Lyrids meteor shower dazzles PH Wednesday
Streaks of light will dazzle the sky in the country Wednesday night as the annual Lyrids meteor shower reaches its peak, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services…
Anakpawis members try to stage rally, face raps
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) deplored on Monday leftist group Anakpawis for violating the Luzon-wide Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) as its members trooped to Norzagaray,…
CHR condemns ASG’s brutal attack on soldiers
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has condemned the "inhumane" attack of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) on Filipino soldiers in Patikul, Sulu last April 17, which claimed the lives…
BI intercepts Korean fugitive at NAIA
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have intercepted a South Korean wanted in his country for involvement in cybercrime and operating an illegal…
Pacquiao’s work ethic is nothing new for Buboy
BY NICK GIONGCO When Manny Pacquiao began showing his training on social media recently, one guy who wasn’t at all surprised was busy attending to his constituents in…
PBA scribes honor Vargas as top executive
Ricky Vargas’ brand of leadership the last two years brought stability to the PBA Board that he was elected to a third consecutive term as chairman for the league’s 45th…
Severino clinches Memorial Chess 960 crown
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Asian Para Games gold medalist Sander Severino added another feather to his cap as he emerged the first champion of the Cesar Orbe Memorial Chess 960…
‘Artificial shortage’ of vitamins, medicines
Pharmaceutical and medical supplies manufacturers on Monday said that high demand for vitamins and specific medicines has led to an "artificial shortage" of these drugs. According to Jannette Jakosalem of…
NBI recommends filing raps vs Diokno’s client over fake news
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has recommended the filing of charges against a man for allegedly concocting and posting fake news online which accused the government of buying…
Metro residents support Duterte’s response to COVID crisis – survey
President Duterte's response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis enjoyed the approval of the majority of Metro Manila residents although many were not completely sure if the national government could contain…
Condos, subdivisions warned vs defying quarantine rules
Police Lt. Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar, commander of the Joint Task Force COVID Shield, warned the administrators of condominium and subdivisions against defying the guideline on home quarantine and…
Man disguised as cop kills 16 in rural Canada
A gunman who drove a mock-up police car killed at least 16 people in an Atlantic Canada shooting rampage, federal police said Sunday, the worst case of its kind…
LGUs told to stop spraying disinfectants on people
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday asked the local government units (LGUs) to stop spraying disinfectants on individuals after the Department of Health (DoH) and…
Japan virus expert ‘pessimistic’ Olympics can be held in 2021
A Japanese expert who has criticized the country's response to the coronavirus warned Monday that he is "pessimistic" that the postponed Olympics can be held even in 2021. "To be…
Stay calm and stay invested
THE current health crisis has brought about fear and doubt in the investment environment, and with good reason. We have experienced huge market declines and continue to struggle with…
