Former Senate President Nene Pimentel passes away at 85
Former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. passed away at 5 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, his family confirmed. He was 85. “Our beloved Tatay Nene has joined his Creator at…
Missionaries at home
ONE Sunday morning after saying Mass at the Sacred Heart Church in Kamuning, Quezon City, a couple approached me and warmly greeted: “Father, we’re from this parish. We’re lay…
It’s okay
A LOT of things can make us sad and unmotivated if we will take them seriously. Let’s take things lightly and with positivity coming from God, the ultimate source…
Why not carry out long-planned ferry system?
IT is now generally accepted that the traffic problem in Metro Manila is bound to get worse before it gets better. It is now near the end of October…
Persistent prayer
Gospel: Lk 18:1-8 JESUS told his disciples a parable about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary. He said, “There was a judge in a certain…
Gretchen Barretto fires back
HINDI nagpakabog si Gretchen Barretto sa statement ng kapatid na si Marjorie sa social media ukol sa diumano’y “truth” na kanyang isasambulat sa mga darating na araw. Ayon kay…
Teams sent to quake areas in Mindanao
Rapid assessment and needs analysis teams have been sent to quake-ravaged areas in Mindanao as the government scrambles to extend assistance to hundreds of families rendered homeless due to the…
Marjorie Barretto may pasabog
PAYAPA na ang Barretto patriarch na si Miguel Barretto matapos maospital nang mahigit dalawang lingo. Ang hindi payapa ay ang mga naiwan niya. Nagkaroon ng eskandalo sa magkasunod na…
BuCor releases 400 non-heinous crime convicts
The Bureau of Corrections has said that some 400 non-heinous crime convicts freed under the Good Conduct Time Allowance law who voluntarily surrendered following President Duterte's order have been released…
General Santos City intel cop shot dead
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – A police intelligence officer was shot dead Friday night by motorcycle-riding suspects before his terrified children who were injured during the attack here. Police Col. Aden…
DoLE rejects 2-year probationary period for workers
The Department of Labor and Employment yesterday rejected the proposed extension of the probationary period of workers from six months to two years. "It will deny the workers’ right to…
Sotto sees unanimous OK of ‘ninja’ cops report
The Senate will debate and approve the report of the Senate Blue Ribbon and Justice Committees recommending the filing of criminal charges against resigned Philippine National Police chief Police Gen.…
MTPB team leader shot dead in Binondo
A newly appointed team leader of the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau was gunned down yesterday in Binondo, Manila. Police identified the victim as Marlon Lacsina, 32, married, of Baseco,…
Belmonte vows to close spas with ‘extra services’
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has vowed to close down all massage parlors and spas that offer “extra services’’ or those providing sexual favors in exchange for extra cash to…
Ex-inmate fatally shoots cop in Bulacan
PLARIDEL, Bulacan – A former inmate killed a police corporal with a shotgun, threw a hand grenade at pursuing lawmen before he was finally subdued Friday night in Barangay Lalangan…
