Solons: Reyes showed courage
Lawmakers yesterday hailed not only the over 700-page decision handed down by Judge Jocelyn Solis-Reyes in the infamous Maguindanao massacre case but also the feisty Quezon City Regional Trial Court…
Duterte to announce action on water firms on Jan. 6
Malacañang said President Duterte plans to make an announcement about the government’s deals with Metro Manila’s water distribution companies on January 6, 2020. Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo made the statement…
Senators, too, hail decision
Senators yesterday hailed the guilty verdict handed down by the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 221 against members of the influential Ampatuan clan in the Maguindanao massacre case. “This…
DoJ: Acquittal of some accused in Maguindanao massacre case expected
Justice Secretary Menardo I. Guevarra said on Thursday the acquittal of some of the accused in the 2009 Maguindanao massacre “is something the prosecution has more or less anticipated.” In…
2 LPAs spotted east of Mindanao
Two weather disturbances east of Mindanao, one of which could develop into a tropical cyclone in the next few days, are being monitored by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical…
Duterte lauds verdict
President Duterte welcomes and respects the decision on the Maguindanao massacre case, Malacañang said yesterday. Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said Duterte welcomes the decision because the rule of law prevailed.…
Ruling gives hope — Leni
No one is exempted from the rule of law and justice. This was how Vice President Leni Robredo described the conviction of the Ampatuan brothers and 26 others in the…
Palace says door to peace talks still open
Malacañang said yesterday President Duterte was not closing his doors to talk peace again with the communist rebels despite his recent order to the Armed Forces of the Philippines to…
Rally behind President’s wishes – Mikee
BY WAYLON GALVEZ Deputy Speaker Mikee Romero has strongly backed the call of President Rodrigo Duterte to give more funding to the country’s campaign in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics…
Kings shoot for clincher against Batang Pier
BY JONAS TERRADO Game Friday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 7 p.m. – NorthPort vs Ginebra (Ginebra leads series 2-1) Jeff Chan has become important part of the last two victories…
It’s NU vs San Beda for 8th PSSBC-Freego crown
As expected the best from the UAAP and NCAA will fight it out for the 8th PSSBC-Freego Cup championship after beating their semis rivals with surprisingly ease Wednesday at the…
Velez, Nocos share net honors in Cebu
JOHN David Velez survived two tough rivals to escape with a twinkill while Tiffany Claire Nocos dominated the girls’ side with two victories as they clinched the MVP honors in…
Amit loses to Austrian rival at world 9-ball tilt
BY KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Rubilen Amit kissed her 2019 Women’s World 9-Ball Championship title bid goodbye after yielding to veteran Jasmin Ouschan of Austria, 9-2, in the semifinals on Wednesday…
11 dead in Davao del Sur quake
Eleven persons have been killed in the magnitude-6.9 earthquake that shook Matanao, Davao del Sur last Sunday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said 195 others were injured…
Palace declines to comment on Trump impeachment
Malacañang yesterday refused to comment on the impeachment of US President Donald Trump for abuse of power. Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said Malacanang would not comment on Trump’s impeachment, saying…
Benguet Rep. Nestor Fongwan, 68, passes away
Neophyte Rep. Nestor Fongwan of Benguet died Wednesday night at the age of 68, his son, Benguet Provincial Board Member Nestor Fongwan Jr. disclosed. Fongwan, vice chairman of the…
