Rody open to working with Robredo again
President Duterte is open to the possibility of working with Vice President Leni Robredo again as long as she would be a “team player” of the government, according to a…
Duterte’s priorities in 2020 revealed
Fighting corruption and illegal drugs and providing better social services will be among the priorities of President Duterte this New Year. After the government made headway in poverty alleviation efforts…
Health dep’t warns on influenza
The Department of Health has urged the public to protect themselves against influenza or flu as it is a common disease during the cold months. Health Undersecretary Rolando Enrique Domingo…
Communists urged to lay down arms ahead of peace talks
Communist rebels must lay down their arms and shun violence before the government resumes the peace negotiations with them, a Palace official said. According to presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo, the…
10 mayors fail in road-clearing drive, face raps
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Sunday it has filed administrative charges against 10 local chief executives (LCEs) before the Office of the Ombudsman…
Lessons from New Year, Magi
A MAN prays: “Dear God, all I ask for the New Year is a FAT wallet and a THIN body. And please, don’t mix them up because last year,…
Manila Bay cleanup must continue beyond 2 years
THE rehabilitation of Manila Bay remains its top priority in the next two years, Secretary Roy Cimatu of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said Tuesday as he…
A ray of sunshine
IN what ways have other people made you happy? Do the same to at least 10 persons you know, the closest to you. “Since you cannot do good to…
Aegis fratmen in Atio hazing denied bail
A Manila Regional Trial Court has denied the petition for bail filed by the 10 members of the Aegis Juris Fraternity accused in the fatal hazing of University of Santo Tomas Law…
Castillo family lauds ruling
The family of Horacio “Atio” Castillo cited the ruling denying bail to the 10 Aegis Juris fratmen allegedly involved in his death. Atio’s mother, Minnie, said her son was brought…
Duterte aids 2 quake-hit Davao towns
President Duterte has turned over financial assistance and family food packs to two Davao del Sur municipalities affected by a magnitude-6.9 earthquake last Dec. 15. According to Malacañang, Duterte handed…
Stray bullet, illegal discharge of firearms incidents down
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reported on Saturday that stray bullet incidents were down by 81 percent with the number of illegal discharge of firearms dropping…
Año: Duterte may name new PNP chief this month
President Duterte is still highly considering the three most senior police officials as the next chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), a Cabinet official said. And amid the nearly…
Perpetual eyes redemption in NCAA volleyball
The University of Perpetual Help Lady Altas are now in the final stage of their training as they intend to go to the Promised Land this time around. The Lady…
