Laplapan challenge

  SEXY STAR, YES: In a recent round­table interview, Lovi Poe said she’s not afraid to be called a sexy star. She thinks it’s a compliment. Her more recent films…

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Wow, mali

BY RAMPADOR ALINDOG *** A PLAYER on noontime show, “It’s Showtime,” became a double winner after organizers owned up to a mistake relating the “Piling Lucky” segment. The game allows…

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Toni Gonzaga, umalma

  HINDI nagustuhan ng TV host-actress na si Toni Gonzaga nang kumalat ang statement kuno ng mother niyang si Pinty Gonzaga kaugnay sa kontrobersyal na kasa­lang Sarah Geronimo at Matteo…

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Prelate: Remain focused on true meaning of Lent

As Roman Catholics mark the First Sunday of Lent today, a Roman Catholic Church leader reminded the faithful to remain focused on the true meaning of Lent despite the changes…

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Bill vs abusive debt collection filed

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian has filed Senate Bill No. 1366 regulating the debt collecting practices of financing and lending companies to protect ordinary Filipino borrowers from harassment and unethical practices perpetuated…

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Lawyer killed in Nueva Ecija

A 73-year-old lawyer was gunned down inside his office in Barangay Poblacion Sur, Talavera, Nueva Ecija last Friday. Police Lt. Col. Alexie Desamito, chief of police of Talavera, identified the…

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Vendor arrested for abducting girl

BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio City Police Office arrested a 27-year-old vendor for allegedly kidnapping an 11-year-old Grade 6 student here last Thursday. Baguio police chief Police Col. Allen Rae…

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DENR seeks to protect Cagayan’s white beach

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) will be crafting a comprehensive management plan to ensure the protection and sustainability of Nangaramoan…

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PH ready for possible COVID-19 pandemic

The Department of Health (DoH) expressed preparedness in dealing for the likelihood of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) of becoming a pandemic. “So far, the way it is, our preparedness, readiness…

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QC lifts order vs MRT station construction

The Quezon City government has lifted the cease-and-desist order it issued against the construction of the Metro Rail Transit 7 Quezon Memorial Circle station following approval of its new design.…

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Sotto: No rush in ABS-CBN franchise grant

Senate President Vicente Sotto III assured on Saturday that the Upper Chamber will not rush the grant of an extended franchise to ABS-CBN or any other organizations. In a statement,…

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Results of PNP, Ateneo study on cop image out tomorrow

By AARON RECUENCO The Philippine National Police has been suffering image problems before the public despite its big accomplishments. The 205,000-strong PNP will know the reason why tomorrow. The PNP…

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Longer days ahead – PAGASA

The days will begin to last longer and nights get shorter after the vernal equinox on March 20, the day that daylight and darkness are almost of equal length. According…

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DoT defers PH-wide mall sale over virus

By ANALOU DE VERA The Department of Tourism has postponed the month-long nationwide mall sale scheduled to start today due to the alarming rise in novel coronavirus cases worldwide. Tourism…

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Senate eyes VFA amendments

The Senate might make necessary amendments on the provisions of the country’s Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States once the Supreme Court favors its authority to assert its…

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2 hurt, 200 families lose homes in Parañaque fire

Two persons were injured and about 200 families lost their homes in a fire that hit a residential area in Parañaque City last Friday. Injured were identified as Drew Bautista,…

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