Ex-model nabbed in Rizal drug raid
By CHITO CHAVEZ The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency yesterday arrested a former men’s magazine model and her source in separate buy-bust operations in Taytay, Rizal and Pasay City last Wednesday.…
ABS-CBN given free hand to donate Duterte refund
Malacañang said there was no need for ABS-CBN to wait for President Duterte’s guidance in donating the R2.6-million refund for the then-presidential candidate’s unaired campaign materials during the 2016 polls.…
Duterte forms task force vs animal-borne diseases
President Duterte has ordered the creation of the National Task Force on Animal-Borne Diseases (NTFAD) to prevent the entry of illnesses like the African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country.…
Morente shuffles BI men at NAIA
Commissioner Jaime Morente of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) ordered yesterday a total reshuffle of all personnel assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) following the so-called “pastillas” scheme…
Filipinos in Iran told to observe rules vs COVID-19
Following the reported coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related deaths in the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Philippine Embassy in Tehran on Thursday advised all Filipinos either working or residing in that…
SoKor travel ban starts Feb. 29
The temporary travel restriction imposed on South Korea is expected to be fully implemented on February 29, Saturday, an official of the Department of Health (DoH) said. Health Assistant Secretary Maria Rosario…
Mask etiquette
“Why are you wearing a mask? I don’t have the virus.” That’s one reaction to my mask. “No beso-beso? Why not? I’m not sick.” Another typical comment. “A fist…
Are we ready for summer’s problems?
ABOUT the middle of this week, the cold winds from the northeast – the “amihan” – will start to weaken, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)…
May bago kaming aso
ANG column na ito ay ginawa para sa mga taong may suliranin sa buhay na gusto ng agarang solusyon! Walang maliit o malaking problema, lahat dito, pantay-pantay! Huwag niyo…
Immigration bribery ring
A BRIBERY syndicate may be deeply entrenched in the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and operating right under the noses of its officials and employees. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra says…
Duterte keeps Morente at BI for now
President Duterte has decided to keep Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente for now but asked him to cooperate with the official investigation into the alleged "pastillas" bribery scam. The President…
Gov’t temporarily bars PH tourists to South Korea
The Department of Health yesterday announced that Filipino tourists are temporarily not allowed to visit South Korea amid the threat of the novel coronavirus disease 2019. Health Secretary Francisco Duque…
NTC asked to grant ‘ABS’ authority to operate beyond May 4, 2020
In an apparent move to guarantee good faith in acting on bills seeking to extend the legislative franchise of ABS-CBN, the chairman of the House Committee on Legislative Franchise…
Duterte accepts ABS-CBN apology
By ARGYLL CYRUS B. GEDUCOS President Duterte last night accepted the apology of ABS-CBN president and chief executive officer Carlo Katigbak for the shortcomings of the network during the 2016…
