Northeast monsoon dominates
The northeast monsoon or “amihan” will be the dominant weather system throughout the country during the remainder of the month. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration said it…
Palace vows to accelerate assistance to agri sector
Malacañang yesterday vowed to strengthen the country's agriculture sector through more focused assistance after the Philippine Statistics Authority reported that the sector contributed the least to the growth of the…
Nabbed ‘bishop’ a theology graduate
IMUS CITY, Cavite – Confessed shabu user Richard Olivario Alcantara, a supposed “bishop” of the Sacred Order of St. Michael, is a theology graduate, police said Saturday. Supt. Vicente S.…
Manila Bay cleanup under way Sunday
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on Saturday appealed to the public for help as the cleanup of Manila Bay gets under way Sunday. “This is a kick-off activity of our…
Uncle held for murder of 12-year-old girl
By MINKA TIANGCO Police are preparing murder charges against the uncle of the 12-year-girl whose throat was slit inside the family residence in Caloocan City Thursday. Senior Superintendent Restituto…
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MPD chief gets first star President Duterte has approved the promotion of Manila Police District director Senior Supt. Vicente Danao Jr. to chief superintendent, a one-star star rank which is…
Vice Mayor Perete new mayor of Daraga, Albay
Vice Mayor Victor Perete has been named as the mayor of Daraga, Albay, following the order of the Department of Interior and Local Government regional office in Daraga to replace…
Politicians not welcome, say Dinagyang organizers
ILOILO CITY – In an obvious rebuke of Mayor Jose Espinosa III, the main organizer of this year’s Dinagyang said politicians were not welcome in this city’s festival honoring the…
3 Maute terrorists arrested
Troops from the Army’s 103rd “Haribon” Infantry Brigade arrested on Friday three Maute-IS fighters as the military continued its offensive on the terrorist group in Lanao del Sur. Apprehended were…
Davao region sees 10.5% GDP growth
DAVAO CITY – The Davao Region is expected to sustain its strong economic performance as its gross regional domestic product is projected to grow between 9.5% and 10.5% in 2018,…
Cop killed in Batangas
A police officer was killed in an ambush in Tanauan City, Batangas Friday. Police identified the victim as PO3 John Melver Leyco. An initial police report reaching Camp Crame in…
Willie urged to ensure safety in ‘Wowowin’
A senior administration congressman yesterday called on popular television host Willie Revillame to give more premium on ensuring safety and security for the audience attending his television show “Wowowin.” Parañaque…
Robots serve up food and fun in Budapest cafe
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - The robots at the Enjoy Budapest Cafe can do it all - they can serve up food and drink, tell jokes, dance with the kids or just hang…
Alab gets back at Dragons, takes on Hong Kong today
Game Today (Sta. Rosa, Laguna) 8 p.m. – Alab Pilipinas vs Hong Kong San Miguel Alab Pilipinas bucked the absence of Ray Parks Jr. to exact revenge on the Westports…
Olympic marathon champion Sumgong banned 8 years for doping lie
PARIS (AFP) - Kenya's Olympic marathon champion Jemima Jelagat Sumgong has had her doping ban doubled to eight years for trying to tamper with a positive test for EPO, the…
Tiger 11 shots off Rose at Torrey Pines
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – World No. 1 Justin Rose had seven birdies in a six-under par 66 on Friday to seize a three-shot lead over Hideki Matsuyama in the US…
