Ressa’s conviction not an attack on press freedom – Andanar
The cyber libel conviction of Rappler head Maria Ressa is not an attack on press freedom and that any attempt to link President Duterte to the verdict is "unfounded…
Sharon Cuneta, Lauren Young kumampi
By JUN NARDO * ISA si Sharon Cuneta sa sanrekwang pumanig kay Frankie Pangilinan, panganay na anak nila ni Senator Francis Pangilinan, nang buweltahan ito ng veteran journalist…
Online sellers required to register before July 31
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said yesterday that the estimated six million big and small online sellers of goods and services are required to register at the nearest…
Vico birthday wish: Grocery packs for the poor
Instead of expensive gifts, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said he wants to receive grocery packs on his 31st birthday, today (June 17). “Sa mga nagtatanong kung ano ang gusto kong…
WHO sees ‘great news’ in steroid’s trial results in COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) hailed as “great news” initial clinical trial results that showed a cheap and widely used steroid called dexamethasone can help save the lives of critically…
SC junks lawyer’s petition for TV network ABS-CBN
The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed outright the petition of a lawyer who challenged the National Telecommunications Commission’s (NTC) cease and desist order (CDO) that forced television network ABS-CBN Corporation…
Vienna man fined 500 euros for deliberate ‘massive flatulence’
VIENNA (AFP) - Austrian police fined a man 500 euros (P28,234) for loudly breaking wind after officers stopped him earlier this month to check his identity. The police defended the…
Arci Muñoz sumabak na rin sa military training
BY RAMPADOR ALINDOG * ARCI Muñoz has joined the Philippine Air Force as reservist. The 31-year-old actress began her training for the same, June 12. She update fans…
Romnick-Sheryl fans, naunsyami
By ROWENA AGILADA * DISAPPOINTED ang fans nina Romnick Sarmenta at Sheryl Cruz na umasang magkakabalikan ang former reel and real love team. Nagkasama ang dalawa sa reunion…
NBA players who skip the restart will have their pay docked
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - The NBA says that players who decline to play in the restarted season in Florida next month must let their clubs know by June 24 and…
“I kicked its butt”, Nuggets coach Malone beats coronavirus
LOS ANGELEDS (AFP) - Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone says that he likely had the coronavirus, but that he "kicked its butt". Malone told a Denver TV station on Tuesday that…
Big blows to economy & to many common folk
THE economic blow to the nation of the COVID-19 pandemic is understandably best expressed in the effect on big industries, on tourism and travel, on exports, and on the…
Your Father who sees in secret will repay you
GOSPEL: MT 6:1-6, 16-18 * JESUS said to his disciples: “Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will…
Police alerted after Sulu attack
BY AARON RECUENCO * GEN. Archie Francisco Gamboa, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has ordered all police chiefs to be alert from possible attacks following…
Team sent to monitor COVID cases in Cebu City
BY MARTIN A. SADONGDONG * A SURVEILLANCE team has been tapped by the National Task Force (NTF) on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to closely monitor the sudden increase…
Danding Cojuangco, former basketball godfather, passes away
By JONAS TERRADO (UPDATED) The local sports community on Wednesday mourned the loss of San Miguel Corporation Chairman and CEO Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco, who passed away at the…
