Gov’t to help Pinay held in Malaysia for drug smuggling
The government is prepared to provide legal assistance to the Filipina arrested for alleged drug trafficking in Malaysia amid concerns she might just be an “innocent courier." Presidential spokesman Salvador…
Weak ‘habagat’ persists
The southwest monsoon or “habagat” will likely remain weak until the weekend, the State weather bureau said yesterday. The relatively weak southwest monsoon will prevail over Southern Luzon and Western…
148 NPA, ASG killed since January – military
At least 148 New People’s Army and Abu Sayyaf Group rebels were killed since January this year, the Armed Forces said yesterday, and AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Benjamin Madrigal…
Palace: Survey shows Pinoys now have working government
President Duterte remains satisfied with the Cabinet's performance and expects them to continue performing their jobs with "dedication and efficiency," Malacañang said yesterday. Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo welcomed a survey…
Mikee Romero, Manila Rep. Benny Abante reject death by hanging
Leaders of political blocs in the House of Representatives yesterday vowed to object to the Malacanang proposal to execute death convicts through hanging. House Minority Leader Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante…
2 Islamic State members nabbed in General Santos City
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Security forces arrested last Wednesday two suspected local Islamic State members during a raid on their hideout in Johnny Ang Subdivision, Barangay Lagao, this city. Police…
3 slain drug suspects in Cebu tied to big-time syndicate
CEBU CITY – The three drug suspects who were killed in an alleged shootout with the police last Tuesday in Mandaue City, Cebu were members of a big-time drug syndicate…
Village chief, 2 others gunned down in Negros Oriental
BACOLOD CITY – Three persons, including a barangay captain, were killed by more than 10 unidentified armed men in two separate shooting incidents in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental early yesterday…
BI to deport US fugitive
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is deporting a 60-year-old American wanted by authorities in Alaska for allegedly abducting his two adolescent children and bringing them to the Philippines. BI Commissioner…
Gambler caught using shabu as bet
Police arrested Wednesday a man who allegedly used a sachet of shabu as a bet in a dice game in Pasig City. Major Darwin Guerrero, chief of Eastern Police…
2 robbers killed in QC shootout
Two alleged robbers were killed in a shootout with police after they held up jeepney passengers in Quezon City early Thursday morning. Investigators of the Quezon City Police District…
Asia’s Lashes spoils Black’s triple-double debut for AMA Online
ASIA'S Lashes Tomas Morato survived the triple-double outing of Aaron Black to pull off the 106-105 win over AMA Online Education Thursday in the 2019 PBA D-League Foundation Cup at…
Isko OKs P500 allowance for Grade 12 students, seniors, PWDs, solo parents
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso signed Thursday two ordinances granting the release of P500 monthly financial assistance for Grade 12 students of city government-run schools, senior citizens, persons with…
Asia’s Lashes spoils Black’s triple-double debut for AMA Online
ASIA'S Lashes Tomas Morato survived the triple-double outing of Aaron Black to pull off the 106-105 win over AMA Online Education Thursday in the 2019 PBA D-League Foundation Cup at…
DILG to mayors: Clear roads in 60 days or face suspension
All mayors in the country will be given 60 days to clear the sidewalks and roads of obstructions, an official of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)…
PH taekwondo jins bag 3 golds in Korea Open
The Filipino poomsae medalists are Darius Venerable (gold in freestyle male individual event), Rodolfo Reyes Jr., Raphael Enrico Mella and Patrick King Perez (gold in authorized male team), Rinna Babanto,…
