Senators call for swift resolution of bombing
Senators expressed outrage and deep concern over the bombing in Jolo, Sulu Sunday and called on authorities to resolve the case immediately. “I am deeply concerned and saddened by the twin…
There’s a chance Jolo blasts related to BOL – Andanar
The deadly twin explosions in Jolo, Sulu Sunday might be connected to the recent plebiscite result in favor of the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law, a Palace official said.…
An act of terrorism – CBCP
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines condemned the bombing of the Jolo Cathedral in Jolo, Sulu Sunday, calling it an “act of terrorism.” “We condemn this act of terrorism…
Solons condemn Jolo church bombing
Members of the House of Representatives strongly condemned the bombing of a church in Jolo, Sulu Sunday. "That's really very tragic," House Speaker Gloria M. Arroyo said. "I am anxious to go…
Djokovic routs Nadal, wins Australian Open
MELBOURNE (AFP) - An imperious Novak Djokovic won a record magnificent seventh Australian Open title by routing Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 Sunday with a display of flawless tennis. The…
NLEX stops Columbian Dyip
Poy Erram, Philip Paniamogan and Marion Magat saved NLEX from a potential disaster as it foiled Columbian’s comeback bid from 31 points down to pick up a 107-97 victory…
PAGASA warns of flooding, landslides
Weather forecasters om Sunday warned of possible flooding and landslides in Mindanao due to heavy rains spawned by the tail-end of a cold front. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and…
PH ranking as world’s 50th best country cited
Malacañang yesterday welcomed the latest US News and World Report ranking the Philippines as the 50th best country in the world. Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that the government is doing everything it can…
SC revises court rules for faster resolution of cases
The Supreme Court has started fasttracking the revision of the rules of court to minimize delays and expedite the resolution of cases. Chief Justice Lucas P. Bersamin has named Associate…
‘Give Bangsamoro region chance’
The envisioned Bangsamoro autonomous region should be given a chance to work following a democratic plebiscite in the proposed territories, according to a Palace official. Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said…
Troops, Red clash; 1 killed
KIDAPAWAN CITY – A communist guerilla was killed and a government soldier was wounded when their groups exchanged fires in a remote sitio in Barangay Basak in Magpet, North Cotabato, around…
Man bites crocodile to free son in Palawan
A father gave a big crocodile a dose of its own medicine by repeatedly biting the beast to free his 12-year-old son from its jaws in Balabac, Palawan Friday. Supt.…
20 killed in Jolo church explosions
Two loud explosions occurred in the middle of a mass at Jolo Cathedral in Jolo, Sulu Sunday morning, just days after the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law which the…
Man kills parents, 3 others
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Authorities in Louisiana said they are searching for an "armed and dangerous" 21-year-old accused of killing his parents and three others in two separate but related…
US calls on world to ‘pick a side’ on Venezuela
UNITED NATIONS/CARACAS (Reuters) – The United States on Saturday called on the world to “pick a side” on Venezuela and urged countries to financially disconnect from Nicolas Maduro’s government, while…
Trudeau sacks Canadian envoy to China after Huawei controversy
OTTAWA (AFP) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday said he had sought and accepted the resignation of Ottawa's ambassador to China, days after the diplomat sparked controversy with…
