Duterte allies lead polls for governor
Candidates allied with President Duterte are poised to win all but two gubernatorial races across the archipelago, reflecting the widespread support enjoyed by the 74-year-old tough-talking chief executive. Duterte’s…
Lawmakers set to probe VCM glitches
Lawmakers are set to investigate the glitches in the vote-counting machines (VCMs) and SD cards that marred the midterm polls on Monday. Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel, chair of the…
‘Otso Diretso’ bets concede defeat
At least four senatorial candidates of the “Otso Diretso” opposition coalition have conceded their defeat in the 2019 senatorial elections. Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal expressed his gratitude to the…
Cavaliers name veteran college coach Beilein new head coach
Beilein replaces Larry Drew, who took over the job when Tyronn Lue was sacked six games into the Cavs' first season since superstar LeBron James departed via free agency for…
Manileños see bright future
Manileños see a brand new start with the victory of Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso as their mayor in the recent midterm elections. Rising lawyer and leader Jeremiah Belgica, 38,…
Joy Belmonte, Gian Sotto proclaimed QC mayor, vice mayor
The Board of Canvassers in Quezon City on Tuesday proclaimed incumbent Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte and Councilor Gian Sotto as the new mayor and vice mayor of the city,…
Zamora, Sotto defeat political ‘giants’ in San Juan, Pasig
Political clans in the eastern part of Metro Manila lost to candidates who both vowed to end decades-long political dominance in their respective cities. In a historic ending, Francis Zamora…
Isko Moreno calls for ‘United Manila’
Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso yesterday called for a “united city” and “healing” after partial, unofficial count placed him well ahead of incumbent Mayor Joseph Estrada in the Manila mayoral…
Isko win surprises Erap
A day after he told his supporters “to accept” the result of the elections, Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada said on Tuesday that he had not conceded yet to…
Abby wins ‘Battle of Binays’
With more than 50 percent of the total votes tallied Tuesday, Abigail “Abby” Binay remains the mayor of Makati City, the country’s financial capital. She defeated her brother, Junjun…
Whose fault?
IT’S war! Massive numbers of soldiers and policemen, armed to the teeth, were deployed to keep the order in an orderly and peaceful election. Formal sendoff ceremonies were held…
Woods sued over restaurant staffer’s drink driving death
The parents of Nicholas Immesberger, who died last December at age 24, filed the lawsuit saying their son had worked as a bartender at The Woods in Jupiter, Florida, and…
Nations agree to regulate exports of plastic wastes
SOME 180 nations around the world agreed last Friday to regulate the export of plastic wastes in a new United Nations accord. Some 1,400 representatives approved the agreement after…
Just asking
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte recently signed into law Republic Act No. 11261 or the “First Time Jobseekers Assistance Act.” The law provides for the waiving of fees or charges on…
Remain in my love
Gospel: Jn 15:9-17 JESUS said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will…
NBA: Vogel confirmed as Lakers new head coach
"We are excited to add Frank Vogel as the next head coach of the Lakers," - Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka #NBA
