Wanted NPA officer killed in Agusan clash
CAMP COL. RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City – An alleged high-ranking official of the New People’s Army (NPA) with six standing warrants of arrest was killed during a gunfight with…
‘Ambo’ leaves 5 dead, 50 injured in Samar
PALO, Leyte – At least five people died and 50 others were injured when typhoon “Ambo” battered the island of Samar, a report from Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) based…
NBI clearance processing resumes in GCQ areas
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has resumed clearance processing on Monday but only in places under general community quarantine (GCQ). The NBI informed the public in its latest Facebook…
3 die after drinking ‘lambanog’ in Laguna
LOS BANOS, Laguna- Three persons died allegedly after drinking “lambanog” at Purok 5, Barangay Maahas, here, police reported Sunday. Police identified the fatalities as Christian Macasinag, 34, a PWD;…
18,355 inmates freed amid health crisis
A total of 18,355 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) have been released as of May 15 since the Supreme Court (SC) adopted measures to expedite the resolution of their…
CHR lauds Mayor Vico for helping LGBTQ parents
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has lauded Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto for giving cash aid even to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) parents. In a…
Woman kills 3-year-old boy in Cotabato
KIDAPAWAN CITY – Authorities arrested on Sunday a 37-year-old woman who allegedly stabbed to death a three-year old boy in a remote village in President Roxas, North Cotabato, police official…
NBI probes Mocha over ‘fake news’ post
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) asked Monday Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Deputy Administrator Esther Margaux “Mocha” Uson to submit her sworn statement by next week over allegations that she posted fake…
COVID testing for returning workers not mandatory – DoH
The Department of Health (DoH) has issued guidelines for employees who are returning to work starting May 18 as the government eased quarantine restrictions in some areas of…
23 barangay officials charged over SAP mess
Twenty-three barangay officials are now facing criminal charges for anomalies related to the distribution of cash aid under the Social Amelioration Program (SAP). Department of the Interior and Local Government…
Viral mall crowds fake news – Lopez
By ELLSON QUISMORIO The viral images and videos depicting social distancing violations in the newly-reopened malls are fake news, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez told the…
DoLE issues work guidelines
The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) on Monday issued guidelines on how best employers can protect jobs, and prevent layoffs and retrenchments amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In Labor Advisory…
Michael Jordan’s trainers sell for record $560,000
A pair of Air Jordan sneakers worn in a game by Michael Jordan sold Sunday for $560,000 (P28,521,640) at Sotheby's auction house, an all-time record for basketball shoes. The white,…
Probe on spike in power bills sought
House Deputy Minority Leader Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate and Bayan Muna chairman Neri Colmenares have asked the Energy Regulatory Commission to investigate Meralco for the alleged surge in…
McIlroy, Johnson triumph as charity match offers ‘normalcy’
NEW YORK (Reuters) ‒ A tie-break win for world number one Rory McIlroy and teammate Dustin Johnson at the Driving Relief two-on-two charity skins match Sunday injected suspense…
Defeat, riots and recriminations: China football’s darkest day
It is known as the "May 19 Incident" and by some estimations it haunts China's national football team 35 years on. On May 19, 1985, China were stunned 2-1 at…
