CA junks Amparo, Data petitions of 3 groups
The Court of Appeals has turned down the petition of three militant groups to issue a protection order against the government which has been accused of harassing their members, including…
Former DSWD acting Secretary Orogo sworn in as DAR Undersecretary
A former acting chief of the Department of Social Welfare and Development was sworn in by Department of Agrarian Reform Secretary John Castriciones as an undersecretary of the DAR. Virginia…
Former Ilocos Norte town mayor falls
The former mayor of Dingras, Ilocos Norte wanted in the killing of Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative executive Lorenzo Ray Ruiz in Barangay Langayan in the province in 2009 was arrested…
FM grandson Ilocos Norte Gov. Matthew Manotoc takes oath
BATAC CITY, Ilocos Norte – Ilocos Norte Gov.-elect Matthew Marcos Manotoc, grandson of the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos, was sworn in amid rain showers here yesterday. Manotoc was sworn in…
Bus hits AUV along NLEX; 8 die
Some of the survivors of a deadly bus crash along NLEX Friday said they crawled out of the wreckage in complete darkness and saw bodies littered on the road, including…
Police raise highest security alert in Metro Manila
Police forces in Metro Manila were placed under highest security alert status following what appeared to be a daring suicide bombing attack inside a military camp in Indanan, Sulu. The…
4 farmers nabbed in Negros Oriental
BACOLOD CITY – Four farmers believed to be members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were arrested for illegal possession of explosives in Barangay Lamogong, Manjuyod, Negros Oriental Friday. Police…
Sulu twin blast death toll rises to 8
The number of casualties in the suspected suicide attack at a soldier’s camp in Indanan, Sulu has risen to eight as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Saturday…
Nat’l Campus Press Freedom Day bill for Duterte signature
The bill seeking to declare July 25 of every year as National Campus Press Freedom Day is expected to be transmitted to Malacañang for President Duterte's signature. The transmittal will…
Duterte appoints new prosecutor general
President Duterte has appointed a new prosecutor general to head the National Prosecution Service of the Department of Justice, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said yesterday. “The President appointed Atty. Benedicto…
Petron seeks redemption
After losing to rival F2 Logistics, expect heavyweight Petron to come out firing when it tackles dangerous Cignal in the Philippine Superliga All-Filipino Conference today at the Muntinlupa Sports Center.
Hotshots, Bolts clash in Zamboanga
The 5 p.m. Petron Blaze Saturday Special game will not see the Hotshots attempt to go for their fifth straight win but also mark the first time Barroca plays in…
Go For Gold eyes Guinness mark
“Being a SEA Games year, we want to be able to encourage a lot of Filipinos to be active in supporting sports and our national athletes,’’ - Jeremy Go
Ceres shoots for third win
The Busmen seek to their third straight victory in the 7 p.m. match against the PFL newcomers, three days after being eliminated by Vietnam’s Hanoi FC in the ASEAN Zonal…
Camba, Sy lead BWC qualifiers
Ramon Camba, a long time bowler who has yet to bag a major crown, tallied 2642 pinfalls in 12 games at SM Fairview to lead the 35 men’s finalists.
Kiwis eye strong finish
Winner of XTERRA Pan American Tour last year, McPherson has vied in other endurance races in the country but will be setting out for the upcoming event over the Olympic…
