15 trafficking victims rescued at Cebu airport
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) rescued 17 human trafficking victims who were illegally recruited to work as household service workers (HSW) in the Middle…
Pinay netter dazzles, but loses in final
Alex Eala put on a gallant effort but her best was not enough, losing to Diane Parry of France, 6-2, 6-4, in the Osaka Mayor’s Cup-World Super Junior Tennis Championships…
Espenido: Trust the police
BACOLOD CITY – Newly-assigned City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) head Police Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido told the people here that they should not fear his presence in the city. This,…
Mindanao quake toll rises to 7
At least seven persons have died in the powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake that hit Tulunan, North Cotabato last week, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) confirmed yesterday. NDRRMC…
Ebrahim eyeing top BARMM post
COTABATO CITY – Interim Chief Minister (ICM) Ahod Ebrahim, more known as Al-Haj Murad, is considering running for election to his current top ad hoc post in the Bangsamoro Autonomous…
Senators to pay tribute to Nene tomorrow
Incumbent and former senators will pay tribute to former Senate President Nene Pimentel Jr. in a necrological service tomorrow. The Senate has been flying the Philippine flag at half-mast to…
Phisgoc looking for alternate SEAG venues
The Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc) is holding talks with a number of alternate venues that can be tapped in case repairs on the chosen sites for the…
‘Bualoi’ less likely to enter PH
The tropical cyclone east of the Philippines is less likely to enter the country’s area of responsibility, according to the State weather bureau yesterday. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services…
With seismic shift in star talent, Clippers are now top NBA pick
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – It's a whole new ballgame in the NBA, where a seismic shift in star talent has flung the door wide open to an array of 2020…
Palace: Timely for the PNP to revamp top brass
Malacañang said yesterday it was about time that the Philippine National Police underwent a major revamp, saying it was good for any organization to undergo reorganization after some time. The…
Duterte among 400 VIPs in Naruhito ascension
President Duterte yesterday kicked off his four-day visit to Tokyo, Japan as he is one of the 400 foreign Very Important Persons invited to witness the ceremonial enthronement of new…
PBA top brass going to China, seek tie-up with Hunan
The PBA is set to study the possibility of not only airing games in China but also stage an overseas match in the foreseeable future. Commissioner Willie Marcial and top…
Truck crushes senior traffic aide in Caloocan City
By MINKA TIANGCO An elderly traffic enforcer stood in front of a 10-wheel truck to stop the driver he was accosting yesterday morning on Samson Road in Caloocan City. Police…
SMB star Romeo gets 3-year contract extension
Terrence Romeo vowed to become a better player than he is now after being rewarded with a three-year contract extension to remain with the San Miguel Beermen over the weekend.…
Solon defends proposed 2-year probationary period for workers
After facing criticisms, the proponent of the bill proposing to extend the probationary employment of workers to two years revealed that his proposal has started to draw support as a…
Senators reject 2-year probationary period for workers
Senators yesterday rejected the proposal being pushed by a congressman to extend the period of probation for workers from the current six months to two years. Senate President Tito Sotto…
