37 blocks of cocaine found at sea
Despite the government's intensified campaign against narcotics, it appears that prohibited drugs continue to flood not only the country's streets but also the seas. At least 37 blocks of suspected cocaine were…
5 Filipino seafarers missing off Falklands
Five Filipino seafarers went missing on Monday after a Taiwan registered ship caught fire off Falkland Islands in the Atlantic Sea, the Philippine Embassy in London said. Ambassador to the United Kingdom…
Tricycle driver nabbed for raping Irish in Palawan
A 39-year-old tricycle driver was arrested for allegedly raping a 21-year-old Irish tourist near a hostel in El Nido, Palawan a day before Valentine's Day. Chief Supt. Tomas Apolinario Jr.,…
AROUND THE COUNTRY
BAY, Laguna: A 42-year-old doctor was shot dead by a lone gunman in Barangay Maitim here Thursday. Police identified the victim as Roderick Mujer, vice president of Global Care Medical…
Duterte willing to back Villar for president in 2022
President Duterte is willing to support former Senate president Manuel “Manny” B. Villar Jr. if he decides to run for President in 2022. At the proclamation rally of the administration…
Davis leaves with shoulder injury, Pelicans survive Thunder
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Julius Randle capped a 33-point, 11-rebound performance with three clutch baskets in the final minutes, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 131-122…
U-18 volleyball tilt set
Every tournament held at the Tanduay Athletics Volleyball Center (formerly Cantada Sports Center) is always a festivity. The event tomorrow will be no exception as the PVF-Tanduay Athletics Under 18…
MPBL: Makati extends win run to 13
By Kristel Satumbaga There was no stopping the Makati Super Crunch as they rolled to their 13th straight victory with a 75-50 rout of the Parañaque Patriots Thursday in the…
Jolo in record win
Jolo Magcalayo rolled to a trouble-free 11-stroke victory with another 71 while Junia Gabasa needed to hang tough in the clutch to hold off Rianne Malixi and snare the women’s…
ONE Championship: Different motivations, same goal for Filipino pair
A pair of Filipinos will look to represent the country in impressive fashion at ONE: CLASH OF LEGENDS, which emanates from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand this Saturday, 16…
Nadal’s Spain to face champions Croatia in Davis Cup finals
MADRID (AFP) – Rafael Nadal's Spain will host defending champions Croatia in the Davis Cup finals with the 17-time major winner set to be the only member of the sport's…
NBA: Kerr fined $25,000 for ref rant
OAKLAND, United States (AFP) – Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday following his rant at officials during his team's defeat to the…
Scribes to honor golf group, patron
The NGAP produced half of the four gold medals the country won in the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia courtesy of Yuka Saso in the women’s individual and the women’s…
Mayors have key role in Bay rehabilitation
THE Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) called a meeting last Monday of mayors of Metro Manila and other towns and cities in the provinces around Manila…
Voters’ discernment
THE election campaign is now on. Expectedly, candidates will again unleash what they have in their arsenals to win votes – including CASH, political gimmickry, and pompous promises.…
Fascinating Japan’s ninja
WE think of ninjas as black-clad assassins skilled in martial arts and weaponry who could climb up walls and roofs with the utmost ease and conveniently vanish behind…
