No mandatory immunization vs measles
The government is not inclined to enforce a mandatory immunization of children despite the recent outbreak of measles in Metro Manila and other provinces, according to a Palace official. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles…
Pusher killed in Tondo drug bust
AN alleged notorious drug pusher was killed in a shootout with policemen following an entrapment operation in Tondo, Manila, early Friday morning. The police identified the suspect as Jericho Matija,…
Japan FM here for visit
Japanese Foreign Minister Tarō Kōno will arrive in the Philippines Saturday for a three-day official visit aimed at further boosting the “strategic partnership” and cooperation between Manila and Tokyo. Kōno will…
PNP urges train riders to observe ‘no liquid policy’
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) appealed to the public on Friday to bear with authorities implementing a policy which prohibits the carrying of liquid materials in train stations since…
Muntinlupa snaps MPBL skid
By Kristel Satumbaga The Muntinlupa Cagers snapped a three-game skid while the Manila Stars posted a third straight win Thursday in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Datu Cup at the…
PH Rugby launches new season
Philippine Rugby will launch the 2019 domestic 15s season today at Southern Plains, Calamba. The JML Premiership Shield will feature eight teams across Luzon coming together for over 14 rounds.…
Golden haul for Koronadal in Batang Pinoy
By Kristel Satumbaga DAVAO DEL NORTE – Koronadal City showed its might in the three-day archery competitions after collecting 20 gold medals in the 2019 Batang Pinoy Mindanao leg at…
GBP fighter Duno battles Indian foe
By Nick Giongco Hard-hitting Romero Duno has been promised by Oscar De La Hoya a coveted slot on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez’s headlining May 4th show at the T-Mobile…
ONE Championship: Catalan battles former champ
Rene “The Challenger” Catalan is gearing up for the biggest challenge of his mixed martial arts career. The 40-year-old wushu practitioner is scheduled to face former ONE Strawweight World Champion…
DOTr, MRT-3 release list of liquid items allowed inside trains
Officials of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) clarified that some liquid items will be allowed inside trains and stations after its move to…
Mighty advances to Dubai semis
Taking the dictum of "no pain, no glory" to the heart, the charismatic Brownlee instead brought his game a notch higher and the rest, especially University of the Philippines guard…
Blatche fits well with Yeng’s system
For a player that is a threat offensively both on the perimeter and inside the lane, Gilas Pilipinas coach Yeng Guiao sees Andray Blatche as ‘perfect fit’ in the system…
Technology benefits Filipino workers in HK
ROUGHLY 10 million Filipinos work abroad and according to the World Bank they remit $33 billion a year. That makes the Philippines the third largest country for remittance…
Protocol in shambles
THE recent Jolo bombings, particularly the Mt. Carmel Church episode, has once again underscored the fragile peace that exists in Mindanao and vulnerability of churches to attacks. While…
Plenary approval for one SALN?
IN Article XI, Accountability of Public Officers, of the Philippine Constitution, there is this provision in Section 17: “A public officer or employee shall, upon assumption of office,…
Herod feared John
A PERSON with power and authority may begin to be uneasy before a possible threat. We feel we need to be on top of things always, not lose…
