SC: MWSS exempt from real property taxes
The Supreme Court has barred the Quezon City government from selling the real properties and facilities of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System for non-payment of P237.1 million in real…
More rain increases risk of flooding
GLOBAL warming increases the risk of flooding because the amount of rain that can fall during an extreme downpour increases exponentially as temperatures rise. When more heat-trapping pollutants surround…
34 hurt as truck hits bus in Manila
At least 34 passengers were injured when a speeding 10-wheeler truck rammed a passenger bus along Remedios Street corner San Marcelino Street in Manila Tuesday night. Investigation showed that…
Russian fugitive arrested at BI main office
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested a Russian fugitive wanted in his country for fraud. Likharev Anton, 37, was caught by immigration officers at the BI's head office…
Pasay cop held for extorting money from drug suspect
An anti-drugs operative of the Pasay City Police was arrested by Philippine National Police (PNP) intelligence agents inside the police station allegedly for extorting money in exchange for…
EPD anti-drug unit relieved for extortion
Police Major General Guillermo Eleazar, director of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), ordered the relief of all the 15 personnel of the Easter Police District Drug Enforcement Unit…
DND: No report PH fishers harassed
The Department of National Defense said yesterday that there is no substantiated report from military units on the ground confirming Kalayaan, Palawan Mayor Roberto del Mundo’s claim that Chinese vessels have prevented…
Duterte assures Misuari return
President Duterte reassured law enforcers that Moro National Liberation Front founding chairman Nur Misuari will return to the Philippines, saying the latter is a revolutionary and not a fugitive. In a speech in…
No need for Diokno confirmation by CA
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor does not fall under the list of presidential appointments requiring the confirmation by the Commission on Appointments under the Constitution, Malacañang said yesterday. Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo made…
President urges voters to shun wealthy bets who lack empathy
Ahead of the May midterm elections, President Duterte has encouraged voters to shun wealthy candidates who lack empathy for other people. Speaking to the crowd gathered at the administration Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng…
Korean ace says she’s big fan of Tiger Woods
By Brian Yalung Sung Hyun-Park regained the top spot in the Women’s World Golf Rankings recently and it appears she plans to stay there for some time. The 25-year-old Korean…
Suarez stops foe in 2nd round
By Nick Giongco The fast-tracking of Charly Suarez’s world title shot took another step forward after the 2016 Rio Olympics campaigner racked up his second straight win Tuesday night in…
Eagles, Tigers duel for early D-League lead
By Jonas Terrado Games Today (Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig City) 12 noon – St. Clare vs Che’Lu 2 p.m. – UST vs Cignal-Ateneo 4 p.m. – FamilyMart-Enderun vs Go for…
Celts rout Warriors; Rockets trip Raptors
WASHINGTON (AFP) – NBA scoring leader James Harden unleashed 35 points on a poor shooting night and Gerald Green added 18 off the bench Tuesday as the Houston Rockets beat…
Army runner bags 1st gold
By Kristel Satumbaga ILAGAN, Isabela – Richard Salaño made a strong case in his bid to earn a spot in the Philippine team for the coming SEA Games when he…
Petron, F2 dispute solo PSL lead
Games Today (Fil0il Flying V Centre) 2 p.m. – Foton vs Generika-Ayala 4:15 p.m. – United VC vs PLDT 7 p.m. – Petron vs F2 Logistics Emotions and intensity will…
