s had enough love to last for a lifetime. In an interview with “Basta…
Manila gov’t to buy 27,000 more tablet devices
The city government of Manila will buy 27,200 more tablet devices to ensure that the city's public school students will have access to gadgets for the upcoming blended learning system. In…
No tournament was held, protocols followed – Club 515
Club 515 has clarified that what happened a month ago at the Alabang Golf and Country Club was not a tournament but a fun golf The…
Celtics rally to beat Heat, stay alive in NBA playoffs
MIAMI (AFP) – The Boston Celtics roared back in the second half, beating the Miami Heat, 121-108, on Friday to stay alive in the NBA…
