Sharapova retires
PARIS, France (AFP) – Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova, one of the world’s most recognizable and highest-paid sportswomen, on Wednesday announced her retirement at the age of 32, and…
Velasco accused of ouster plot
House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano yesterday accused Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco of plotting to oust him as leader, months before the full implementation of the “15-21” term sharing pact…
300 houses lost in Cebu City fire
CEBU CITY – Almost 300 houses were destroyed in a fire that broke out in a densely populated area in Barangay Suba here Wednesday. Arson probers said P1.5 million in…
Region 4-A under state of calamity due to Taal
The entire Region 4-A (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon area) is under a state of calamity after nearly 500,000 persons have been affected by the unrest of Taal Volcano.…
Cop nabbed for stealing guns
CEBU CITY – A policeman was accused of stealing several firearms that had been turned over to the police station for safekeeping while their owners were processing their license renewals.…
Immigration to deport overstaying British
The Bureau of Immigration is deporting an overstaying Briton wanted by authorities in his country for allegedly enticing a Filipina minor to have sexual relations with him. BI Commissioner Jaime…
2 Chinese casino workers nabbed for kidnapping
Police yesterday arrested two Chinese casino workers for allegedly kidnapping their 32-year-old compatriot in Parañaque City. Police Brig. Gen. Jonnel Estomo, director of the PNP-Anti-Kidnapping Group, said the operation that…
Ex-model nabbed in Rizal drug raid
By CHITO CHAVEZ The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency yesterday arrested a former men’s magazine model and her source in separate buy-bust operations in Taytay, Rizal and Pasay City last Wednesday.…
ABS-CBN given free hand to donate Duterte refund
Malacañang said there was no need for ABS-CBN to wait for President Duterte’s guidance in donating the R2.6-million refund for the then-presidential candidate’s unaired campaign materials during the 2016 polls.…
Duterte forms task force vs animal-borne diseases
President Duterte has ordered the creation of the National Task Force on Animal-Borne Diseases (NTFAD) to prevent the entry of illnesses like the African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country.…
Morente shuffles BI men at NAIA
Commissioner Jaime Morente of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) ordered yesterday a total reshuffle of all personnel assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) following the so-called “pastillas” scheme…
Filipinos in Iran told to observe rules vs COVID-19
Following the reported coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related deaths in the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Philippine Embassy in Tehran on Thursday advised all Filipinos either working or residing in that…
SoKor travel ban starts Feb. 29
The temporary travel restriction imposed on South Korea is expected to be fully implemented on February 29, Saturday, an official of the Department of Health (DoH) said. Health Assistant Secretary Maria Rosario…
Mask etiquette
“Why are you wearing a mask? I don’t have the virus.” That’s one reaction to my mask. “No beso-beso? Why not? I’m not sick.” Another typical comment. “A fist…
Are we ready for summer’s problems?
ABOUT the middle of this week, the cold winds from the northeast – the “amihan” – will start to weaken, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)…
