OFW rescued in Kuwait
The government is headed for a repeat of the May 2018 diplomatic impasse with Kuwait following the latest extraction of a distressed Filipina domestic helper from the household of her…
More trouble for Ayalas?
Apart from the controversial water concessionaire contract, the Ayalas may face another trouble this time concerning a huge land lease contract with the government. An investigation into Ayala Land's long-term…
ASG man killed in Sulu encounter
By AARON RECUENCO Government forces killed a suspected member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) who was allegedly involved in the abduction of eight Indonesian fishermen in Sabah, Malaysia, a…
Gamboa’s mission: Gain trust of Duterte on PNP
By AARON RECUENCO Police Lt. Gen. Archie Gamboa embarks on a mission of gaining the trust and confidence of President Duterte on the Philippine National Police following his appointment as…
7 dead in Agusan del Sur accident
By AARON RECUENCO Seven people, including three children aged one to five, died while three others were injured in a collision between a pickup and a tricycle in Prosperidad, Agusan…
Ababa eyes 3rd straight Pradera crown
Jhonnel Ababa will all have the drive and motivation as he guns for a record third straight championship in the ICTSI Pradera Verde Classic, armed with a game he polished…
Lakers shoot down Houston, 124-115
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – LeBron James scored 31 points and handed out 12 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 124-115 NBA victory over the Houston Rockets Saturday.…
Bishops likely to commit adultery even if allowed to marry – Duterte
Catholic bishops will likely still commit adultery even if they are allowed to marry, President Duterte said in his latest rebuke of Church officials. In a recent public engagement in…
FB apologizes for Xi name gaffe
YANGON (Reuters) – Facebook Inc. on Saturday blamed a technical error for Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s name appearing as “Mr. Shithole” in posts on its platform when translated into English…
China reports 17 new mystery virus cases
BEIJING, China (AFP) – China reported 17 new cases of the mysterious Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-like virus yesterday, including three in a severe condition, heightening fears ahead of China's Lunar…
P68-M shabu seized in Pasay sting
Anti-narcotics operatives seized Saturday night more than P68 million worth of shabu from two suspected drug dealers during a buy-bust operation in Pasay City. Authorities identified the arrested the…
Harry, Meghan to give up royal titles
LONDON (AFP) – Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will give up their royal titles and public funding as part of a settlement with the Queen to start a…
James leads Lakers past Rockets
HOUSTON (AP) – LeBron James had 31 points and 12 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers rode a big third quarter to a a 124-115 win over the Houston Rockets…
Show the best in us; help volcano victims
THE devastating Taal Volcano eruption and typhoons that left our country reeling show that there are terrible sufferings beyond our control. * * * This reminds me about an…
US-China agreement ends 18 months of uncertainty
IN so many ways, the trade agreement signed last Wednesday by United States President Donald Trump and China Vice Premier Liu He was an “incredible breakthrough” and a “momentous…
