Cardinal Tagle makes us proud as Pinoys – bishop
The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Pontificio Collegio Filipino cited the recent Vatican appointment of Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle as “an honor…
Leni findings only recommendatory
The public may expect a report that is “not explosive” but “recommendatory” from Vice President Leni Robredo when she releases her findings on the drug war next week. “Hintayin iyong…
Athletics body plans to reduce PH roster
BY NICK GIONGCO After its overachieving performance in the 30th Southeast Asian Games, the Philippine Track and Field Association (Patafa) plans to trim the size of the national team to…
Dancesport recognizes PAGCOR’s financial support
AFTER adding 10 golds and two silvers to the country’s medal harvest on the first day of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the Dancesport Council of the Philippines (DSCPI) yesterday…
Duterte to veto illegal allocations in 2020 budget
President Duterte is prepared to veto any unlawful allocation in the proposed 2020 national budget once submitted to his office, a Palace official said yesterday. Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo assured…
Proposed Charter amendments OK’d
The House Committee on Constitutional Amendments has approved in an executive session an unnumbered Resolution of Both Houses seeking to amend the economic and political provisions of the 1987 Constitution.…
New program up for Pinoy spikers after historic SEAG run
The Board of Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas, Inc. (LVPI) will buckle down to business early next year as it intends to sustain the momentum gained by its men’s team in…
PDEA tells Robredo: Reveal everything
By ARGYLL GEDUCOS Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Director General Aaron Aquino yesterday said that Vice President Leni Robredo is unlikely to reveal anything new about the government's campaign against illegal…
Extra boost for 6 Gilas players as they return to their mother clubs for PBA semis
BY JONAS TERRADO REALITY must now set in for six Gilas Pilipinas players who took part in the recent 30th Southeast Asian Games as they resume their pro duties for the…
Palace denies Duterte wants own water oligarch
Malacañang has dispelled speculations that President Duterte is allegedly seeking to install his own oligarch to run the water distribution operations in Metro Manila and nearby areas. Presidential Communications Secretary…
In SEAG, homecourt advantage is as good as gold
THE Philippines easily topped the Southeast Asian Games medal table with 149 golds, continuing a rich tradition at the regional Olympics whose flexible sporting programme is usually skewed in the hosts'…
PDEA confident PH is drug-free by 2022
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency yesterday expressed confidence that they will achieve their target to rid all barangays of illegal drugs by 2022, noting that they are more than halfway…
Mayor Isko special guest in PSSBC opening
MANILA Mayor Isko Moreno will be the special guest when the Philippine Secondary Schools Basketball Championship (PSSBC) Freego Cup launches its eighth edition on Saturday at the SGS gym in Quezon…
Imee seeks probe of water contracts
Sen. Imee R. Marcos has filed Senate Resolution 259 asking the Senate leadership to direct an appropriate committee to undertake an in-depth inquiry into the controversial water concession contracts and…
Igorot fighter who refused to wear brief wins SEA Games gold
A Filipino martial artist was prepared to give up his chance of winning a Southeast Asian Games title because he didn't want to wear underpants beneath his traditional loincloth. Crisamuel…
‘Rocking’ closing ceremony highlights 2019 SEA Games
CLARK (AFP) – The 30th Southeast Asia Games ended on Wednesday with a rocking closing ceremony in the 20,000-seater purpose-built stadium in Clark, as host nation Philippines ran away winner…
