Fake priest arrested in Naga City entrapment

A man who pretended to be a parish priest and solicited donations online was arrested in Naga City during an entrapment operation, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) announced on…

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PNP readies security plan for Ramadan and Lent

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has begun finalizing its security plan for two major religious observances—Ramadan and Lent—which both commence on Wednesday, Feb. 18. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C.…

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Baby found dead in Bulacan creek; authorities tracing mother

MALOLOS CITY, Bulacan — Authorities are checking records of pregnant women across the city’s 51 villages to trace the mother of a newborn baby girl found dead floating in a…

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Mayor Isko orders charges vs 2 guards in teen assault at Pasig River Esplanade

Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso ordered the immediate filing of criminal charges against two security guards caught on video assaulting a 17-year-old boy at the Pasig River Esplanade in…

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PH women’s U-17 national team stages talent ID camp in U.S.

IRVINE, California — The Philippine Women’s U-17 National Team conducted a U.S. Talent Identification Camp from January 30 to February 3 at the Great Park Sports Complex here, bringing together…

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EJ Obiena cops bronze in Germany

By MARK REY MONTEJO   Two-time Olympic pole vaulter EJ Obiena kicked off his European campaign with a bang after winning a bronze medal in the INIT Indoor Meeting Karlsruhe…

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Regalario, Asis top Pinoy finishers in Jakarta billiards tilt

By MARK REY MONTEJO Bernie Regalario and Marvin Asis emerged as top Filipino finishers after ending up tied for third place in the 2026 Carabao International 9-Ball Open at the…

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Alex Eala jumps to No. 40 in world rankings

By MARK REY MONTEJO Alex Eala might be hopping from one country to another but her trajectory continues to point upward. The Filipina tennis ace extended her rise on the…

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Malacañang: Veloso should personally seek clemency from Marcos

Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipina convicted abroad for drug trafficking, must personally convey her plea for freedom to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. instead of posting an open letter online, Malacanang…

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DPWH grants employees 5-day ‘wellness leave’

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has approved an additional five days of paid “wellness leave” each year for all its personnel. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon explained that…

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Creamline, Choco Mucho renew rivalry; Cignal shoots for 3-0

By CHRISTAN SALVAÑA       Games Tuesday (MOA Arena) 4 p.m. – Farm Fresh vs Cignal 6:30 p.m. –  Creamline vs Choco Mucho     Creamline and Choco Mucho…

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MOA Arena buzzes as Cool Smashers, Flying Titans put on a show

Games Tuesday (MOA Arena) 4 p.m. – Farm Fresh vs Cignal 6:30 p.m. – Creamline vs Choco Mucho   On paper, the Creamline-Choco Mucho rivalry in the Premier Volleyball League…

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De Lima endorses 3rd impeachment rap vs VP Duterte

House Deputy Minority Leader Rep. Leila de Lima, on Monday, Feb. 9, endorsed the third impeachment complaint filed against Vice President Sara Duterte at the House of Representatives. With voluminous…

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Fil-Chinese cagefest hailed; Xavier, Hope win anew

Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go and Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio commended on Sunday, Feb. 8, the Fil-Chinese Athletic Association Inc. for staging a basketball tournament, believing such…

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Guiao, current knight in shining armor of PH sports, to be feted in PSA Awards Night

The man considered as the current knight in shining armor of Philippine sports will have his moment in next week’s San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association 2025 Awards Night at the…

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Leonard delivers, leads Clippers past slumping T-Wolves

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kawhi Leonard had 41 points and eight rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the slumping Minnesota Timberwolves, 115-96, on Sunday, Feb. 8.…

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