Young police captain killed in clash with NPA in Iloilo

A young police captain was killed in a fierce clash with suspected communist rebels the other day in Janiuay, Iloilo. Police Brig. Gen. Rene Pamuspusan, director of the Western Visayas…

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New ‘kid-centric’ singing contest on GMA

By NEIL RAMOS YET another singing contest is to make its debut on Philippine TV. Dubbed “Centerstage,” it is to feature kiddie contestants aged 7-12. Main host Alden Richards shared,…

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Jay Durias finds home for songs

JAY Durias has found a home for his songs. The singer-songwriter-producer, who eked fame in the ‘90s with soul, R & B outfit, South Border, recently inked an exclusive publishing…

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Jeepney kills student, hurts 7 others in Makati

A passenger jeepney plowed into a group of pedestrians in Makati City, killing a student and injured seven others in Makati City, Wednesday night. Makati City Mayor Abigail Binay expressed…

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Suspected terrorist, 3 pals barred at NAIA

Bureau of Immigration (BI) has barred the entry of a Swedish national suspected of being a terrorist and his three companions at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). BI port…

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PCG man caught picking up prostitutes dismissed

A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel was dismissed from his post Thursday after being found guilty of using a government-issued vehicle to pick up prostitutes in Quezon City last December.…

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Sisi Rindina, Bagunas named PSA’s Ms. & Mr. Volleyball

An imposing 2019 was all Cherry ‘Sisi’ Rondina and Bryan Bagunas needed to cement their status as the new toasts of Philippine volleyball. Rondina and Bagunas won MVP honors for…

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Lady Chiefs get extra boost for CSB match with win over EAC

By Waylon Galvez   Games Today (The Arena, San Juan) 10 a.m. – San Beda vs Lyceum (Mens) 12 noon – San Beda vs Lyceum (Womens) 2 p.m. – St.…

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UE fencers on the cusp of UAAP glory

University of the East won the two gold medals disputed in the women's division Wednesday to boost its bid of regaining the throne in the UAAP Fencing Tournament at the…

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Perez out to provide Dyip special ‘fuel’ in coming PBA season

By JONAS TERRADO   CJ Perez is setting his sights on leading the Columbian Dyip to the playoffs as he enters his second PBA season faced with high expectations. Perez,…

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Velez, Enriquez favored in Ozamiz netfest

John David Velez gears up for a sweep of two age-group divisions while Sydney Enriquez seeks to stamp her class in her side of the battle in Friday's PPS-PEPP Mayor…

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NPA fighter dies in clash

CAMP BANCASI, Butuan City – A member of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed while scores of other rebels were believed wounded in an encounter with government forces at…

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Drug suspect dead in Bulacan sting

Another drug suspect was killed in a police buy-bust operation in Bulacan on Wednesday. Colonel Lawrence B. Cajipe, acting Bulacan police director, identified the slain suspect as Nelson dela Cruz…

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Crime group leader killed in police raid

Police killed an ex-convict who allegedly formed a ragtag bandit group after his release at the New Bilbid Prisons (NBP) during a raid on his safehouse in Kabankalan City in…

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Be active in social media, cops told

Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, the deputy chief for Operations of the Philippine National Police (PNP), urged all policemen to be active in social media, saying netizens are now posting information…

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World’s oldest man crowned in Japan aged 112

Tokyo (AFP) - A 112-year-old Japanese man has been crowned the world's oldest male, claiming that smiling is the key to longevity. Chitetsu Watanabe, who was born on March 5,…

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