Murder of ex-Batangas solon denounced
Malacañang has denounced the murder of former Batangas Rep. Edgar Mendoza as an “outrageous act of barbarism” and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. The government will hunt down…
Devotees express faith, gratitude
Hundreds of thousands of devotees joined this year’s Traslacion of the Black Nazarene amid stricter measures employed by the police during Thursday’s procession in Manila. The faithful gathered at the…
Gov’t aims to finalize new water deals in 6 months
The government is willing to make the proposed new water agreements public once they are either accepted or declined by the two Metro Manila water concessionaires, Malacañang said yesterday. But…
Gov’t to proceed with evacuation of OFWs in Iraq
The government will push through with the evacuation of Filipinos from Iraq until the tension in the region deescalates and their safety is no longer in peril, Malacañang said yesterday.…
Spanish man killed in Siargao drug bust
BUTUAN CITY – A Spanish man marked as a high-value target in the anti-drug campaign was killed in a gunfight with lawmen during a buy-bust operation in Barangay 3, General…
3 burned bodies in ex-solon’s car
Three burned bodies were found yesterday inside a car owned by former Batangas 2nd District congressman Edgar Mendoza in Tiaong town, Quezon. Police initially theorized that the three were killed…
Black: Provincial fans give Kings the edge; Game 2 set in Lucena
By JONAS TERRADO Game Friday (Quezon Convention Center, Lucena City) 7 p.m. – Meralco vs Ginebra (Ginebra leads series 1-0) The advantage is on Barangay Ginebra San Miguel as…
Pinay, Korean surge ahead in National Stroke Play
MIN Wook Gwon salvaged a 75 and kept his seven-stroke lead intact while Rianne Malixi hiked her lead to three with a brave 71 in a wind-blown third round of the…
The Sum of all bass
By WAKU SAUNAR In the 90’s, hard rock quartet Mutiny etched their name in the annals of Filipino underground movement dishing out bone-crushing tunes like “Salamangkero,” “The Unholy War,” “Hard…
Magsanoc named Gilas 3×3 men’s team coach for Olympic qualifier
SAMAHANG Basketbol ng Pilipinas yesterday announced the appointment of former PBA star Ronnie Magsanoc as head coach of Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 men’s team to the FIBA 3x3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT)…
LPA spotted east of Mindanao
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a low-pressure area east of Mindanao that may bring rains over the eastern part of the country in the next…
Palace hopes salary hike motivates gov’t workers
Malacañang hopes that government workers would work harder following the signing of the Salary Standardization Law of 2019. Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo yesterday confirmed that President Duterte signed the measure…
Ancajas likely to face Mexican rival on Feb. 22
BY NICK GIONGCO A February 22 date is in the works for Jerwin Ancajas to make the ninth defense of his International Boxing Federation (IBF) super-flyweight crown, the Filipino…
Arellano, Perpetual open title bids in NCAA volleyball
By Waylon Galvez Games Friday (The Arena, San Juan) 11 a.m - Opening Ceremony 12 noon - Arellano vs Lyceum (Womens) 2 p.m. - Perpetual Help vs St. Benilde…
Trump pulls back from war with Iran
President Donald Trump pulled back from the brink of war with Iran on Wednesday, saying that Tehran appeared to be "standing down" after firing missiles -- without causing casualties --…
Track bets vying for Tokyo Games slots will get full PSC backing
BY NICK GIONGCO SELECT track and field bets who stood out in the 30th Southeast Asian Games have been given assurance by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) of its all-out…
