3 men shot dead on Christmas Day
Three men were shot dead by three motorcycle-riding gunmen on Christmas Day in Barangay Commonwealth, Quezon City. Investigators of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) identified the victims as Juvy…
PNP steps up drive vs firecrackers
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has shifted its focus on the drive against sellers and manufacturers of firecrackers and pyrotechnic materials after what it described as peaceful the celebration of…
Japan hangs Chinese man over murder of family of 4
TOKYO (AFP) — Japan on Thursday hanged a Chinese man convicted of the murder of a family of 4 whose bodies were found handcuffed and weighted down with dumbbells in…
US man accused of using eye-drops to kill wife for $250,000 insurance payout
MOUNT HOLLY, North Carolina (AP) — Authorities in North Carolina say a man who worked as a paramedic used eye drops to kill his wife for life insurance money. News…
Ex-sexy star Jenny Roa arrested in drug bust
Former sexy star Jenny Roa was arrested by police after allegedly selling suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation on Christmas Day in Pasay City. Police said the 45-year-old Roa, Jennifer…
Parents to Reds: Stop recruiting children
A parents’ group called on the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) to stop recruiting their children for their fight against the government. Arlene Escalante, a representative…
‘Ursula’ kills at least 8 in Panay on Christmas Day; scores missing
By TARA YAP Iloilo City — At least eight people died and scores more went missing as typhoon “Ursula” pounded the northern part of Panay Island on Christmas Day.…
Taguig affirms commitment to PH cinema
By DHEL NAZARIO The Taguig City government hosted for the very first time the Metro Manila Film Festival’s star-studded Parade of Stars last Sunday, affirming its commitment to Philippine cinema.…
Malixi, Zaragoza target Nat’l Doubles golf title
Young Rianne Malixi seeks to cap a prolific season with another victory, this time in team play as she shoots for the National Doubles Amateur Golf Championship diadem with Precious…
PNP taps drone pilots
The Philippine National Police has tapped a pool of policemen to fly drones procured for operations and disaster response. Police Lt. Gen. Archie Gamboa, PNP officer-in-charge, said a number of…
President thanks Tunisia for helping Filipinos exit Libya
President Duterte has expressed gratitude to the Tunisian government for assisting Filipinos exiting Libya and relayed his desire to work closer with the North African country on the issue of…
PH witnesses ‘ring of fire’ eclipse today
Filipinos will be treated to a special sight this afternoon as a rare “ring of fire” eclipse will be visible in some parts of the Philippines. Those who fail to…
Duterte lauds OFWs in Saudi
By ARGYLL GEDUCOS President Duterte thanked overseas Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia for their hard work, loyalty to the country, and support to the government and said he wants them…
Tenorio gives advantage to Bolts
By WAYLON GALVEZ Veteran Ginebra guard LA Tenorio said yesterday that Meralco now has depth on its roster which the Bolts could use to their advantage against them in their…
Ginebra, Meralco cagers recharge
By JONAS TERRADO Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and the Meralco Bolts have given their players extended time to celebrate Christmas before refocusing on the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals which starts…
Retired Manila teachers to receive unpaid allowances
Retired teachers and principals in Manila, who did not receive their P500 monthly allowance from 2017 to 2018, will be able to get what is due them retroactively, Mayor…
