16 aliens held, 13 women rescued in KTV bar raid
Police raided on Friday a KTV bar allegedly being used as a prostitution den in Makati City, resulting in the arrest of its two Taiwanese operators and 14 Chinese customers,…
Gov’t eyes cruise ship to move OFWs in Iraq
A large cruise ship may be chartered by the government to ferry more Filipinos out of Iraq despite the apparent de-escalation of conflict between the United States and Iran, Cabinet…
It’s Mendoza – family
The family of former Batangas Rep. Edgar Mendoza yesterday confirmed that he is among the fatalities in a burning car in Barangay San Francisco, Tiaong, Quezon before dawn last Thursday.…
Japanese billionaire to give $9 million to his Twitter followers
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese fashion tycoon Yusaku Maezawa is giving away $9 million to his Twitter followers in what he says is a “social experiment” to see if the payment…
SPD chief explains seizure of GMA reporter’s cellphone
A Philippine National Police (PNP) general, who allegedly snatched a GMA reporter's cellphone while recording a tussle between cops and a devotee during "Traslacion", defended himself. "Nagkataon na nakita ko,…
This year’s Traslacion the fastest in 7 years
The Traslacion of the Black Nazarene on Thursday was the fastest procession of the venerated image in seven years. Unlike in the past, this year's procession only lasted 16…
Massacre suspect arrested, cohort killed in Maguindanao
One of the suspects in the 2009 Maguindanao Massacre was arrested while his cohort was killed by police in Barangay Timbangan, Shariff Aguak in Maguindanao, on Thursday. Members of…
NJIS launched today at Manila Hotel
A National Justice Information System that would link into one network all data of prisoners and cases pending before the courts and the prosecutors’ offices will be launched today at…
Hope for orderly Traslacion
To many devotees, a procession of the Feast of the Black Nazarene done in an orderly fashion is easier said than done. Every year on January 9, it is…
Baguio, future tense
SOME lucky people are planning an extended vacation in Baguio as the temperature is expected to drop further from the 11.4 C recorded last Saturday. The cool climate is…
The Black Nazarene – a procession of faith
AT 5:30 a.m. today, following a midnight mass at the Quirino Grandstand at the Luneta in Manila, the procession of the Black Nazarene back to its permanent shrine at…
How to stick to your New Year’s resolutions
Lose weight Go to the gym Save Invest Travel Have a car Have a house Build a business No vices Be debt-free Is this a glimpse of your New…
Water firms’ plan to obtain more loans draws flak
Malacañang is baffled by the two Metro Manila water concessionaires' reported intent to get more loans even if they have supposedly earned huge profits over the years. Presidential spokesman Salvador…
Go: Kill drug lord if needed to solve drug problem
Sen. Bong Go has reiterated his stand that the government should use the proper force to solve the drug problem in the country. Go said instilling fear of death –…
