‘Tuklaw’ cigarettes illegal in PH – NTA
By FREDDIE LAZARO The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) on Friday said “Tuklaw” or Thuoc Lao cigarettes are illegal in the Philippines and urged the public to immediately report any instances…
PNPA grads rally behind Torre, defend chain of command
Top police officials and graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) are protesting what they describe as an overstep of authority by the National Police Commission (Napolcom), following its…
Senators back drug testing following alleged marijuana use in Senate
Several senators have expressed support for proposed random drug testing within the Senate, following reports of alleged marijuana use inside its premises. Senate Minority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III was…
Cone raves at QMB’s potential addition to Gilas: ‘Exactly what the doctor ordered’
By REYNALD MAGALLON A young, agile big man for Gilas Pilipinas. National team head coach Tim Cone believed Quentin Millora-Brown is exactly what doctor has ordered for Gilas…
NBI Director Santiago resigns over alleged smear campaign
National Bureau of Investigation (NB) Director Jaime Santiago has tendered his resignation, attributing his decision to what he called an “orchestrated move” to tarnish his reputation. Malacañang confirmed his resignation…
Transgender runner sues NCAA, Swarthmore College for removal from track team
By ASSOCIATED PRESS Long-distance runner Evie Parts sued the NCAA and Swarthmore College as well as members of its athletic department on the grounds they illegally removed her from…
MacIntyre posts 64, builds 5-shot lead over Scheffler at BMW Championship
By ASSOCIATED PRESS OWINGS MILLS, Maryland (AP) — One day it was the putter, another day it was the irons. No one had a lower score than Robert MacIntyre…
VP Sara to push for father’s release after OFW meeting in Kuwait
Vice President Sara Duterte, after meeting with overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Kuwait to underscore the importance of safeguarding their welfare, is set to proceed to The Hague, Netherlands, to…
Phoenix names Willie Wilson as new coach
By REYNALD MAGALLON Phoenix has named Willie Wilson as its new head coach for the upcoming PBA 50th season while former coach Jamike Jarin was elevated to a team…
Good news for Gilas fans: SBP confirms Millora-Brown can now play as a local
By REYNALD MAGALLON Quentin Millora-Brown is now eligible to play for Gilas Pilipinas as a local. That, after the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas finally got the confirmation from FIBA regarding…
‘Binalikan ang mga anak niya’: Shih Tzu mom leaps into fire to save puppies – none survive
By LIEZLE BASA IÑIGO NUEVA VIZCAYA — A fire in Barangay San Geronimo, Bagabag, claimed the lives of eight Shih Tzus on Thursday, August 14—including a mother dog who reportedly…
Families in Rodriguez, Rizal evacuated after landfill flood
Residents of Saguingan 2 in Barangay San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal were evacuated after floodwaters from a nearby landfill leaked into their community. Ariel Sales, officer-in-charge of the Rizal Provincial Disaster…
World Games an eye opener for PH athletes
By RAMON BONILLA CHENGDU, China — A lot of promise, a lot of hope, and for the bravery the members of Team Philippines has shown, they deserve an applause. With…
Missing girl, 7, found dead on shoreline in Dagupan City
By LIEZLE BASA IÑIGO DAGUPAN CITY — A seven-year-old girl reported missing on Thursday was found dead on the shoreline of Bonuan Gueset, Dagupan City, early Friday morning, August 15.…
Teen stabs mom with gaff over missing motorcycle key in Leyte
By MARIE TONETTE MARTICIO TACLOBAN CITY – A 44-year-old housewife was stabbed by her son with a cockfighting blade or gaff during an altercation over a missing motorcycle key in…
Showdown at Beverly Place as collegiate stars go for bragging rights and honor
PAMPANGA – There’s no better way to cap an inaugural tournament than by pitting the three best players from the first three legs in a head-to-head duel – turning Round…
