Traffic rerouted for Black Nazarene procession today
The Manila Police District-Traffic Enforcement Unit yesterday announced road closures and rerouting of traffic for the Black Nazarene thanksgiving procession today. The thanksgiving procession marks the start of the nine-day…
5 Christmas babies survive typhoon ‘Ursula’ in Bilirian
By MARIE TONETTE MARTICIO CAIBIRAN, Biliran - Amidst the strong winds and heavy rains brought by typhoon “Ursula” which landed for the second time in Biliran province on Christmas Eve,…
2 dead, 7 hurt as motorbike collides with tricycle
BACOLOD CITY - Two persons, including a pregnant woman, died while seven others were injured when a motorcycle collided with a tricycle in Barangay Luna, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental,…
Manipulated photo of ex-rebels ‘unacceptable’ – Defense Sec. Lorenzana
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has ordered an investigation into the deliberate photo manipulation of alleged rebel-surrenderers by a unit of the Philippine Army in the Bicol Region, as the…
New Year’s bang: Oil prices go up Jan. 1 due to excise tax
Prices of gasoline and other oil products will go up by P1 to P1.50 per liter starting New Year’s Day following the upward adjustments of the excise tax imposed on…
‘Ursula’ death toll now 41; agri-infra losses hit P1 B
By MARTIN SADONGDONG At least 13 new fatalities were recorded in Southern Luzon and Visayas due to tropical storm "Ursula," bringing the death toll to 41, the National Disaster Risk…
James downplays talk of Kuzma rift
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James isn't about to be drawn into a social media spat with teammate Kyle Kuzma over critical comments from Kuzma's trainer.…
Former NBA All-Star Zach Randolph retires
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Zach Randolph, who starred on the ''grit and grind'' Memphis Grizzlies teams that made seven straight NBA playoff appearances from 2011-2017, called time on his 17-year…
Family not just human but divine
ONCE, I met a husband and wife whose marriage I solemnized. “How’s your marriage going?” I asked. The husband smiled and said: “Father, I’ve discovered there are three rings…
The best gift
THE Aetas who gave sweet potatoes to Manila residents before Christmas – they could have sold them, but they chose to share a part of their harvest. That makes…
A papal tribute to Filipinos around the world
POPE Francis celebrated “Simbang Gabi” at the Vatican on Christmas Eve, the first time ever for the pope to lead the mass which has long been part of Christmas…
A family dear to God’s heart
Gospel: Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 WHEN the magi had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his…
Max Collins, soon a mother
BY RAMPADOR ALINDOG ** MAX Collins is expecting. It came two years after marrying Pancho Magno back in December of 2017. The couple made the announcement through Instagram, with Max…
GMA appeals DOLE ruling on Eddie Garcia’s death
BY RAMPADOR ALINDOG ** GMA Network has submitted an appeal in response to the order of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for them to pay P890,000 as fine…
