Albayalde retires without fanfare
Former Philippine National Police chief Police Gen. Oscar Albayalde officially retired from the service yesterday upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 56 without the traditional retirement honors.…
2 suspects held in radioman’s slay; gunman hunted
By MARTIN SADONGDONG * GLAZYL MASCULINO Two suspects in the killing of a radio broadcaster in Dumaguete City last Thursday were apprehended by the police but the triggerman, allegedly an…
No additional salary for Leni as drug czar
Vice President Leni Robredo will not receive any additional compensation for her work as the country’s new anti-drug czar, a Palace official said recently. "Kung ano iyong suweldo niya, iyon…
Hernandez ahead by 5 at Riviera MVPSF Amateur Championship
SILANG, Cavite – Jet Hernandez turned in a gutsy two-over 73 in tough conditions at Riviera’s Langer course yesterday as he upstaged a slew of fancied rivals to post a…
Detained son of ex-mayor in Samar shot
TACLOBAN CITY – A detained son of a former town mayor was shot and wounded when he tried to grab the gun of a prison guard inside the Samar Provincial…
Apayao board member, cop killed in landslide
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – A member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Apayao and a policeman were killed in a landslide last Thursday in Barangay Dibagat, Kabugao, Apayao. Police Major Carol…
Gilas 3×3 vies in Jakarta tourney
Coach Eric Altamirano will have an early look at one of the potential lineups Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 can utilize for the 2020 FIBA 3x3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament. That’s because the…
Kawhi helps Clippers nip Trail Blazers
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Lou Williams made a go-ahead jumper with 58 seconds left, then added a 3-pointer and finished with 26 points to lift the Los Angeles Clippers over…
Maguindanao massacre verdict out before Christmas
Trial court decision on the multiple murder cases involving the 2009 Maguindanao massacre is expected before Christmas this year as the Supreme Court gave Quezon City Regional Trial Court Judge…
Supercross tomorrow at Speedworld
Intense motocross racing returns to the sporting scene as Rounds 1 and 2 of the Namssa Philippine National Supercross Championships reel off on the Nov. 10 at the Speedworld Circuit,…
Regalado seeks SEAG redemption
Cherry May Regalado has come a long way from winning beauty pageants to become one of Asia’s top athletes. Her disappointing show in the 2017 Kuala Lumpur Games has made…
Robredo: No ‘senseless killings’ under my watch
As she pushes for an “evidence-based” strategy and approach in dealing the country’s illegal drugs problem, Vice President Leni Robredo yesterday maintained that “senseless killings” will not have a place…
Pinay from Cambodia caught with P40.8-M shabu at NAIA
Six kilograms of shabu with an estimated street value of P40.8 million stuffed in two handbags were seized from a Filipina passenger who arrived Friday morning at the Ninoy…
Tiger is playing captain for US in Presidents Cup
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Tiger Woods will be a playing captain when he leads the United States against an International team in the Presidents Cup match play golf showdown at…
Djokovic, Nadal vie for year-end supremacy
LONDON (AFP) – Novak Djokovic can end his season with a flourish by equaling Roger Federer's record haul of six titles at the ATP Finals and pipping Rafael Nadal to…
PVL: Creamline eyes record sweep
More than the second straight PVL Open championship, a fired-up Creamline side will be driven by its desire to set a record that could be tough to match when the…
