Vietnam police bust $1-B illegal online gambling ring
HANOI (AFP) – Police in Vietnam broke up an online gambling ring that had handled more than $1 billion in bets and arrested 22 people, reports said Saturday, in what…
1 dead, 3 hurt in US synagogue attack
POWAY, United States (AFP) – A gunman opened fire at a synagogue in California on Saturday, killing one person and wounding three others, including the rabbi, as worshippers marked the…
Scientists in Chile discover ‘oldest’ footprint in Americas
SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) – Scientists in Chile say they have found a footprint dating from at least 15,600 years ago, making it the earliest such sign of man’s presence in…
Papal Nuncio to youths at NYD: Free yourselves from cellphone addiction
CEBU CITY – The apostolic nuncio of the Vatican to the Philippines yesterday urged the Filipino youth participating in the six-day National Youth Day to free themselves from cellphone addiction…
8 lawmen who beat up drug suspect in Cebu ‘pulled out’
CEBU CITY – Eight police officers have been “pulled out” from the Talamban police station after they were accused of beating up a drug suspect in a buy-bust operation on…
Angat Dam falls below 180-meter minimum operating level
Angat Dam’s water level yesterday fell below its 180-meter minimum operating level amid the lack of rainfall over the watershed area. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration recorded…
Western Visayas high-value target killed in Negros; P2.7-M shabu seized
BACOLOD CITY – An alleged high-value target in Western Visayas was killed while P2.7-million worth of illegal drugs was recovered during a buy-bust operation in Barangay 6, Victorias City, Negros…
150 troops deployed to secure Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental
BACOLOD CITY – A total of 150 soldiers were dispatched to Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental over the weekend, following the recent attacks on town officials. Brig. Gen. Benedict Arevalo, commander…
Researchers develop resilient study desk
A group of researchers from the Philippine Normal University, De La Salle University, and Technological University of the Philippines have developed a high impact-proof automated study desk for pre-school children…
Gov’t vows to pursue ‘green’ infra projects
BEIJING – The Philippine government has pledged to pursue “clean and green” infrastructure projects as the country hastens its shift to a “low-carbon” development. President Duterte made the commitment to…
Del Rosario rules ‘Royal’ by 14 shots
Though she fell short in matching Princess Superal’s record 16-shot victory at Tagaytay Highlands last year, the lopsided triumph was enough to herald Del Rosario’s return to the top of…
2 Thai refs to officiate PSL finals
International referees Komsun Gettaworn and Jirasak Pumduang will arrive tomorrow to make sure that the officiating would be accurate and objective to both the Blaze Spikers and the Cargo Movers,…
Demafelis, Guillano top Pulilan netfest
Demafelis overpowered second seed Sara Sedillo, 6-2, 6-0, to nail the girls’ 16-and-under crown although the spearhead of Team Solinco needed to come up with big hits to turn back…
Hong Kong bets dominate Asian triathlon
Jason Hardcastle retained his title in the 750m. swim-20K bike-5K run event for
Bacolod, Perlas bets gain semis
Cosas and Lizares played smart despite competing together for the first time, winning their first four matches, including a perfect 3-0 slate in Friday’s pool play.
La Salle, UST spikers triumph
The Green Spikers survived a big scare from the University of the Philippines Maroons, 25-21, 25-21, 15-25, 23-25, 15-11, while the Tigers downed the University of the East Warriors, 25-19,…
