Duterte orders hunt for ‘serial rapist’

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the police to hunt down and neutralize the alleged “serial rapist” in Quezon as expressed concern over the rape cases involving young victims in the…

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Police blockades set up in Taal ‘ghost towns’

BATANGAS CITY— Police have set up blocking forces in at least three towns of Batangas which are heavily-affected by the ashfall to prevent residents and other people from entering due…

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Fajardo, Castro, Standhardinger vie for Best Player plum

BY JONAS TERRADO   The Best Player of the Conference could go to either a first-timer or a repeat winner Wednesday when the award is handed out before Game 4…

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Public warned vs fake news on Taal eruption

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has advised the public to get only accurate and reliable information on the latest updates of the Taal eruption from reliable…

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Meralco saddened by Almazan’s knee injury

By Waylon Galvez   It’s over for now for Meralco center Raymond Almazan after he was diagnosed with a lateral meniscal tear on his left knee, cutting short his stint…

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3-month Taal contingency plan set

BATANGAS CITY – Authorities have prepared a three-month contingency measures for thousands of its evacuees who were forced to flee their homes when Taal Volcano erupted on Sunday. Joselito Castro,…

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ABAP willing to host Olympic qualifiers if Wuhan is unfit

By Nick Giongco     The Philippines is willing to take over the staging of the Olympic boxing qualifying tournament in case the Chinese city of Wuhan is deemed unfit…

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Duterte strips PNP of procurement powers

President Duterte transferred the procurement powers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to Interior Secretary Eduardo Año after finding out that some of its officials tried to buy radar speed…

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Young ‘DI’ back at Eagles’ nest

By Kristel Satumbaga   Dave Ildefonso ended speculations Monday night by confirming his transfer from National University to Ateneo in the coming UAAP season. In a lengthy Instagram post, the…

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Isko runs after traders of overpriced face masks

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso ordered the Manila Business Processing Office to issue show cause orders to merchandisers who allegedly sold overpriced face masks. Earlier, the local government…

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BI arrests 4 foreign fugitives

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested four fugitives from China and South Korea who are all wanted for fraud in their country. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said three of those…

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P15-M exotic meat seized in Manila

Authorities seized Monday night about 6.1 tons of exotic meat and wildlife parts worth about P15 million from three suspects, including a Chinese national, in Binondo, Manila. The Manila Public…

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Soldier shoots militiaman he mistook for ‘aswang’ in Army camp

  TACLOBAN City - A Special CAFGU Active Auxiliary (SCAA) member was shot dead by his drinking buddy, a soldier, who mistook him for an aswang (evil spirit) in Ormoc City.…

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New public service

  TAX-EXEMPT income earned from rendered overtime services? A difference-making break for con­cerned employees. Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto is proposing, through Senate Bill No. 601, to revise the National…

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Lies & punishment

  Dear Manay Gina, I have a problem with my youngest daughter. She’s only five years old. She is a smart girl but oftentimes, she lies to avoid punishment for…

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