Baby Tams, Eaglets in ‘Groups of Death’
Far Eastern University and Ateneo face rough sailing in their title campaigns after being drawn in tough groups in the 8th PSSBC Freego Cup which starts on Saturday at the SGS…
Amit proves she’s not yet over the hill
BY KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Still sharp and deadly. Rubilen Amit, 38, proved she’s not over the hill yet by getting back at Chezka Centeno, 7-3, to clinch the gold medal in women’s…
PH spikers in ‘mother of all battles’ against Indons
By Betheena Kae Unite NOW that the Philippine men’s volleyball team has the chance to make yet another history, the Nationals vowed not let the golden chance slip off their…
Kin of Maguindanao massacre victims expect ‘guilty verdict’
By ALI G. MACABALANG COTABATO CITY - Relatives and supporters of victims in the 2009 Maguindanao massacre started regrouping this week in fervent anticipation of a “guilty verdict” for suspects in…
Great year for UP summa cum laude achiever
BY WAYLON GALVEZ Without a doubt, karateka Jamie Christine Lim has indeed genes of a champion. The daughter of PBA great Samboy Lim and former Pag-IBIG Fund CEO Darlene…
Crackdown on firecrackers begins
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has started the crackdown on illegal firecrackers and pyrotechnic materials in order to minimize, if not totally stop, injuries during New Year revelry. PNP…
Miss U cuts ties with Binibining Pilipinas
By ROBERT REQUINTINA Starting 2020, the official Philippine candidate for the Miss Universe beauty pageant will be selected by a new panel of pageant experts, according to a statement issued…
Senate passes NTSB bill on third reading
The Senate unanimously approved on third and final reading yesterday the bill proposing the creation of a National Transportation Safety Board. Senators voted 20-0 to pass on final reading Senate…
Meralco hikes rate this month
The Manila Electric Co. yesterday announced a P0.3044 per kilowatt hour increase this month. This will redound to an increase of P61 for typical households in the 200 kwh consumption…
Army values human rights, Gapay assures
The Philippine Army yesterday reiterated its commitment to promote and value the human rights of every Filipino, in time for the commemoration of the National Human Rights Consciousness Week. "The…
Reds slammed for using child soldiers
The government has denounced the communist rebel group for recruiting child soldiers in their armed struggle, saying such war crime is "highly unjustifiable and abominable." Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar…
SC sets up Judiciary Help Desk
Chief Justice Diosdado M. Peralta said yesterday the Supreme Court’s “Judiciary Help Desk” will also receive and entertain complaints against officials of the Judiciary on top of other inquiries and…
Ombudsman probes SEAG fund mess
The Ombudsman has created a fact-finding investigation panel to look into the alleged corruption in the handling of Southeast Asian Games funds. Ombudsman Samuel Martires said yesterday that he has…
PAGASA to retire ‘Tisoy’ as storm name
Destructive typhoon “Tisoy” (international name “Kammuri”) will soon be retired by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration from its list of tropical cyclone names due to its massive…
Fighting corruption gov’t’s utmost priority
Fighting corruption remains an utmost priority of the administration to prevent an abusive culture of extortion and embezzlement as well as oppression of the people, a Palace official said yesterday.…
