Calendar method
Ms. Rica, Ano po ‘yung calendar method? Para po ba malaman ‘yun kung kailan mapusok si misis? Gusto ko po kasi malaman kung ano ‘yun. Walang Kalendaryo Hello…
Vatican’s new prefect of evangelization
POPE Francis has appointed Manila Archbishop Antonio Cardinal Tagle the new prefect of the Congregation of the Evangelization of Peoples. Founded in 1622 as Propaganda Fide, it is one…
A matter of liquidity
NERVE-JARRING and potentially an economic disaster, the water problem in Metro Manila has spilled over to the Philippine Stock Exchange where over $1 billion in shares attributed to the…
Duterte: Don’t embrace communist ideology
President Duterte said yesterday that he wants cadets to perform silent drills daily to show their love for the country as he appealed to the youth anew to not give…
131 solons back revival of peace talks with Reds
The militant Makabayan bloc led the filing of a cross-party resolution backing the potential resumption of peace talks between the government and Communist Party of the Philippines-National Democratic Front of…
More troops to Mindanao sought
With martial law expected to be lifted starting next month, Lanao del Norte Rep. Khalid Dimaporo is calling on government to deploy additional military personnel in certain localities in Mindanao,…
New Army chief of staff named
The Philippine Army installed a new chief of staff in a change of command ceremony yesterday at the PA headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City as chief of staff Major…
Andanar: Duterte administration dedicated to protecting media
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar has said the Maguindanao massacre verdict exemplifies the dedication of the Philippine government to punish those who perpetrate crimes against the media. Andanar said the conviction…
3-hour annular solar eclipse visible in southern Mindanao
The southermost parts of the Philippines will witness an annular solar eclipse, with the Sun appearing as a ring of fire, on Dec. 26 or the day after Christmas. Philippine…
Christmas Day storm
A potential storm brewing outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility may hit parts of Mindanao on Christmas Day while another low-pressure area also near the island has started to bring…
‘Harurot’ vehicles banned in Tagaytay
TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite – This prime tourist destination city has implemented an ordinance banning in the area the so-called “harurot” vehicles or those motorcycles, cars and other vehicles with noisy…
Bus catches fire in Samar
TACLOBAN CITY – A passenger bus caught fire after one of its rear wheels blew up while plying the Maharlika Highway in Poblacion 2 in San Jorge, Samar, on Thursday.…
Return to service looms for cleared policemen
The Philippine National Police yesterday announced that policemen acquitted in the Maguindanao massacre will be allowed to go back to active police service. Police Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac, PNP spokesperson,…
Teen injured in bomb blast
TACLOBAN CITY – A teenager was injured when a bomb kept in a backpack, which he found near a river, exploded Thursday noon in Barangay Rombang, Laoang, Northern, Samar. Initial…
