‘Hanna’ to become typhoon before exiting PAR Friday
Tropical storm “Hanna” (international name “Lekima”) may further intensify into a typhoon before it leaves the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration…
Duterte reappoints Dar to Agriculture dep’t
President Duterte has named Dr. William Dar as acting Department of Agriculture secretary. Malacañang confirmed Dar’s appointment yesterday afternoon. In a text message, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea confirmed that Dar…
WellMed owner cleared by court on technicality
A Quezon City court yesterday junked the criminal charges filed against the owner and incorporators of WellMed Dialysis Center in connection with the alleged fraudulent claims before the Philippine Health…
6 Reds accused in cops’ slay fall
Police have arrested six suspected communist rebels who were tagged as responsible in the killing of four policemen in Ayungon, Negros Oriental last month. The arrest of the six suspected…
Iloilo sea death toll is 28 not 31
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has clarified the death toll in the sea tragedy along the body of water separating Iloilo City and island province of Guimaras…
Isko to ‘inutile’ village execs: Resign!
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Monday asked village officials to resign if they cannot eradicate drugs in the city. This, after he presented 35 drug suspects inside the city…
SMB’s Game 1 loss more painful for injured Lassiter
No one felt the pain of losing the opener of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals more than San Miguel Beer’s injured shooter Marcio Lassiter. Forced to sit out Sunday’s Game…
Army reservist convicted of road rage murder
A Manila court has convicted a Philippine Army reservist for the killing of a bicycle rider in a road rage incident in Quiapo back in 2016, the Department of Justice…
Have you heard about Repair Cafes?
REPAIR Cafes are popping up all over Europe and the United States. These are weekend get-togethers where people can bring their broken items, such as computers, sewing machines, clothes,…
Helping build a better Philippines
AS Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) marked its 168th anniversary last week, BPI President and CEO Cezar P. Consing, reaffirmed BPI’s goal of continuing to play a constructive…
Black Mamba off to winning start in PBA D-L
Newcomer Black Mamba Energy Drink rallied from an 18-point deficit to stun Alberei, 86-82, in the PBA D-League Foundation Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Dahrell Caranguian…
BEST: SBU notches 2nd SBP win
San Beda University marched to its second straight win and kept itself spotless in the lead of the Small Basketeers Philippines competition of the BEST Center’s twin SBP-Passerelle tournaments Sunday…
SMB coach rues lack of preparation for Game 1 defeat
San Miguel Beer coach Leo Austria is hoping that the two-day rest will benefit his team after absorbing a 109-96 loss to TNT KaTropa in Sunday’s opener of the PBA…
Show of might for TNT’s Terrence Jones in Finals opener
Terrence Jones’ eventful PBA Finals debut mirrored most of the games he produced during TNT KaTropa’s campaign in the Commissioner’s Cup: an all-around performance coupled with a victory. Jones did…
Mayors better carry out presidential order
IN President Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) last Monday, July 21, the stress was on the need to stop corruption in the government, along with a call…
Loaves and fish
Gospel: Mt 14:13-21 WHEN Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, he withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. The crowds heard of this and…
