Palace: Duterte remains fit amid COVID-19 fight
Malacañang assured the public yesterday that President Duterte is in good shape as he leads the country's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque made the statement after…
Masked criminals are target
By AARON RECUENCO The Philippine National Police is mapping out preemptive actions against criminals who may take advantage of the “face mask” rule to hide their identities while engaging in…
Cops kill amok in Quezon
INFANTA, Quezon – Police shot dead a bolo-wielding man who ran amuck in Barangay Gumian, this town, Sunday morning. The police identified the amok as Arnel Oliva. Based on police…
Cebu welcomes 1st batch of repatriated OFWs
CEBU CITY — Some 43 repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), who had been stranded in Manila due to the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) at the height…
2 PNP generals get new posts
Two generals have been given new posts in a minor revamp in the Philippine National Police (PNP). Brig. Gen. Rodolfo Azurin is now the head of the Ilocos regional police…
Guidelines for religious services out
The Archdiocese of Manila has released guidelines for religious services amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Manila Archdiocese Apostolic Administrator Bishop Broderick Pabillo said the guidelines are “given due to our…
2 sailors hurt in PN ship fire in stable condition
The Philippine Navy (PN) on Sunday identified the two sailors who got injured after BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS16) caught fire at sea while en route to the Philippines from…
2 drug suspects killed in Laguna shootout
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna - Two big-time drug suspects were killed in a shootout with cops that led to the confiscation of over P800,000 worth of shabu at the southbound…
Cebu welcomes 1st batch of repatriated OFWs
CEBU CITY — Some 43 repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), who had been stranded in Manila due to the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) at the height…
Global COVID cases top 4 million
The number of coronavirus cases worldwide topped four million as some of the hardest-hit countries readied Sunday to lift lockdown restrictions, despite concerns about a second wave of infections. Governments…
Davao police condemn NPA attack on soldiers
DAVAO CITY -- The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has condemned the attack of New People's Army (NPA) rebels on the 16th Infantry Battalion (IB) in Paquibato District which resulted…
Cone, other top coaches share expertise
BY JONAS TERRADO Some of Philippine basketball’s premier coaches have been sharing their expertise through a series of online seminars being held during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Lockdown lifted in 5 Baguio areas
BAGUIO CITY - Mayor Benjamin Magalong lifted the lockdown over areas in five barangays with previous coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases effective Sunday, May 10. Magalong issued Memorandum 54-2020 ordering the Baguio…
ECQ rejuvenates Baguio parks
BAGUIO CITY – The Summer Capital’s parks appear to be enjoying a renaissance during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), the City Environment and Parks Management Office reported. CEPMO assistant head…
Gaethje upsets Ferguson in UFC interim lightweight title clash
Justin Gaethje put on a striking masterclass to score a surprise knockout victory over Tony Ferguson and win the interim lightweight title at UFC 249, which took place at…
