Protest filed over China warships’ passage in PH waters — Locsin
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. yesterday confirmed that the government has filed a diplomatic protest against China over the passage of some of its warships in Philippine waters. "They're…
AWOL cop behind murder of investment firm executive?
CEBU CITY – Police are checking reports that an absent without official leave policeman was behind last Tuesday’s killing of a top executive of an investment firm based in Davao…
SOGIE has ‘no chance’ at passing Senate – Sotto
An anti-discrimination bill dedicated for members of the lesbian, gays, bisexual, transgender, and queer community has "no chance" of hurdling the Senate, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Wednesday. Sotto…
President to insist Hague ruling in meeting with Xi
Malacañang said yesterday that President Duterte will not change his mind about finally raising the Hague ruling during his bilateral talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week. Presidential spokesman…
Solons reject Sanchez release
The possible release of convicted rapist and murderer former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez sparked outrage among the public, including Senate President Vicente Sotto III, who questioned its grounds. Sotto…
Ineng’ intensifies, boosts ‘habagat’
Tropical storm "Ineng" (international name "Bailu") slightly intensified while moving towards extreme Northern Luzon, enhancing the southwest monsoon or “habagat” and bringing rains over the western part of Luzon and…
DoH denies Sanofi plea to restore Dengvaxia
The Department of Health announced yesterday that it has denied the appeal of French pharmaceutical firm Sanofi Pasteur to restore the registration of the Dengvaxia anti-dengue vaccine, citing the company’s…
Duterte: ‘Let EDSA rot’
Is there no more hope for congested EDSA? President Duterte said Wednesday that he would just "let EDSA rot" after failing to get the congressional nod for emergency powers to…
Isko signs ordinance reducing Manila real property tax by 20%
Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso has signed an ordinance reducing the real property tax in Manila by 20 percent. Domagoso signed Ordinance No. 8567 yesterday that grants a 20 percent…
Laborer electrocuted in POGO project site in Kawit, Cavite
CAMP GEN. PANTALEON GARCIA, Imus City, Cavite – A laborer died when he was electrocuted in a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators project site in Barangay Pulborista-Binakayan in Kawit, this province,…
NPA raids village gathering, seizes residents’ cellphones
BACOLOD CITY – About 10 to 15 unidentified armed men believed to be New People’s Army rebels barged inside the barangay hall of Lamugong, Manjuyod, Negros Oriental last Wednesday and…
15 hurt as jeepney, van collide in Cebu
CEBU CITY – Fifteen persons, including six Japanese, were injured when a tourist van collided with a passenger jeepney in Lapu-Lapu City early yesterday morning. The Japanese were aboard the…
Village chief shot dead in Isabela
A 40-year-old barangay chairman was killed while three others were wounded in a shooting incident in Barangay Bagabag, Sto. Tomas, Isabela last Wednesday. Police Capt. Frances Littaua, Isabela police spokesperson,…
Cariaso named new Alaska coach as Compton resigns
After more than five years, coach Alex Compton was forced to end his “love affair” with the Alaska Aces who are out to regain their lost glory in the PBA.…
Montalbo debuts in style for Makati in MPBL Lakan
Kib Montalbo made sure his debut would be memorable as the former La Salle star helped power Makati to a pulsating 96-94 win over Pampanga with a buzzet-beating jumper in…
Threat to security
BOTH Houses of Congress should launch an inquiry into the validity of Philippine offshore gaming operation (POGO) facilities in the country. Senators and congressmen should take into account whether…
