Yulo makes history, wins PH’s first world gymnastics gold
A Filipino of compact proportions but colossal talent and courage is king of the gymnastics world. Carlos Edriel Yulo came through with a performance to remember in the floor exercise…
Petecio of PH captures AIBA Women’s feather gold in Russia
The Philippines’ Nesthy Petecio overcame hometown bet Liudmila Vorontsova, 3-2, to capture the 2019 AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championship featherweight gold medal in Ulan-Ude, Russia Sunday. The 27-year-old Davao del…
10 injured in Cavite road collision
CAMP GEN. PANTALEON GARCIA, Imus City, Cavite – At least 10 persons were injured when a mini-bus collided head-on with a motorcycle driven by a woman in Kawit, this province,…
Loyal stray dog ‘Buboy’ honored with statue in Tarlac
“Buboy,” the stray dog dubbed as the Philippine version of the loyal Japanese Akita pet “Hachiko,” was honored with a statue at the Animal Pet Cemetery in Capas, Tarlac, months…
‘Yolanda Commemoration Day’ bill hurdles second reading at House
The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a bill declaring Nov. 8 of every year as a special non-working holiday in Eastern Visayas to honor those killed by…
Colder mornings ahead in some areas in Luzon
Slightly colder mornings may be felt over some areas in Luzon, particularly in the mountainous areas, as the northeasterly surface wind flow continues to prevail over the region. The Philippine…
Palace: Duterte visit to cold US still unsure
Despite being able to endure the cold temperature of Moscow, Russia, Malacañang has said there is still no certainty if President Duterte will take a trip to the United States.…
DoLE warns on jobs posted on social media
The Department of Labor and Employment yesterday urged Filipinos to be cautious of job opportunities being offered on different social media platforms. The DoLE said that jobseekers should only transact…
‘Hagibis’ leaves 19 dead in Japan
TOKYO (AP) – Helicopters, boats, and thousands of troops were deployed across Japan to rescue people stranded in flooded homes as the death toll from ferocious typhoon “Hagibis” climbed to…
4 suspects in Yuson’s slay ordered released
The Manila Prosecutor’s Office ordered on Friday the release of the four suspects in the killing of Batuan, Masbate Vice Mayor Charlie Yuson III, it was learned Sunday. "The murder and…
Any new ideas for EDSA welcome, says MMDA
THE five-minute drive from Ayala in Makati to Cubao, Quezon City, which President Duterte hoped would be possible by December was premised on the completion of public works…
Gratitude, memory of the heart
A PRIEST, visiting a remote village chapel, delivered a 30-minute sermon on “Gratitude.” At the conclusion of the sermon, he said, “And remember, however small the gift, always be…
Things to consider when giving and receiving criticisms
CRITICISMS can make a recipient feel uncomfortable. They may also cause pain to a certain extent, but there are times when you need to say your observation out of…
Thanking and remembering
Gospel: Lk 17:11-19 AS Jesus continued his journey to Jerusalem, he traveled through Samaria and Galilee. As he was entering a village, ten lepers met him. They stood at…
Defense chief justifies purchase of P2-B jet
Amid mounting criticisms, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana defended the Philippine Air Force acquisition of a P2-billion business jet for the official trips of President Duterte and other military and government…
