SAF commandos vs drug lords
A ranking official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) is eyeing to tap the elite Special Action Force (SAF) in running after big-time drug lords and traffickers whom President Duterte…
Voter listing to resume January
Those planning to register for the May 2022 polls may do so starting next year. The Commission on Elections is eyeing to resume the registration of voters in January. “That…
Up to Congress to renew ABS-CBN franchise
Malacañang said it is up to Congress to work on the renewal of the franchise of ABS-CBN to operate, expressing the belief that the Legislative branch will not let President…
Gov’t denies spreading fake news
The Duterte government is not engaged in the proliferation of fake news and has actually called for truth and fairness in reporting issues, a Palace official said yesterday. Presidential spokesman…
Smoking linked to growing number of COPD in PH
By ANALOU DE VERA Smoking is the major risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which is currently the seventh leading cause of mortality in the Philippines, a…
It’s work, work, work for Duterte this Christmas
Malacañang said President Duterte would most likely continue working even during the Christmas break, saying the Chief Executive has been known to be a workaholic man devoted to his job.…
Duterte: Be inspired by the Blessed Virgin Mary
President Duterte has encouraged the Filipino Catholic community to draw inspiration from the Blessed Virgin Mary and become "agents of compassion and justice" in society. The President issued the message…
Storm-free PH until Wednesday; ‘amihan’ affecting Northern Luzon
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration does not see the formation of a low-pressure area or tropical cyclone that may affect the country in the next two to…
5 dead, 9 wounded in Sulu clash
ZAMBOANGA CITY - Four members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and a soldier were killed and nine others were wounded in a 30-minute encounter in Patikul, Sulu,…
Palace: Gov’t to take legal action vs Maynilad, Manila Water if onerous provisions not removed
By GENALYN KABILING The government will resort to legal action if the two water concessionaires refuse to remove the alleged onerous provisions in the agreements during the talks, a Palace…
‘Water jeepneys’ start sailing Monday; free rides for 1 month
By BETHEENA UNITE From three to four hours travel time from Cavite to Manila and vice versa, the perennial travel woe will be drastically reduced to only 20 minutes…
Pinoy athletes breach100-gold mark in SEA Games
By NICK GIONGCO CAPAS, Tarlac – Philippine track and field lost a potential gold medalist in Eric Cray in the century dash after the Fil-Am sprinter was disqualified Sunday after…
Gilas battles Toroman’s Indonesia in semis
BY WAYLON GALVEZ Games Today (Mall of Asia Arena) 3:45 p.m. – Thailand vs Vietnam (M/Semifinal) 6:00 p.m. – Indonesia vs Malaysia (W/Prelims) 8:15 p.m. – Philippines vs Indonesia (M/Semifinal) Gilas…
Mixed results for PH softball teams
BY JONAS TERRADO CLARKFIELD, Pampanga – The Philippine Blu Girls gave their two departing players a fitting sendoff by blanking Indonesia, 8-0, to retain the gold in women’s softball of…
Rower Caballero nails 2nd gold, dedicates feat to parents
SUBIC– Melcah Jen Caballero of the Philippines captured her 2nd gold medal in the 30th Southeast Asian Games rowing competition at the ACEA Bay here. Caballero topped the lightweight women's scull after…
‘Bayanihan’, altruism Pinoy-style
The miracle of 2005 is within grasp but there’s more than scooping the golds for the Philippines in the ongoing 30thSoutheast Asian Games. While action continues in various fronts, Philippine Sports…
