Tiger has clear shot at winning Masters for 15th major crown
The 43-year-old American superstar, who once feared nagging back injuries would keep him from a normal life, fired a five-under par 67 Saturday to share second on 11-under 205 after…
PRC releases road safety tips for motorists
The Philippine Red Cross has released a list of tips for motorists to enable them to have a safe trip as they go home to their provinces for the Holy…
Tagle: Holy Week not only a time for vacation but also a time to know Jesus
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal G. Tagle yesterday asked the faithful to make the Holy Week a time to know Jesus. "While we also get to rest during Holy Week,…
Duterte: MWSS unprepared for dry spell
President Duterte has criticized the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System for their lack of preparation for El Niño. In a speech during the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan proclamation rally…
Deadline for filing of 2018 ITRs Monday, April 15
The Bureau of Internal Revenue yesterday reminded individual and business taxpayers that they have until Monday, April 15, to submit their 2018 Income Tax Returns. BIR Commissioner Caesar R. Dulay…
Gov’t mounts campaign to save energy
The government will soon launch an intensified public information campaign promoting energy conservation and efficiency amid the recent power interruptions in Luzon. The Presidential Communications Operations Office will work together…
El Niño hits 80,000 families in Davao Oriental, North Cotabato
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has said that 80,000 families have been affected by the dry spell or El Niño in the country. NDRRMC Executive Director and…
DNA test shows terror leader Abu Dar is dead
The commander of the Army 103rd Brigade yesterday expressed hope that the death of local terrorist leader Benito Marohombsar, alias "Abu Dar," will finally put an end to their group.…
10 quakes shake Taal Volcano in 24 hours
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has recorded 10 volcanic earthquakes during the 24-hour observation of Taal Volcano in Batangas. Likewise, based on Phivolcs’ field measurements since April 11,…
1 dead, 3 hurt in drive-by shooting in Australia
SYDNEY (Reuters) – A drive-by shooting outside a nightclub in the Australian city of Melbourne inflicted “horrific injuries” that killed a security guard and wounded three men, police said yesterday,…
Chief Justice Bersamin vows more Justice Zones to decongest courts, jails
Chief Justice Lucas P. Bersamin has pledged to launch more Justice Zones in the provinces in coordination with the Supreme Court, Department of Justice, and the Department of Interior and…
Duterte advises Philippine Navy to blow up drug smugglers’ vessels
President Duterte the other day revealed that he has advised the Philippine Navy to just blow up vessels of drug smugglers, even if there are passengers aboard, using the seas…
Christine Silawan’s mom insists other suspect be charged
CEBU CITY – The mother of Christine Lee Silawan is insisting that her daughter’s ex-boyfriend be included in the murder case that the police will file against a 43-year-old man…
Sudan protesters present demands to military
KHARTOUM (AFP) – Sudanese protest organizsers presented demands, including the creation of a civilian government, in talks with the country's new military rulers late Saturday, the group spearheading demonstrations said.…
Gay mayor from America ‘Rust Belt’ to launch presidential bid
CHICAGO (AFP) – Pete Buttigieg, the gay, liberal mayor of a small American city in the conservative bastion of Indiana, was expected to officially launch his presidential bid Sunday, joining…
Julian Assange’s father calls on Australia to bring him home
SYDNEY (AFP) – WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's father yesterday called on Australia to bring his son home, saying he was shocked to see his son's condition after his arrest in…
