2 Chinese arrested for speeding in Manila
Two Chinese nationals were arrested by the police early yesterday morning for speeding through a checkpoint in Binondo, Manila. The suspects were identified as Cai Fang Bin and Man-Man Chen.…
PNP accepts UP students’ challenge to debate on academic freedom
After being dared for a debate on academic freedom by student organizations based at the University of the Philippines, a senior police officer said yesterday that the Philippine National Police…
Free tuition program to get P35.4 billion
The government is planning to spend P35.4 billion to implement the free college tuition program, P20 billion to build classrooms, and P12.6 billion for learning resources next year. The budget…
LPA intensifies into TD ‘Jenny’
The low-pressure area east of the country developed into a tropical depression yesterday afternoon and was given a local name “Jenny.” The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration said…
Kiefer will still get better — Yeng
Kiefer Ravena had to take a deep breath Sunday night the moment he entered with over three minutes left in the first quarter of the Gilas Pilipinas-Adelaide 36ers match, his…
Duterte tells DoJ, BuCor: Don’t release Sanchez
Invoking his “higher authority,” President Duterte has ordered the Department of Justice and Bureau of Corrections to block any early release of convicted rapist and murderer Antonio Sanchez. Sen. Christopher…
DoJ issues order creating GCTA task force today
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra will issue an order today creating a task force to review existing rules on the Good Conduct Time Allowance that would allow the reduced sentence of…
NWRB restores water allocation for irrigation in Bulacan, Pampanga
The National Water Resources Board has approved the resumption of water allocation for irrigation of farms in Bulacan and Pampanga beginning Sept. 1. Water releases for the irrigation requirements of…
Duterte indisposed, skips National Heroes’ Day rites
President Duterte skipped the National Heroes' Day celebration yesterday because he was not feeling well, his former top aide Sen. Bong Go said yesterday. Go said that Duterte was indisposed…
Camarines Sur bets bags first Batang Pinoy gold
Barefoot runner Lheslie De Lima captured the first gold medal at stake while Aubrey Tom made an early splash in swimming with three golds at the start of the 2019…
DTI cracks down on unsafe glass products
Unsafe and substandard glass products are the targets of a new Department of Trade and Industry directive as it assured the public that it will strictly implement regulations to guarantee…
Go: Duterte ready to fight for PH interests in China trip
President Duterte is ready to fight for the country's interests during his visit to Beijing, China this week. Sen. Bong Go made the statement two days before Duterte's scheduled visit…
Guiao on Gilas 12-man roster
Coach Yeng Guiao said the selection of Gilas Pilipinas’ 12-man roster for the FIBA World Cup was based on a mixture of cohesion and circumstances during preparation that began more…
Gilas 12 to World Cup named
Andray Blatche, June Mar Fajardo and Kiefer Ravena lead a list of players who made Gilas Pilipinas’ 12-man roster for the FIBA World Cup in Foshan, China.
Sanchez co-accused remain in jail – DoJ
The convicted co-accused of former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez still remain imprisoned, the Department of Justice assured yesterday. DoJ spokesman Undersecretary Markk Perete made the assurance amid fears that…
Duterte to Filipinos: Be heroes to those in need
President Duterte yesterday urged Filipinos to embody solidarity and become everyday heroes who will help those who are neglected by society. In his National Heroes' Day message, Duterte called on…
