Do’s and don’ts in today’s polls
The Commission on Elections and the Department of Interior and Local Government yesterday reminded voters of the “do’s” and “don’ts” when they cast their votes in today’s midterm elections. Comelec…
5 Chinese kidnappers arrested in Makati City
Five suspected members of a Chinese kidnap-for-ransom group who allegedly abducted three countrymen were arrested by the Las Piñas City police in an entrapment operation in Makati City yesterday. Police…
Elderly couple killed in Cebu fire
CEBU CITY – An elderly couple was killed in a fire in Barangay Carreta here last Saturday. The victims were identified as Nicasio Orcullo, 62, and Proserfina Orcullo, 57. The…
Duterte wishes ‘happy, contented’ lives for mothers on Mother’s Day
President Duterte joined the world in greeting mothers on Mother’s Day and wished them "happy and contended lives." In a video message uploaded on social media, Duterte extended his warmest…
Duterte eyes more troops to Lanao del Sur to stem violence
President Duterte is mulling on bringing more government troops with him to Lanao del Sur if reports of violence continue in the province amid the election period. The President has…
PAGASA warns of floods, landslides triggered by severe thunderstorms
Severe thunderstorms over the country could possibly trigger flash floods or landslides due to the low-pressure area in Mindanao and the frontal system over the extreme Northern Luzon, State weather…
20 dead in poll-related violence
Twenty persons have been killed in 43 election-related violent incidents across the country, the Philippine National Police revealed on the eve of the midterm polls. Citing reports from the PNP-National…
Greek youngster upsets Nadal
Nadal had been a clear favourite to face Djokovic in Sunday’s showpiece at Caja Magica but the 17-time Grand Slam champion extended his stuttering build-up to the French Open with…
Vote-buying worse this year – Comelec exec
Commission on Elections Commissioner Rowena Guazon said yesterday that vote-buying seems more rampant in this year’s mid-term elections compared to the 2016 elections. Guanzon reminded candidates not to engage in…
62 M voters troop to mid-term polls Monday
Close to 62 million voters troop to the polling places Monday to cast their votes amid concerns of massive vote-buying that have resulted in multiple arrests across the archipelago. “Definitely…
Seattle’s ‘King Felix’ reaches 2,500 career MLB strikeouts
"King Felix" used a 92-mph sinker ball to get Boston's Michael Chavis called out on strikes in the second inning, then followed by getting next-batter Jackie Bradley to strike out…
Madrid Open: Djokovic ready for Nadal
"I'm ready for that challenge, and Rafa is always an ultimate challenge in any tournament on clay." - Novak Djokovic #MadridOpen
Pacquiao faces Thurman in WBA welterweight showdown
Eight-division world champion Pacquiao, 40, is coming off a January victory over American Adrien Broner that took his record to 61-7-2 with 39 knockouts.
Vogel will be new NBA Lakers coach – reports
Vogel went 304-291 in eight seasons as an NBA coach, six with Indiana from 2010-2016 and the next two with a rebuilding Orlando Magic squad. #NBA
Hotshots eye clincher
The Hotshots, who won strange fifth game on Friday, look to claim their first All-Filipino title since 2014 and hoist the Jun Bernardino Perpetual Trophy in the match set at…
UST nears UAAP crown
Skippered by season Most Valuable Player Sisi Rondina, the Tigresses pounced on the Lady Eagles on all angles to draw the first blood in their series before a crowd of…
