Tsunami without earthquakes
THE tsunami that killed hundreds of people on Sumatra and Java in Indonesia last December is a reminder that such destructive waves are not always caused by earthquakes.…
Palace orders gov’t offices to complete infra projects
Malacañang has reminded all government offices, including State Universities and Colleges, to ensure the timely completion of government infrastructure projects. In Memorandum Circular No. 57, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said…
Go calls Duterte father figure
Former Special Assistant to the President and senatorial candidate Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go turned emotional as he affirmed President Duterte’s role as a father figure in his life and a…
Diesel, gasoline prices up
With bellwether Dubai crude breaching the $62 per barrel last week, oil firms will increase prices this week by P0.90 per liter for gasoline and a leaner P0.55 per liter…
Campaign period for Senate, party-list bets under way today
The campaign period for senatorial and partylist candidates in the May 13 mid-term elections is under way Tuesday. Republic Act No. 9369 or the Poll Automation Law provides that “any…
Duterte eyes meeting with Abe to enhance PH-Japan ties
President Duterte is eyeing a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to strengthen the strategic partnership between the Philippines and Japan, from fighting terrorism and other transnational crimes to…
Palace welcomes P300-M intelligence support from US
Malacañang welcomed the commitment of the United States government to provide the Philippines P300 million to improve the country's intelligence gathering capabilities. In a statement, presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said…
5-category budget technique
BUDGETING is the most effective way to ensure that our money is going to the right places. And there are several ways one can budget his finances such…
The Rape of Manila remembered
SEVENTY-FOUR years ago to the day (Feb. 11), the battle to re-take Manila from Japanese hands (Feb. 3 to Feb. 29, 1945) was raging. On the 8th day, “a…
DoH out to restore confidence in vaccines
THE Department of Health (DoH) has declared a measles outbreak in the National Capital Region (NCR), in Southern and Central Luzon, and in Central and Eastern Visayas. From…
Working seniors
FROM the many engagements I have had as President Rodrigo Duterte’s pointman/responder to natural calamities and crises in various parts of the country, I have witnessed the grief…
Tenorio closes in on Alvin’s record
LA Tenorio will get a chance to break Alvin Patrimonio’s PBA record for most consecutive games played on March 17 when Barangay Ginebra San Miguel battles Manila Clasico rival Magnolia…
Zaragosa heads RVF Cup field
The former national champion and many-time winner of various tournaments in the ranks tied for second in the recent Qualifying School to gain a full card in the pro circuit…
UAAP: Eaglets rip Adamson
Geo Chiu finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks while his frontcourt partner Kai Sotto came through with 17 points, 15 boards, five assists and two blocks for…
PBA: SMB overpowers Magnolia
Romeo shot 8-of-10 from the field to help the Beermen register their second straight win and head into the long break with a 4-3 record, good for fourth place in…
