Folayang blames ‘miscalculations’ for painful defeat to Dutch rival
By JAN CARLO ANOLIN Two-time ONE lightweight champion Eduard Folayang isn’t giving up on his quest for a third title. The 35-year-old Team Lakay veteran said miscalculations took…
BI enforces ban on travelers from China
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers in the different international airports and seaports have been ordered to strictly implement the ban on the entry of travelers from China and its Special…
Solons press Duque to act vs coronavirus
By CHARISSA L. ATIENZA The House Committee on Metro Manila Development called on the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases, headed by Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III,…
Gilas begins prep for Asia Cup Qualifiers
By JONAS TERRADO Gilas Pilipinas officially begins its preparation for the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers with an afternoon practice session Thursday at the Moro Lorenzo Sports Center inside the…
Local officials told to follow orders vs coronavirus
President Duterte on Tuesday warned local officials to strictly follow the national government orders in addressing the threat of the coronavirus or face charges of nonfeasance. Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo…
P10.1-M shabu seized in Malabon
Police seized Wednesday morning a total of P10.1 million worth of suspected shabu from four alleged drug personalities, including a student, in Malabon City. Col. Jessie Tamayao, Malabon police chief,…
Fr. Suarez’s work for the poor cited
Retired Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles said “healing priest” Father Fernando Suarez will be missed particularly for his work for the poor. “His work for the poor will certainly be missed,”…
1 dead, 2 hurt in Baseco fire
A 42-year-old jeepney driver died while two others sustained minor injuries during a fire that left 600 families homeless in Baseco Compound, Port Area, Manila Tuesday night. Police identified the…
PMA, PNPA ban visitors amid coronavirus threat
The country’s military and police academies have been temporarily shut down from visitors amid the threat of infection of the 2019-novel Corona Virus. While the two academic institutions are not…
Report sellers of overpriced face masks, public urged
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Trade Industry (DTI) 11 is urging the public to file complaints against people who are selling overpriced face masks online. DTI 11 assistant regional…
Classes in Negros Oriental suspended
Amid the continuing threat of the infectious novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (nCoV-ARD), Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo ordered on Tuesday a three-day suspension of classes in public schools in…
Wanted Abu Sayyaf nabbed
CEBU CITY – A man accused of being a member of terrorist group Abu Sayyaf was arrested here on Tuesday afternoon. Jimmy Igpit Marababol was apprehended on the strength of…
Rescue operation launched for kidnapped doctor in Jolo
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Alleged members of a kidnap-for-ransom (KFR) group operating along with the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Sulu province abducted Tuesday night a popular physician in Jolo, Sulu.…
PH confirms third case of novel coronavirus
By ANALOU DE VERA A 60-year-old Chinese woman from Wuhan, China became the third confirmed case of 2019 novel coronavirus in the country, the Department of Health announced Wednesday. "The…
Lower Taal sulfur emission, fewer quakes noted
Lower sulfur dioxide emission and fewer volcanic tremors were observed in Taal Volcano yesterday, but State volcanologists warned that volcanic activities continue underneath. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and…
LPA to bring rains in Mindanao
A low-pressure area east of Mindanao could bring rains and thunderstorms over Mindanao in the coming days, PAGASA said yesterday. PAGASA weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio said the LPA entered…
