Piñol sworn in as MinDA chief
Former Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol vowed to work as hard as he took his oath as the new chairman of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) yesterday. In a Facebook…
Duterte signs ‘Murang Kuryente Act’ into law
A measure seeking to reduce electricity rates for consumers has been signed into law by President Duterte. Republic Act No.11371 or the “Murang Kuryente Act” allows the use of…
Transwoman barred from using ladies’ CR in QC mall
A transgender woman, who was barred from using a women’s restroom in a mall in Cubao, Quezon City, was arrested for taking a video of the incident on Tuesday.…
Cop turned robber killed in Cebu City
CEBU CITY – A policeman, who had gone absent without leave (AWOL) since 2016, was fatally shot after he and another man allegedly robbed a security guard in Barangay…
Ty Tang, CSB coach, thankful to former mentors
COLLEGE of St. Benilde is currently tied for the lead with defending three-time champion San Beda in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament and coach TY Tang attributed the team’s early success…
Crocodile eats boy, 10; head, leg recovered
A 10-year old boy was reportedly devoured by a crocodile in Balabac town of Palawan what police said to be the latest of the crocodile attacks in the southernmost…
Barrios named POC deputy sec-gen
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director and former Philippine Basketball Association commissioner Sonny Barrios was appointed the second deputy secretary general in charge of administrative affairs, Philippine Olympic Committee President…
Banal shines as Bacoor pips Bacolod in overtime
Bacoor won in overtime and Rizal pulled off an upset on Tuesday to highlight the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Season at Strike Gymnasium in Bacoor City. The Bacoor Strikers…
Monsalve 2 shots off Thai leader
LIPA CITY – Thai Nemittra Juntanaket recovered from an early mishap with a strong windup, birdying three of the last six holes to salvage a 72 and grab a two-stroke lead…
Makeover of Rizal Memorial Coliseum under way
THE Rizal Memorial Coliseum, where many of Philippine sports’ finest moments have taken place since 1934, is on its way to a mighty upgrade, according to the Philippine Sports Commission…
PSC, POC, Phisgoc sign MOA
THE major players of the country’s hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games have drawn the line. The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and the Philippine Southeast Asian…
CEU shoots for 3rd straight PBA D-L win
Centro Escolar University shoots for a third straight win and the solo lead in Group A when it tackles AMA Online Education on Thursday in the PBA D-League Foundation Cup…
Fajardo, Castro in the running for Finals MVP
San Miguel Beer’s June Mar Fajardo and two players from TNT KaTropa are strong contenders to win the PBA Finals Most Valuable Player award, provided their teams end up as…
Petron, Foton heavy favorites vs QF foes in PSL
DEFENDING champion Petron and Foton go for semis berths when they battle lower-seeded foes on Thursday in the knockout quarterfinals of the Philippine Superliga All Filipino Conference at The Arena in San…
Venus, 39, upsets Bertens; Serena withdraws
MASON, Ohio (AP) – Going small paid off big for Venus Williams. Tuesday didn't go as well for sister Serena. On a day when back problems forced the younger Williams…
