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SUGGESTED 2020 readings for China observers keen on said country’s vivid prospects, relative to defining what should be the Philippine States calibrated formulary pursuing our national interests, as projected…
PNP records 50% drop in firecracker injuries
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded more than 50 percent reduction in cases of firecracker-related injuries and indiscriminate firing this New Year revelry compared to last year. From 794…
Disgruntled Pope pulls himself free from woman’s grasp
ROME (Reuters) - A visibly indignant Pope Francis had to pull himself away from a woman in a crowd in St Peter's Square on Tuesday after she grabbed his hand…
New year, old age
WHETHER it’s your birthday or not, the passing of the old year spells an additional year to your age. When you were 12, you couldn’t wait to be 21.…
Great start made to end US-China trade war
THE year is ending with a phase-one economic and trade agreement between the United States and China that has replaced the gloom in world trade with a great measure…
Computer games shouldn’t take over our lives
Dear Manay Gina, I just caught my husband lying about a purchase he made, an expensive gadget for gaming. At first, he said that it was a gift. And…
Unaccomplished yet again for SMB
By JONAS TERRADO Bittersweet could be the best description of San Miguel Beer’s campaign in 2019 as the chance of completing a rare Grand Slam slipped away once again. Talks…
Bulldogs, Lady Eagles reign supreme in UAAP volleyball
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA National University and Ateneo de Manila capped off the end of UAAP Season 81 in May with titles in men’s and women’s volleyball. The defending champion Bulldogs…
A new man on the POC reins steers PH sports
By WAYLON GALVEZ The leadership of the Philippine Olympic Committee got a fresh start following the election of Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino in a special election held last July. Tolentino,…
P3.3-M shabu seized in Davao City
DAVAO CITY — Davao authorities intercepted Monday night about P3.3 million worth of suspected shabu at a Task Force (TF) Davao checkpoint in Barangay Sirawan in Toril district. TF Davao…
Fireworks-related injuries now 62
The Department of Health (DoH) on Tuesday said that it recorded a total of 62 fireworks-related injuries nationwide hours before welcoming the New Year. The DoH noted that the figure…
House to honor people behind ‘Quezon’s Game’
A critically-acclaimed Filipino-made film could get the local recognition that it deserves this new year, thanks to the action of House Minority Leader, Manila 6th district Rep. Benny Abante during…
PNP welcomes Año’s role as ‘caretaker’
The Philippine National Police (PNP) sees no problem with President Duterte’s decision to further defer the appointment of the country’s top cop and instead tasked retired military general Eduardo Año…
‘Ursula’ death toll rises to 50
The number of people who perished due to typhoon “Ursula” (international name: Phanfone) has reached 50 while over 2.1 million Filipinos were affected, making it one of the most devastating…
