Transgender troop ban takes effect
WASHINGTON (AFP) – US President Donald Trump’s controversial ban on transgender Americans in the military came into force on Friday following a protracted legal battle that went all the way…
Kim willing to meet Trump anew
SEOUL (AFP) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is willing to meet with US President Donald Trump a third time if Washington comes to the table with the “right…
PH hopes to supply Russia with bananas
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is eyeing small banana farmers cooperatives and associations to supply part of the huge market requirements for Cavendish bananas in the Eastern European…
Ex-Marawi mayor nabbed after attending PDP-Laban sortie
MARAWI CITY – Military men arrested former Mayor Omar Solitario Ali outside Dimaporo gymnasium on Friday after attending a Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) sortie. The rally was supposed to be…
Palawan now split into 3 provinces
President Duterte has signed into law the measure dividing Palawan into three provinces, namely: Palawan del Norte, Palawan Oriental, and Palawan del Sur. A copy of Republic Act (RA) 11259,…
Yellow alert up in Luzon
Even with the drop in electricity demand on Saturday, Luzon grid was placed on new round of 10-hour ‘yellow alert’ or scant power reserve condition because of the forced outage…
Syndicate behind abduction of former Halili aide in Laguna
A big syndicate employing well-equipped professional goons could be behind the abduction of the former trusted man of slain Tanauan City, Batangas Mayor Antonio Halili, a top police official said…
Customer service provider arrested for stealing P1.8 M from company
A 20-year-old Myanmar national was arrested by the police in Mandaluyong City Friday for allegedly stealing P1.8 million from the business process outsourcing company he was working for. Police Col.…
P2-M shabu, marijuana seized from student, pal in Makati buy-bust
Nearly P2-million worth of suspected shabu and marijuana were seized from a college student and his friend during a buy-bust operation in Makati City Friday. Police Col. Rogelio Simon, Makati…
Nun, fire volunteer injured in Quezon City convent fire
A nun and a fire volunteer were injured in a fire that broke out in a convent in Quezon City yesterday. The Quezon City Bureau of Fire Protection said 69-year-old…
2 ‘Akyat Bahay Gang’ men killed in QC shootout
Two suspected “Akyat Bahay Gang” members were killed in a shootout with policemen in Quezon City yesterday. Quezon City Police District director Police Brig. Gen. Joselito Esquivel Jr. described the…
DPWH to deploy ‘Lakbay Alalay’ teams
The Department of Public Works and Highways will deploy its motorist assistance teams in anticipation of the influx of travelers during Holy Week. Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A.…
Spratlys is ours, Palace asserts
Malacañang is not taking a step back in asserting the country's rights over the Spratlys, reminding China that the Philippines won the arbitral ruling in 2016, after China’s Ministry of…
Heads must roll – Gatchalian
Heads must roll over the unexpected brownouts that hit several cities and towns in Luzon despite an earlier assurance from energy officials of an ample power supply with the El…
PNP welcomes travel advisories
As far as the Philippine National Police is concerned, there is nothing wrong if the United States or any other country would issue a travel advisory against the Philippines following…
How to deal with surprise breakup
Hi Ms. Rica, I need your help. My girlfriend broke up with me. Biglaan lang po. Nung tinanong ko siya kung bakit, sabi po niya hindi niya alam. Hindi…
