2 BoC men, 3 others face smuggling raps
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed a criminal complaint against five persons, including two personnel of the Bureau of Customs (BoC), for their alleged involvement in the smuggling…
‘Lawin’ group member killed, leader nabbed
A suspected member of the notorious "Lawin" crime group was killed while three others, including its leader, were arrested by anti-kidnapping operatives of the Philippine National Police in Antipolo City,…
Sara Duterte now an Army colonel
by Mario B Casayuran The powerful Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed yesterday the appointments of 22 senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), including President Duterte’s daughter,…
40,000 cops for Metro Manila lockdown
By MARTIN SADONGDONG The Philippine National Police said yesterday that it is preparing to mobilize around 40,000 cops in case the government implements a lockdown in Metro Manila to prevent…
Sandigan convicts Leyte mayor of graft
The Sandiganbayan Second Division has convicted Albuera Mayor Sixto de la Victoria of Leyte of graft in connection with the irregular purchase of a vehicle for the municipality in 2003.…
Man, 28, accused of molesting neighbor, 64
BACOLOD CITY – A 28-year-old man is facing two criminal complaints before the City Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday for allegedly attempting to rape his neighbor, a 64-year-old woman, in Sagay…
Kanlaon Volcano shows unrest
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) raised on Wednesday the alert status of Kanlaon Volcano from Alert Level 0 to Alert Level 1 after an increase in seismic…
2 robbers kill young man in Cebu City dating site
CEBU CITY – An 18-year-old man was stabbed dead when he fought off two robbers in Barangay Pardo here on Tuesday night. The attack happened while victim James Daniel Espinosa…
LeBron James backs off ‘no play’ threat over fan-free games
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – LeBron James on Tuesday backtracked from a threat not to play if the NBA decides to force teams to stage games behind closed doors as the…
Inspired Alcantara, pal down rivals in Qatar tourney
By Kristel Satumbaga Inspired by his performance against the Greeks in their recent Davis Cup tie, Francis Casey Alcantara played beautifully with Thai Wishaya Trongcharoenchaikul and pulled off…
Hot prospect Magsayo joins Pacquiao stable
BY NICK GIONGCO Manny Pacquiao added another marquee name to his stellar stable of fighters after signing up hot featherweight prospect Mark Magsayo to a promotional contract, according…
Romeo wins PBAPC’s Mr. Quality Minutes award
Terrence Romeo has fitted in nicely with his new role at San Miguel Beer right in his first season with the team that he’ll be amply rewarded with a special…
Morilla, Lee seize control in PGT Q-School
Francis Morilla banged in a late birdie at the front to save a 73 in tough conditions and wrest the halfway lead in the Philippine Golf Tour Qualifying School (local) at…
Coronavirus: Could Olympics be cancelled?
LAUSANNE (AFP) – The 2020 Olympics are due to open in Tokyo on July 24 but with coronavirus sweeping the world, there is growing concern that the Games will be…
2 UP faculty members under observation for possible COVID-19
Two faculty members of the University of the Philippines (UP) are under investigation for possible exposure to the novel coronavirus. In a statement on Wednesday, the University of the…
PBA suspends games due to COVID-19
By JONAS TERRADO Citing the importance of assuring the safety of players, fans and personnel, the PBA announced Wednesday to suspend the Philippine Cup games and other league activities…
